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Absolutely lovely melody. Exceptional lyrics from start to finish. Smooth lilting vocal.
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Chills Greg. I'm a guy who loves emotion in songs and this is all about the feeling. It takes a great write, great production, and great delivery to create that emotion...and you brought it all. LOVE this song!
Chad (Hope that makes it easier)
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Greg, This is really gorgeous. A truly beautiful song. I got some goosebumps man.  Love the chord progression.
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Nice backstory turned into a beautiful song. Dreamy lyrics painting a nice lively story, reminding me of the movie Portrait of Jennie. I enjoyed the chord progression, in the mood of Love Story-movie theme. Great emotional vocals, good selection of instruments - the cello works very well.
Janne
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Hello Greg,
Very romantic composition with a hint of nostalgia for the passing of time. Your voice is very pleasant and the tone is perfect with the arrangement very smooth. Superb guitar solo. Very pleasant composition.
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Derochette
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Kindly regards
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Greg,
Really liked this one. The melody, vocal and production are all just perfect, but the write is beyond impressive. I think it’s among your best. This is super excellent.
My very humble regards,
Deej
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Having not long finished a trilogy on WWII the year 44 is quite meaningful to me (Bud)
so it's nice to hear the reference along with all of the vivid imagery.
Yes, Burt would smile indeed.
The arrangement is lovely especially the acoustic guitar faded outro.
Enjoyed it,
J&B
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Man, the write, the melody, and the vocal .... just beautiful!
Lovely track too, that acoustic lead is perfect.
I just love your music, Greg, you should be famous.
Thanks for sharing it with us! Thanks so much Dave!! I really appreciate your kind words, and your great blues!! Take care. Greg
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Excellent work. What I liked about it:
Great lyric..”Cost of age” fantastic phrase
Story told within the economy of the melody, very naturally.
Top-notch vocal performance.
Greg, if you permit me to say this, in a complimentary way: This song demonstrates that a simple, basic musical score can allow a stellar lyric-story and vocal performance to stand out. Sometimes I think that over-designing the backing is a mistake; here, your design choices are perfect.
And thank you very much for having the fortitude to avoid a “clever” trap to somehow go to “66” or “88” in the line following “”22” and “44”—I would have been suckered into that one myself! Thanks Tano!! Hearing a lot of good stuff from you lately! Take care. Greg
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When I signed on I noticed there was a new Greg Johnson song. Man, that's like Christmas. You have that magic, Greg (or should I say Santa). Such a good write, and so well performed. A story song that's hard to follow requires many listens. That's easy. I love how you researched Google as if you were writing a book. The pictures you evoke here could fill volumes. Thanks SO SO much Marty!! You have no idea how much I appreciate your kind support, and your great talent!! Take care. Greg
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Hi Greg,
Babu said it so nicely -and funny- in the post above and I can only agree (except for those Christmas words of course).
What a nice melody, vocals and lyrics. A very sensitive song and very well performed.
Enjoyed it,
Hans Thanks so much Hans! Always enjoy your posts!! Take care. Greg
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Greg,
Heavenly.
The write. The vocal. The music. Heavenly.
Burt would be proud.
Music. As. Good. As. It. Gets.
Heavenly.
fj Thank you my friend!! A review like this from someone of your writing talent is worth its weight in gold to me!! Take care. Greg
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Love songs that tell a story, particularly if it's built upon a true story.
Nice write.
Well executed.
Beautiful song.
moto Thanks so much Cap'n!! Always enjoy your songs!! Take care. Greg
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Like the clear vocals and the haunting sound of the song. A nice story. Nice!! Thanks Donna! Seems like a while since I heard a new one from you....C'mon! Take care. Greg
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Hi Greg, this is a very good song. It creates a nice, somehow chill, lounge-like atmosphere that I truly enjoyed.
Really well done!
Will Thanks so much Will! Much appreciated!! Take care. Greg
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Love the leaps in the melody - they make the melody even more interesting, and show off your voice. Slipping "credibility" into the lyric - excellent! I didn't expect the guitar solo outro - icing on an already rich cake! Magic, indeed.  Thanks David for all your kind words!! Really appreciated!! Take care. Greg
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Lovely stuff - lyrically, melodically and arrangement.
The only nit occurs occasionally - sibilant sounds cut through harshly here n there in part due to the intimate micing and the reverb. Thanks for the kind words Ray! I probably am prone to missing the sibilance since I have a little hi freq hearing loss. Take care. Greg
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Excellent ghost song, on a par with "She moved through the faire." I wondered about giving up so many details about her in the last stanza, if the effect isn't greater by leaving those facts to the imagination, but I ended up thinking it enhanced the aura. As always, beautifully sung and produced. Thanks so much!! Always enjoy your tunes....you appreciate the old classic songwriting too! Take care. Greg
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