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My wife has had to put up with me for a long time with my never home band playing years, and now my well honed ability to hide from honey do’s under the headphones. So every now and then I feel obligated to write one with her in mind. Here’s one for you baby. Thanks for the memories. EZ Keys Piano RealTracks in song: ~519:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1272:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopUpliftSyncA-B Ev16 120 Direct RealTracks in style: 645:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopRockBritEdgy Ev 120 Direct RealTracks in song: ~1677:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2541:Pedal Steel, Background ModernPopCountry Ev 110 RealDrums: RealDrums in Song: PraiseWorshipShine^04-a:Kick2 HiHat , b:Snare, RealTracks in song: ~519:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 120 Held Vocals and Electric Guitar, Tom Adams https://soundcloud.com/tommyad/back-when-we-were-younghttp://tommyadamsmusic.com/music Back When We Were Young When I lie awake at night and think about my life I realize how lucky I have been I have everything a man could ever want If I made a list where would I begin Starting At the top you’d be number one in my eyes the real prize of everything I’ve done Come and take a walk with me and look at all the years On the path back where we come from Last week I found a photograph and stained it with a tear A souvenir from back when we were young if I had a way to turn the clock around so we would get little younger every day I’d have to give some thought before i’d sign the dotted line just couldn’t give those memories away We were always wanting more When’s enough enough Why ask for anything we’re already blessed with love Come and take a walk with me and look at all the years On the path back where we come from Last week I found a photograph and stained it with a tear A souvenir from back when we were young Come and take a walk with me and look at all the years On the path back where we come from Last week I found a photograph and stained it with a tear A souvenir from back when we were young ©2017 Thomas Adams
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Tom, Whenever you create a song for Users Showcase, you present work that, by every standard I know, is as professional as anything I've ever heard over the years. And twice as professional as probably 80% of the songs I've heard that have enjoyed significant radio success. To my ears, your writing is sparkling fresh, your singing is easy-listening and very enjoyable, and your productions are vibrant and rich with clarity and purpose. In all honesty, I cannot imagine how it would be possible to improve on what you present. If I were marking this for a student at school, I wouldn't hesitate to give it a big and bold A+  The sentiments you've expressed through the lyrics and the upbeat happiness with which you've musically framed your words created a terrific sense of appreciation and 'everything's right with the world' feeling for me. Really enjoyable! All the best, Noel
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Hi, Tommy !:))
Your tune is absolutely
super Tommy !
Liked it very much !!
Cheers
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Tom,
Nice opening. The piano plays "all the right stuff" (what is the sound source?). Nice intermingling with the crisp acoustic.
"When I lie awake at night and think about my life
I realize how lucky I have been
I have everything a man could ever want
If I made a list where would I begin
Starting At the top you’d be number one
in my eyes the real prize of everything I’ve done"
That is a STRONG first verse.
"Last week I found a photograph and stained it with a tear
A souvenir from back when we were young"
Nice.
Verse 2 is strong, too...
An excellent write.
You never miss on the production. Snappy drums, crisp piano and acoustic, strong vocals and harmonies. Steel in all the right places (of course).
Positive, commercial Country. The brass ring.
fj
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Tom,
Very catchy with a great vocal and a sweet centre in those lyrics.
Your productions are a benchmark -on this one I really liked the way your guitar lifts the ending.
I enjoyed this!
Robert
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Hi Tom.
Wonderful. A classic Rock Ballad.
So pleased you put the solo in - it just really needed that driving guitar. I bet that was fun to play to!
A brilliant song, with everything working as it should and powerful mix to top it off.
Simply professional through and through.
