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Hi All, Here's an updated version of a song I wrote many years ago when I lived in Amsterdam for a short time. This is called Amsterdam Rain. Shuffling down a narrow street The fog's so thick I can't see my feet I'm worlds away from where I once belonged I hear Eric Andersen in the night His words pull me along but I do not fight The song repeats a sad refrain I think the last time I saw you It was 2 in the morning And you were walking through the Amsterdam rain Stumbling through the cafe door I take my seat as it begins to pour I'm thinking about New York in the Autumn time Times Square and movie lights Seem so big and burn through the night Beneath my feet I feel the subway train I think the last time I saw you You were waving down a taxi And running through the Amsterdam rain Paper cups blow past my feet The rain has passed and Holland's half asleep It's 2am as I begin to roam Walking briskly through the town Canals lead the way to where I'm bound I feel the ghosts of these old neighborhoods I think the last time I saw you It was 2 in the morning And you vanished in the Amsterdam rain Yeah, the last time I saw you You were there in the doorway And you vanished in the Amsterdam rain All BIAB Tracks: 536 Bass, Acoustic, Pop Sw 120 406 Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 136 407 Guitar, Ac, Fngerpck Ev 120 689 Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 085 Thanks for listening!  Bob
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What cool song Bob. Really nice backtrack. Organ was very cool. Super vocal. Loved the story in your lyrics. Well done...
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Bob,
I like the images in your story, and the wistful feeling in your vocal.
The song has a 60`s folk sound which fits and the organ was a good choice.
Enjoyably poetic music!
Robert
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What a great story set to music. Your vocals and lyrics were spot on. Very nice harmonies also. Your backing tracks were perfect. This is your best to date IMHO.
I really liked this one.
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Hi Bob,
I really enjoyed the straight-forward simplicity of this. A nice trip back on the Folk-Pop bus. Nice, indeed. Wishing you the very best.
Alan
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Scott,
Thanks very much.
Bob
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Robert,
Thanks - very appreciated.
Bob
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Bob
Really nice in all respects. Lovely vocal, lyrics an production.
Excellent.
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Mario,
That's very kind of you - thanks!
Bob
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Really nice work, Robert I love the mood on this one - it has a haunting quality to it. I really liked how you incorporated the organ, and the subtle harmonies throughout as well. The kind of music that is easy to close your eyes and get lose to. Great job, and thanks for sharing !
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This is a really nice "re-do", Bob.
The combination of guitar and organ is well done. Your vocal is super - and the harmonies, too.
Super write (I recalled the Eric Andersen line immediately).
Nice.
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Very nice poetic story combined with your good vocal and harmonies. Organ comes and goes very nicely.
Janne
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"Paper cups blow past my feet
The rain has passed and Holland's half asleep
It's 2am as I begin to roam
Walking briskly through the town
Canals lead the way to where I'm bound
I feel the ghosts of these old neighborhoods
I think the last time I saw you
It was 2 in the morning
And you vanished in the Amsterdam rain"
This is reminiscent of the folk era...but only of the very best aspects of it. From our perspective this song is much more visual than most songs from that time. And the organ really makes it stand out. A bit like the lighter songs on Blonde On Blonde.
The imagery is vivid throughout and the verse above is so image rich. And it has great company in the rest of the song.
The production is perfect for the mood especially the vocals that are just in the right spot mix wise. Whatever processing you used on them is noteworthy. Seems like just the right touch for the fine performance.
We're glad you revisited this one!
J&B
PS Kevin Welch, a favorite singer/songwriter of ours recorded a song called "Kicking Back In Amsterdam." It's very atypical of his songs as it is a bit of a playful roots rocker but we couldn't help but think of it. No comparisons at all - nothing like yours...just musing.
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This song has such a lovely vibe to it, and the vocals are beautiful. They fit so perfectly with the rest of the song! I think this is a really great song. I'm curious what the old one sounded like, though!
Thanks for sharing.
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Ember
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You have created such a great niche for yourself. I love the quality and uniqueness of your work and each song may be different but will always have that touch that makes it instantly recognizable to being attached to you. You know your way around a ballad as good as anyone in the business.
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Hello, Bob
Your vocals are very beautiful and fit so perfectly with this song.
I agree with Alan.
I also really enjoyed the straight-forward simplicity of this. A nice trip back on the Folk-Pop bus.
Best regards.
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Alan,
Thanks very much!
Bob
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Peter,
That is very appreciated - thanks.
Bob
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Deryk,
Much appreciated - thank you!
Bob
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Floyd,
Thanks. I really appreciate that!
Bob
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