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Top Drawer FJ! Love the melody and chord progression, killer drum sound right in the sweet spot - along with everything else in their sweet spots. Terrific vocals. I could gush on and on but I think it's clear I love it. I'd give it two hearts if I could.  I think this is really one of your best songs.
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First things that grab me are the piano and drums
your drums are always clear and kicking, that piano cuts thru nicely
and has some great parts.
You and Tom both have baseball in your new songs,
I'm a baseball addict since childhood, it's like a religion
even tho it changes it's been one of the most consistent and reliable
touchstones in my life. Maybe because of spring training and these monstrous contracts
being given out, it catches your attention. I haven't really been able to work it into a song
but I'll keep trying.
It's also a great love song,
there's no half-way when it comes to love
where we used to go head-to-head
we're now heart-to-heart instead
she's come around to my way of loving
this is why you are one of my favorite song writers
The uplifting drive and feel good energy deliver here in spades
you're an optimist, aren't ya
I love it, glad I'm here to listen and enjoy your music,
Kenny
Kenny - thanks for the nice comments... Those Praise drums are well recorded and easy to make "big" - they have some nice variations, too... I'm fond of the TruePianos used to render the SuperMIDI track - again, making it easy to have some control of the sound and getting the pianos to cut through..... I most often lean towards the positive for uptempo, commercial productions/songs (part of my "training"  ) Baseball - always a good thing to throw in... I just finished another one with some baseball images (that I think you will enjoy when I get around to postiing that one)... Thanks, again...
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Floyd,
WOW! This is AWESOME!
I love the pop sound this song has and one of your all time best vocals.
Tremendous mix and production.
Loved every bit of it!
Bob
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another great song!
Your are very skilled at arranging your songs to flow and keep interest from beginning to end, and this one is no exception.
Fine work!
-rob
Thanks, rob. Nice to have you drop by... Excellent, simply excellent...
Every time you post one, I know I'm in for a treat...
Great lyrics, vocals, & production...
I really enjoy your work! Thanks, Jim. I appreciate that...
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Floyd,
The hits just keep coming! Great lyrics and engaging sound. Enjoyed it from start to finish. Good luck with it!
All the best,
Deej
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Brilliant!
Top notch song writing, performing and production.
Superb.
Peter Peter - thanks for the very fine review...
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Hi Floyd.
What a great song and a great BIG sound.
High spots for me - well, obviously the lead guitar, but also the fabulous drum sound. Loved the kick drum!
All the things I expect from you, super vocals, excellent mix etc. were all there as usual,
making up a very professional package.
ROG. Thanks, ROG - coming from a guy who "knows a big sound" I'll take that as a win.. Man, those drums!! Such a great sound, really drives the song.
Always enjoy listening to your music, not only because of the great songs, but because everything always just sounds "right".
Another winner, enjoyed very much!
Thanks, Dave - I always look forward to your comments - especially on the mix and the sound of the varying instruments - you have a well-trained ear...
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FJ, quite different from past tunes Reminded me how good Pop Rock can be if you put mind and soul to it. Excellent arrangement and mix. Love choruses and story line! Thank you for sharing! Misha. I appreciate that, Misha. Thanks!
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I love the awesome lyrics most of all! Very nice Thanks, Eric. I always appreciate someone pointing out the lyrics...
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Floyd, I thought I posted a reply two weeks ago. Sorry man! I don't know what happened. Anyway, this is great. Your lyrical abilities are just mesmerizing. You have the market cornered in this style of write. I agree with the accolades. I wish I could hear this on the radio. It deserves to be there!!
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The VIBE!!! The ENERGY!!! The ENTHUSIASM!!! The WHOLE ENCHILADA!!!! This is so good....positive, uplifting, sweet, and supremely clever...
she likes french wine and russian novels
baseball's what i know
i'm bbq and country music
she's pasta and rock and roll
she says "vive la difference"
i say "what the hell"
Hard to pick a favorite part from such a great lyric but I think this is mine!!! True art in a lyric. AWESOME my friend!!!! Take care. Greg Greg - thanks for that great review! I could not ask for a better appreciation of the things I think are important in writing and producing a song... Huge Thanks!
