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That's a winning formula all around. It has an anthem quality that might well be applied to communicate with this dynamic new generation that's coming into its own on a broad scale. Janice's vocal, the melody, and the lyrics are so strong in this number that some listeners might not notice the superb accompaniment and Bud's flawless handling of the technics -- Hey, that's all right. The forum listeners here recognize and hear every bit of it.... Suggest picking several topics to choose from on the category of "songs for the new working generation" as a way of letting them know we know they are out there and we appreciate what they are doing for us and we want to communicate with and support them. Understated, though, like this "I live for the weekend." No one likes over baked. Hope that's not all too heavy. Count me in the exploratory focus group.  Thanks Ed. This was, indeed a fun project. Peter snd Leon certainly brought me In on a fine song! Janice Well, having Leon write a song, Janice sing it, the guitars played by Peter and Bud being involved in the sound job - that's what I call 'playing it safe' - oh boy, how could such a collaboration ever lead to a song which isn't grand...?
But this one stands even out: Very appealing lyrics, and who could ever sing them more forcefully than Janice? And Janice, you proved to be the Queen of BV already with your, ah, musical stunt on Rough Edge. LOVE IT !!!
Peter, wouldn't have expected anything but great playing from your side - you really never disappoint !!!
Very, very, very, very good from A to Z.
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Stefan, I really do appreciate that. And thank you for mentioning the BGVs. They are very new for me and have been fun experimenting with! Janice
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Peter (and Janice),
Solid blues number . . . terrific job on the vocals, and, as always, well put together. Enjoyed the listen!
My best to you,
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Great production & mix...
Laid back & pleasing to the ears...
Wonderful lyrics on yet another song with Peter's fantastic guitar abilities...
And, of course, Janice's outstanding voice & harmonies!
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Loved this tune. The song has such a great feel to it. Super vocal from Janice. Guitar work was just excellent Peter. Leon's lyrics were very special. Well done.. What a tune! An absolute monster of an earmworm, and as always Janice killed it. Super catchy without with overbearing, and the mix job is right on the money. I wouldn't bat an eyelash if I heard this on the radio. Thanks for sharing Thanks guys! I love this style. Janice
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Y’all sure put on on your soul hats for this one. Reminds me of Etta James. It don’t get much better than that. Again Janice lays down the perfect vocal and Peter’s guitar is right in the groove. Some fine lyrics round out another excellent collaboration, Tom Tom, Peter mentioned Etta when he sent me the song and Bud and I listened to a couple of our old favorites of hers. It’s so cool that you noticed that influence. Thank you!! Janice
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WOW! If I heard this in a record shop (remember them) I would have purchased it right then and there! Janice you knocked this one out of the park. Peter your excellent guitar work complimented the song perfectly. Leon, what great lyrics you wrote. Off course the backing tracks and mix are spot on.
You all should be very proud of this. Janice's vocals sound spot on, and the guitar playing is also wonderful. Thanks for sharing! This song is really well done. I mean, break this song down to any pieces of the elements that you want to and it's just great. Lyrics, structure, mix/master, lead, harmony, backing vox, instrumentation, performance, arrangement...and on and on. You have checked all the boxes, IMO.
I would say you all work really well together but I don't need to. They song says it better than I ever could.
Great addition to the showcase! Peter,Janice & Bud,
Terrific write that needs a singer who can hold/bend notes to bring out the soul...aah,
call Janice!
Love the intro with that tremolo guitar, the harmonies and killer outro solo.
In short- its ALL GOOD.
Robert Peter, Leon, Janice & Bud,
Very nice blues song!
Janice's vocals shine as always.
I agree with David.
Love the drums. Everything fits like a glove. Sweet outro solo.
Great Guitar.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Shigeki Adachi Song is written such that it takes great advantage of blues/country style vocal that Janice delivers. Background vocal after 4:00 are especially nice. Well done guitar solo for outro. Enjoyed the listen.
To have so much fun working with Peter and Leon's song and then have you guys say such nice things just makes it all the better! I deeply appreciate it. Janice
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Loved that intro Peter! Janice's vocal is in top form here! That vibrato sound really makes this one shine! The guitar solo was perfect! Thanks, Torrey.
