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Originally Posted By: gibson
Tom and Janice,

That is BRILLIANT. Should be the theme song for the coming UK election in May.

But musically that is EXCELLENT. Young Janice sounds good as usual and your voice is up there with hers. Mr Leftwich did a sterling job to compliment the vocals, and sentiment.

Great stuff, thoroughly enjoyed

Alyn


Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Wonderful!! Amusing! I got a kick out of the sarcastic humor with a somewhat underlying biting message. Music is sweet and fun-perfect use of RTs along with some equally well-played Tommyad on top. Vocals were excellent by both of you. A real treat!! Take care. Greg


Originally Posted By: Pat Marr
I was gonna comment, but y'all stepped on my toes, so I don't care if you know I think the song is awesome or not. ;-)


Seriously, I think the concept is profound, a great idea for a song, and very well developed. The CLARITY really jumped out at me! Which is good, because it made the vocals crystal clear.. which is good because both vocals were very kickin'... which is good because it made an already good song even better!

I think you must have forced Janice into a higher register than usual because her vocals had a completely new sound from what I've become used to. I like it!

on a different note, it's cool that you talked to Mr. Leftwich about his contribution to BIAB, and even cooler that he told you he listens to the forum! That is AWESOME! Tells you a lot about who HE is, and that he cares about music and the grass roots stuff happening here.

You must have a pretty tall stack of successful collaborations by now... I think you can safely add this one to the pile...
wink



Thank y'all so much! As some of you know Bud and I played in a couple of traditional bluegrass bands for many years. When Tom invited me to sing on this it was really exciting to have a chance to sing a high part again. And what a wonderful song to sing on.


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Originally Posted By: c_fogle
Back to your roots. An understatement that you guys are comfortable with Bluegrass.

Enjoyed the message, delivery and song.


Charlie
Charlie, This is a comfortable genre for us. Kind of in the blood. Thanks, Tom
Originally Posted By: RichMac
Like everything here.
Very nicely focused on the message.
Can't miss it. Cheers.

Rich, 4 choruses means if you don't get now you never will! Thanks, Tom
Originally Posted By: Rob4580
What a nail hitter.
Makes me feel right at home with this style.
Loved the key change.
Excellent.
Rob.
Rob, I figured you would like the banjar. Thanks, Tom

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Originally Posted By: R & AM
Hi Tom (and Janice),

Wow, great you know one of the RT artists!
Very nice song and we especially like the guitar and dobro you added yourself. Another fine collab guys!

Rob and Anne-Marie


R&A-M, Wish I had known that floyd also knows Andy. Thanks for the nice words. Tom
Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Tommy and Janice
Wow, you've really nailed a great one. This has fantastic lyrics, top melody, sensational instrumental, and the list goes on. The Dobro fills in nicely. The key change, absolutely everything.
FABULOUS!

Trevor, Thanks for your very generous review. It means a lot to us. Tom

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Tommy,

after more listens, another thing that really jumps out at me in this song is the POWER in your vocals! Some of your previous songs were a little on the quiet thoughtful side... and those songs don't provide the opportunity to really PROJECT your voice..

but, on this one you do, and it sounds amazing!

(no need to reply again.. you've already replied once, and life's too short to spend it doing stuff over again...)

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Tom,

Great "grab" on the opening banjo!

"Gotta a friend i met in college right before I quit
He loves to share his knowledge every chance he gets"

Super writing. The quick rhymes are well done! And it continues on... one of your best.

"he’ll give you his opinions on the state of world affairs
I hate to break the news nobody cares"

nice. And... super chorus..
"They don’t want to change so don’t rock the boat"
Nice use of a cliché in a non-cliché way... that's songwriting.

Your vocal has a great confidence to it. Janice is in her element. She does this in her sleep - I'm pretty sure of that... You stood your ground!

The stop and mod was a joy. Perfect.

I looked back to see what dobro RT that was. That says it all.
Cool that you got to meet Andy. They don't come any nicer.

The mix and arrangement are good as ever. That goes without saying.
Don't get too comfortable. I'm stealing your partner...

Loved it. (you should get a cut out of this..)

floyd

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Oh yeah.... Some well done southern fried bluegrass.

Nice work on everything about this... great production chops too.

Janice's echo in the song's chorus reminded me a lot of the Carter sisters...

and that slide up....(:48) so well done...

