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This is about as authentic as it gets. The B3 is a standout in a great mix. The vocal is spot on just like we come to expect from such a great talent as Janice. Peter’ s guitar work is in my opinion his best to date on this forum. Perfect tone and feel for the song. Especially nice was the choice of some unusual notes going into the four chord on the first part of the solo. Also the Buddy Guy like over the top bends was just right for the song. The production and arrangement couldn’t be better and a nice video. It's a little scary to think of Janice as a venomous arachnid but I must say the whole thing was uncomfortably convincing. Great job by all, Tom
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Three absolute standouts in this song: the lyrics, the impeccable guitar, and the velvety smooth Crow Royal voice. Thank you!!! That is very nice of you to say that. J&B What a tune! I swear Janice's voice was designed for music like this. The whole thing sounds smoky and lush. Both the instrumentation and Janice's vocals carry some major attitude. Got my toe tapping within a few bars too. And it's pretty dang catchy as well! Great work, and thanks for sharing  Thanks Deryk. Janice much appreciates that. The transition from hard core traditional bluegrass to the blues has been a fun journey!! J&B
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Love your video and song... very well done!
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I can tell Janice was totally at home on this one! What superb vocals. Peter's guitar work was right on the money too. A very enjoyable blues work out indeed!  John Thank you John. Comments like this keep us at it! J&B
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Janice & Bud (and Peter F.),
Some very cool blues you have going on here. Terrific vocal and killer guitar work. Just classic sounding stuff. Kudos to all involved!
All the best,
Deej Thanks appreciate the comments. Peter
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Great execution of the blues! all the pieces were right-on! vocal, excellent...guitar solo, excellent...choice of the BIAB elements, perfect...couldn’t think of anything to improve on this...thanks for the great listen,
And I’ll be super careful when I’m walking in the woods from now on! Much appreciated. Peter This, in my opinion, is possibly the best blues song that has ever been posted to this forum, loved everything about it! Peter just absolutely nails the guitar, absolutely perfect! Great "feel", great tone, great chops. Love the production and mix on this, Bud, and the lyrics are fun too. And Janice has got it going on big time!! Listened on soundcloud a few days ago, enjoyed watching the video this time around  Well done guys and gal! Thanks for the encouragement Dave I really appreciate the review. Peter
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Lord have mercy,
"Let me show you my hourglass
I know how I make you feel"
that's worth the price of admission in itself (so to speak)
gorgeous blues, like a silky Stormy Monday
Peter always plays great solos but this one is my favorite after one listen
and the mix is pro all the way, everything fits and balances so nicely
Fantastic vocal Janice
Thanks Kenny for the very nice review.
Peter
[quote=floyd jane]Oh, yeah.
PB&J channeling ABB!
What a sound! The organ is killer. Peter's guitar is superb! Cool bite.
The girl was BORN to do this. There should be a tour in the works. $$$$$
Impeccable mix.
The ear hangs on from the first note to the last.
Good as it gets.
Oh, yeah.
Thanks for the encouraging words floyd. Just working out some tricky logistics for the tour...... Peter
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What a tune! I swear Janice's voice was designed for music like this. The whole thing sounds smoky and lush. Both the instrumentation and Janice's vocals carry some major attitude. Got my toe tapping within a few bars too. And it's pretty dang catchy as well! Great work, and thanks for sharing Thanks Deryk have to agree with you about Janice. Peter Three absolute standouts in this song: the lyrics, the impeccable guitar, and the velvety smooth Crow Royal voice. Thanks very much, Peter
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Blues ain't so much my music, but if I have to spend the end of my life in a web listening to a blues song, this would be a perfect fit, prototype blues Amazing guitar playing, organ is excellent choice, mix and vocals are top quality. Janne Thanks Janne - glad we drew you into some blues! J&B Janice, Bud & Peter,
Blues? not my thing Spiders? hate `em... so this giving me goosebumps is a testament to how over-the-top good this is!
All the guitarists here must be thinking "dang that solo is better than anything this side
of electric heaven".
Love the vocals, of course- and that " are you number 8?" teaser at the end.
Brilliant.
