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There are certainly no mistakes in this one. The sum total of all your talents is on full display. Arrangement, vocal, playing, production and editing chops are at 100% full power. And of course none of that means anything without the song. This is songwriting at a level that makes you sit up a little straighter and really pay attention. Beautifully executed in every regard. It has gotten to the point where it’s a sure bet when your latest song pops up on this forum. You surely know what you’re doing, Tom
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Hello, floyd
It's a very catchy sound again.
The combination of bass drums and rim shots throughout the song is very comfortable.
Your productions are very stable. Always at a high level, they will not fall below that.
Your vocal and lead guitar are also very nice as usual.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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No nits to pick: ace writing, performing, mixing etc.
Cheers
rayc
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You did an unreal job with this one, Floyd! A big stand out to me here is how vivid the lyricism is. It really does a great job in painting a picture, and really makes the listener feel connected - well, this listener at least! That aside, your vocals are full of charisma and that chorus is excellent. It showcases a very proper songwriting ability. Great work, and thanks for sharing 
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Wow. Just, wow. This song is so personal and really says a lot. I like the choices you've made for this song. It has a bit of that sorrowful nostalgia, but it also has a bit of this upbeat sound to it at the same time. I feel that works really well considering that they "weren't mistakes at all".
Love it!
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Ember
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Floyd,
A cool, catchy summing up of a life. I like the way you punch out the "what got me here today" line and then get reflective again on the last line of the chorus
Beautifully sung, arranged, mixed and all that stuff.
Excellent song!
Robert
Appreciate that, Robert.. Floyd,
Excellent song and arrangement. I love the wistful feel of this - great vocal and the mix is stellar.
Awesome listen...
Bob Thanks for the nice comments, Bob...
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Another super song Floyd. Excellent lyric. Super story telling. Excellent backtrack. Guitar was very sweet. Super vocal and harmonies. Instruments and vocals so we so well placed in the mix. You are a master at this. Well done Scott - thanks for those very nice comments... really appreciate it..
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I've been reminding myself to use more alliteration in my own lyrics, and then I hear it done excellently here. Your verses are always great, but the way the chorus wraps everything up in bow and tugs at the heart knocks me out. As PeterF says, a "songwriting class". And a great arrangement to boot! Nice solo and rhythm guitar parts. As usual, good music done right.
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Mine would require an opus...until I met Janice.
Is there any subject one could bounce off you for which you could not create a great lyric?
Other than the write what stood out for us were the, as always, fine vocals and the piano...man, it sounds like you and the player sat down and worked out the arrangement.
As Josie said, “personal and universal plus romance...” Yeah!
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Boy can we all relate Floyd!! A great song (again) from you that's just brimming reminders of our own realities of life! Very nice use of pushes and holds in this...you pulled this off in a great fashion with total fluid motion...not easy to do! Great effort again! Thanks, Torry. Thanks, Torrey...always pleased to hear you enjoyed one of mine - as I enjoy yours as well... Another dandy, Floyd.
(How did you miss memphis? jus' askin') ed - nice of you to stop by... Memphis never really had a "gotta go there to do the music thing" for me - but that was a good question....
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Hi, Floyd !:))
I´d say that we are
lucky to have your
mistakes taken you here !!!
Oh how I love that voice of yours
It shines on this as on all of
your songs but somehow absolutely
specially on this one - my
new favourite of your tunes !
Cheers
Dani
Appreciate that, Dani! Thanks...
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Wow, this is good! I've been out for a couple months (again)! Been working way too many hours. Fell at work and hurt my back the other day, so I've got some down time for a few days while recovering. Getting caught up on some of the great tunes on the forum.
Every time I hear a new song of yours, I think it's my new favorite. They're all good. This one is especially good. Great write. Great job on the vocals. Great job on the production. Other than all these harsh criticisms, I think this is really good!
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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Really nice song; a melodic country hit.
Everything goes well as usual.
Sergio
Sergio - glad to see you around! Thanks for having a listen... Another winner! This can get us all thinking about our past! I just refuse to tell my kids what I did long ago let alone do a song about it!
Everything, as usual, is perfect.
This is a keeper. Appreciate that, Mario...
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I love this FJ! Terrific hook. Personal and universal plus romance to make the country ladies go ahh. Great vocal, arrangement and mix.
This is my new fav of yours. Really appreciate those nice comments, Josie. Thanks. Another great track from the master, what else can I say.
Steve Thanks, Steve.
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Floyd
A songwriting class in a song. Stunning.
Peter What a nice thing to say, Peter! Thanks - a bunch... I like this one.
Nice production chops. And just the slightest hint of Jimmy Buffet hiding in there too. Thanks for stopping in for a listen, Herb...
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Another example of great composition. Story told clearly, supporting parts tasteful.
And you have that voice....
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WHAT A SONG SHOULD BE!!! Catchy, fun, and meaningful...all woven together into a beautiful 4 minute package!! The groove is infectious from the first few bars. The drum part keeps your foot tappin' and the lyrics keep your mind engaged. BEAUTIFUL!! An instant CLASSIC!!! Congrats on this fine work Floyd!! Take care. Greg
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Floyd, Another Floyd Jane classic, love the guitar solo. And the lyrical theme is incredible, a truly wise song about the path of life itself. Great job. Maybe every day wasn't so bad after all. HA! Thanks for that! That solo guitar RT (2604:Guitar, Electric, Soloist JazzRock8thsJon Ev 120) is a GREAT RealTrack - it does different stuff all the time - generates some truly musical leads - sometimes a bit busy, so you have to edit things out to let it breathe, but it has become one of my favorites...
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Yup, this is right up my alley. Well done.
Got a bit of that Gulf and Western attitude, combined with the humble wisdom that age can bring.
Sounds great!
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Quality delivery throughout.
Your phrasing is just so excellent, and the song has a fantastic powerful vibe.
Make no mistake about it. Thanks, Trev... appreciate your continued support...
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