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Wow. This is great stuff! Kudos to all involved. Bootleg version is already on the street. Word.  p.s. Love the 5th Fret capo guitar! Regards, Bob Always glad to see one hit the bootleg list!! Thanks for noticing the guitar!! Magic! Inspirational!Superb!
Top Credit to all involved. Every time I come on here you guys surpass yourselves.
Ian
PS -+ 1 to Floyds comment about there not being an acoustic RT that works for slow tunes like these. Jolly good job Floyd is handy with those strings!! Hi, Ian! Always nice to have you drop by
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hi david Floyd and Janice excellent all of it been said here its the kind of song I could listen over and over great job guys eric Eric, ..we thank you
Hi, David, Floyd and Janice !:
Collabs just can´t get much better
than this ! :)) Everything just
perfect,writing, singing, harmonizing,
and mixing ! This is simply great in
all aspects !
Cheers
Dani
We appreciate all that, Dani..... I haven't heard any FJ in awhile.... Nothing has changed! Your still in a league of your own!  Thanks,Greg... David supplied the bones on this one...
Hello Floyd, David & Janice,
excellent song by you; a super collaboration.
Great real tracks used.
Sergio
We appreciate your nice words, Sergio....
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Floyd (and David, and Janice),
All I can say is WOW, this is good! You captured the pain, and emotions that go in this write so well. The arrangement is perfect for it (as I would expect from Floyd). I didn't hear the original submission of this song, so I don't know what to compare it to, but this is just supurb.
Another hit!
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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Fine words from David, some great lines in this song. I love the arrangement. All the vocals are top notch, the emotions perfectly delivered. I know I'm more interested in the life is hard, life lessons learned or not learned along the way type of song instead of white hat rides off into the sunset again. The hero is cool but most of us get knocked down every now and then.
Kenny
Kenny - we appreciate your perspective on this... Nothing missing Floyd. I meant it is ready to go to the next level. It's gone through several re-writes and arrangements to the point in is a commercially viable product in my opinion.
Didn't mean to scare you < embarrassed grin >
Oh!  Love it. Reminds me of Willie Nelson's "The Family Bible". Great collaboration guys. Floyd you really are amazing how you encourage and collaborate with all the folk on this forum. Makes it feel like one big friendly place! Joanne - thanks for stopping by! (as I recall, you were on of the first people I worked with...) I'm a big fan of David's stuff. That said, this was not one of the songs that really grabbed me in its original form. But the golden ears of Floyd Jane heard some potential that I didn't, and what a transformation!! This is incredibly good!! They say that great sculptors can see the art within the original block of stone. This song was meant to be country, and to present serious reflection. I think the final result is awesome. The write, arrangement, and vocal (maybe my favorite FJ ever) really deliver. My hat is off to both of you for a great collab!! Take care. Greg Thanks for that nice review, Greg... Hey Floyd, thanks for your long and considered response. Really I was wondering how Murphy's advice is regarded today and you've given me and others keen insight from someone close to the action. Thank you!
Your points about Country Radio are spot on and my own analysis of the genre confirms that it is a niche area albeit for a mass and lucrative market. It's not a genre I enjoy so I won't be attempting to go there. But as you say it's good to know what it is as part of ongoing craftsmanship. Matcham - thanks again for stopping by...
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Floyd (and David, and Janice),
All I can say is WOW, this is good! You captured the pain, and emotions that go in this write so well. The arrangement is perfect for it (as I would expect from Floyd). I didn't hear the original submission of this song, so I don't know what to compare it to, but this is just supurb.
Another hit!
Steve
We really appreciate that, Steve....
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Hey y'all
Listening to how the song progressed through the versions was fascinating. As enjoyable as they all were we think it really landed in a wonderful place with the more "country" twist and the final lyric. We completely agree with Tom that this might be one of your best vocals. The phrasing, nuances, timbre, etc., of your voice are off the chart for interpreting the arrangement.
Janice is proud to have made a small addition to the fine production.
Wonderful collab you two and REALLY a great listen. And the acoustic - yeah man!
J&B
Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos
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Awesome tune. Excellent lyrics. Super vocal and harmonies
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floyd and David,
Like a number of people before me, I have also listened to each new version of this song that has entered the forum. This particular creation is the one that appeals to me most. It's a very tight write and is arranged and mixed with flair. It really is excellent.
floyd, I agree with those who have drawn attention to your performance. Your vocals shine on this!
All the best,
Noel
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