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John, thanks - I really appreciate that.
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As usual, great lyrics, and the music and your voice fit the song well.  You didn't ask for any criticism, so I'll apologize in advance if I'm overstepping here. But you might consider dropping the harmonica on the verses. It makes them seem a bit busy, and doesn't seem to add much. Plus, there's less change when it comes in on the chorus, where it fits very well. Just a thought. Thanks for posting!
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David, thanks for listening and I do appreciate your comments. This song is currently being re-worked to a shorter more consise version. It will also be performed with another singer, Tammy Carlson. The name has changed as well to "Running Out Of Reasons". So a lot of movement for this one song Thanks - I like the suggestions regarding the harmonica - the new mix is close to what you have described. I'll post it here over the next day or so. Bob
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If you don't mind a bit of a digression here... When I was a kid, there were these rides in front of the grocery stores - a rocket, train or fire engine... That kind of stuff. And my brothers and I would beg our parents to let us ride on them. My recollection was that they were always reluctant, but I'm sure I'm only remembering my disappointments. The rides were always too short, and we'd immediately be saying "Again!" The rocket ride was always my favorite - it was shaped like the one in the one in the "Huckleberry Hound Lands on the Moon" ViewMaster reel (which just happens to be on my desk right now because my kids were going through the reels the other day):  I knew the ride wouldn't really head out to space, but in the back of my mind, I still hoped for some small, improbable chance that it just might happen. And the imagery of that fantasy was strong and vibrant - I could picture the rocket barreling through the clouds, and into the upper stratosphere. When my own kids were younger - not that long ago! - I tried to make time for them to go on those ride when they asked, It really is true that they grow up fast. Anyway, the other week I was taking my teenage son around town, and we passed by the K-Mart we used to shop at when I was a kid. I remarked how the rides were gone, and told him the part that sucked about becoming an adult was how your imagination - and being open to something impossible - withered away. To the point: when I read the title "Rusted Rocketship", it really resonated with me. It's just a throw-away line, which is why I assume you've changed the title. Now, I'm not suggesting that you write any of this as a song. (I can write my own damn song, thank you very much. Or apparently, I can't.  ) I'm just suggesting you might be another song hiding in that title. 
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David, cool story. I remember those rides as well. The rusted rocketship in my song represents my first car - an old rusted out VW Beetle from the 60's, which I thought was the greatest thing in the world and could take me anywhere - ah, youth! Now go write that song! Bob
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