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Tom and Charlie, NOW that is a clever/good/brilliant/original idea!! Especially as it works SO WELL. Well done Charlie for the idea and kudos to Tom for the titles, singing and of course his guitar!! BRILLIANT Alyn Alyn, Thanks from both of us. The melody was so natural feeling, it was easy to sing. Tom Hi Tom and Charlie, NOW that is a clever/good/brilliant/original idea!! Especially as it works SO WELL. Well done Charlie for the idea and kudos to Tom for the titles, singing and of course his guitar!! BRILLIANT A big +1 from me. Enjoyed listening. Merry Christmas to both of you. Guenter Guenter, always glad when you come by for a listen. Thanks, Tom Hi Tom and Charlie That is completely awesome! Loved loved the guitar. Well done! Joanne, Thanks for listening and commenting. We sure do appreciate it! Tom
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A great concept that yielded a great collab. How cool is that? A perfect vocal, guitar I can barely dream of and a mix I aspire toward. Toss in a clever write and you got the whole package.
WTG guys!!!!!
J&B Thanks J&B, We both appreciate the kind words. Tom Great tune!
Thanks for the music, Dan Dan, Glad you gave it a spin. Thanks, Tom Tom / Charlie,
Very clever - loved it. Tom, the vocal and guitar solo are really outstanding on this...
Bob +1 Way cool guys. Josie Josie, This was a fun one. Thanks, Tom
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Tommy that mix and playing is just ",down right brown sugar sweet!"
Thank you for wakening me up.
DA... DA, Thanks for listening and commenting. Tom Hi Tom and Charlie.
What a wonderful track.
Charlie - this is a brilliant piece of writing. It's powerful, it's exciting and it makes you want to play it over and over. The tune is just simple enough to stay with you after the track has finished and you find yourself singing it hours afterwards. This is one to copy and play in the car on the freeway.
Tom - I can see why you wanted to sing this one. Who wouldn't love to have a go at that song? And I must say, you did it justice. The vocal had the power that the song deserved, together with clever dynamics and lots of expression. Guitar was tasty too!
Super piece of collaboration, Guys.
ROG. ROG, That melody hooked me too. Not too much extra stuff going on, just enough for good old American Rock. Tom Tommy and Charlie,
Strong song and a nice collaboration. Jim, Thanks for checking in. We both appreciate the kind comments. Tom
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Hi Tom and Charlie.
What a wonderful track.
Charlie - this is a brilliant piece of writing. It's powerful, it's exciting and it makes you want to play it over and over. The tune is just simple enough to stay with you after the track has finished and you find yourself singing it hours afterwards. This is one to copy and play in the car on the freeway.
Tom - I can see why you wanted to sing this one. Who wouldn't love to have a go at that song? And I must say, you did it justice. The vocal had the power that the song deserved, together with clever dynamics and lots of expression. Guitar was tasty too!
Super piece of collaboration, Guys.
ROG. Wow, ROG, I am completely humbled and flattered by your more than kind comment. I have such respect for your body of work I'm familiar with here on the forum. I hope you enjoy playing this song your car and don't forget to play it LOUD... Charlie
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Very nice work gents....This is well done.
I immediately got a Tom Petty vibe from this that remained throughout.
Clever idea for the song. I recall back when I was a kid, there were a few songs done in this sort of manner, using parts from other songs to create a new one,,,,, but not as serious music, more along the line of comedy music.
I was immediately impressed with the sound you got from the drums..... I do not think I have EVER heard anyone get the quality sound you got going here, out of the real band drums. Until I went back to look at the track list, I was thinking this was a third party drum synth.... it was "that good".
Vocals fit well, the guitar sounded good, a bit sharp, but it works for rock and roll.....
Nice work all the way around.....
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Great stuff Tommy and a very interesting story behind it! Enjoyed the song a lot. That's also the kind of guitar sound I often aim for. Loved the fat drums too  Happy New Year! Rec
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Charlie/Tom,
What a great listen!
Clever, clever write!
A stunning rock mix. The drums are a standout - superb fills - that one after the first chorus...nice! Each instrument stands on it's own and holds together as a "well oiled" band...
Tom - your best rock vocal (so far...looking foward to what happens in 2015).
Tasty guitar. The lead is both "familiar" and original - the perfect blend...
The chorus sounds like the Heartbreakers stepped off the Refugee album (one of my all time favorites) to help out... Loved that!
Great one, guys!
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floyd, You certainly honed in on the vibe we were going for. Charlie actually said " I've written a Tom Petty type song". Thanks for all of your support in 2014. We both appreciate it! Tom
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Very nice work gents....This is well done.
I immediately got a Tom Petty vibe from this that remained throughout.
Clever idea for the song. I recall back when I was a kid, there were a few songs done in this sort of manner, using parts from other songs to create a new one,,,,, but not as serious music, more along the line of comedy music.
I was immediately impressed with the sound you got from the drums..... I do not think I have EVER heard anyone get the quality sound you got going here, out of the real band drums. Until I went back to look at the track list, I was thinking this was a third party drum synth.... it was "that good".
Vocals fit well, the guitar sounded good, a bit sharp, but it works for rock and roll.....
Nice work all the way around..... As I said to floyd, we were going for the Tom Petty thing and you certainly picked up on it. Thanks for your comments about the drums. You gotta get them right for a rock song. And thanks for your ongoing support of my songs. I hold your opinion in high regard and I always look forward to what you have to say. Tom Great stuff Tommy and a very interesting story behind it! Enjoyed the song a lot. That's also the kind of guitar sound I often aim for. Loved the fat drums too  Happy New Year! Rec Rec, Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. Tom
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Charlie / Tommy, Great sound. It's got a real Tom Petty feel to it. Thanks for posting. SD
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Impressive pickin' great mix and vocal performance; thanks for sharing!
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It's already been said, but there's no harm in repeating: awesome track.
The vocal initially made the think of Warren Zevon (in a good way), but the harmonies on the chorus sold me on that Tom Petty sound, without being derivative. Great all around.
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Hi, Tommy and Charlie !:))
I´ll echo what has been said already: it is a awesome tune so well produced and sung ! :)) Congrats to both of you for this masterful job !
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Impressive pickin' great mix and vocal performance; thanks for sharing! SD, Thanks for the spin and the comments. Tom Impressive pickin' great mix and vocal performance; thanks for sharing! PGF, Thanks for listening and the kind words. Tom
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It's already been said, but there's no harm in repeating: awesome track.
The vocal initially made the think of Warren Zevon (in a good way), but the harmonies on the chorus sold me on that Tom Petty sound, without being derivative. Great all around.
-- David David, We do appreciate the kind words. We were shooting for the Petty sound. Thanks, Tom Hi, Tommy and Charlie !:))
I´ll echo what has been said already: it is a awesome tune so well produced and sung ! :)) Congrats to both of you for this masterful job !
Cheers Dani Dani, Always glad to hear from you. Thanks for the echo. Tom
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Lawrence, Great to see you back. I was wondering where you disappeared to. Hope to hear a new one from you soon. Thanks, Tom
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