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Hey you guys sound great on this one. Very sultry.

I like the line:

"I'd rather be lucky than good."

Pretty funny!

Enjoyed this one a bunch. Great guitar.

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Love it!

I heard this a while back over on Janice and Buds page.

This is blues the way blues *should* be IMHO. Cool lyrics all over the place, "Cross your fingers knock on wood, I’d rather be lucky than good" for example.

Janice is just over the top good on this one, vocal is perfect, and man, that phrasing!

And the guitar is so tasteful! Great tone too. Love the trade offs with the harp.

Great intro and super cool ending too!

Nice one guys and gal!
Dave, glad you liked it. Thanks for great comments,Tom
Originally Posted By: floyd jane
O.M.G.

Over-the-top good. Music truly does not get better than this.

Everything about this is PERFECT. Little reason to parse out anything else. But... why not.

Janice - The. Best. Vocal. Ever. This leaves no question - You should be a STAR.

Tom - your guitar in this is hang-on-every-note worthy. Your Chicago is showing. Sweet.

The mix is I M P E C C A B L E. And just to be clear, here are listed synonyms for IMPECCABLE: flawless, faultless, unblemished, spotless, immaculate, pristine, stainless, perfect, exemplary; squeaky clean

WOW.

Just.... WOW.

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Thanks! That is a knockout review. I sure do appreciate your strong support, Tom

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Tom, Janice & Bud,

Great Jazz Blues!
Great collaboration!
You have a wonderful common language called "Blues" and I am truly envious from my perspective.
Janice's vocal is wonderful ever on this tune.
The true blues feel is overwhelmed from the whole voice and it is a masterpiece.
Tom's guitar work is fantastic and outstanding.
The mix is also exceptional.
I’m not a blues man as same as Robert, but I enjoyed this very much!

Best regards.

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Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
Wow, this song sounds so fantastic! Janice really sounds like one of those wonderful, classy club singers. I could see her singing for Post Modern Jukebox.

I especially love "you can’t always leave with who brought you to the dance". I think it's a really cool line.

Really great job guys!
Ember, No doubt Janice nailed it. Thanks for mentioning the lyrics, Tom
Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Tom,J&B,
After the neat drumroll intro what struck me was the clever, well written lyric(so many cool twists on common phrases).
I agree with the plaudits coming in for Janice`s vocal- this is one of your finest!
Nice biting guitar lead, Tom, and a great mix.
I`m not a blues man, but I enjoyed this very much!

Robert
Robert, I agree this is one of Janice's best melodies and performances. Thanks for recognizing the lyrics in your fine review. We appreciate it, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Tom,J&B,
After the neat drumroll intro what struck me was the clever, well written lyric(so many cool twists on common phrases).
I agree with the plaudits coming in for Janice`s vocal- this is one of your finest!
Nice biting guitar lead, Tom, and a great mix.
I`m not a blues man, but I enjoyed this very much!

Robert


Thanks Robert. I’m glad you liked it. Give us time we’ll convert you yet smile

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
O.M.G.

Over-the-top good. Music truly does not get better than this.

Everything about this is PERFECT. Little reason to parse out anything else. But... why not.

Janice - The. Best. Vocal. Ever. This leaves no question - You should be a STAR.

Tom - your guitar in this is hang-on-every-note worthy. Your Chicago is showing. Sweet.

The mix is I M P E C C A B L E. And just to be clear, here are listed synonyms for IMPECCABLE: flawless, faultless, unblemished, spotless, immaculate, pristine, stainless, perfect, exemplary; squeaky clean

WOW.

Just.... WOW.

fj


I don't think I could put it any better. Love this one!

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Just a great blues song in every way, janice great job on the vocals, love the lead guitar and the drums just right in the mix.!!!!

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I love the blues and this is blues at its best!

If you would put out a CD of blues like this I would be the first to buy it!

This puts some of the new so-called blues artists to shame.

This is definitely a keeper.

PS- you all are not lucky you are absolutely good great!


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Originally Posted By: Westside Steve
Hey good work, sure it's a blues tune but what sets it apart are first class vocals and clever lyrics. Nice mixtoo.
WSS


Thanks for mentioning the vocals Steve. We appreciate you listening.

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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
There you go....raising the bar again. All of you.....

Nice work.

Really "pro" in every sense of the word. As a guitarist. I really appreciated the tasty, pure tone, on the solo and the fills here and there and in the background.


Thank you Herb. I was delighted to be part of this.

