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Nothing better than a great story to carry a great ballad through. I love the power that the backing vocals add. Nice work on the production.Congrats to all involved. Rob
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Tom, Janice & Bud,
This song opens up so pretty and melodic it takes a while for the depth of the lyrics to sink in... this is a powerful and moving picture of such a devastating problem. Its an epidemic here as well and as a parent who tried a few things in my youth, the deadly potential of one choice to pop that party pill scares me.
Great vocal delivery and lovely harmonies.
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Hi People.
Love your song.
Realistic contemporary feel.
Great lyrics and drama sympathetically presented.
Like the ghostly no no not this way.
Cheers.
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Excellent in every way.
To my ears, it's got a strong Warren Zevon vibe.
Great stuff. Thanks David, Tom Wow, such a powerful song! Excellent write, you really brought the story home (it's a big problem here too)
Production of course is totally pro, and it's the little things that really stand out and make it special. The second "no, no, not this way" line for example with just Janice.
Really good guys and gal! Dave, thank you for all your support. We appreciate the fine review, Tom
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Ouch!
Powerful, and punchy. So close to home for America. Painful subject, but you handled it so well.
The subject matter at hand is so heart breaking for our country. Whenever I read about, and see pictures, I really want to cry.
David, it is a heartbreaking subject. Sometimes it needs to be said. I think we all share the pain. Tom Tom, Bud And Janice...
This is STUNNINGLY good.
Songwriting at its very best. Not a wasted word. Every line is excellent. Every line is important. So much said in so few words.
The production is (as always) clean, clear, concise. No fat. Stellar mix.
The vocal has the empathy required. The harmonies are exquisite.
Y'all are all pros.
Extraordinary.
fj
Thank you much. I guess they all can’t be love songs. Whenever I feel down about this music thing I can always look back at your reviews and become reenergized. Your opinion means a lot to us all, Tom
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Wow Tom what an awesome song and vocal. Awesome write Tom, Bud and Janice and such a beautiful harmony.
I have to respond to the lyrics separately.
The lyrics were so heart wrenching. It just seems the tragedy we are subjected today just keeps getting more and more extreme each day. That fentanyl just seems so insane why anyone would want to use it. Even the people cleaning up after these overdoses are getting wacked with just trace amounts of it lying around. Sad song awesome delivery Thank you Scott. We appreciate the kind words. Tom Wow - you guys absolutely nailed this. It is so haunting, and so moving. The subject matter of this one really hits close to home for me personally. It isn't often you see this issue addressed. Topic aside - this is a brilliant write and perfectly executed. Your harmonies on the chorus gave me goosebumps. Simply beautiful, and incredibly touching. Thanks so much for sharing this  You guys should be very proud of this one. Derek, we are glad it touched you. That’s what it’s all about. Thanks, Tom
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Hello, Tom, Janice & Bud,
I think that difficult themes are being expressed beautifully.
The way to use the piano and the drums is wonderful.
Vocals and harmonies also fit spectacularly this song.
It is a splendid collaboration.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Here's one for the forum hall of fame, for sure!!! Powerful and painful, brilliant and beautiful, stellar and stunning!! Easiest way to sum it up.....everything done right, nothing done wrong. My favorite for both of you, and THAT is saying A LOT!!! Love it!! Take care. Greg Greg, that sure is a great review! Thanks, Tom Hi Tom,
A great song, beautifully performed and mixed.
It comes across at first as a really nice rock ballad, until you start to pick up
on the lyrics and then it gets difficult to listen to without being moved.
A very powerful and clever piece of writing.
Cheers, ROG. ROG, thank you for stopping by. We appreciate the kind words, Tom
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Yep..... got to agree, this is a really poignant song about a topic that is difficult at best to write about.
Thanks Herb, Tom Sad and beautiful Tom! It's packed full of truth that many can relate to! As for the production .... It has the awesome sonic quality an high production level we have come to expect from you! Great work! Thanks, Torrey Torrey I am glad you came by. Thanks, Tom
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Tom, Bud & Janice,
A heartbreaking and beautifully written song. The vocals and production are incredible - pro all the way and really drive the emotional aspects of this song home.
Well done - does not get better than this...
Bob Thanks Bob. Janice and I were excited to play a part in this. Tom’s production carried the message so well...just the right touch. This is one hell of a powerful song!
These lines really moved me:
"She got that call again you know it’s happened twice
All his answers shot into a vein
Round here Dying’s just another part of life
But No No Not this way"
I think the last anti-drug song that moved me this much was John Prine's "Sam Stone".
This should be the theme song for an anti-opioid campaign.
