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This is a "girl song". I have an earlier recording of this song. The tracks to that were produced by a top Nashville producer. They were gorgeous. The vocal, however, was not what the song deserved. One listener (who KNOWS how to sing) commented, "She sounds like she's READING it!" So... it needed to be redone...renewed...reborn. With emotion. So I asked someone who I knew would treat it the way it should be treated... Janice Merritt. My undying thanks to her for singing this... as it should be sung... Thanks for listening. Comments encouraged. THAT OLD CAR when i was two months shy of birthday number six my new baby brother appeared no one had the time to play i felt like i was in the way so i ran away to the backseat of dad's chevrolet if i could just get that old car started i could drive until the heartache disappeared just me and raggedy ann and a kitten we call sam mom and dad would miss us when we parted if i could just get that old car started that fairlane parked in our backyard would be mine come graduation in june when mom complained i didn't pull my weight and dad disapproved of the boys i'd date the window facing that ford was my favorite view if i could just get that old car started i could drive until the heartaches disappeared i knew a winding country road that could lighten any load behind the wheel i wouldn't feel so broken-hearted if i could just get that old car started with the radio on and the wind in my hair i could drive away my cares i do the best that i can now two kids, too many bills, too little time i've got a rambler filled with rust and rot my mechanic says the rings are shot but this prayer's been my saving grace since i was a child if i can just get that old car started i'll drive until the heartache disappears when i'm feeling this unsure the highway holds the cure when i get back i'll face the world strong-hearted if i can just get that old car... i don't need to go far.. i will get that old car started The Band: RealTracks in style: ~700:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085 RealTracks in song: ~~2051:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1601:Mandolin, Rhythm Pop16Melodic Ev 065 RealTracks in song: ~363:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 377:Guitar, Resonator, Background Trav Ev 088 RealTracks in song: 1690:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopPromise Ev16 100 RealDrums in Song: NashvilleEven8^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Vocals and Harmonies: Janice Merritt Additional "Harmony Overtones": the BIABettes Have at it. floyd
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Floyd, Another very fine job! Great production and vocals (I never get tired of hearing that girl sing). I really like the mandolin part... wouldn't mind hearing a little more of it in the last verse or chorus.  Good stuff! Greg
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Wouldnt touch a thing - 'cept maybe replace the shot rings!!  I love a song that tells a good story. We've all been there I guess and Janice's voice is note perfection in getting the message over. The harmonies are feeler gauge close and cut in and out at just the right places too. Oven-ready production too - just needs some "Air Play". cheers ian
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Outstanding writing, Janice sang it beautifully; thanks for sharing!
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Hi Floyd and Janice...
Is this a great song or what?????? And Janice has the absolute perfect voice for it! love the lyric and the simplicity of the arrangement was a perfect fit. The b'g voices were fantastic. Was that Janice on several tracks?
What impressed us was how real and natural this sounds. It's more like she's telling a story in song rather than singing, per se. It just falls from her lips so naturally. What a great song and a wonderful voice to take it where it needs to be. Kudos to both of you...it was fantastic!
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I enjoyed the mandolin intro...
and of course Janice (and Janice) hit it out of the park
great use of BIAB, all instruments in the pocket!
a wonderful mix all around
and how did you get that guitar chord at the end?
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Hi Floyd.
You're just a big softy at heart, aren't you? I got all choked up listening to this one!
I hope you put something nice in the mail to Janice, 'cos she really did you proud on this track. A fabulous song and a spot-on backing for Janice to sing to. Another one from the country chart.
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Floyd, sensational. Really nice listening, and Janice has done an absolutely marvelous job with vocals and harmonies.
That song has received Justice by Janice.
Your work is always fantastic. This is certainly no exception.
Thanks for sharing
Trevor
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Hi Floyd (and Janice),
you've done it again. I love your stories.
A great production.
And I've never heard Janice singing so powerfully.
An enjoyment, indulgence, pleasure, relish to listen.
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Wouldnt touch a thing - 'cept maybe replace the shot rings!! Ha Ha! Good one Ian. Floyd and Janice All I can say is WOW WOW WOW. Absolutely outstanding. Janice's vocals really suit the style of this one. I hear an inkling of Linda Rohnstad in there...Love the sentiment and the arrangement. Keep them coming...
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Another excellent jane/Merritt production.
(Note to self: Add to 2014 Fj Bootleg CD)
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I really enjoy hearing Janice song..... great interpretation of the song.
good song.
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floyd, Great write. The mix is perfecto. Your usual stellar editing. Janice's interpretation of the lyrics and sentiment is is so perfect I can't imagine anyone else singing this. She absolutely owns the song. I sit back and close my eyes and am transported to another plane. Super job both of you. Tom
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Top shelf. A heartfelt, well-written song, great mix and excellent vocals.
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Great stuff!! Beautifully written-tangible and real! Love the transition in the song where the car becomes a metaphor for escape from the stresses of life. Again, great stuff!!
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Greg - thanks for the listen and the comments...
Ian - Appreciate that! Oven-ready, eh... I know Janice will appreciate that, as well...
Robert - thank you.
Al & Di - you are most kind...Janice did a main harmony (that is beautiful) - and I added 2 others generated using her original lead vocal. She did do a very "natural" sounding vocal on this...
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Lawrence - thanks for all of that. That last guitar chord... I played that.
ROG - I guess we're BOTH big ol' softies, then....eh? Thanks...
Trevor - appreciate you dropping in for a listen. Justice by Janice - I like that... she did a terrific job...
Guenter - appreciate the nice words. always do enjoy hearing that you like 'em... we kind of brought out Janice's "big voice" there, didn't we?
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Hi, Flyd & Janice !:))
I liked everything about this
production ! :)) A lovely tune
so sweetly played and sung !:))
Just great !:))
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Wow, awesome song, Vocals, harmonies, and slide guitar were excellent...
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Floyd, Another very fine job! Great production and vocals (I never get tired of hearing that girl sing). I really like the mandolin part... wouldn't mind hearing a little more of it in the last verse or chorus. Good stuff! Greg Hey Greg, glad you like the vocal! Janice Wouldnt touch a thing - 'cept maybe replace the shot rings!! I love a song that tells a good story. We've all been there I guess and Janice's voice is note perfection in getting the message over. The harmonies are feeler gauge close and cut in and out at just the right places too. Oven-ready production too - just needs some "Air Play". cheers ian Thank you Ian, I'm happy that you thought the vocal expressed the story! Janice Outstanding writing, Janice sang it beautifully; thanks for sharing! I'm happy that you enjoyed it! Janice Hi Floyd and Janice...
Is this a great song or what?????? And Janice has the absolute perfect voice for it! love the lyric and the simplicity of the arrangement was a perfect fit. The b'g voices were fantastic. Was that Janice on several tracks?
What impressed us was how real and natural this sounds. It's more like she's telling a story in song rather than singing, per se. It just falls from her lips so naturally. What a great song and a wonderful voice to take it where it needs to be. Kudos to both of you...it was fantastic!
Al & Di Thanks you two! It's always a pleasure to sing one of floyd's songs. The vocals are me and the BIABettes. Janice I enjoyed the mandolin intro...
and of course Janice (and Janice) hit it out of the park
great use of BIAB, all instruments in the pocket!
a wonderful mix all around
and how did you get that guitar chord at the end? Thank you Lawrence! And I really love your material. Janice
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