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"where we used to go head-to-head we're now heart-to-heart instead" It's already been quoted but, man, are those great lines...of many. Janice commented a minute into the listen that the song has an E Street Band anthemic feel to it. We've said it before but you can do more with two verses and a chorus than most can create with another verse and a bridge thrown in We struggle for more to say as we read all the comments before sitting down to write this...your forum fans didn't leave much wiggle room re further accolades. Suffice it to say that the write is superb, your vocals are superb and the production is room filling. We've listened on the monitors and on the big system and it genuinely sounds like a product out of a big studio. You the man mr jane! J&B
Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos
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What a GREAT song! I'm amazed but not surprised. The production, the writing, the mix, and the vocal are all great! I'm not sure we all recognize your vocal enough. You are very close to what some of the "new" country guys, that sound a bit "throw back", sound like. There's something Randy Houser-ish about your vocals...and he always liked Ronnie Dunn. I love that style of vocal. Big, strong, and non-apologetic; without sounding like your trying to be all of those things. It just comes across as confident and genuine. Now, something you may want to consider. And to those who jump on me for this being not supportive, please realize he asked us to "have at it." This will just be an idea. If I lyrically "mute" the male part for this verse something seems slightly out of character for me. The lines would read like this with the male omitted : she likes french wine and russian novels
she's pasta and rock and roll
she says "vive la difference"
She likes french wine...got it. Russian novels...getting it even more Pasta...good development Rock and roll...she does? Maybe I don't know her. "vive la difference"...ah, back to who I thought she was. For me, it would be consistent with her character if you did something like " she likes Itialian pasta and Russian novels (could leave "Italian" out, just thought it added a bit of description) baseball's what i know i'm bbq and country music she's jazz with a glass (near rhyme) of merlot/Bordeaux (for the rhyme, and also both French wines which you alluded. Also taking into account the next line) she says "vive la difference" i say "what the hell" Of course, you can come up with what to do much better than I could. Just throwing out some examples. For all I know, you like the juxtaposition of rock and roll which does work in a different, grab your attention, kind of way. Like I said, I really can't give much, or anything to improve on. I'm on the tee and whiffing the ball, so... I guess, I'll leave it at, another great one my friend. I used to say "I don't say this often, but this could be on the radio" but I'm starting to say it pretty often around here. I love the song. Really great job, as everyone else has said.
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Chad (Hope that makes it easier)
TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.
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This reminds me of radio from the seventies. Love the back story. As always great production. Well done Sir. Rob
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Awesome Floyd! You seem to have an endless supply of great material constantly flowing to us here! That second verse was some really great writing! The chorus is catchy and memorable! Add one more to your impressive catalog of songs! Thanks, Torrey Thanks, Torrey! FJ-
This is over the top! Really enjoyed this! Bob - I really appreciate that...
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As mentioned previously, a big sound here. Great use of the climbing guitar line as a signature lick. Once again you have used the organ to come in later as a build. You are the master of love songs! So many flavors in your catalog on this theme and they all stand on their own. I loved the clever but not too cute lyrics and you provided a great vocal to go along with the outstanding production. Tom Tom - coming from you that, of course, means a lot to me... Thanks!
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They always say opposite attract, so true. Differences is what makes the world go around. Nice write and good production as usual. Do you ever write a "bad song"? Donna - thanks for having a listen - and the nice comments... Another hit Floyd. Your vocal and backtrack were awesome. I love how you mix your songs. All the instruments are so easy to pick out and so tight together. A true art. My favorite part of the song is the guitar. Such a cool tone and just bites through when it comes up front. Well done Thanks, Scott. Glad you like the guitar - it has a little extra delay added. And thanks for the comments on the mix...I have been re-thinking how the bass guitars sit in my mixes lately - this one seems a bit "boom-y" to me - but often, that depends on the speakers I hear it on (for me that only happens with the bass)
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Awesome vocal! Powerful song. I specially like the contrasts in the second verse--top quality writing there. Thanks, Scott...I certainly appreciate that... Top Drawer FJ! Love the melody and chord progression, killer drum sound right in the sweet spot - along with everything else in their sweet spots. Terrific vocals. I could gush on and on but I think it's clear I love it. I'd give it two hearts if I could. I think this is really one of your best songs. Josie - you've warmed my heart
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Floyd,
WOW! This is AWESOME!
I love the pop sound this song has and one of your all time best vocals.
Tremendous mix and production.
Loved every bit of it!
Bob Bob - thanks for the great review! Floyd,
The hits just keep coming! Great lyrics and engaging sound. Enjoyed it from start to finish. Good luck with it!
All the best,
Deej Deej - nice to see you back here - even if we are all back-slapping-lovin-each-other-never-ever-ever-ever-say-a-bad-word kind of people... You should come around more often...
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Floyd, I thought I posted a reply two weeks ago. Sorry man! I don't know what happened. Anyway, this is great. Your lyrical abilities are just mesmerizing. You have the market cornered in this style of write. I agree with the accolades. I wish I could hear this on the radio. It deserves to be there!! Lovely thoughts, David. Having this market cornered...hmm..."that and a buck will get you a cup of coffee" Hey, they just might be playing this on PGMusic radio!!
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