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Hi Folks,

Here's an old fashioned tear jerker (and who doesn't need one every now and then?). Sung by the masterful Susan de Jong and Sax from the remarkable Carmel Courtney.

Other Instruments are User Style MIDI tracks except the Drums which are a Band In A Box 12/8 Real Track.

Music, Lyrics and production by Nigel Spiers.
Mastered by Ian mcallister

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Nice work. Great recording. So clear. Wonderful vocals. Sax was outstanding. Drummer was good too.


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Great group on a great song. Outstanding vocal and write. Man, that sax is dripping the perfect notes --not showy, but showing perfect taste for the song.


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Fantastic song. Reminds me of my past time of playing in a band. I agree with the others the sax is perfect!! You don't hear songs fade out like that anymore, they usually have an ending. Great Job!!

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Hi jptjptjpt,

Thanks for your comments. Yes it's an absolute joy writing songs for such talented musicians as Susan and Carmel.

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Susan and Nigel,

that's just awesome. It sounds so authentic... Susan's vocal is perfect and I do like that Stan Getz-like sax solo. Brilliant.

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Perfect backing for Susan's delivery.

Great mix, great Sax delivery. Pretty good from every direction, actually.


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Love these kind of retro tracks........reminder of a great era!!! Really well done all around!! Take care. Greg

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This song really has that classic feel to it. I think the "classic tear jerker" in the description is the perfect way to explain the vibes of this song. You did a really great job! Thanks for sharing.


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Hi Marty & Ronnie,

Thanks for your wonderful comments.

Yes the fade-out is a classic R&B ending and normally only possible where songs have an outro with repeated last line.

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Hi Stefan,

Thanks for your comments.

This was the first of many songs I wrote for Susan and Carmel. I distinctly remember when they had recorded their parts in my studio staying up all night and playing and replaying their takes with a stupid grin on my face (according to my wife).

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Hi Nigel,

Old fashioned tear jerker works for me smile Man, Susan can sing! Great job on the sax too, love his tone!

Good song, enjoyed.

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Hi Dave,

Thanks for the positive comments - I will pass them on to Susan & Carmel.

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