This is a keeper for sure. Playing a part, albeit small, in a song that you mention in the same paragraph with Sam Stone is overwhelming. Sam Stone to this day is about as strong as it gets. Thank you Mario. J&B
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this is so different to what Ive heard on Showcase..such a well developed song with such haunting melody licks and vocal backing..this is a powerful song that deserves to be out there not covered by another artist but by you...brilliant
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Nothing better than a great story to carry a great ballad through. I love the power that the backing vocals add. Nice work on the production.Congrats to all involved. Rob Glad you liked it, Tom Tom, Janice & Bud,
This song opens up so pretty and melodic it takes a while for the depth of the lyrics to sink in... this is a powerful and moving picture of such a devastating problem. Its an epidemic here as well and as a parent who tried a few things in my youth, the deadly potential of one choice to pop that party pill scares me.
Great vocal delivery and lovely harmonies.
Robert Thank you Robert for the kind words, Tom
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Such a sad, sad thing this epidemic is. Great job on the song and the very moving production by you all.
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Hits right to the heart of the matter..outstanding production, and feels "right" for the topic/lyrics.
My favorite lyric element: "But No No Not this way"
BTW...was the drum track generated with RD's? Excellent in every way.
To my ears, it's got a strong Warren Zevon vibe.
Great stuff. Wow, such a powerful song! Excellent write, you really brought the story home (it's a big problem here too)
Production of course is totally pro, and it's the little things that really stand out and make it special. The second "no, no, not this way" line for example with just Janice.
Really good guys and gal! Thanks y’all! That line was all Tom’s idea including using Janice’s harmony line solo. Bud
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Hi People.
Love your song.
Realistic contemporary feel.
Great lyrics and drama sympathetically presented.
Like the ghostly no no not this way.
Cheers.
Thanks Richard, Tom Hello, Tom, Janice & Bud,
I think that difficult themes are being expressed beautifully.
The way to use the piano and the drums is wonderful.
Vocals and harmonies also fit spectacularly this song.
It is a splendid collaboration.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi We are surely glad you liked it, Tom
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Ouch!
Powerful, and punchy. So close to home for America. Painful subject, but you handled it so well.
The subject matter at hand is so heart breaking for our country. Whenever I read about, and see pictures, I really want to cry.
Thanks! Tom has a heckuva with with being powerful and punchy...but with relatively few words. So effective. Bud
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Tom, Bud And Janice...
This is STUNNINGLY good.
Songwriting at its very best. Not a wasted word. Every line is excellent. Every line is important. So much said in so few words.
The production is (as always) clean, clear, concise. No fat. Stellar mix.
The vocal has the empathy required. The harmonies are exquisite.
Y'all are all pros.
Extraordinary.
fj
That is most kind of you mr jane. Tom is THE man on this production. As I've mentioned my contributions were relatively minor and Janice? Well what can I say w/o showing all my bias. What the heck....she nailed it all in one take. So there Bud
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Hi, Tommy, Janice & Bud !
This must be one of your
absolute best tunes at least
in MHO ! Super lyrics and
vocals make the icing on this
wonderful cake !
Congrats to all involved !
Cheers
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Wow Tom what an awesome song and vocal. Awesome write Tom, Bud and Janice and such a beautiful harmony.
I have to respond to the lyrics separately.
The lyrics were so heart wrenching. It just seems the tragedy we are subjected today just keeps getting more and more extreme each day. That fentanyl just seems so insane why anyone would want to use it. Even the people cleaning up after these overdoses are getting wacked with just trace amounts of it lying around. Sad song awesome delivery Thanks Scott. It is a sad story indeed. And I get very tired of hearing folks blame nobody but the users when these drugs are frequently prescribed like candy. J&B Wow - you guys absolutely nailed this. It is so haunting, and so moving. The subject matter of this one really hits close to home for me personally. It isn't often you see this issue addressed. Topic aside - this is a brilliant write and perfectly executed. Your harmonies on the chorus gave me goosebumps. Simply beautiful, and incredibly touching. Thanks so much for sharing this You guys should be very proud of this one. Thank you Deryk. We appreciate you mentioning the write and the harmony. Tom did an amazing job with the entire production. J&B Here's one for the forum hall of fame, for sure!!! Powerful and painful, brilliant and beautiful, stellar and stunning!! Easiest way to sum it up.....everything done right, nothing done wrong. My favorite for both of you, and THAT is saying A LOT!!! Love it!! Take care. Greg Wow! Those are might kind words Greg...and they are greatly appreciated. J&B
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Hi Tom,
A great song, beautifully performed and mixed.
It comes across at first as a really nice rock ballad, until you start to pick up
on the lyrics and then it gets difficult to listen to without being moved.
A very powerful and clever piece of writing.
Cheers, ROG. ROG, thank you. We always appreciate your thoughts! Yep..... got to agree, this is a really poignant song about a topic that is difficult at best to write about.
Thanks Herb. J&B
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