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There is such "presence" in this - both the instrumentation and the vocal (needless to say). The elements all work together to capture the era perfectly. Excellent mix.
And a "fresh" Christmas song by reaching into the past... cool.
The vocal sounds and feel like a classic "perfect one take" - oozing spontaneity...
Sweet!
Merry Christmas, y'all!!! (What accent? That's what I thought!)
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J&B, fun, engaging, professionally delivered and produced! You're ending the year on a very high note! Thanks, Torrey
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Well if I'm not gonna be invited to the party I suppose I'll be snapping my fingers and tapping my toes all by myself then!
Merry Christmas!
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This is delightful! Merry Christmas.
Regards,
Bob Thanks Bob and same to you and yours!
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Well yes!
Great band great vocals great lyric idea, great production.
Christmas Cheers.
Thanks and cheers to you also! Bud
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I don't think the song is too late in regards to the Holiday season! In fact, I think it's perfect timing!  It's crazy to think that Christmas is this weekend. I'm running out of time to get everything done. But back to the song -- I found this a really cute, uplifting song and really enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing.
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This was just so much fun! listen to it a couple of days ago but just now getting around to comment - danged flu bug!
This is just what I needed to cheer me up as I listened again. I love Rock-a-billy - got one or two somewhere in the process. I often think of the days I listened to Carl Perkins, early Elvis and early John cash songs. That deep guitar reverb is such a signature part of the sound.
Janice's vocal's are always among the very best on the site. This is just further proof. Great arrangement and production.
And Merry Christmas to both of you!
Alan Al, thanks for the positive and supportive comments! It was a quick production but I did spend some time trying get that delay/reverb interplay to work on the guitar and the vocal. J&B
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J&B, This is a good time Christmas tune and should make the playlist of all Christmas parties. Bud it sounds like you've got the not so distant cousins delay and reverb figured out. The backing forms the perfect framework for Janice's perfectly executed bluesy vocal. Great outro! Merry Christmas to you both, Tom Hey Tom, thanks for the supportive and positive review. We appreciate all the kind remarks and are really happy that you felt the delay/reverb combo worked. And Merry Christmas back to you and yours.
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Love it!
can't keep from tapping along,
nice one for Christmas Season!
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Great tune. Enjoyed this from start to finish.
Merry Christmas
Charlie Thanks Charlie...ya'll have a fun Christmas!
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Cool new twist on the Christmas song!! (maybe I'll try this proposal with my wife!) Cool, catchy little melody, and Janice, as usual, knocked it out of the park! Great stuff!! Merry Xmas!! Take care. Greg
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There is such "presence" in this - both the instrumentation and the vocal (needless to say). The elements all work together to capture the era perfectly. Excellent mix.
And a "fresh" Christmas song by reaching into the past... cool.
The vocal sounds and feel like a classic "perfect one take" - oozing spontaneity...
Sweet!
Merry Christmas, y'all!!! (What accent? That's what I thought!)
fj Hey mr jane we appreciate that. Capturing the era and adding some freshness was exactly what we hope to achieve so you mentioning that was very special. Y’all have a great Christmas!!
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Hello, Janice & Bud
A very fun Christmas tune!
It is really good that lots of reverb and delay and a near mono mix aiming for that 50's sound.
And it is very tasty that Janice's singing has a little bit blues feel as usual.
Loved it! Enjoy "your" Christmas Party.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!
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Shigeki Adachi
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J&B, fun, engaging, professionally delivered and produced! You're ending the year on a very high note! Thanks, Torrey Well if I'm not gonna be invited to the party I suppose I'll be snapping my fingers and tapping my toes all by myself then!
Merry Christmas! Thanks y’all! Have a wonderful Christmas! J&B
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Hi, Bud & Janice !:))
Merry X-mas and a Happy New Year too !:))
Myself I can´t dance around my X-mas tree
as it is out on my too small terrace, but
we´ll be having fun nonetheless !:))
Wonderful song - loved everything about it !
Cheers
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Cool! We were really struck by the very really live sounding ambiance! Like the end Rob and Anne-Marie
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I don't think the song is too late in regards to the Holiday season! In fact, I think it's perfect timing! It's crazy to think that Christmas is this weekend. I'm running out of time to get everything done. But back to the song -- I found this a really cute, uplifting song and really enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing. Thanks Ember! Christmas sorta snuck up on us also. Janice has been baking for three days catching up  Glad you liked the tune and have a fun Christmas. J&B
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This is a cute one! Love the rockabilly. I think I’m feeling that Christmas spirit now.
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Love it!
can't keep from tapping along,
nice one for Christmas Season!
Kenny Thanks guys. Merry Christmas!
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