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Originally Posted By: FredM
Tom and Janice,

What to add to all those great comments?

I loved the lyrics, like Alyn, I agree this deseves airplay around election time!

Sarcasm, in a Monty Python way! American style!

So Janice, and Thomas smile
I'm a fan of the JBT team!

Grts

Fred


Thanks Fred! We appreciate it. Tom
Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi there Tom and Janice.

A wonderfully cynical look at life, all wrapped up in a very professional country package.

Always a BIG fan of Janice, but Tom, you were right alongside her with this one.

Great solos and an inspired key change at the end.

Terrific piece of writing and performing.

ROG.

ROG, Thanks for the wonderful review. This means a lot to us. Tom
Originally Posted By: F.M.M.
hi tommyad tom and Janice great message great work excellent vocals thanks for sharing eric
Eric, Thanks for listening and commenting. Tom
Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri


Hey friends

great country!!!


Hello
Sergio, Thanks for stopping by. Tom

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Here I am, fixin' to do a blue flame test on a bit of shine, and I-75 comes on with this song! Perfect! How could you know? shocked

Love this one!

I-75 - PG's own Florida Georgia Line. grin


Regards,

Bob

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Originally Posted By: boehm
Hi Tommy and Janice,
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Wonderful!! Amusing! I got a kick out of the sarcastic humor with a somewhat underlying biting message. Music is sweet and fun-perfect use of RTs along with some equally well-played Tommyad on top. Vocals were excellent by both of you. A real treat!!

+1
I couldn't say it better.
Very enjoyable listen.

Guenter
Guenter, Thanks for your support. Tom
Originally Posted By: Sundance
Well ain't it the truth, some of those lines made me LOL.

Agree with Pat, Janice sounds so different on the harmony - first time I've heard her sing that high. I like it!

So playful and fun. I totally enjoyed it.

Josie


Real glad you liked this one Josie. Thanks a bunch. Tom
Originally Posted By: gruverider
What a great sound! The banjo intro grabbed me right away and the song never let me go!!
Hey Lawrence, That banjo intro fell into place nicely. Thanks for commenting. Tom

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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Tom / Janice,

This is a new favorite! You guys have a very cool Johnny Cash and June Carter vibe going on here... Fantastic guitar work as well.

Bob


Originally Posted By: c_fogle
Back to your roots. An understatement that you guys are comfortable with Bluegrass.

Enjoyed the message, delivery and song.


Charlie


Originally Posted By: RichMac
Like everything here.
Very nicely focused on the message.
Can't miss it. Cheers.


Originally Posted By: Rob4580
What a nail hitter.
Makes me feel right at home with this style.
Loved the key change.
Excellent.
Rob.


Originally Posted By: R & AM
Hi Tom (and Janice),

Wow, great you know one of the RT artists!
Very nice song and we especially like the guitar and dobro you added yourself. Another fine collab guys!

Rob and Anne-Marie


Thanks everybody for taking the time to listen and comment. We REALLY appreciate your support!

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Tom,

This is just excellent! You and Janice make a great vocal team.

What I find ironic about this song is the sound and presentation is pure, old fashioned Gospel - a genre that is generally all about passion and caring. And you use this style to point out the fact that people don't care or have passion. smile But it really works!

By the way, I like pretty much everything about this one. In addition to being well-written, you have packaged it with a great arrangement, mix, and overall production. And your vocals shine. Thanks for caring enough to share this one!

Steve


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Tom,

Great "grab" on the opening banjo!

"Gotta a friend i met in college right before I quit
He loves to share his knowledge every chance he gets"

Super writing. The quick rhymes are well done! And it continues on... one of your best.

"he’ll give you his opinions on the state of world affairs
I hate to break the news nobody cares"

nice. And... super chorus..
"They don’t want to change so don’t rock the boat"
Nice use of a cliché in a non-cliché way... that's songwriting.

Your vocal has a great confidence to it. Janice is in her element. She does this in her sleep - I'm pretty sure of that... You stood your ground!

The stop and mod was a joy. Perfect.

I looked back to see what dobro RT that was. That says it all.
Cool that you got to meet Andy. They don't come any nicer.

The mix and arrangement are good as ever. That goes without saying.
Don't get too comfortable. I'm stealing your partner...

