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#725562 07/27/22 01:51 AM
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Hi All,

Here's another one of those "in the draw" songs that I have revisited over the years for lyric changes, etc. Happy to have finally and properly recorded it.

This is called Blue Moon You.

A mysterious light
Cut a hole in the night
Fell while you counted sheep
I could tell by the skies
It was the moon in your eyes
You were fast asleep
There was no sound of the rain
I wasn’t going insane
It was the drumming of my heart
It was a brilliant display
Before the sun came our way
And hung in the sky like art

I know I can’t keep the night from fading
Or hold on to the light we knew
But I can dream beside you now
Blue moon you

Then a purposeful sun
Let the night be done
The sky was summer blue
I walked a million miles
Turned a million dials
Just to hear the morning news
There were no hurricanes
On my caffeine brain
It was one more day in our life
It was an early reminder
I needed to find her
Singing by the radio light

I know I can’t keep the night from fading
Or hold on to the light we knew
But I can dream beside you now
Blue moon you

The mysterious light
Makes its way every night
Covers you from the sky
I could tell by the dawn
It was a snowy morn
But the years they roll on by

I know I can’t keep the night from fading
Or hold on to the light we knew
But I can dream beside you now
Blue moon you

BIAB Tracks:
2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085
1765: Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev16 085
1856: Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085
378: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088
796: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, ModernCountrySync Ev 100
RealDrums: NashTrainEv16 Blastix 16th
Loop: House-Techno-Trance/House 120 Drums

Thanks for listening!

Bob

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Bob,

I can say without reservation that this is my favorite song from you! I love the flow of this song, it's kind of got an America sound. Great vocal and background vox!

Thanks, Torrey

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Yeah, like Torrey said. I really like the lyrics. So well written at such a high level of expertise. Excellent metaphor. And the vocals are also so well done. Good use of BiaB, and a professional mix. Strong from start to finish, Bob.


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Very nice song. I really liked the writing and the words stand out in the mix. I also liked the fade out. Could be just my ears, but I thought the overall sound could use a little more bottom end.

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Torrey,

I appreciate that. Thank you.

Bob

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Hi Bob
Cool song
Really well sung
I like the sound, has something special
Good work
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

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Marty,

Thank you. That’s very kind.

Bob

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Very well done my friend.
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Bob, this is your best to date IMHO.

Great vocals and lyrics.

The perfect backing band.

Super mix.

Loved it


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Brad,

Thanks very much.

Bob

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Good one, Bob.
Shades of Springsteen.

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Very poetic imagery Bob, in your inimitable poetic style.

Also, great musical backing and vocal performance. Always such a treat to hear you. I loved this.

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Definitely your best one so far! An instant classic I would say.

I also detect a The Byrds sound. That's good :-).

Very nice artwork, by the way.

Rob


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We also got the Byrds feel on this song. . .
Yeah, channeling Roger vocally and with the jangly guitar - a good thing!

Great mix and art work as always.

You’re such a good poet, Bob, and this phrase has stuck in Janice’s mind since she first listened.

“There were no hurricanes
On my caffeine brain
It was one more day in our life”

Enjoyed it!

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Superb Bob. A really excellent track that was thoroughly enjoyable.
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Cool intro Bob. Just loved the vocal Bob. One of my favorite tunes of yours . Excellent story telling. Well done....


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Andi,

Thanks very much.

Bob

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Awesome song. This is a great write, arrangement, performance and production. Your vocals are stellar.

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Rob,

Thanks so much.

Bob

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Mario,

Much appreciated - thank you.

Bob

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