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Originally Posted By: Rob4580
Wow! Sounds to me like the Band in a box Super group.
You guys never cease to amaze. Although the vocals are the real stand out the mix is exceptional. Gives me a goal to reach for. Thank you all for the inspiration. Rob



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Hi, Tom & Bud & Janice !


I love this ! and that goes
for every aspect of it, the
tune and superb playing, the
super vocal and the mix, in short
everything !:))

Wonderful !

Cheers
Dani

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Originally Posted By: Westside Steve
Hey good work, sure it's a blues tune but what sets it apart are first class vocals and clever lyrics. Nice mixtoo.
WSS
Steve, thanks for giving it a spin. Appreciate the kind comments, Tom
Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
There you go....raising the bar again. All of you.....

Nice work.

Really "pro" in every sense of the word. As a guitarist. I really appreciated the tasty, pure tone, on the solo and the fills here and there and in the background.
Herb, I was trying to show a little restraint with the guitar in this one. It would have been too easy to just let it rip. Thanks for mentioning the clean tone, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Rob4580
Wow! Sounds to me like the Band in a box Super group.
You guys never cease to amaze. Although the vocals are the real stand out the mix is exceptional. Gives me a goal to reach for. Thank you all for the inspiration. Rob

Rob, glad you liked it. Your mixes lately with Studio one have sounded great, Tom
Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
"take that last nickel

Turn it to a dime

Cross your fingers knock on wood

I’d rather be lucky than good"

Tom/J&B, it doesn't get any better than that!! This song is pure greatness as far as I'm concerned! Janice has given some great vocal performances here on the forum, but to me this one sounds the best! The production could not possibly be any better! You guys have set the bar very high for all of us! Oh and by the way, the guitar was fantastic! A very fine offering! Thanks, Torrey
Torrey, your review is everything we could have hoped for. Thank you very much for your generous words, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
"take that last nickel

Turn it to a dime

Cross your fingers knock on wood

I’d rather be lucky than good"

Tom/J&B, it doesn't get any better than that!! This song is pure greatness as far as I'm concerned! Janice has given some great vocal performances here on the forum, but to me this one sounds the best! The production could not possibly be any better! You guys have set the bar very high for all of us! Oh and by the way, the guitar was fantastic! A very fine offering! Thanks, Torrey


Thank you so much Torrey. I very much appreciate you saying that about my vocal...you are too kind!

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Originally Posted By: jimmadsen
That is a GREAT line, one of those little nuggets that I wish I had written myself!
Jim. That line happened when I was thanking someone for commenting on one of my songs. As soon as I wrote it, I added it to my long list of song ideas. Thanks for stopping by, Tom
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Tom & Janice,

Damn fine blues - everything about it is superb (need some new superlatives).
Wonderful blues playing beautiful singing and a a great memorable write.

So - consummate, outstanding, stellar, peerless (online thesaurus) work.

Peter

p.s that drum intro sounds excellent
Peter, I like that word memorable. That's what we're shooting for. Thanks, Tom

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
This has the sound of a time-worn classic, with a killer title.

I'm not sure there are any adjectives left at this point. Great stuff!
Thanks David. Glad you liked it, Tom
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Tom / Janice,

This is truly outstanding in every way. I love how Tom's guitar sounds like it's about to go off the rails and Janice's vocal pulls it back in.

Tremendous sound guys...

Bob
Bob, you picked up on how I was really trying to hold back a bit and keep it restrained. The star here is Janice and I wanted to compliment and let here shine. Thanks, Tom

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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Tom & Janice,

Damn fine blues - everything about it is superb (need some new superlatives).
Wonderful blues playing beautiful singing and a a great memorable write.

So - consummate, outstanding, stellar, peerless (online thesaurus) work.

Peter

p.s that drum intro sounds excellent


Thanks Peter! I got lucky being invited to participate!

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Fabulous perfect vocal. Great playing and production. But most of all that hook is a real life honest to goodness HIT

Bob

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
This has the sound of a time-worn classic, with a killer title.

I'm not sure there are any adjectives left at this point. Great stuff!


Thanks! And, yes, Tom’s hook is so cool.

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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Wow - just wow. As people have pointed out, this is absolutely outstanding. This track has everything! I love the smooth groove throughout it. I love Janice smoky vocals. I love the lyrics. This had my attention from the first second to the very last. You nailed it.

Not a thing I'd change here - thanks so much for sharing smile
Deryk, thanks man. We appreciate your fine review, Tom

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