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Hi Steve ...

The problem with arriving late for the party is that all the good stuff has already been said. I watched the video first and then listened on SoundCloud. This is such a terrific song. You picked the perfect style for the backing tracks ... catchy from the opening measure. And your vocals, much like Greg Johnson's, just float and sweeten the air that carries it along.

And Rachel is, indeed, a lovely lady. And congrats on the endurance of your marriage.

Wishing you everything good.

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Hi Steve,

This is such a wonderful listen on all fronts.

Your writing, your arranging, your singing, your production and your mix radiate skill, sincerity and pizzazz.

What a brilliant choice of instruments, too! You kept me thoroughly engaged from start to end. I was so focused that when the end arrived, I blinked because it seemed like hardly any time had passed. Seriously... this presentation could easily have been from a world-class professional studio.

I really enjoyed this.

All the best,
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Hi Steve,
Almost everything has already been said about your song…
I just can say that I like it very much.
Kudos to you. Christian

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My favorite from a long list of favorites from you. Lovin' it from start to finish.


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I saw this mentioned and figured I'd have a listen. Glad I did. Those BGVs sounded like something CSN would have done.

Nice work.


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Hi, Steve !:))


How sweet isn´t this !
What a voice !!!!!!
Have to say it Steve,
this must be your best
so far at least it is
my new Stevefav !!!

Congrats !

Cheers
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Hi Steve,

this one really caught me - what a great love song. To me it's almost perfect in it's frill-lessness (don't even know if this word exists, but you'll understand what I mean and that I mean this in the most positive sense).
What a great arrangement, very nice harmonic progressions, very appealingly sung. And the chorus (I call it chorus although it appears only once) struck me like a lightning. Hats off - love it!

Take care,

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Wonderful. So well done from every aspect - a great love song!

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It's all been said. I see your name and I think two things before even hearing it. Great song. I can't wait to hear those background vocals. Once again, as always, you delivered in a BIG way.

Thanks so much Steve!


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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Lovely song Stephen. Super vocal and lyric. What a wonderful way to meet you future life partner. Thanks for sharing..


Thanks so much, Scott!

Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Nice work on this - delightfully catchy and easy to follow. Some interesting lyrics too smile Thanks for sharing!


Thank you, Deryk. Always good to hear from you. Glad you like this one!

Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Hmmm....well we have a list of the excellent aspects of this tune:

- the lyric
- the melody
- the vocals - all of them
- the arrangement
- the instrumental performances
- the RT/RD choice
- the mix - wow, what a soundstage!

You have a wonderful way of delivering personal heartfelt vocals without getting all angsty...but with all the emotion needed to pull the listener in for the story. Nobody would walk away from this without understanding the depth of y'all's relationship.

Hey, nice photo in the vid!

J&B





Thanks, Janice and Bud! Always good to hear from y'all! Your kind words are so appreciated!

Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
A lot to like here, but the background vocals especially were outstanding IMHO. The mix was terrific, too. And I liked the rhyming of angel and painful, worked very well for me.


Thanks so much, TuneMonger! Really appreciate your kind words, and glad you like the background vox.

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Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
Janice & Bud pretty much said everything I was thinking! Really wonderful job on the song.


Thanks so much, Ember!

Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Steve...

Awesome song in all regards.

Love! the beat of this - right off the bat.

The addition of the organ in the 2nd verse is the perfect touch (and man! it sounds good!)...and the steel at just the right time. Ditto the piano in the 3rd. Very cool BGVs. And that little touch of steel at the end. All indications of a man who knows how to produce a good song.

Your vocals are ALWAYS good.
Your mix is ALWAYS good.

"But it was clear, we started a lifetime
At a quarter to nine"
What a great line - and great summary...

A solid write start to finish.

This might be my favorite of yours (among so many).

SO good from every angle.

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Thanks a bunch, Floyd! That really means a lot to me. So glad you like this one!

Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
SWEET!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!! AWESOME!!!! If I were running advertising for PG music, I would use this track to show what the program can do in the right hands!! Beyond the great track, wonderful use of the instruments, and great vocal, the writing is AMAZING!!! "We started a life time at a quarter to nine"........what a creative and fresh approach to thinking and writing. So much of the way we speak and write is generic......we fall into the same patterns. This is SOOOOOOO creative!! LOVE THIS SONG Steve!!!!! Take care. Greg


Greg, I so appreciate your very kind words!

Originally Posted By: jannesan
Very nice romantic backstory for the appropriate title and the touching lyrics.
I like the development to the catchy chorus, the verses have that excitement of what's coming for the lifetime.
I like your vocals including the backing in the chorus. The arrangement is quite delicate, which is nice, although I was expecting fireworks in the end smile

Janne


Thanks, Janne!


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Nicely written Steve...
Isn't it amazing what happens when a hook pops into your mind smile


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