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Tom, it just doesn't really get any better than this for me! Top notch all the way!! Beautiful work! Thanks, Torrey
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This is a "super song" Tommy.
It has everything a good song needs: very good lyrics, great melody, lovely music.
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Great song! I like your use of contrasting reverb between the mid and side. And heck just the overall mix.
Wonderful write and performance all around!
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Last week I found a photograph and stained it with a tear
A souvenir from back when we were young
like some others here I'm drawn to these lines
so much imagery, so strong, and of course I'm thinking
man, wish I'd written that. Highest compliment that I know of.
That's a couple of songs now concerned with time passing,
very good ones
enjoyed
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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 Robert, I appreciate your generous comments. Tom 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.
ROG. ROG, Thanks for those wonderful words. The solo was meant to be a placeholder for an acoustic solo. But my second attempt became a keeper. You're right. It was fun. Tom
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I'm pressed for time so let me simply say, this is excellent in every way.
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Were I a "real" song writer I would sit down today and write a tune like this to Janice. Of course then I'd have to be a singer also  Steve said "For us "long-timers", this song paints a very good illustration of our sentiments..." And I say "indeed." Every line is so supportive of the message -- no fillers, no fluff... just a beautifully written lyric. Toss in the vocal/guitar performances, the perfect choice of RealTracks and your signature "everything in the right place" mix and as floyd said a "you never miss" production. Guess this is my day to quote -- not because I'm lazy but because others stated my feeling so well. So as Noel said. "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." Janice adds that like this tune your songs are so "singable" and that's a description that means much to her. Outa the park! J&B
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Another great one by you. Very well mixed; excellent vocal.
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Tom,
Your productions are getting stronger and stronger with each release.
This is outstanding.
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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 Greg, My wife is my toughest critic, but she liked this one. Clear sailing for a while! Thanks, Tom 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 Al, A warm bun and a hot dog! Wow! That really does it. If you don't think that's funny you should get your sense of humor checked. Thanks anyways! Tom Awesome song Tom. The lyric was super. Could really relate to them. Also and incredible delivery. Well done Scott, Thanks for your support. Tom
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Tommy, the song captured me from the first note of the intro.
This is a real winner, and what a fantastic set of lyrics you have created.
Great drive, great build, great melody, great lyrics, great harmonies.
Hard to give it anything but credit!
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This is a stunning production. "If I were to make a list, where would I begin?"
It would be a very long list! So, I'll just say I enjoyed this a lot and agree with all that's been said by others.
A top notch song - Enjoyed everything about it from start to finish.
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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.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Shigeki, Thanks for coming by and commenting. I appreciate it. Tom Excellent! Loved the lyric. My wife and I were young when we first met, now, not so much! Enjoyed this one.
Thanks Dave. Glad you liked it. Tom A terrific song Tom. Love the fruity guitar break, just right and a perfect guitar tone.
John John, I have never heard the word fruity to describe a guitar solo. I like it! Using the S-Gear plug in that I learned about from you. Thanks, 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.
Hiroshi Hiroshi, Thank you very much for your kindness. Tom 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
Paul Paul, Thanks for those wonderful comments and remember Happy wife Happy life! Tom
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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 Peter, Thanks for your support. Tom Tom,
This one really hits home for me... Beautiful song, vocal and production.
Bob Bob, Glad you liked it. Tom 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.
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Steve, I sure do appreciate your generous comments. That you very much. Tom
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Tom, it just doesn't really get any better than this for me! Top notch all the way!! Beautiful work! Thanks, Torrey Torrey, that's very kind. Thanks, Tom This is a "super song" Tommy.
It has everything a good song needs: very good lyrics, great melody, lovely music.
Anne-Marie AM, That is very nice of you to say. I appreciate it. Tom
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Great song! I like your use of contrasting reverb between the mid and side. And heck just the overall mix.
Wonderful write and performance all around! The engineering part of these productions is an ongoing experiment. The side-chaining and use of reverbs to move things around in the soundspace is a real challenge, but I keep learning new techniques. Sometimes it's just patiently twisting knobs until it sits right. Other times it's all luck. Thanks gruve, Tom
Last week I found a photograph and stained it with a tear
A souvenir from back when we were young
like some others here I'm drawn to these lines
so much imagery, so strong, and of course I'm thinking
man, wish I'd written that. Highest compliment that I know of.
That's a couple of songs now concerned with time passing,
very good ones
enjoyed
Kenny
Kenny, Thanks for your support. It's encouraging to know that you liked it. Tom I'm pressed for time so let me simply say, this is excellent in every way. So glad you dropped in. Thanks Herb, Tom
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Were I a "real" song writer I would sit down today and write a tune like this to Janice. Of course then I'd have to be a singer also Steve said "For us "long-timers", this song paints a very good illustration of our sentiments..." And I say "indeed." Every line is so supportive of the message -- no fillers, no fluff... just a beautifully written lyric. Toss in the vocal/guitar performances, the perfect choice of RealTracks and your signature "everything in the right place" mix and as floyd said a "you never miss" production. Guess this is my day to quote -- not because I'm lazy but because others stated my feeling so well. So as Noel said. "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." Janice adds that like this tune your songs are so "singable" and that's a description that means much to her. Outa the park! J&B Thanks y'all. I try to make every line add something. It is the shortest of short stories. No time for fluff. I always go back and rewrite, taking out unnecessary words and changing awkward sounding lines. Thanks for your always positive support. Tom
Another great one by you. Very well mixed; excellent vocal.
Sergio
Thanks Sergio. Glad you liked it. Tom Tom,
Your productions are getting stronger and stronger with each release.
This is outstanding. Thanks David. I appreciate you taking the time to listen and then offering such kind remarks. Tom
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Tommy, the song captured me from the first note of the intro.
This is a real winner, and what a fantastic set of lyrics you have created.
Great drive, great build, great melody, great lyrics, great harmonies.
Hard to give it anything but credit!
VT, thanks for the wonderful review. It means a lot to me. Tom This is a stunning production. "If I were to make a list, where would I begin?"
It would be a very long list! So, I'll just say I enjoyed this a lot and agree with all that's been said by others.
A top notch song - Enjoyed everything about it from start to finish.
Charlie Charlie, I'm always very appreciative of all your support. Thank you for taking the time to say such nice things. Tom
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