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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Jim,

I really enjoyed this. Cool set of lyrics and awesome melody.

Stays with you!

Bob

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I'm happy you enjoyed it...
Comments like yours makes songwriting much more fun!


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Loved that chorus. Very funny. I guess I hear it mostly as a country song, and in a bar setting that chorus is definitely sing-along-worthy. Great listen.


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Another "catchy" tune Jim!! You seem to have a knack for coming up with a chorus that sticks with the listener for a while! The track sounds great! Thanks, Torrey

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Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hello Jim,

I listened to your song a couple of times and liked it more and more.
In the beginning it felt a bit awkward, I think because of the midi, but that feeling quickly disappeared.
And that pedal steel guitar is fitting nicely (untill now I never used this instrument, so maybe now?)
The lyrics I liked the most. Basic and so sweet.

Nice day,
Hans

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I’m glad you enjoyed the listen...

I don't know what caused the awkwardness at the beginning...
There was no midi on this tune...
I played the intro on my acoustic...
But its nice to know a real acoustic guitar can sound like a midi steel string guitar.


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Very enjoyable song Jim. Loved the harmonies. Really cool backtrack and vocal..


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Hi Jim,

This is a restful, very pleasant listen. I'm enjoying it.

I'm a fan of the AAAX rhyme scheme that you've used in the chorus. It's such an excellent asymmetric rhyme pattern. At the moment, I'm sitting here listening and typing and your song is bringing into my mind images of all that's good in life. Thank you heaps for that!

All the best,
Noel


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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
There's a Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" feel to this...a good thing, indeed, in our book!

We really like Al's comment, "soothing and laid back, yet captivating." Yep.

The nice production, write and vocal performance all contribute to the "catchy" vibe that folks have mentioned. It does stick with you!

Nice....

J&B

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Originally Posted By: 44kfl
Jim,

Your writing style is like a lost art, they don't write em like that anymore...

I mean that as a compliment of course

catchy as all get out, could be country, could be Beach Boys

I certainly enjoyed the listen,

Kenny

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I appreciate your wonderful comments & support...
Honestly, it seems like the good Lord just gives them to me & I write them down.


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I'm liking the melody on this! Nice vocal and harmony.

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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Nice work on this smile As others pointed out, it's delightfully catchy and a great throwback to a classic style you don't hear much any more. I really enjoyed my listen.

Thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Another good country singer, wish I could sing. The song gave me a laugh, I liked it and it did earworm me after a while. I felt there was something about the mix or production that didn't work well, it seemed quite lo-fi or something like that, but I got what you were after here and you did it well.

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For your listen, your comments, & your support...
Like you & probably others, I have always been self-critical of my own singing abilities...
I remember the expression & I think it applies to me...
"I sing like I tune my guitar... Just close enough (to being in tune)" smile


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Originally Posted By: Tangmo
Loved that chorus. Very funny. I guess I hear it mostly as a country song, and in a bar setting that chorus is definitely sing-along-worthy. Great listen.

Thanks for taking the time to listen & for your wonderful compliments.


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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very enjoyable song Jim. Loved the harmonies. Really cool backtrack and vocal..

Thanks, Scott...
I always appreciate your support & warm compliments...
When will I get to hear another one of your compositions?
I'm eagerly looking forward to it!


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Originally Posted By: Noel96
Hi Jim,

This is a restful, very pleasant listen. I'm enjoying it.

I'm a fan of the AAAX rhyme scheme that you've used in the chorus. It's such an excellent asymmetric rhyme pattern. At the moment, I'm sitting here listening and typing and your song is bringing into my mind images of all that's good in life. Thank you heaps for that!

All the best,
Noel

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For your continued compliments & support...
I hadn't really considered the "AAAX rhyme scheme" before you mentioned it...
I was just going with what the good Lord gave me smile


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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
I'm liking the melody on this! Nice vocal and harmony.

Thanks, Scott...
I really appreciate your continued comments & support.


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Sweet song Jim!! Nice video too. Enjoyed! Take care. Greg

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Sweet song Jim!! Nice video too. Enjoyed! Take care. Greg

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