Loved it. (you should get a cut out of this..)

floyd


floyd, What a wonderful review. All I can say is thank you very much. Tom
Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Oh yeah.... Some well done southern fried bluegrass.

Nice work on everything about this... great production chops too.

Janice's echo in the song's chorus reminded me a lot of the Carter sisters...

and that slide up....(:48) so well done...


Herb, Thanks for stopping by and commenting. The chorus came together nicely on this one. Janice's voice made all the difference. I sounded like a strangled frog trying to do her part. Thanks again. Tom
Originally Posted By: 90 dB
Here I am, fixin' to do a blue flame test on a bit of shine, and I-75 comes on with this song! Perfect! How could you know? shocked

Love this one!

I-75 - PG's own Florida Georgia Line. grin


Regards,

Bob
A big belly laugh here. Now if you don't think that's funny then you shouldn't be laughing at anything at all. Thanks Bob, Tom

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Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Tommy and Janice
Wow, you've really nailed a great one. This has fantastic lyrics, top melody, sensational instrumental, and the list goes on. The Dobro fills in nicely. The key change, absolutely everything.
FABULOUS!







Originally Posted By: FredM
Tom and Janice,

What to add to all those great comments?

I loved the lyrics, like Alyn, I agree this deseves airplay around election time!

Sarcasm, in a Monty Python way! American style!

So Janice, and Thomas smile
I'm a fan of the JBT team!

Grts

Fred


Thanks guys!!!

Janice



Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi there Tom and Janice.

A wonderfully cynical look at life, all wrapped up in a very professional country package.

Always a BIG fan of Janice, but Tom, you were right alongside her with this one.

Great solos and an inspired key change at the end.

Terrific piece of writing and performing.

ROG.


Thanks ROG! We always look forward to your comments.

Janice


Originally Posted By: F.M.M.
hi tommyad tom and Janice great message great work excellent vocals thanks for sharing eric


Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri


Hey friends

great country!!!

Hello


Thank you Eric and Sergio!

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Tommy and Janice,
This a great song! I love the message.
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Originally Posted By: Steve Young
Tom,

This is just excellent! You and Janice make a great vocal team.

What I find ironic about this song is the sound and presentation is pure, old fashioned Gospel - a genre that is generally all about passion and caring. And you use this style to point out the fact that people don't care or have passion. smile But it really works!

By the way, I like pretty much everything about this one. In addition to being well-written, you have packaged it with a great arrangement, mix, and overall production. And your vocals shine. Thanks for caring enough to share this one!

Steve
Steve, Thanks so much for your kind review. It means the world to me coming from you. Tom
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Tommy and Janice,
This a great song! I love the message.
SD
SD, thanks a lot for checking in and commenting. Tom

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very professionally written and performed. The vocals sit in the mix nicely.!!

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Originally Posted By: boehm
Hi Tommy and Janice,
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Wonderful!! Amusing! I got a kick out of the sarcastic humor with a somewhat underlying biting message. Music is sweet and fun-perfect use of RTs along with some equally well-played Tommyad on top. Vocals were excellent by both of you. A real treat!!

+1
I couldn't say it better.
Very enjoyable listen.

Guenter


Thanks Guenter for sitting through some bluegrass!

J&B

Originally Posted By: Sundance
Well ain't it the truth, some of those lines made me LOL.

Agree with Pat, Janice sounds so different on the harmony - first time I've heard her sing that high. I like it!

So playful and fun. I totally enjoyed it.

Josie


Thank you Josie. That was the range I sang in for many years in our bluegrass band. Glad you liked it!

J&B

Originally Posted By: gruverider
What a great sound! The banjo intro grabbed me right away and the song never let me go!!


Glad you enjoyed it!

J&B

Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Tom,

Great "grab" on the opening banjo!

"Gotta a friend i met in college right before I quit
He loves to share his knowledge every chance he gets"

Super writing. The quick rhymes are well done! And it continues on... one of your best.

"he’ll give you his opinions on the state of world affairs
I hate to break the news nobody cares"

nice. And... super chorus..
"They don’t want to change so don’t rock the boat"
Nice use of a cliché in a non-cliché way... that's songwriting.

Your vocal has a great confidence to it. Janice is in her element. She does this in her sleep - I'm pretty sure of that... You stood your ground!

The stop and mod was a joy. Perfect.

