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"Love can be fickle, capricious and fleeting" --great lyric. Janice's singing conveys the lyric perfectly. Love the guitar work too.
Scott Thank you Scott... Janice Peter/Leon/Janice/Bud...
So smoooooth. Everything fits together so nicely - such a flow!
"Life doesn’t care how you plan it That’s just the way that it goes And love, well you can’t understand it That’s just the way that it flows"
A nice write. (And the harmonies on that part are cool!). Excellent melody! (especially at "I used to dream we’d grow old together...You knew that we never would")
The guitars sound terrific. Love the drum sound. The bass is buttery.
And, of course, there is that Star vocal! Gorgeous.
Great job on this by all...
fj Thank you so much! I appreciate you mentioning the harmony. Bud suggested that  Janice
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EXCELLENT, the use of a fabulous voice and delivery makes the most of this terrific collaboration. the layered vocals are perfect for the theme and arrangement. Peter, your guitars really bring this up a notch. Top stuff folks. Thanks Ray - the harmonies were Bud & Janice's arrangement. Peter
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Touching lyrics and Janice interprets the story with pure perfection. Very nice clean mix. Interesting chord progression.
Janne Thanks a lot Janne. Peter
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To all involved, this track has such a charming inviting vibe to it kind of going back and forth from a pop sound in places then transitioning into country! Great work by all! Thanks, Torrey Beautiful vocal, song, arrangement and production. I especially like the chorus. Thank y’all for the kind words! Janice
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Boy is this a cool song. Beautiful vocal Janice and harmonies were so complimentary. Peter loved how you set the guitar on this one. Very cool playing and tone was perfect for the song. Such a neat lyric as well. Gretsch right Thanks Scott much appreciated. Peter
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Wow! What a great song!
Everything about this track is just top notch. Excellent composition, outstanding vocals and exceptional mixing / production.
This cannot be done much better!
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Thanks a lot Will. Peter
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Not been on the showcase for a while, Everything has been said about this song at this stage.
When I seen it posted I knew before hearing it, that it was going to be INCREDIBLE !!.
Real pro stuff guys it really is, but it is easier when you have an INCREDIBLE !!singer sing for you.
Magic !!.
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Peter, Leon, Janice & Bud,
A great collaboration! I entirely agree with Mike. Nice song Peter and Leon, tasteful guitar Peter and great vocals Janice. It reminded me of Linda Ronstadt. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Great collaboration. Nice song Peter and Leon, tasteful guitar Peter and great vocals Janice. Thanks for sharing, Mike Thank you Mike! Janice EXCELLENT, the use of a fabulous voice and delivery makes the most of this terrific collaboration. the layered vocals are perfect for the theme and arrangement. Peter, your guitars really bring this up a notch. Top stuff folks.
That’s very nice of you Ray. I certainly agree with your comments about Peter’s playing and Leon wrote a wonderful lyric. Janice
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Hi y'all,
aside from the fact that a song sung by Janice could never be anything but marvellous this one is really, really nice on all levels: Great composition, very appealing lyrics, perfectly chosen backing track and, of course, top-notch guitar work.
What a fantastic collab...
Cheers,
Stefan Thanks a lot Stefan appreciate the comments. Peter
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If you took out all the parts I love, there would be nothing left.
I am a big KD Lang fan; and this could easily be a song of hers from every aspect of it. The choice of sounds, the treatment of those sounds, the lyrics and the melodic interpretation of them...it sounds SO good.
I know that's short; but I don't know that I can such much more than hasn't been said. Even the line "Love can be fickle, capricious and fleeting" has been mentioned.
1st listen had it stuck in my head. 2nd listen was MUCH more critical and came up with "seriously love it!"
Thanks for the very nice review. Peter
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WOW, what a fabulous song. This one is up there with the best of George & Tammy. Great melody, harmony, and super duper arrangement. Thanks guys, really got my feet tapping Thanks much appreciated. Peter
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Wow!
