Thanks for posting this one Steven and sharing some of your recording secrets with us!

Of course, I recognise the very high level of skill that has gone into making this – but I am going to be a slightly dissenting voice in this thread.

I find the lead vocals in the verse are a bit lacking in intensity/conviction (not volume)

That there is the ‘Gloria’ chord pattern give or take.

After the first couple of verses maybe there is too much going on sonically (the horns at 1:24, tambourine at 2:00, cowbell and rock org at 2:15, the voices at 2:32….etc).

It could be argued that they been added to distract attention from what is otherwise a rather ordinary and somewhat formulaic composition.

And if there is nothing going on between the two protagonists other than courteous greetings, then how could they have their own song?

Yes of course Green Dress is very well played, put together and mixed, but to my ears this is not one of your finest Steven.

Very best regards,

Marc

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