I looked back to see what dobro RT that was. That says it all.
Cool that you got to meet Andy. They don't come any nicer.

The mix and arrangement are good as ever. That goes without saying.
Don't get too comfortable. I'm stealing your partner...

Loved it. (you should get a cut out of this..)

floyd


Thanks floyd for the kind words....we really appreciate everything you said. Guess I gotta nail Janice's feet to the floor smile

Bud


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Tommy and Janice,
This a great song! I love the message.
SD


Originally Posted By: lancew
very professionally written and performed. The vocals sit in the mix nicely.!!


Thanks guys, glad you liked it! Tom wrote a great one.

J&B

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Tom,

This is just excellent! You and Janice make a great vocal team.

What I find ironic about this song is the sound and presentation is pure, old fashioned Gospel - a genre that is generally all about passion and caring. And you use this style to point out the fact that people don't care or have passion. smile But it really works!

By the way, I like pretty much everything about this one. In addition to being well-written, you have packaged it with a great arrangement, mix, and overall production. And your vocals shine. Thanks for caring enough to share this one!

Steve


Thanks Steve! I really enjoyed being a part of this. And, yes, Tom certainly did throw in some irony. We appreciate your remark about the format being gospel bluegrass and the atypical message.

J&B

Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Oh yeah.... Some well done southern fried bluegrass.

Nice work on everything about this... great production chops too.

Janice's echo in the song's chorus reminded me a lot of the Carter sisters...

and that slide up....(:48) so well done...


Thanks Herb! It was a lot of fun revisiting bluegrass.

J&B


Originally Posted By: 90 dB
Here I am, fixin' to do a blue flame test on a bit of shine, and I-75 comes on with this song! Perfect! How could you know? shocked

Love this one!

I-75 - PG's own Florida Georgia Line. grin


Regards,

Bob


So did the flame show 201 proof? Thanks!

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Didn't even burn!!!

Never buy shine from a Cherokee! mad

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very professionally written and performed. The vocals sit in the mix nicely.!!


Lance, Thanks for the nice review. We appreciate it very much. Tom

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Along with version 2026, we've released an incredible lineup of new content! There's 202 new RealTracks, brand-new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two new RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!

Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows and save up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special offer—available until December 31, 2025. Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page to explore all available upgrade options.

2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
Our Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK are loaded with amazing add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is included with most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49. Browse the full contents of each package and listen to demos here.

XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs Special Extended Until August 31st!

XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs Special Extended Until August 31st!

The XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs special offers are now available until August 31st at 11:59pm PDT!

Ready to take your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 experience to the next level? Now’s the perfect time! Expand your style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs—packed with a wide variety of genres to inspire your next musical creation.

What are XPro Styles and Xtra Styles PAKs?

XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). XPro Styles PAKS 1-9 includes 900 styles!

Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). With over 3,500 styles (and 35 MIDI styles) included in Xtra Styles PAKs 1-20, the possibilities are endless!

Get the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Listen to demos and order now! For Windows or for Mac.

Note: XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

Get Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 19 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Listen to demos and order now! For Windows or for Mac.

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 19 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

Don’t miss this chance to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box setup—at a great price!

Mac 2025 Special Upgrade Offers Extended Until August 15th!

It's not too late to upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® and save! We've extended our special until August 15, 2025!

We've added many major new features to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, including advanced AI tools like the amazing BB Stem Splitter and AI Lyrics Generator, as well as VST3 plugin support, and Equalize Temp. Plus, there’s a new one-stop MIDI Patches Picker with over 1,100 MIDI patches to choose from, all neatly categorized by GM numbers. The MultiPicker Library is enhanced with tabs for the SongPicker, MIDI Patch Picker, Chord Builder, AI Lyrics Generator, and Song Titles Browser, and the tabs are organized into logical groups. The Audiophile Edition is enhanced with FLAC files , which are 60% smaller than AIFF files while maintaining identical audio quality, and now ships on a fast 1TB SSD, and much more!

Check out all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® here:

Purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac during our special to save up to 50% off your upgrade purchase and receive a FREE BONUS PAK of amazing new Add-ons. These include the 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK, Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana, Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Hand Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes, MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano, Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals 7, Playable RealTracks Set 4, RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark, and more!

Upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and add 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and 20 RealStyles, FLAC Files for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks, Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster, MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster, Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8, and RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe.
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs!

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