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This is an excellent piece that is well mixed. What a treat for the ears! I enjoyed the listen.
Thank you! Janice Hi Peter, Leon, Janice and Bud.
What a wonderful, musically rich creation. Every aspect of this -- vocals, guitars, lyrics, Realtrack selection, arrangement, mix -- overflows with gold-medal musical competence. I totally enjoyed traveling along with you all for nearly 6 minutes of aural excellence.
Right now, I'm sitting here reading through Leon's words and marveling at how well they flow. Moreover, how Janice positions each syllable perfectly on the appropriately stressed musical beat never ceases to amaze me. When it comes to prosody and aligning words and rhythms, Janice certainly leads the way!
Brilliant work! (I write that without any sense of hyperbole. It is a statement of fact.)
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Noel You are very kind regarding my vocal Noel. Your continued support means a LOT to both of us. Janice Just great! This really soars into "stadium" territory as it grows from that solid gospel beginning. Janice conquers all styles, the song is well-written, the band is rock solid, and it all sounds good to me. Hugely enjoyed. That is nice and VERY generous of you! Trying different styles is fun and having the experiments appreciated is just great. Janice
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Y’all sure put on on your soul hats for this one. Reminds me of Etta James. It don’t get much better than that. Again Janice lays down the perfect vocal and Peter’s guitar is right in the groove. Some fine lyrics round out another excellent collaboration, Tom Peter, J&B, Leon ... What a marvelous recording and song. I think Tommy expressed my views perfectly. He said it all in a few short sentences. Great stuff by all of you. Peter, your guitar sounds so dang good ... tone and performance. Bud's knob-twisting is second to one. I've mentioned this to Janice before ... but she often reminds me of Susan Tedechi. if you could find the medium between Etta James and Susan ... you's have Janice Merrit. A tip of the hat to all concerned ... Alan Thanks Al, you sure are putting Janice in some amazing company...she really appreciates it!!! Bud
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Dear Ms. Janice, 'Bud', Leon, and 'PeterF'... Ya'll cooked-up a nice, big, heavy and steamin', flavorful pot of slo-mo, well-seasoned electrified blues in I Live for The Weekend. It was delicious enough for me to lick the juice off of my fingers -- to hell with a napkin! I didn't waste a drop of it. 'PeterF' your solos are powerfully soulful  . I'd bet you had your eyes closed in a transport of improvisational ecstacy while you loosed those gee-tar demons out of your spirit. Leon, over time I've noticed that you truly tell stories through your lyrics, and that's why they're so inspiring to me. Listening to them is like turning the pages of someone's heart. Last, but definitely not least, Ms. Janice! You always receive -- and inarguably deserve -- the shower of kudos that usually follow in the wake of your performances. However, in this song, I believe I heard -- and felt -- something deeper, more lived-in, kind'a like a tattoo you couldn't erase from your skin. It was as though Leon's lyrics ceased to be words connected to each other, and instead became a stream-of-consciousness of sung feelings that only were interrupted by the breaths you took. These blues hit a spot somewhere in you (am I correct, or no?), and you simply brought them out of the darkness, and into the light. LOREN Hey Loren, Bud here. Janice is the happiest and most positive person you could imagine. But I’ve told her for years she’s like a method actor as she can get inside a song and give it her all while learning and recording it...and then walk away. She deeply appreciates your comments! Bud Peter (and Janice),
Solid blues number . . . terrific job on the vocals, and, as always, well put together. Enjoyed the listen!
My best to you,
Deej Great production & mix...
Laid back & pleasing to the ears...
Wonderful lyrics on yet another song with Peter's fantastic guitar abilities...
And, of course, Janice's outstanding voice & harmonies!
Loved that intro Peter! Janice's vocal is in top form here! That vibrato sound really makes this one shine! The guitar solo was perfect! Thanks, Torrey. Deej and Torrey, Thank y’all big time! J&B
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Wow. You had me with the tremolo guitar. Great collaboration. Great song. Great playing. Great singing.
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Wow. You had me with the tremolo guitar. Great collaboration. Great song. Great playing. Great singing. Thanks for checking it out. Glad it worked for you! Janice
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