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Peter, J&B,
Starting with the ending... WOW! I thought Janice had wrapped it up with that moody
"let`s roll" but you top it off with steamy guitar: a really sweet arrangement!
The lyrics on this are good - makes this non-jazzy guy curious about other versions.
Janice`s vocals are so right.
A fine,fine collaboration.
Robert Thank you Robert. There are hundreds of versions of this and it seems they all have different lyrics! Janice
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Great collaboration...
The plaintive vocals from Janice...
Quality backing tracks, production, & mix...
Topped of with some mighty tasty guitar work...
All very well done on this classic! Thanks Jim appreciate the comments. Peter
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I also did not know this was PD... nice work
Thanks Herb. Peter
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Great collaboration...
The plaintive vocals from Janice...
Quality backing tracks, production, & mix...
Topped of with some mighty tasty guitar work...
All very well done on this classic! Thank you Jim and that was, for sure, tasty guitar! Janice
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PB&J,
Super all around.
Excellent arrangement. The upright (I assume?) is the perfect piano sound for this. The drums sound great. Good mix.
The guitar outro/solo is gorgeous - musical, lyrical!
The vocal is typical to-die-for-Janice-making-it-look-easy... Star.
Excellent.
fj floyd Thanks for the supportive review. Janice indeed does make it seem easy - and flawless. Peter
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I love this song. It has such a familiar sound to it. May have heard it in another arrangement a long time of it. Just couldn't put my finger on it. So glad you and Janice did it because it is a very neat song. Vocal was awesome and the backtrack was very cool. Drums were very cool. Such a neat mix.... Guitar was just perfect for the song. The solo just soared over the backtrack. So very well done. Great collaboration.... Thanks Scott appreciate the comments on the guitar playing it's a nice progression to play over. Peter
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Never heard it done better. Hey, J&B, is "Frankie and Johnny," PD ?? If it is, I have a request  Not sure but thanks for the suggestion. Peter Absolutely stunning vocals, mix and production.
I was hoping that you would have went back to the verse..
"I went down to the St. James Infirmary
I saw my baby there
Laid out on a long white table
So young, so cold, so fair"
After the instrumental at the end to finish, would also love to hear you record your own backing vocals to accompany your lead vocals.
Again all round Fantastic.
Thanks Thanks appreciate the comments. Peter
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Hello Peter, fantastic choice of instrumentation on this. This sounds very full and rhythm is easy to follow. Great effects on the vocals. Nice work! Thanks Joe. Peter
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Hi Peter
I have I to say Im not a big fan of blues but I can appreciate a well put together song and this is really great .The vocals and Electric guitar are super .The drums are excellent into the chorus and instrumental.Very pro production .You should be very proud Peter and Janice of this superb song.H
Lets Roll.........
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Thanks Herb. There are websites devoted to trying to discover the origins of this song. Fascinating stuff.
J&B
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Made me sweat. Janice sounds wonderful twisting the blues. "Let's roll" indeed, right back into that tasty guitar we'd had just a nibble off before. What a way to take it out.
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Really great collaboration you guys! Thanks Ember Peter
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PB&J,
Super all around.
Excellent arrangement. The upright (I assume?) is the perfect piano sound for this. The drums sound great. Good mix.
The guitar outro/solo is gorgeous - musical, lyrical!
The vocal is typical to-die-for-Janice-making-it-look-easy... Star.
Excellent.
fj Thank you so much. This was a FUN project and I’m happy you like it! Janice
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I've heard literally scores of versions, this was one of the best. Thanks. Peter
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Peter / Janice & Bud. Super cool! A lot of drive in this tune. Janice, excellent vocals! (a bit jealous again ). Peter, guitar playing is great and you got some signature tube sound, which I initially thought was a bit dry, but when solo came in I totally got the texture you were after. Production is top tier. Congrats to you all and thank you for sharing! Misha. Thanks a lot Misha, appreciate the comments on the guitar tone. Peter
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I love this song. It has such a familiar sound to it. May have heard it in another arrangement a long time of it. Just couldn't put my finger on it. So glad you and Janice did it because it is a very neat song. Vocal was awesome and the backtrack was very cool. Drums were very cool. Such a neat mix.... Guitar was just perfect for the song. The solo just soared over the backtrack. So very well done. Great collaboration.... Thank you Scott. Bud and I have listened to many versions of this over the years and it was a pleasant surprise when Peter suggested it for a collab. Janice
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Wow. Good is so many ways. I expected Janice's sultry vocals and excellent production, and was not disappointed. Piano sounds great. I didn't expect the guitar solo - icing on top of an already scrumptious cake. Very much appreciated David. Peter
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excellent cover, great song!
Janice, super vocals
the mix is top notch
Peter, I've never noticed before but I heard some ec (eric) influence in those solos
fine playing
I've been watching Peaky Blinders (early 1900s English crime drama)
and this song would fit in beautifully.
btw, I've played this one before, years ago in a club band.
I was just the quiet bass player in the background. Kenny Appreciate all those positive comments. EC - Janice / Bud often comment on my Clapton influences, been listening to him for a long time. Peter
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This is one of my favorite songs and you really kicked butt (PC version) on this!
The arrangement was perfect. The mix was perfect. Janice's vocal and Peter's guitar were phenomenal!
This version is as good as or better than most of the commercial versions that I have heard.
You all should be very proud of this one. Mario thanks for those very nice comments. Peter
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