Robert Thanks Robert. Given we had two strikes from the get go we are very happy that you like it!! J&B Love it! Janice that inflection on "seven husbands" at the beginning of the song is classic! What a great sounding track. Great vocal, guitar playing and mix. Well done y'all!! Thanks Josie!!! I had a lot of fun singing this. We always appreciate your support, J&B
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Great work on this Janice & Bud, thank you for sharing this! Fantastic selection of instruments here and the instruments are layered nicely. That guitar really does shred! Fantastic work on the vocals, love the use of Nectar here. Always a treat!
Cheers,
Joe
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I can tell Janice was totally at home on this one! What superb vocals. Peter's guitar work was right on the money too. A very enjoyable blues work out indeed! John Thanks John I appreciate the review. Peter
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
Blues? not my thing Spiders? hate `em... so this giving me goosebumps is a testament to how over-the-top good this is!
All the guitarists here must be thinking "dang that solo is better than anything this side
of electric heaven".
Love the vocals, of course- and that " are you number 8?" teaser at the end.
Brilliant.
Robert Thanks you are too kind Robert. Peter Blues ain't so much my music, but if I have to spend the end of my life in a web listening to a blues song, this would be a perfect fit, prototype blues Amazing guitar playing, organ is excellent choice, mix and vocals are top quality. Janne Thanks a lot Janne Peter
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Janice, Bud and Peter,
Wonderful Blues!
It's complete, standard and classic!
Janice's singing style perfect fits Blues.
Peter's Guitar is in the best condition.
Great work!
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Janice / Bud / Peter,
This is some really outstanding blues... Stellar slow-burn vocal by Janice with an excellent mix. Fantastic guitar track Peter - loved it!
Bob
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hi guys great job on everything love the vocal lead chops nice thanks eric Thanks for listening and commenting Eric! J&B Janice, I'm ready to be husband no. 8 - no doubt, I'm your man !!!!
Wow, what a wonderful blues tune. I wrote here once that I'm not familiar with country music, but the blues has been my guide for more than 50 years now.And this tune is an especially fine blues song - I just love it.
Great vocals, Janice (needless to say) and Bud: You gave the it exactly the arrangement it deserves. Love the lyrics, too !!! And, Peter, you sure know how to use your axe.
Again, congratulations on that one !!!
Stefan
“Janice, I'm ready to be husband no. 8 - no doubt, I'm your man !!!!” Hahahaha! Thank you Stefan! We particularly appreciate your comments given your long association with blues. While we love many genres blues is our home base. Thanks for your time to both listen and comment. J&B
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You all know that I love the blues so you know that I loved this one. Everything is just perfect. The lyrics, Janice's vocal, Peter's guitar all backed with the perfect backing tracks. You all should put out an album/CD of blues songs and have Alligator records distribute it. This is better than some that I have from them.
This was fantastic!
Thanks Mario! That's a great review especially coming from a blues lover. CD? You mean those things folks used to push into slots to listen to music? J&B
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Janice, I'm ready to be husband no. 8 - no doubt, I'm your man !!!!
Wow, what a wonderful blues tune. I wrote here once that I'm not familiar with country music, but the blues has been my guide for more than 50 years now.And this tune is an especially fine blues song - I just love it.
Great vocals, Janice (needless to say) and Bud: You gave the it exactly the arrangement it deserves. Love the lyrics, too !!! And, Peter, you sure know how to use your axe.
Again, congratulations on that one !!!
Stefan
Thanks for the review Stefan much appreciated. Peter hi guys great job on everything love the vocal lead chops nice thanks eric Thanks Eric Peter Love it! Janice that inflection on "seven husbands" at the beginning of the song is classic! What a great sounding track. Great vocal, guitar playing and mix. Well done y'all!! Thanks a lot Josie. Peter
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I have been bitten by the Black Widow, AND I LIKE IT!!! Wonderful blues, just dripping with feeling!! Janice knocks it out of the park AGAIN, and Peter makes it CRY!! As good as it gets!!!! Take care. Greg Hahahahaha! Thanks Greg, we always look forward to and appreciate your comments. J&B
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That song is just great, all the way around.
Thanks a million for sharing.
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