Great song
ever notice how awesome Janice sounds harmonizing with herself
love the laid back feel, very nice guitar
beautiful bridge
solid write
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Kenny Glad you liked it Kenny appreciate the review. Peter
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Touching lyrics and Janice interprets the story with pure perfection. Very nice clean mix. Interesting chord progression.
Janne Thank you Janne. I'm very happy you liked the interpretation!!! Janice
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Peter, Leon, Janice & Bud,
A great collaboration! I entirely agree with Mike. Nice song Peter and Leon, tasteful guitar Peter and great vocals Janice. It reminded me of Linda Ronstadt. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thanks Shigeki much appreciated. Peter Not been on the showcase for a while, Everything has been said about this song at this stage.
When I seen it posted I knew before hearing it, that it was going to be INCREDIBLE !!.
Real pro stuff guys it really is, but it is easier when you have an INCREDIBLE !!singer sing for you.
Magic !!. Thanks for the great review. Peter
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Boy is this a cool song. Beautiful vocal Janice and harmonies were so complimentary. Peter loved how you set the guitar on this one. Very cool playing and tone was perfect for the song. Such a neat lyric as well. Gretsch right Thank you Scott!! Janice Wow! What a great song!
Everything about this track is just top notch. Excellent composition, outstanding vocals and exceptional mixing / production.
This cannot be done much better!
Will
I do appreciate that Will! Janice
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How did I miss this? Really great track....creative lyrics, catchy melody, SWEET guitar, and of course, Janice!!! Really enjoyable listen!! Take care. Greg
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Hi y'all,
aside from the fact that a song sung by Janice could never be anything but marvellous this one is really, really nice on all levels: Great composition, very appealing lyrics, perfectly chosen backing track and, of course, top-notch guitar work.
What a fantastic collab...
Cheers,
Stefan
Thank you Stefan! If you took out all the parts I love, there would be nothing left.
I am a big KD Lang fan; and this could easily be a song of hers from every aspect of it. The choice of sounds, the treatment of those sounds, the lyrics and the melodic interpretation of them...it sounds SO good.
I know that's short; but I don't know that I can such much more than hasn't been said. Even the line "Love can be fickle, capricious and fleeting" has been mentioned.
1st listen had it stuck in my head. 2nd listen was MUCH more critical and came up with "seriously love it!"
Thanks! As soon as I heard the song I knew it would be a fun project. And it was! Janice
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Wow - just wow - Janice absolutely nailed this, but you did an outstanding job on the backing tracks as well. The tune is stunning, and displays a strong sense of songwriting understanding. Perfectly catchy, and it flows immaculately.
I can't think of a thing I'd change. You should be proud - thanks for sharing!
Cheers, Deryk
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WOW, what a fabulous song. This one is up there with the best of George & Tammy. Great melody, harmony, and super duper arrangement. Thanks guys, really got my feet tapping Thanks! Janice Wow!
Great song
ever notice how awesome Janice sounds harmonizing with herself
love the laid back feel, very nice guitar
beautiful bridge
solid write
inspiring,
Kenny Thank you Kenny! It certainly makes the phrasing easy  Janice Not been on the showcase for a while, Everything has been said about this song at this stage.
When I seen it posted I knew before hearing it, that it was going to be INCREDIBLE !!.
Real pro stuff guys it really is, but it is easier when you have an INCREDIBLE !!singer sing for you.
Magic !!. Thank you! That was VERY kind! Janice Peter, Leon, Janice & Bud,
A great collaboration! I entirely agree with Mike. Nice song Peter and Leon, tasteful guitar Peter and great vocals Janice. It reminded me of Linda Ronstadt. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
I do appreciate you saying that Shigeki! Janice How did I miss this? Really great track....creative lyrics, catchy melody, SWEET guitar, and of course, Janice!!! Really enjoyable listen!! Take care. Greg Thanks Greg! Janice Wow - just wow - Janice absolutely nailed this, but you did an outstanding job on the backing tracks as well. The tune is stunning, and displays a strong sense of songwriting understanding. Perfectly catchy, and it flows immaculately.
I can't think of a thing I'd change. You should be proud - thanks for sharing! It's great to hear from you Deryk and a big thank you! Janice
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