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Originally Posted By: Deej56
Tom,

Excellent blues number . . . love the write leading into the hook. Breakfast with the blues, indeed! Sweet vocal to match an excellent musical mix and killer solo. Terrific stuff!!!

Best regards,

Deej
Thanks much Deej. Glad you enjoyed it,Tom
Originally Posted By: rayc
Fun story and some high energy guitar to punctuate the humour.
Ray, thanks for stopping by and commenting, Tom

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Oh wow Tom, this is great, loved the breaks and an all around a heck of production.

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Originally Posted By: Frankp
Hey Tom,

America roots, love it. That bass is the bomb, and you left a lot of space in the instrumentation, really effective.

Are you playing the bass. That is expert playing imo, the space between notes is perfect, that tritone slide is so hip, great bass groove with the drums and rhythm guitar.

Your voice is great, you're a blues man. And sweet guitar playing.

Digging it.
Hey Frank, the bass is loops. Thanks for stopping by and giving it a spin, Tom

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Originally Posted By: musician17
Ooh boy. This is different gravy. Superb writing, superb production - a really "gritty", "proper" Blues song, so professionally done. Bravo.
Thanks so much for the very kind words, Tom
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
"I took her out for dinner she said man you’re out to lunch"
That's a line that'll grab ya right from the get go!

How cool ... we love that funk edge around the blues.

A story that no doubt many have gone to bed with smile

We never fail to be drawn in by your soulful vocals and this is no exception.

You make me wish I knew the "loop way!"

The write, the excellent performances on vocals and guitar would serve alone to make this a great song. But, man, when you wrap it up with a classic tommyad mix and mastering it just takes it over the top.

A showcase for the showcase.

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Now that made me laugh. The story of empty beds! Thanks once again for the wonderful review,Tom

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Very cool backtrack Tom. Love those bass lines. My favorite genre. Guitar was awesome. Super vocal and very cool lyric. One of my favorites Tom


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Smokin' my friend!

Love it.

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Originally Posted By: olemon
"I took her out for dinner she said man you’re out to lunch"

After that opening line, it didn't really matter what came next, I was hooked!

And hey, man, those are some serious riffs - most excellent.

Terrific all around!


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Originally Posted By: toucher
What's left to be said. Brilliant, love the blues, especially like this.
Thanks for the kind words,Tom
Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Tom,

A Solid write. Blues on the "fun side"! A well developed story line.

Great tracks. A good mix (of course). Vocal sits perfectly.

Your guitar is top-shelf. Delicious tone. Tasty playing. Hittin' all the right spots.

Worth many listens.

fj

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Excellent! Everything just right.


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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Good funky blues with clever lyrics that put a smile on my face. Great lead work. Nicely done.
I’m glad you liked it,Tom
Originally Posted By: dcuny
Excellent, all around.

Great mix, tasty solos, clever write, well-done vocals. laugh

I've used up my three superlatives, and that's not enough for this song.
David, those some very kind comments. Thank you, Tom
Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude

Tom, this is GREAT!

I love everything you do, but when you do blues .... blues is and always will be my favorite thing and you are just so damn good at it.

Love the funky groove you have going on. Drums sound awesome as does the bass, and man, just killer guitar work!

Great lyrics and vocal, and as always, the mix is as good as it gets.

Enjoyed very much!
Dave, I was hoping you would like it. On the guitar parts , as soon as I put down the pick and attacked it with my fingers ,I got what I was looking for. Thanks, Tom

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Hi Tom,

I had to smile listening to these funny lyrics and your very enjoyable song.
Well... I have to correct myself. The lyrics weren't funny but painful. However, the good thing is that you can make very beautiful blues songs with these experiences. And you have proven that in a more than credible way.

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Man, what a great song, Love the overall sound, and the guitar is superb, makes me want to get back to practicing lead!!

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Originally Posted By: Leon1
Hi Tom
Love the the lyrics. Your usual winning vocal and great guitar work. Much enjoyed.
Regards,
Leon
Thanks Leon. That means a lot to me coming from such an accomplished lyricist as yourself, Tom

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Originally Posted By: cubanpete
Oh wow Tom, this is great, loved the breaks and an all around a heck of production.

Mike B.
Thanks Mike! Tom

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Man I'm loving it. From the drum intro to the drum roll there in the middle.... tasty stuff and innovative.

I enjoyed the listen. Very cool how you used just a few tracks from BB/RB for the organ.


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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very cool backtrack Tom. Love those bass lines. My favorite genre. Guitar was awesome. Super vocal and very cool lyric. One of my favorites Tom
Thanks Scott for the very thoughtful review,Tom
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Love it.
Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

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Originally Posted By: Chris Dent
Excellent! Everything just right.
Thanks much Chris, Tom
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Hi Tom,

I had to smile listening to these funny lyrics and your very enjoyable song.
Well... I have to correct myself. The lyrics weren't funny but painful. However, the good thing is that you can make very beautiful blues songs with these experiences. And you have proven that in a more than credible way.

Enjoyed listening,
Hans
Hans, thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Tom

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Great lyrical hook: "And left me at the diner having breakfast with the blues."

Your guitar playing is smoking. I could listen to it all night!

The persona in this song sure picks the wrong women. grin

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Originally Posted By: Ronnie Fields
Man, what a great song, Love the overall sound, and the guitar is superb, makes me want to get back to practicing lead!!
Ronnie, I appreciate you stopping by and commenting,Tom
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Man I'm loving it. From the drum intro to the drum roll there in the middle.... tasty stuff and innovative.

I enjoyed the listen. Very cool how you used just a few tracks from BB/RB for the organ.
That’s a really great review from someone who’s opinion is valued by me. Thanks Herb, Tom
Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
Great lyrical hook: "And left me at the diner having breakfast with the blues."

Your guitar playing is smoking. I could listen to it all night!

The persona in this song sure picks the wrong women. grin
Thank you for the very kind words, Tom

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Whoa. You had me at the title, Tommy. Great lyrics. Excellent write and mix.


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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Whoa. You had me at the title, Tommy. Great lyrics. Excellent write and mix.
Thanks Marty. I was hoping you would like

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