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Now that's something you don't hear a lot of these days.
Very nice.
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Very cool intro. Backtrack really gets you boppin. Janice's vocal was superb. The scatting was awesome. Peters solo was also very cool. Nice collaboration Hey Scott, you mentioned everything we worked to accomplish. Thanks!! J&B
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J&B and Peter,
Janice sounds so relaxed and her timing is impeccable... not such an easy combination but y`all make it sound a snap.
Peter delivers great lines here...could have gone on much longer!
Robert
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What a pleasant surprise to find a new release... I always look forward to hearing one of your new polished apples.  I love the play of words & your quote from Louie. Just another solid performance! Well done Janice, Bud, and Peter! This was wonderful and I found this very easy to listen. The vibe was very appealing and has a good tone on the guitar. The vocals harmonize well with the other instruments. Great collaboration! Think about that... I like the solo of that Scat! Very cool bluezy jazz or jazzy blues. Do not know where is that line of separation. Besides that everything is great on it from guitar to vocals to production, I do have a comment. I think that Janice should do more of these "chance" solos and more of these silly little ditties This is true music. Thank you! Misha. Thanks for the kind comments it's always a pleasure working with Janice & Bud. Peter
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Team, great, fun lyrics, accompanied by a a pretty outstanding melody.
The bass part has been masterfully tailored to enhance the feel of the sing.
And scat is a great way to deliver too!
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Vocals are Crown Royal smooth. The guitar is the pleasant buzz that follows. Fun and delightful song.
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Hey, hot threesome,
that's really smoking..
Aside from the fact that this is my kind of music anyway, this one is especially nice, great, ouztstanding - simply love it - needless to tell you that it's already on my playlist !
Janice, you're a real scat cat, Bud, it sounds as good as always when you're involved and, Peter, yes: what you played here could as well be played by Slowhand himself.
But the whole thing leaves me with a serious question: Is ther anything Janice couldn't sing?
So good, so good !!!!
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Nice work on this one, guys! A really interest approach to scatting - I don't think I've ever heard it implemented in a non-jazz tune before. Makes for a really unique and engaging listen. Plus, the mix is superb. Sounds concise and professional. Thanks so much for sharing
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I like EVERYTHING about this! The opening guitar is sweet! The groove of the track is perfect. The short drum breaks are well placed throughout. The mix is impeccable - as always. The vocal...flawless...epic...the stuff of legends. "...silly little ditty..." Yeah... right... Stellar, y'all. fj
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I like EVERYTHING about this! The opening guitar is sweet! The groove of the track is perfect. The short drum breaks are well placed throughout. The mix is impeccable - as always. The vocal...flawless...epic...the stuff of legends. "...silly little ditty..." Yeah... right... Stellar, y'all. fj What he said X10. Regards, Bob
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A surprising different take on what I usually hear. Love the bluesy, jazzy combo. For a one take Janice is flawless. The guitar work is outstanding. Very nice you guys!!!
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Wow! What a nice song.
Janice's voice is so warm and nice to listen to. It is a very uplifting and enjoyable song.
Thank you very much for sharing it with us!
Will Always nice to hear this familiar rock'n'roll formula well produced and with excellent vocals, that scat is refreshing addition.
Janne Hey y'all, thanks for the listen nice comments!!! J&B
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Hi Janice, Bud and Peter.
This shuffle blues sounds as it was a very high quality live session. Christian Thanks! That’s exactly the sounds we were trying get. We appreciate you commenting! J&B
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Simply wonderful folks! I don't care what Janice attempts, the results are flawless! She has such a great voice! The guitar work is tops!! Beautiful sound!! Thanks, Torrey
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So fun and loved that SCAT Janice. Smoking blues guitar band too. 2 thumbs up here.  PS. That new avatar is my fav ya'll have put up. Darlins' you look mahvelous!
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I just had to come back for another listen...
I like it...
You & Janice & Peter make a great combination!
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Well, how much fun was that?!
Loved this from start to finish.
That "WHY DONCHA SCAT, SCAT, THINK ABOUT THAT" line is a nice hook, stays with you after the song is over.
The scat is awesome (overused word I know, but it fits), and Peter as usual is right on the money with his guitar work.
And as usual the mix is perfection.
Nice one you three! Hey Dave, glad you liked the hook...Janice sorta made it up as we laid down the track And a big thanks for mentioning the mix! J&B
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Hey Ella, I mean Janice awesome!!!
what a joy to listen to this toe tapping shuffle
Peter, I think you get better and better, so nice
Bud, super song
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Kenny Thanks Kenny! Man, have we ever enjoyed your song with Dave! J&B This is lots of fun. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Mike Thanks Mike, J&B
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
What an awesome song! Some great guitar and production. Love the rhythm of this tune...
Of course, the vocal is outrageously good - Janice has all the scatting swagger of Carmen McRae - just so good!
Loved it all!
Bob Bob, Janice was thrilled to be mentioned in the same sentence with Carmen McRae! We are very appreciative of ALL your comments. Thank you, J&B
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Now that's something you don't hear a lot of these days.
Very nice. Thank you Herb. Janice has been a fan of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong for many years and always loved it when she would scat and exchange riffs with him. Glad you liked it! J&B J&B and Peter,
Janice sounds so relaxed and her timing is impeccable... not such an easy combination but y`all make it sound a snap.
Peter delivers great lines here...could have gone on much longer!
Robert
Thanks Robert. That song is completely in Janice's wheelhouse. She walks around scatting guitar solos all the time! J&B
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