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ast week I found a photograph and stained it with a tear
A souvenir from back when we were young
That's some great writing!! What a beautiful song!! I love philosophical songs and you write some real beauties, of which this is one. I love the energy in the chorus (Springsteen-like). Mix and vocal are great. This one ought to buy you a lot of time hiding out under the headphones!! Take care. Greg
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I meant to tell you in my comments that I wrote them without looking at what others have said, so if Floyd, or someone, had commented on those lines, I wasn't just piggybacking. Then I looked ahead, and sure enough, Floyd beat me to it! Take care. Greg
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Hi Tom,
This is one of the prettiest and most heart-felt songs we've heard on here in quite some time. The lyric is so well constructed and the music snugly envelopes it like a warm bun does a hot dog - that may not be the most romantic visual but it's what came to mind.
Your vocals are always a compliment to your lyrics and music. So nicely done!
Alan & Di
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Awesome song Tom. The lyric was super. Could really relate to them. Also and incredible delivery. Well done
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Hello, Tom
Very catchy melody with strong Vocal.
The melody of the first two bars is particularly excellent.
This is exactly pop music.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Shigeki Adachi
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Excellent! Loved the lyric. My wife and I were young when we first met, now, not so much! Enjoyed this one.
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A terrific song Tom. Love the fruity guitar break, just right and a perfect guitar tone.
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Tom, Whenever you create a song for Users Showcase, you present work that, by every standard I know, is as professional as anything I've ever heard over the years. And twice as professional as probably 80% of the songs I've heard that have enjoyed significant radio success. To my ears, your writing is sparkling fresh, your singing is easy-listening and very enjoyable, and your productions are vibrant and rich with clarity and purpose. In all honesty, I cannot imagine how it would be possible to improve on what you present. If I were marking this for a student at school, I wouldn't hesitate to give it a big and bold A+ The sentiments you've expressed through the lyrics and the upbeat happiness with which you've musically framed your words created a terrific sense of appreciation and 'everything's right with the world' feeling for me. Really enjoyable! All the best, Noel Noel, I'll take an A+ anytime I can get one. I wasn't in class enough to warrant many. A friend of mine used to say when everything seems right that's when it's time to look out. Thanks for such wonderful comments. Your positivity is contagious. Tom
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Tommy,
Great song! I like it very much. I agree with all the comments stated earlier.
If I could write a lyrics as good as yours for my wife, she would be pleased. The reality is... I know I cannot.
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Hi Tom I wish to reiterate what everyone else has commented.
You truly are a great composer and performer and love listening to all your stuff.
I think its great that you dedicate a song to the missus for putting up with all them years of you on the road, where would we be without a good woman?
Keep em coming Tommy
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Love hearing new songs from you - great stuff- catchy chorus lovely mix - excellent vocal and guitar.
I'm just going in for another listen.....
Peter
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Tom,
This one really hits home for me... Beautiful song, vocal and production.
Bob
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Hi, Tommy !:))
Your tune is absolutely
super Tommy !
Liked it very much !!
Cheers
Dani Dani, Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it. Tom Tom,
Nice opening. The piano plays "all the right stuff" (what is the sound source?). Nice intermingling with the crisp acoustic.
"When I lie awake at night and think about my life
I realize how lucky I have been
I have everything a man could ever want
If I made a list where would I begin
Starting At the top you’d be number one
in my eyes the real prize of everything I’ve done"
That is a STRONG first verse.
"Last week I found a photograph and stained it with a tear
A souvenir from back when we were young"
Nice.
Verse 2 is strong, too...
An excellent write.
You never miss on the production. Snappy drums, crisp piano and acoustic, strong vocals and harmonies. Steel in all the right places (of course).
Positive, commercial Country. The brass ring.
fj floyd, The piano is Logic Pro X Steinway. For some reason the wav sounded better than the midi. In Logic, it sets up the original stereo track and two stereo buses with compression, EQ, reverb, and imaging applied. One button click and it sounds great. Thanks for all the great comments. I always eagerly await what you have to say. Tom
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Tom, it's all pretty much been said. This is a terrific song, well crafted, well written, excellent vocals, and the message is great. For us "long-timers", this song paints a very good illustrations of our sentiments. Thanks for writing and sharing this one.
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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