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Josie,
A good write - that reflects early 80's Country in all of its aspects - the lyric and subject matter, the melody, arrangement...
Nice vocals. A good mix.
(The piano notes seem to be "cut short"...they don't "ring" the way one would expect, like there is no "space" in the room. No reverb? maybe? MIDI? Mostly noticeable in the opening. The overall production is very nice).
Good to see you post again... Well done.
fj Thank you FJ, I appreciate you. Hi Josie,
I listened a couple of times to your beautiful song. At first just to let it come to me as it is. Beautiful! Secondly, when I read some posts I listened to your song again. Conclusion? Still a beautiful song! The lyrics are very sensitive and very well written and 'from the heart'. In Dutch we have the same word for Tearjerker; Tranentrekker, but don't try to pronounce that. And your song is, but a beautiful one! I also liked the piano very much, as well as your sob (you call it like this?) halfway. And i won't forget the vocal harmonies, well done! So, for me you have made a beautiful song.
Hat off, Josie,
Hans Hans, thank you for such kind words. I'm so glad you liked it.
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WOW Josie this is outstanding and possibly your best to date. Loved the backing tracks and your vocal but those lyrics took it over the top for me. This is definitely a song that Tammy Wynette would sing.
This is radio ready right now and the kind of country I wish the stations up here would play. Mario thank you so much. I don't know what they're playing on Country anymore we tried to listen after the hurricane when the power was out on battery powered radio and I heard one song I actually liked. It was surreal. Simply beautiful, Josie! Thanks for sharing. Thank you so much my sweet Donny. I hope you are doing okay. God bless you.
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nice production and i like the variety of the arrange.
and the harmony vocs .
best to you.
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A truly lovely song!!! A very nice write, and the melody rolls along in a perfect way to carry the story! Vocals are great, particularly the harmonies in the chorus!! TOP NOTCH!!! Take care. Greg
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Hi Josie,
A beautiful song with excellent instrumentation and a super mix.
What really makes it special though is your vocal performance - pretty much
the best I've ever heard you sing. Great use of dynamics, full of control and
absolutely drenched in emotion. Fabulous.
A truly professional offering.
Loved it.
ROG.
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Josie, This sounds great! It is so nice seeing you and hearing you again. What a wonderful and gorgeous contribution. Please do more of this. I love that warm, rich voice of yours!  David thank you. You lift my spirit.
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Nice to see you with a new one, Josie!
Good song, and great vocal! I especially like it when you bring in the BGV's.
Nicely done, enjoyed. Thank you very much Dave.
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It is a very-well written song, that I enjoyed listening to, but being one of those who have lost dear family members during this pandemic, I am not sure how appropriate I find it (in my case and situation) to express it like I am missing me? It is probably my lack of understanding of English that makes me in unease with the lyrics... still a great track!
Thanks for sharing!
Will
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Hi, Josie !
I love this lovely tune of yours
and especially those wonderful
harmonies so beautifully
and emotionally sung !
Take Care Josie Dear !
Cheers
Dani
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Good to see you back Josie!
We were so able to relate to this as a good friend has gone through that exact experience.
Nicely done!
J&B Glad to be back here with you. I am sorry for your friend's pain. Thank you! Josie
Nice work on the song and the video.
Pretty melody, nice arrangement and well sung.
Peter Thank you very much Peter. Perfect mix, lyric and performance. Enjoyed it.
Regards,
Bob I appreciate that alot Bob.
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nice production and i like the variety of the arrange.
and the harmony vocs .
best to you.
om Thank you very much OM! And while I'm thinking of it, thank you also for all your helpfulness on the other boards around here too. A truly lovely song!!! A very nice write, and the melody rolls along in a perfect way to carry the story! Vocals are great, particularly the harmonies in the chorus!! TOP NOTCH!!! Take care. Greg Thank you very much Greg! You warm my heart and make me smile. Hi Josie,
A beautiful song with excellent instrumentation and a super mix.
What really makes it special though is your vocal performance - pretty much
the best I've ever heard you sing. Great use of dynamics, full of control and
absolutely drenched in emotion. Fabulous.
A truly professional offering.
Loved it.
ROG Roger your check is in the mail. Seriously, I appreciate that so much coming from you.
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Excellent composition. Your vocal is lovely, and the harmonies are rich in the chorus. Entire production sounds professional.
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It is a very-well written song, that I enjoyed listening to, but being one of those who have lost dear family members during this pandemic, I am not sure how appropriate I find it (in my case and situation) to express it like I am missing me? It is probably my lack of understanding of English that makes me in unease with the lyrics... still a great track!
Thanks for sharing!
Will Thank you Will. Sadly I think we have a language barrier. I could have said I love and miss you so much that I don't feel like myself without you in my life. I just said the same thing in a different way. Josie
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Hi Josie, This is s-o-o-o-o-o-o good!!!  Your performance is super. I love the band that you've assembled and your mix is perfect for my headphones. What really stood out to me was your writing. It is exquisite. These lyrics are so easy to identify with, and right now I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. Your words and your musical arrangement have unpacked a ton of memories for me. I really appreciate that you've brought so many of my lost family and friends back into my mind. This is definitely a song to be proud of. All the very best, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
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Good use of the hook and great lift in the chorus! I don't write them as much anymore in this genre but love the classic country style. Great job!
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Hi Josie, This is s-o-o-o-o-o-o good!!! Your performance is super. I love the band that you've assembled and your mix is perfect for my headphones. What really stood out to me was your writing. It is exquisite. These lyrics are so easy to identify with, and right now I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. Your words and your musical arrangement have unpacked a ton of memories for me. I really appreciate that you've brought so many of my lost family and friends back into my mind. This is definitely a song to be proud of. All the very best, Noel Noel so nice to see you! Thank you very much. I hope you are doing well. Josie
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Good use of the hook and great lift in the chorus! I don't write them as much anymore in this genre but love the classic country style. Great job!
Thank you Dewey!
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Excellent composition. Your vocal is lovely, and the harmonies are rich in the chorus. Entire production sounds professional. Thank you very much ES!
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Pro job all the way around - and such a beautiful voice! Well done!
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Thank you TuneMonger. My sister, who mostly raised me after my mother died when I was 8, left this world a few days ago. Right now my eyes are still red and that lump still gets in my throat and this song will be true for me yet again.
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