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You three always raise the bar here and this I believe is your best to date. The perfect background was set for Janice's, as usual, outstanding vocal. Peter's guitar is icing on the cake.
Appreciate the kind words Mario. Peter
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Hi there again, J&B + Peter.
You can't beat a good twelve-bar and this one really takes some beating!
A fabulous groove right from the off and a perfect vehicle for both Janice
and Peter to shine through.
A brilliant performance from Janice, even by her usual high standard and probably
the best guitar I've ever heard Peter play.
Can't fault the mix - totally pro throughout.
Loved it.
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Love when you guys play the blues. Very cool vocal Janice. Peters guitar was awesome. Loved the bakc track and production. Should be on the radio. Well done
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hi guys and gals most excellent song and vocal love the arrangement perfect guitar chops in the right place so sweet thanks eric
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Pure perfection!
The stripped down arrangement allows both Janice and Peter to shine, excellent performance from both!
Mix sounds great though both the 'phones and the KRK's.
Love the fake ending!
Nice one you three, enjoyed. Thanks Dave and we appreciate you mentioning the fake ending. Janice and I were watching an episode of Live at Daryl's where a band used something like that so we decided to try it. Peter very much helped embellish it! J&B
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Greetings To All Three Of You ..
An excellent song any way you want to slice and dice it. Yes ... simplicity can be elegant. A wonderful arrangement and superb performance by all three of you. If you folks keep raising the bar like this, I'm gonna need an oxygen mask just to see it.
Sweet!!!!!!!
Wishing all of you the best. Please be safe ...
Alan Thanks Alan Peter
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This is four minutes and eight seconds of BLISS!
Janice's vocals, Bud's production, the PG Music band and Peter's tasty guitar work are top-shelf.
Thanks guys,
Mike
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AWESOME!!! Between Janice's vocal, a fine arrangement, and some tasty guitar from Peter, you guys have delivered as soulful a version as I imagine has ever been done!!! A REAL TREAT!!! Take care. Greg
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It works so well when sign is sung in a sigh.
Excellent ensemble piece.
Great parts and greater than them too.
That voice!
Thanks Ray. Peter
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Wow! THAT note on the second "rock and roll" ... WOW!!! And the ACCENT on the first "rock" :-)
What singing. Janice excels here, she really does. The colour in her voice ... the accents (another one on the word "awful" !!!). The band, too, is absolutely tight rhythmically ... a joy to listen to. Hats off, everyone involved.
Wish I was a fly on the wall when these things get produced ... I always used to dream, when younger, of being "part of the band" or something when top artists recorded (I'd be the conductor, haha!) - and THIS makes me wish I could have been part of it, somehow. Again, hats off to the ground.
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Good work on all sides.
You guys have that blues thing together.
I enjoyed it. Thanks for listening Herb. Lawd knows we do try! J&B
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J&B and Peter; I'm not known for big words and eloquence, so I'm just going to say...what a job! Nothing less than a masterpiece to be expected from you guys.
Mike B.
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Janice & Bud,
Really soulful blues accentuated by a great vocal. Love the subdued backing on this song, letting Janice’s vocal really shine. Just the right measured touch on the lead guitar. Terrific tune . . . real smooth, real professional. Outstanding!
All my best,
Deej
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Cool song. I like how you traced the roots back. Great arrangement. Love that electric guitar. Full, rich vocals. Nice job to all.
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Wow, outstanding song. Love the vibe, and the guitar. Vocals are superb. What kind of guitar is used in the solo?
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Thanks so much for the background info for this song.
I have to say this ranks as one of my favorites from you guys (or youz guys if you're from Michigan's U.P.
Peter: awesome guitar...adds the right amount of spice to the song without being overpowering.
Singing is flawless.
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Wow, this is just a very good song. And the mix - and especially the balance between the vocal and the rest of the band - is outstanding well done.
I really enjoyed this song!
Thanks for sharing!
Will Thanks Will and we appreciate you mentioning the mix. J&B
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P,B &J, this is a fine example of a modern take on roots influences. The vocal and the guitar are perfectly executed. The mix is clear crisp and separated. The write is in the pocket without getting in the way of itself. I seriously cannot think of one thing that would make this better. As good as it gets, Tom
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Hi Janice and Bud,
Well... I can't beat the others with all their nice compliments. I can only admit you fully earned them!
You made a wonderful 'simple' song with such interesting lyrics (and the way you put them together in this song).
I had to smile when reading these lines:
"Well Mister Satan he got real mad
That ole devil got awful mad
Missed those souls he thought he had..."
I only want to lift out one thing; the vocals. Janice, you sang wonderful!
Stay safe,
Hans
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J&B+P
Excellent rendition of spirituals. I guess some of the best blues is derived from spirituals. It feels as you put a lot in this one! Solid teamwork. Janice is A+!
P.S. “...home in that rock” may reference “honey in the rock” - interesting.
Thank you for sharing!
Misha.
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