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tommyad #453373 01/24/18 08:19 AM
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Oh heck yeah.

This one is built like Ford man.

Tough enough!!!

Really loved it.

tommyad #453392 01/24/18 09:11 AM
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Tom,
There`s something so genuine in your lyrics- you could milk the regret here but don`t; love that opening verse!
The ringing guitar coming out of the chorus is sweet and the whole production a benchmark for everything done right... not bad for a guy with partial hearing loss!

Robert

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Hello, Tom

Powerful country tune!
The melody of chorus clause is really good.
The Pedal Steel you play by yourself is so nice.
It's splendid that you can play pedal steel.
Super vocal and big drums!
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Tom,
There`s something so genuine in your lyrics- you could milk the regret here but don`t; love that opening verse!
The ringing guitar coming out of the chorus is sweet and the whole production a benchmark for everything done right... not bad for a guy with partial hearing loss!

Robert


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sslechta #453531 01/25/18 02:27 AM
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Floyd's advice on bigger drums worked! They sound great in the mix. Good song overall too sir!


I haven't listen to this yet, but had to stop in to say...

Tom is the LAST person needing any advice on how to mix drums. His are ALWAYS mixed at a truly pro level. The best around.
Thanks for having my back little bro!
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Always enjoy listening to your work, great track!
Thanks Dave, Your latest is extraordinary, Tom
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Tom is the LAST person needing any advice on how to mix drums. His are ALWAYS mixed at a truly pro level.


LOL. Just having fun sir.
Fun is a good thing!

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tommyad #453565 01/25/18 05:29 AM
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Tom, when you sing we always feel that you are “the” person in the song. That you have lived the story - not that you are just relating it. Janice mentioned the word “conviction.” Yep.

This is one of those few tunes that take you on a journey, albeit a vignette, of a person’s life that seems so remarkably real. It’s not the least bit contrived due in large part to your vocal and lyric.

And there’s the always present high, very high, production values. And the vocal and instrumental never disappoint.

Janice says she will have the melody in her head all day. And that’s a good thing she also said. smile

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I definitely really dig what you did with the mandolins! It gave this song a really neat sound, and it has that classic country twang!

Good job. Thanks for sharing.


Cheers,
Ember
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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Awesome tune Tom. Super vocal and lyric. Guitar is just excellent. Well done
Scott, Thanks I appreciate it, Tom

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I always love your pedal steel playing! Great hooks all over!

A brilliant song, production and vocal!

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"She’s got first hand knowledge bout the way I used to be
It’s not her problem it’s my legacy"

"It’s almost like it happened to someone just like me"

Terrific lines. Excellent write throughout.

A typical Tom Adams tight production. Snappy drums. Sweet steel in all the right spots. Nice vocals and harmonies, sitting just right. Nice guitar touches.

Another in a long line of hits.

fj

Greg Johnson #453763 01/26/18 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted By: P Glaser
I like this a lot, Tommy! Nicely done.
Paul, I'm really glad to see you come by. As I mentioned to you once before I was a big fan of your Uncle Tompall. Thanks for the nice words. Tom
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another one smack dab over the certer-field fence.

Nice work Tom


Herb said it simply, and said it right!! LOVE THIS!!! Your lyrics are so natural. It is so hard to write in an original way with all of the millions of songs that have been written. But, you make it sound effortless Tom. This is another gem!! Take care. Greg
Greg, Thanks for the great comments, Tom

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This is a great song Tom!!!

PeterF #453991 01/27/18 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Tom,

I always thought that I favoured your blues side best, but this just blew me away.

What do you call this stuff? A country power ballad maybe?

Whatever, I loved the whole thing.

Super backing, perfect pedal steel and your vocals just keep getting better and better.

A classic.

ROG.
Thanks ROG! I call this Appalachian Honky-Tonk. Some might say Alternative Country or Americana. Glad you liked it, Tom
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Tom

Liked everything about this, the composition, the lyric, the vocal and the sound - all incredibly professional. You have a knack of coming up with wonderfully accessible music.

Peter
Peter, I appreciate your comments. That is a really nice thing to say, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Belladonna
Another good ole' country song. Heartfelt and earthy. Good job!
Donna, Love that description "Earthy". Thanks, Tom
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Another great song Tom! Every time I listen to your work it makes me realize how much I need to improve my own!! Your lyric in this super along with everything else.... mix, performance and final production! You are a pro! Thanks, Torrey
Torrey, Glad you liked it. Big Thanks, Tom
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Tom, every time I see your name in the user showcase I get excited. I honestly can't find a weak link in anything you do on here. The lyrics, the melody, the phrasing, the overall feel, the production...and you have to be such a damn nice guy too! C'mon man! Be human, just once for us mortals.

I could listen to this song 1000 times and still want to hear it 1000 more. It's because it feels right to me. I love that in a song.

Nice Guy? That all depends on who you ask! Caaron, I appreciate all these wonderful comments, Thank You, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
A great country tune. Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Charlie
Charlie, I’m always glad to hear from you. Thanks, Tom

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Wow - you nailed this, Tom! It is perfectly catchy, and just a well written song. The mix sounds extremely professional, and I wouldn't bat an eyelash if I heard this on the radio. The mandolin was an excellent attribute.

Great work, and thanks so much for sharing smile
Deryk, Thank you for stopping by and commenting, Tom

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Very good work on this one Tommy.
So melodic, top notch chord progression and the transition to the chorus is great.

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great idea with the mandolin tracks

super production, everything sounds so good

another pro song

good write

Kenny

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Lovely song Tom and it rocks.

Appalachian Honky Tonk eh.
Hmmm. Like it much. Another listen.

Cheers.

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Oh heck yeah.

This one is built like Ford man.

Tough enough!!!

Really loved it.
Ford? Nah, GMC man! Worked for them and drove em many years now. Thanks for the listen, Tom

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