When I read your introduction of the song, I got very, very curious. Then you wrote you won't post it (yet). That did something to my heart.
So I started listening to this 'copy' of that enormous hit...
The rest of my text (mainly compliments on what terrific song you made, great lyrics and so on) I skipped. I feared the red warning would skip it too, for the same reason Chat got.
I enjoyed listening to it, but still am curious for that demo. So just post it, will you?
Everything about it is good. Catchy and hooky as all get out.
I played it for Tater Totts and he said:
"If that *%2@@*&&^%% wrote more country classics like this instead of making fun of me I would buy every single ^&&(^%%%%##@@@ record he has ever made."
Then he walked off.
I tried to explain that he had you all wrong, but anyway, the whole point is Tater Totts loves it and I can tell he jealous.
That is a good thing.
Means you are on to something.
That Tater! - he can sometimes be a bit of a hot-head. Take him to Prince's or Hattie B's for some Nashville Hot Chicken. The REAL stuff!! Let me know...and I'll join ya!!!! YUMMMMMMM!!
A masterful country song! Very catchy! Your composition skills and singing skills are fully utilized. I would like to listen to the original version. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Your voice is the return of a good friend. If this isn't a patch on the demo I need to hear it as this version is excellent.
Thanks, as always, ray. This is an entirely different version than the original demo... (which I'll post in a couple of days - trying to avoid too many comparisons... )
Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very cool groove to this song. Loved the lyric. Could relate to quite of few situations the poor fella had happening. Super vocal Floyd. This should have been a hit..
Back after some really bad weeks. This is a terrific way to come back!
Like it a lot. The singer that came to my mind isn't one of the hat guys, though. I imagined Billy Currington put his polish on this in his understated way. But I'm sure there some of those hat acts who would like to get their hands on this one.
As always... splendid music!
Alan
Thanks, Alan. Currington is an interesting choice. His earlier stuff was good (People Are Crazy) - but, man! an lot of people hated his last album (mostly those who don't want Country to change at all).
"People Are Crazy" is my favorite song by him. And the video is so damn good. As far as country changing ... almost all genres of music change as society changes - music is a reflection of those changes. It'll probably always be that way. A lot of those who don't want country music to change say "That crap they're playing today sure as hell ain't country music". Well, it is - it's just today's country. And every generation will repeat that same old line about today's music verses what they grew up with.
My father said "Country music has gone to hell, when the Grand Ole Opry allowed drums on stage (thanks Ernest Tubb and Jack Greene!). What he was complaining about is what folks these days call "good ole classic country music".
Rock is the same. The Monkees and Dave Clark five don't sound a lot like today's rock. And so it goes.
I love the country music days of Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Lynn Anderson, Tammy Wynette, etc. That's what got me started making a good living playing guitar. But it's time has come and gone, just like the cycles in all music.
Okay, off my soap box - headed back top my office. wait ... I'm already in my office!
I like the feel of this—nice catchy beat—and I love your vocal on this in particular . . . sits well in the mix, very warm, but also with a poppy feel to it. Which is to say, it’s just a terrific vocal. Not sure what the original demo sounded like, but this one seems like it would be a hard beat. Impressive work!
Good songs never get timed out and this is a really good one...if the demos better then it must be a Jim-dandy...loved every part of it...your stuff is always top of the food chain and very tasty...obviously all of us guys can identify with the lyrics or at least most of them...super job on the vocals and the band was tight IMO...loved the hook!
Dan - appreciate that!! Thanks for having a listen.
Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
nice one.... This is a good song like they used to write in Nashville for the artists. Along the lines of Carleen Carter, Juice Newton and a few others.
I like that double hit at the end of the choruses.
Thanks, Herb. Juice Newton - haven't heard that name in a very long time. I always thought that Carlene Carter should have been a bigger star than she was. Both interesting choices - I'm sure you will have others in mind if you stop back to hear the original...
Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Man, I love that red comment by C. Aaron. That's so true for me regarding all your songs, Floyd. Yeah, this should be a hit; maybe it just needs a relief pitcher from the Sony bullpen. I'm sure I'm a bit (or a lot) biased here, but ain't no one can sing this better than you. I'll be looking forward to the demo, but no matter how many talented players contribute to it, the write will always be the part the shines brightest.
Marty - Thanks - as always!! When you hear the Nashville demo you will hear a totally different type singer (one that I can't even get close to).
We looked for the original, but it seems it's not there yet. But we don't need that one, because we enjoyed this song very much. It has everything a good song needs. Great music and vocals, especially the harmonies!
Rob and Anne-Marie
We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.
composition very rich in instrumentation. The dubbed voice is very well done. Well done. I appreciated.
Kindly regrd Derochette alias JaniJackFlash
Thanks, Derochette!!
Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
Floyd, looks like you've intentionally found the 'heart' and 'roots' of Floyd Jane again. This is very much in the wheelhouse where you sat a few years ago. It's very well written, lyrically strong, the message is clear and concise. Production and performance spot on. Once again, what's become the typical, a top notch Floyd Jane song. I enjoyed this one more than a little bit. Good stuff.
Charlie
Thanks a bunch, Charlie. This was written in the late 90's. I was in Nashville (15 years) and everything was geared towards getting cuts - so it had to be "radio ready". Over the years, I have changed things up some and experimented more and mixing it up. Sometime returning to my (much) older singer-songwriter styles and doing some things geared towards more of a "today's sound". Whatever feels good at the moment... a lot less pressure...
Originally Posted By: bloc-head
Yep... what they all said. Love the lyrics & hook... Excellent songwriting & delivery... I'll be back for the alternate...
I will leave it on Soundcloud until I need the space for something else. After that (if you find the SC link is bad...) You can find it on my site http://www.floydjane.com/Songs/GoodThing.htm
Your excellent vocals, guitar and the BiaB choices surely fit the bill for the country-lite/Americana/Songwriter style and the mix is spot on.
Having now listened to the demo we once again see just how much luck is involved with song success as this should’ve been a hit!
However, we’ll stick with your current version. As Ray said so well, “your voice is the return of a good friend.”
Enjoyed them both, J&B
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I've been holding my breath for this. What a relief. Thanks, Floyd. You were right, as I knew you would be, and this is such an outstanding version of a terrific song. Last night I was at a jam and Zydecoal Bill, a non-commenting forum member, came over to tell me how he absolutely loved your new song, this one. Wait till he hears this version. A great song done so well.
Enjoy whatever happens! marty
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Just great Floyd. It's easy to see why it got as far as it did, but I feel sorry for the ones who didn't record it. It's got the makings of a hit all over it. Thanks for putting it out here for us to hear.
Thanks, Brad....
Originally Posted By: MarioD
IMHO this is a hit as it is and should be on the radio right now!
Super vocal and lyrics
Perfect backing tracks
As usual a fantastic mix
Loved it
Thanks, Mario....
Originally Posted By: PeterF
floyd
Catchy and engaging. Superb stuff. Be interesting to hear the early version.
Wow, I've been gone about 6 months and I come back to see you are still crankin out the prime choice tunes. Some people try and write songs and some people show the rest of us how to do it. Not really my style of music but I'm grinnin ear to ear right now having totally enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing.
When I read your introduction of the song, I got very, very curious. Then you wrote you won't post it (yet). That did something to my heart.
So I started listening to this 'copy' of that enormous hit...
The rest of my text (mainly compliments on what terrific song you made, great lyrics and so on) I skipped. I feared the red warning would skip it too, for the same reason Chat got.
I enjoyed listening to it, but still am curious for that demo. So just post it, will you?
Hans
Thanks, Hans...
Originally Posted By: animarorecords
floyd,
A masterful country song! Very catchy! Your composition skills and singing skills are fully utilized. I would like to listen to the original version. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Thanks, Shigeki Adachi...
Originally Posted By: Al-David
Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Originally Posted By: Al-David
HI Floyd ...
Back after some really bad weeks. This is a terrific way to come back!
Like it a lot. The singer that came to my mind isn't one of the hat guys, though. I imagined Billy Currington put his polish on this in his understated way. But I'm sure there some of those hat acts who would like to get their hands on this one.
As always... splendid music!
Alan
Thanks, Alan. Currington is an interesting choice. His earlier stuff was good (People Are Crazy) - but, man! an lot of people hated his last album (mostly those who don't want Country to change at all).
"People Are Crazy" is my favorite song by him. And the video is so damn good. As far as country changing ... almost all genres of music change as society changes - music is a reflection of those changes. It'll probably always be that way. A lot of those who don't want country music to change say "That crap they're playing today sure as hell ain't country music". Well, it is - it's just today's country. And every generation will repeat that same old line about today's music verses what they grew up with.
My father said "Country music has gone to hell, when the Grand Ole Opry allowed drums on stage (thanks Ernest Tubb and Jack Greene!). What he was complaining about is what folks these days call "good ole classic country music".
Rock is the same. The Monkees and Dave Clark five don't sound a lot like today's rock. And so it goes.
I love the country music days of Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Lynn Anderson, Tammy Wynette, etc. That's what got me started making a good living playing guitar. But it's time has come and gone, just like the cycles in all music.
Okay, off my soap box - headed back top my office. wait ... I'm already in my office!
I enjoyed your soapbox. There is actually a LOT of new Country music that I like - every bit as much as I like the "old stuff"...
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