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Me Without YouJust a simple love song I (Alan) wrote a few years ago and redid with BIAB backing tracks about 6 months ago. Is the vocal a wee bit too loud? I think maybe it is. That and any other thoughts you have are welcome. I've not been here very much the past week or so - Di's health issues have exacerbated significantly and I've been taken up with that a great deal of the time. Will visit as I can. The pic below the lyric is a pic of Di. File:Me Without You.SGU Key=C , Tempo 80, Length (m:s)=3:03 Style is _CBALAD1.STY (Slow Country Ballad w/ Pedal Ste) RealTracks in style: 366:Bass, Electric, Country Ev 065 RealTracks in style: ~~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~~363:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 2038:Guitar, Resonator, Soloist CountryRob Ev 085 RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven16^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Me Without You (c) 2009 Alan D. David, BMI (v1) I recall the day we made a promise with I do But I can’t remember any farther back That’s okay with me because I’ve come to see Nothing really mattered before that (v2) Oh, if not for you I know I wouldn’t be Much more than a shadow in the dark Music with no sound, lost but never found A journey gone astray right from the start CHORUS I can’t remember me without you You’ve been a part of me for so long You’re the music that I hear You’re the words to the song You’re everything in life to me that’s true No, I can’t remember me without you Short Instrumental Turn-Around (v3) I guess there was a time when you weren’t here with me But I can’t recall no matter how I try I don’t have to guess, why my life’s been blessed You’re the answer every time I wonder why Repeat Chorus 
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Hi Alan.
First of all, so sorry to hear Di isn't well. I know you've not had the best of times recently and we hope Di makes a good recovery soon.
The song is super! It's everything a love song should be. Full of tenderness and sincerity, both in the lyric and the vocal delivery. The mix sounded good to me - gives the voice an intimacy which is wonderful.
Loved the whole thing.
Take care, my friend.
Regards, ROG.
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Alan,
Very sorry to hear Di is not feeling well. This is a beautiful song - loved the vocal and mix. Excellent as always.
Bob
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Great song Al. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and Di.
It has been really nice having you back active here on the forum lately. One thing your recent activity and having the opportunity to hear several posts of your original songs back to back shows me; you are a more than competent songwriter. Every submission has been quality material both in melody and lyrics.
I'm a big fan and have great respect for your abilities.
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"I can’t remember me without you"
Terrific Country line, Alan. Sung from the heart...
Nice.
Wishing Di a speedy recovery.
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Alan,
Again we are sorry to hear about Di's health issues.
Like Roger said this song has everything that a song needs, very tender vocals, melodic arrangement and above all sincerity.
Very pretty song all around.
We can only hope that Di will recover a little bit.
Our thoughts are with you both.
Rob & Anne-Marie
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I enjoyed this. I hope Di gets well soon.
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Hi ROG,
Thanks for the kind thoughts about Di. We both appreciate it very much.
I'm delighted you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for the wonderful comments regarding the song. This was a pretty quick write - perhaps twp hours from first word to completed lyric.
Again, thanks!
Alan & Di
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Alan,
Very sorry to hear Di is not feeling well. This is a beautiful song - loved the vocal and mix. Excellent as always.
Bob Bob Thank you so much. I appreciate the input on the mix and tyhe vocal. But most, thank you for the well wishes for Di. Wishing you a terrific weekend, Alan & Di
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Great song Al. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and Di.
It has been really nice having you back active here on the forum lately. One thing your recent activity and having the opportunity to hear several posts of your original songs back to back shows me; you are a more than competent songwriter. Every submission has been quality material both in melody and lyrics.
I'm a big fan and have great respect for your abilities.
Charlie Charlie, You are much too kind. But it's very rewarding to know you enjoy my/our work that much. Songwriting comes relatively easy for me - I write novels, too (5 so far and four in progress), so words befriend me more than I deserve. However, I am not a natural singer. I have work very, very hard on the vocals. I'm just not gifted as a singer. Di, on the other hand, only has to open her mouth and angelic beauty falls from between her lips. I miss being able to play the guitar like I used - the chemo really messed up my left hand. But it's slowly getting better. The ability to play guitar has always been my best talent. I have several more songs waiting to be posted but don't want to hog the board. I try to allow at least 5 days between song postings. The chemo allowed me a lot of time for writing, so I took advantage of that particular gift. Thank you so very much for all those kind words. The make an old guy's heart feel pretty danged good! Wishing you a great weekend. Alan (Di, too)
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"I can’t remember me without you"
Terrific Country line, Alan. Sung from the heart...
Nice.
Wishing Di a speedy recovery.
fj Thank you very much, Floyd. I thought that was a pretty good line, too - thanks for validating it! Ever so often, a few good words that work together find their way to the keyboard and monitor. Thanks for the kind wishes for Di's health issues. Best to you have a great weekend. Alan & DI
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Alan,
Again we are sorry to hear about Di's health issues.
Like Roger said this song has everything that a song needs, very tender vocals, melodic arrangement and above all sincerity.
Very pretty song all around.
We can only hope that Di will recover a little bit.
Our thoughts are with you both.
Rob & Anne-Marie Thank you, Rob & Anne-Marie, I try not to dwell too much on Di's health issues as I'm not looking for personal sympathy. But I owe the people on the boards here a legitimate explanation why I'm not always able to comment or reply. Thanks so much for your very nice words about the song. I appreciate it very, vedry much. You put a smile on my face. Hope both of you are having a nice weekend. Alan & Di
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I enjoyed this. I hope Di gets well soon. Thank you very much for the greetings all the way from Hong Kong. I was there in March of 1967 - haven't been back since, but would love to go back. I appreciate you kind words about the song and your wishes for Di's health. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Alan & Di
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Another great tune, Al-David! You can really hear the emotion in this one. As someone else said, there is a strong sense of sincerity in this song. Thanks for sharing! We hope Di gets well, too.
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Another great tune, Al-David! You can really hear the emotion in this one. As someone else said, there is a strong sense of sincerity in this song. Thanks for sharing! We hope Di gets well, too.
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Very sweet song Al!! Very heartfelt and wonderfully delivered. Enjoyed a lot! Take care. Greg
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Beautiful write and beautiful chord progressions,
hope Di's feeling better,
this is a fine love song
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Alan, I love the changes in the chorus. Great arrangement. I enjoyed it a lot. Hope Di starts to feel better. Tom
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Very sweet song Al!! Very heartfelt and wonderfully delivered. Enjoyed a lot! Take care. Greg Thanks so much, Greg. I really appreciate that. Wishing you the very best. Alan
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Beautiful write and beautiful chord progressions,
hope Di's feeling better,
this is a fine love song
Kenny Kenny, Thanks a lot. Di is feeling marginally better. Glad you liked the song - thanks for letting me know. best to you, Alan
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