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I try my best not to get into other people’s business. But if you are a true friend sometimes you have no choice and then you might end up with the blues. All comments / suggestions welcome. Tom RealTracks in song: ~1392:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Ballad Sw 060 (Very Simple) RealTracks in style: ~742:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Sw 060 RealTracks in song: 565:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Blues Monday Sw 065 RealTracks in song: 1955:Sax, Alto, Soloist TexasBluesRockSlow12-8Mark Sw 060 RealTracks in song: 1928:Piano, Acoustic, Soloist TexasBluesRockSlow12-8John Sw 060 RealDrums: RealDrums in Song: BluesMondaySw8^02-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat My guitar and vocal. http://tommyadamsmusic.com/musichttp://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13050213 I Thought You Ought To Know Well I know that you’re in love with her I know you’ve made some plans But i thought I ought to tell you this Man to man I saw her at the club last night she was with some other guy I think that she’s back on that stuff she looked a little high I guess that’s just the way it goes And I thought you oughta know I warned you all about her i said she’d bring you down She’s got a reputation as trouble in this town I hate to see this happen but it’s a cold hard fact It just won’t work out for you she can’t clean up her act I guess that’s just the way it goes And I thought you oughta know ©2015 Thomas Adams
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Hey Tommy. Don't normally like long intro's but this was a great lead in to your excellent vocal. Great blues feel. You nailed it. Thanks for sharing. Rob
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Good stuff... and a great blues write.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Oh yeah!!! Now this is blues. - Carolyne.
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Hi Tommy,
that's blues at its best! Your voice and guitar make it special. I like that live ambience you mixed in. You chose a very nice sax and piano. An over all enjoyable listen (not only one)!
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Great track, Tommy.
Liked everything, but particularly your guitar work - superb blues playing.
A nice live feel to the band, enhanced by the audience participation.
Just very professional all round.
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'Bout as good as it get.
Dang cool intro. Just the right touch of everything. Should be a BIAB commercial... "Is it real.. or is it RealTracks?..."
Excellent write. A blues song with a story....Nice.
Good vocal. This fits you well.. I really like that reverb on ya...
Guitar = Tasty, tasty, tasty. Dripping with feel... maybe my favorite of your leads... S W E E E E E T!!!
The mix is IMPECCABLE.
'Bout as good as it get. I thought you ought to know....
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Great intro and song! Super vibe going on and excellent mix!
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Hi Tommy,
Well, getting into other people's business worked out fine this time! Great blues, music and vocals.
Rob and Anne-Marie
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This is really top notch. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
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Tommy,
Outstanding write and recording!
The crowd sound effects sold me on the idea that you had recorded "I Thought You Ought To Know" live at a club even though I knew better from reading your notes prior to listening. The illusion worked until the end of the sax solo. The crowd noise begins and ends too abruptly after the solo.
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Hey Tommy. Don't normally like long intro's but this was a great lead in to your excellent vocal. Great blues feel. You nailed it. Thanks for sharing. Rob
Thanks for listening and commenting Rob. I appreciate it. Tom Good stuff... and a great blues write. Herb, I played many years in a country band and I insisted that we mix in some blues. The hard core country guys were totally against it at first, but in the end I won them over. Hope I can do the same here. Thanks for the kind words. Tom Oh yeah!!! Now this is blues. - Carolyne. Glad you caught this one before you take your leave of absence. All the best, Tom
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This one is packed full of tommyad good stuff
- strong vocal - great guitar playing - cool write - excellent use of sound effects - very effective use of RT's - a mix to aspire to - an inventive arrangement
We probably missed a few...just a real pleasure to kick back and listen to.
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Blues! Tommy, this is great - loved it!
Bob
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'Bout as good as it get.
Dang cool intro. Just the right touch of everything. Should be a BIAB commercial... "Is it real.. or is it RealTracks?..."
Excellent write. A blues song with a story....Nice.
Good vocal. This fits you well.. I really like that reverb on ya...
Guitar = Tasty, tasty, tasty. Dripping with feel... maybe my favorite of your leads... S W E E E E E T!!!
The mix is IMPECCABLE.
'Bout as good as it get. I thought you ought to know....
floyd Tommy, I think Floyd pretty much summed it up for me as well!  You really achieved that live club feel. Just Outstanding! Greg
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hi tommyad great vocal really good perfect chops on this nice live feel thanks eric
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Hi Tommy,
that's blues at its best! Your voice and guitar make it special. I like that live ambience you mixed in. You chose a very nice sax and piano. An over all enjoyable listen (not only one)!
Guenter Guenter, As I was mixing, I kept thinking it sounded like something you would hear in a small club. So I tried to find some crowd noise to fill it out. Thanks, Tom Great track, Tommy.
Liked everything, but particularly your guitar work - superb blues playing.
A nice live feel to the band, enhanced by the audience participation.
Just very professional all round.
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ROG, Thanks for your generous comments. As far as blues playing, just close your eyes and let it rip. NO PEEKING! Tom 'Bout as good as it get.
Dang cool intro. Just the right touch of everything. Should be a BIAB commercial... "Is it real.. or is it RealTracks?..."
Excellent write. A blues song with a story....Nice.
Good vocal. This fits you well.. I really like that reverb on ya...
Guitar = Tasty, tasty, tasty. Dripping with feel... maybe my favorite of your leads... S W E E E E E T!!!
The mix is IMPECCABLE.
'Bout as good as it get. I thought you ought to know....
floyd floyd, Another great review from you. I hope I never disappoint you. Glad you like the write ( True story), the guitar, and the mix. It was a fun one and very easy to put together. Tom
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Great intro and song! Super vibe going on and excellent mix! Lawrence, Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Tom Hi Tommy,
Well, getting into other people's business worked out fine this time! Great blues, music and vocals.
Rob and Anne-Marie R & A-M, Glad you liked the blues. Thanks, Tom
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This is really top notch. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
Charlie Charlie, Thanks for the kind words. Tom
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Cool trickeration with the crowd very convincing. Great vocal and playing.
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