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Scott,
Very enjoyable especially the "release" before the last chorus. That added something special to this already enjoyable song.
This is the sort of country I like!
Alyn Thank you so much Alyn!
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Life is the same no matter where you go
I love that line-rings so true!! Really good stuff. I love the message. I work 6 days a week and I just love to get home and chill with a beer and the family. The simple things are what make life what it is. Great job!! Take care. Greg Thank you Greg. I'm thrilled you can relate to the song and I hope you thoroughly enjoy your days off.
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Scott, I love this song! (And I agree with the premise). I never make suggestions. Well, until now.  Please - put a harmony on top of that great chorus - I'm gettin' tired of singing one over it!  Regards, Bob No worries Bob. I recently got Nectar 2, which I like, but I didn't use it very well here. I hope the Soundlcoud mix sounds better to you, and I am very happy you like the song.
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Good job.... loved a number of things about this.
Yep... Thank you Herb:)
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Hi Scott,
great song. Well sung and nicely arranged.
I absolutely agree with the lyrics.
Guenter Thank you Guenter! "Life is the same no matter where you go
We've got it all in our own back yard"
So true. No matter where you go - there you are!
Cool vocal, lyric, arrangement and a nice crispy mix to go with it all. Yeah, sort of stating the obvious:) Glad you enjoyed the song.
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Scott,
Terrific song. A very solid write - you delivered the message perfectly - very well structured. Excellent chorus.
Good arrangement and production. Terrific vocal. I assume the harmony was added after Bob's comment? Sounds good! - tight...
Your best, I think.
Keep it up!
floyd What can I say to that? Thank you Floyd. Yes, Tommy listened to multiple uploads as I adjusted the mix to add bass and more harmony as Bob also mentioned. Got some great tips and lessons in the process.
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Hi, Scott !:))
Lawn chair and a couple of piña coladas
or mojitos ? :))We used to have a couple
of those chairs earlier but moving
to the city made them superfluous !:))
I really miss them during summertime !!!!
Your tune is just super in every aspect !
I liked everything about it !:))
Always so encouraging...thank you for that Dani, and for your kind words.
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Hi Scott...
Another super song by you! You put a lot of true life in this one. This song could be a college course:
Real life 101 - Taught By Scott Olson, SE (Songwriter Extraordinaire)
Nuff said...
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Hey Scott, I really like the philosophy of those lyrics. The other man's grass is not always greener  Like Richard, the bridge really stood out to me. I loved the way you left line 3 hanging so that the second couplet pushed full force into the final chorus. That's skill! As so many have said before me, this is a very solid write. Kudos to you! All the best, Noel
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Hi Scott...
Another super song by you! You put a lot of true life in this one. This song could be a college course:
Real life 101 - Taught By Scott Olson, SE (Songwriter Extraordinaire)
Nuff said...
Al & Di SE? Oh my gosh. I sincerely thank you both:) Hey Scott, I really like the philosophy of those lyrics. The other man's grass is not always greener Like Richard, the bridge really stood out to me. I loved the way you left line 3 hanging so that the second couplet pushed full force into the final chorus. That's skill! As so many have said before me, this is a very solid write. Kudos to you! All the best, Noel Such lofty praise. Many thanks. Can I claim a little luck too, Noel:) I was in a songwriting drought after attending a songwriting seminar! (Oh, the shame.) We lived out in the country, and one afternoon I found myself standing in our backyard right by the spot where we often sat out in the evening with a little fire and a beverage....
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Scott, this is another keeper. Very clever lyrics and, definitely, BIAB made it all come together for you. You have the perfect voice to fit the song also. I also think you are an SE with 3 oak leaf clusters.
More please!
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Good Hook, nicely produced tracks, and your vocals fit perfectly with the mood of the song.
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Hi Scott. I listened the other day when Donald sent me the link but am only just getting round to commenting now. What's there not too like about this one? Hope to see you on the jelly soon
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what a cracking song and production Scott..Im a Brit and it would be hard for us in my humble opinion to write in such an authentic way as you have done with this song.I have a very good friend John David who does but I think he is unique..when I looked at the title I was curious how a song could be written around it you nailed it mate.. this is one of my all time favourite songs on here..will look out for more Cheers Frankie
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Scott, this is another keeper. Very clever lyrics and, definitely, BIAB made it all come together for you. You have the perfect voice to fit the song also. I also think you are an SE with 3 oak leaf clusters.
More please! Oh how I love PG Music! Thank you Don:) Good Hook, nicely produced tracks, and your vocals fit perfectly with the mood of the song. Thanks for the listen and your comments Elliot. Hi Scott. I listened the other day when Donald sent me the link but am only just getting round to commenting now. What's there not too like about this one? Hope to see you on the jelly soon Thanks Josie:) Re: SJ, I've tested my setup. Have to get an online sound-check yet and pick some songs to play. Music has taken a backseat to other things here lately.
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what a cracking song and production Scott..Im a Brit and it would be hard for us in my humble opinion to write in such an authentic way as you have done with this song.I have a very good friend John David who does but I think he is unique..when I looked at the title I was curious how a song could be written around it you nailed it mate.. this is one of my all time favourite songs on here..will look out for more Cheers Frankie Hello from across the big pond Frankie. I sure appreciate you taking the time to listen and I thank you for that lofty review:) Take care.
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Simply awesome!
Thanks for the music,
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Catchy song and nice vocal.
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Scott,
Nice tune! Great message, well crafted lyrics, and catchy tune. Good job.
Steve
Steve Young Music"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
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gret song! listening to the soundcloud version and the drums sound awesome!
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