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Originally Posted By: eddie1261
And my Janice crush continues!! As I said to her once years ago...

Lady, you can flat out sing. 'Nuf said.


Aww, Eddie, you got me blushing now. Thank you very much!

I’ve loved this song for years and was very happy when Bud suggested it. Then with the magic of BiaB and Peter’s guitar and arrangement to set the mood I could pretend I was in one of the old movie musicals.

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This is gorgeous.

I hit play as fast as I good on this one, because this is one of my favorite songs.

You three did a great job with it.

The lead guitar part is amazing. I LOVE the bends on the technique. Very Chet Atkins/Jerry Reed. Impressive!

I would love to learn what kind of guitar you were using, and tips on your technique with those bends, effects etc. I would like to learn that sound and specific tone. Really, really good.

You should do a YouTube showing your guitar technique on this. Seriously.

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Hi, Bud & Janice !


WOW ! Simply wonderful in every aspect,
tune, music, and Janice beautiful rendition
as the sugar on the cake ! smile This really
hit me where it counts i.e. my heart !!!


Thank you for this gem !

Cheers
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Originally Posted By: eddie1261
And my Janice crush continues!! As I said to her once years ago...

Lady, you can flat out sing. 'Nuf said.


Thanks Eddie she sure can sing!
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Oh wow. Another superb collaboration. I LOVE Gershwin, so this was a special treat, for me. Janice is, well, Janice ... what can one say about her voice that hasn't been said already, apart from the fact that it genuinely seems to improve (if that's possible) with each song? Peter, your guitar solos and fills are stunning. Bud, the mark of a good mix is, in my humble view, when it's not even noticed ... and this is a brilliant mix, the music just shines, I would never know you were even there :-) Congratulations, all!

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Originally Posted By: rayc
Peter, Janice & Bud,
What is always said about anything from your collective holds true:
taste, talent and musicality makes for FABULOUSNESS.
AND the image attached is marvellous too - made me think of Janice as Dorothy after the initial connection with the song.


On behalf of P, B&J thank you so much Ray.

Getting to know our Australian friends over the last few years sure makes us wish we lived closer to y'all.

Thanks about the photo too! smile

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Originally Posted By: rayc
Peter, Janice & Bud,
What is always said about anything from your collective holds true:
taste, talent and musicality makes for FABULOUSNESS.
AND the image attached is marvellous too - made me think of Janice as Dorothy after the initial connection with the song.


Ray
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Haven't logged in for a while and what a treat first up! I have a treasured vinyl copy of Ella sings Gershwin. It takes a mighty talent and plenty of chutzpah to cover a song made famous by that great lady. Janice duly delivers a delightful rendition that can stand proudly beside Ella's. Wow. Brilliant work from you three.
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Lovely. Vocals are stunning. Imagining driving open road in '26 Ford Touring - the song takes us back in time...

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GOOSEBUMPS.

What A Voice!!!

Cool arrangement. The mix is Stellar. The balance is perfect. Every piece is present and clear, yet warm and supportive (Although at times, John's piano gets a bit "busy"). The vocal sits perfectly.

Peter's guitar sound like it "came with the package". Excellent.

Nice album cover!!

Y'all need to do a whole album like this.

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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Oh, my!!! Chills and thrills!! What an outstanding version, Peter. I, too, am a big Janice fan and she sings this as if the song was written for her. I'm also a big fan of yours, Peter, and your guitar work on this is superb. You know I'm a big Bud fan as well. He brings all of the elements together in the absolutely perfect mix. SO good. So good.


You are always too kind Marty ... but I'll take it smile Bud wanted me to mention that Peter did the mixing while Bud only mastered it. We too think Peter did an excellent job with his playing, the arrangement and the mix.

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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Oh, my!!! Chills and thrills!! What an outstanding version, Peter. I, too, am a big Janice fan and she sings this as if the song was written for her. I'm also a big fan of yours, Peter, and your guitar work on this is superb. You know I'm a big Bud fan as well. He brings all of the elements together in the absolutely perfect mix. SO good. So good.


Thanks Marty we really appreciate the ongoing support.

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Fantastic rendition. Several spins, gets only better. Excellent arrangement and performance. Janice voice is perfect for this tune. Peter, A+ playing and super mix!
My wife is a big fan of Ella, will send her link. Thank you for sharing.

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Hi Peter and Janice,

Lovely cover of Gershwin's song.
Well done.

I love Gershwin. Rhapsody in Blue, an American in Paris, his songs, Porgy and Bess.
But most of all his concerto in F!

We didn't know it is allowed to cover his songs.
The information in the Netherlands is, that we are not allowed to cover American artists without permission unless they've been dead for a hundred years at least. In case of music originating from Europe this is 70 years.
This opens up some new possibilities for us!
Thanks for sharing.

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Appreciate the comments, and I see Janice & Bud answered the PD question.

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Excellent stuff all the way around! Great song, singing, arranging, playing, production. Congratulations to all of you ... this is a masterpiece!


Thank you Brad!

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Peter & Janice,
Whoa- this is such a tough song to sing well- Janice sounds so comfortable and connected to the sophistication of the melody and subtlety of the lyric.
A remarkable vocal performance beautifully accompanied and embellished by Peter`s guitar- some of the best acoustic guitar I`ve heard on this forum.
A superb production is the icing: very well done!

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I've always loved this song and particularly Jean Louisa Kelly's version in Mr Holland's Opus.

Janice put her indomitable stamp on this song. One of her top vocal performances. The guitar parts are understated and mesh well with her vocal.

I just put on the headphones and absorbed the song.

Satisfying.

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Absolutely an outstanding version of this song!

Plus you included the intro, fantastic!

Super vocal, guitar chops, and mix as usual

You all might want to consider doing an American songbook

Loved it.

PS - I'll bet that Janice could sing a phone book with Peter and Bud backing her up and it would sound fantastic.


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Originally Posted By: Sundance
Tough song to sing.
Janice outdid herself making it her own. You all put together a really nice different spin on it.

Josie


Thank you Josie! I really do appreciate that.

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Excellent stuff all the way around! Great song, singing, arranging, playing, production. Congratulations to all of you ... this is a masterpiece!


Thanks a lot.
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