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A "classic Country duet". So, I asked my classy Country duet partner to join me for this... LOVERS' LEAP in the morning you don't touch me i don't say goodbye no notes left on the table but i can read the signs what have we gone and done to this thing we once called love we were in this together now what are you thinking of i don't want to lose you put your hand in mine and close your eyes love is a leap of faith take a lovers' leap with me tonight we share the sunday paper but forget to share a kiss after all we've had together how'd we ever come to this there're things we ought to say we don't say them anymore how do we find the feelings we were feeling when we fell in love before i don't want to lose you put your hand in mine and close your eyes love is a leap of faith take a lovers' leap with me tonight put your trust in me it's not too late we'll put our hearts together put the pieces back in place then step off into space i don't want to lose you put your hand in mine and close your eyes love is a leap of faith take a lovers' leap with me tonight love is a leap of faith take a lovers' leap with me tonight The BAND: RealTracks in style: 366:Bass, Electric, Country Ev 065 RealTracks in song: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 2448:Guitar, Electric, Background, PopDreamyBrent Ev 085 MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2066:Piano, Rhythm NewAgeAnswers Ev16 110 (rendered using 4Front TruePianos) RealTracks in song: ~363:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 085 RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven16^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Duet Partner: Janice Merritt (Janice's vocal was recorded and processed by Bud Merritt) We hope you enjoy it. Comments always welcome. Have at it. fj
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Oh man!
It's so good!!!
when Janice comes in on harmony it sounds super
when she comes in on lead vocal on the second verse
I melted, best country song I've heard this year!
and floyd's not too shabby either
a great write, holy mackerel
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So beautiful, starts sad and gets hopeful. One of the best I've heard from you.
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Floyd / Janice,
This is one, if not the most beautiful song I have heard on the forum... It is a tremendous song and the performances are incredible.
This should be Number 1 on the charts - it's that good.
Outstanding!
Bob
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Really lovely pairing! I like what you did here. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Ember
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floyd / Janice
Classy indeed! A beautiful production with flawless vocals superbly harmonized.
Love how you two synchronize so seamlessly.
As you say a classic number, with all the elements in place.
A real showcase for the talent on the forum.
Excellent.
Peter
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Lovely duet.
Lovely sentiment.
Lovely melody.
Lovely.
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rayc
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From the opening, it sounds excellent. The lyrics proclaim it's classic country, the vocal pairing is excellent - of course. Janice is superb as always, and I love the cry in your voice. Great writing, arrangement and chorus. Piano is especially good. Love it. 
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Great work on the vocals you guys.
The production is spot on and lyrics are well constructed.
Well done all involved. Rob
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FJ, This is probably one of the best duets with Janice from your collection. Well thought out piece lyrically and musically. Janice is loud and clear on this  Duet choruses are very strong! Mixing & production is top notch. Congrats to both of you + Bud. Thank you for sharing! Misha.
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Oh man!
It's so good!!!
when Janice comes in on harmony it sounds super
when she comes in on lead vocal on the second verse
I melted, best country song I've heard this year!
and floyd's not too shabby either
a great write, holy mackerel Kenny - Thanks. I appreciate that you mention the write...
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Oh man!
It's so good!!!
when Janice comes in on harmony it sounds super
when she comes in on lead vocal on the second verse
I melted, best country song I've heard this year!
and floyd's not too shabby either
a great write, holy mackerel My heavens Kenny, thank you! I thought it was a great write too and I’m delighted to be part of it. I came to tears when I first heard floyd sing it. Janice
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A nicely written & performed country tear jerker...
You & Janice share the stage so well...
Both with your lead vocals & harmonies...
I really listening to your creation!
Jim
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From the opening, it sounds excellent. The lyrics proclaim it's classic country, the vocal pairing is excellent - of course. Janice is superb as always, and I love the cry in your voice. Great writing, arrangement and chorus. Piano is especially good. Love it. Plus one! This is the best duet I`ve heard on the forum. Move over Garth & Trisha, Floyd & Janice will take it from here! Robert
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Wow!
This has to be my new favorite song from you, man those vocals! And then when Janice comes in ..... goosebumps!
Possibly the best country song ever posted on this forum, pure perfection from the write, the performance, and the production.
One to be proud of, well done you two!!
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Nice work Floyd, I really enjoyed the overall tone of this. This sounds very full and I dig the overall timbres. Very captivating lyrics. Great work!
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Love the title, and how it is played off, Love the melody, Love the writing (craft plus feeling equals MAGIC!!!), Love the emotion, Love the sentiment, LOVE Janice's vocal contribution. HATE the fact that I didn't write it!! What a beautiful song!!! If anyone ever makes a Best of BIAB record, this one is goin' on it!!!!! Wonderful job guys!! Take care. Greg
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Such a sad emotional song. Lyrics were so well done. Loved the vocals. Both added so much lament to the song. As Peter said "Classy". Loved the way the song . Vocals were so clear. Well done....
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So beautiful, starts sad and gets hopeful. One of the best I've heard from you. Thanks, TM... appreciate that...
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I could well imagine both of you sharing the same vocal booth...looking into each other's eyes with a mixture of regret and hope. Bud's at the control booth, being all professional and stuff. You're singing the hopes of millions, whether their situation has been a lapse or long-term. Your voices blend and "fit" so well, one to the other.
And I come in to take out the garbage, listen a while and say, "Yep."
Hard to imagine a better song. Way to turn that title phrase into a love song.
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