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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Peter, Janice & Bud,

This is absolutely one of my favorite collaborations that the three of you have done.

The production on this is simply outstanding... It sounds like an old recording, but with nuance and polish.

I don't think anyone's phrasing or delivery on this song could be better than what Janice has done here - I could listen to this over and over again. Superb...

Love Peter's guitar - flashes of Barney Kessel. Just a perfect solo for this piece.

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Even though it's 100% not my preferred genre, it's really well done, great arrangement and of course the vocals.
Good work from all involved smile

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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Peter, Janice & Bud,

This is absolutely one of my favorite collaborations that the three of you have done.

The production on this is simply outstanding... It sounds like an old recording, but with nuance and polish.

I don't think anyone's phrasing or delivery on this song could be better than what Janice has done here - I could listen to this over and over again. Superb...

Love Peter's guitar - flashes of Barney Kessel. Just a perfect solo for this piece.

Bob


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Thanks for the very supportive review - very much appreciated.

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Originally Posted By: Bass Thumper
That clock on the shelf may be from some other era, but you guys knocked this out of the park.
Very well arranged and performed, great job and kudos to all.


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That's simply top-shelf people, all around

Janice, golly, your performance is perfect. The emotion and control, technique and artistry - superb.

Hat's off to the band and production staff as well:)

Standing ovation!


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A super excellent version of this classic!

Such wonderful, warm, soothing sounds all around, great production, and great performances by everyone.

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Originally Posted By: Bass Thumper
That clock on the shelf may be from some other era, but you guys knocked this out of the park.
Very well arranged and performed, great job and kudos to all.


Haha, we have a clock on top of a Victrola - definitely another era.

Thank you so much!

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Superb. Absolutely superb. Congratulations!!! Special congratulations to Janice - each song even better than the last.

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Originally Posted By: PROJECT M
Hello Peter and of course Janice and Bud
Very impressive song
Everything is at the highest level
This song can't be done much better.
Congratulations
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Thanks Andi
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Peter, Janice & Bud,

It's really good.
The vocals are great and the guitar solo is very nice.
Irvine Berlin is famous in Japan for songs such as ”White Christmas” and "What'll I do."
"What'll I do" is one of my favorite songs, so if I get the chance, I'd definitely like to listen to the performance by this collaboration.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

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Originally Posted By: PROJECT M
Hello Peter and of course Janice and Bud
Very impressive song
Everything is at the highest level
This song can't be done much better.
Congratulations
Many greetings
Andi ;-)


Thank you Andi!

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Although this is not our kind of music, it is done very well.
Well sung by Janice and great guitar solo!

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Favorite genre, or sort of favorite genre or not favorite genre we are glad folks think it was done well. smile Thanks you two!

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Howdy Folks ...

One word in particular comes to mind - PRISTINE!

My mother was a wonderful singer and she would sing all the old classics as she cleaned house. I was privileged to hear that almost every day for years. This was one in here repretiore. She grew up in the Big Band era. She was born in 1923. We also watched all the old classic black and white movies that featureed big Bnd Muisc. I miss hearing her sing.

But ... Janice sure knows how to get the best out of everything she sings. It's kind of like an ice cream sundae. The basic ingredient (ice cream) is rich and smooth, the topping (cherries, pineapples, strawberries, etc.) brings a new element and texture to the treat that is exciting and ingratiating to the ice cream; the whipped cream is so smooth and satisfying; and the cherry on top says this is special. And yeah, that's pretty close to describing Janets vocals.

Peter, your guitar work is always superb, but you took it to the next level with this one.

I could go on and on, but I think I've adequately made my point. This was truly a treat! Nicely done, everyone.

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Lovely song. So cool that you are bringing these masterpieces back to life. Beautiful vocal Janice. Peter your guitar was excellent. Really well done..


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Originally Posted By: RnAM
Although this is not our kind of music, it is done very well.
Well sung by Janice and great guitar solo!

Rob and Anne-Marie


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Lovely song. So cool that you are bringing these masterpieces back to life. Beautiful vocal Janice. Peter your guitar was excellent. Really well done..


Thanks a lot Scott much appreciated.

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Janice - Goosebumps! Could not be done better. Stunning.

Nice guitar work, Peter.

Nice arrangement.
(not a fan of the BIAB ride. But you know that...)

Very cool horns!
(a bit too-up-front, I think, for the genre. Would rather hear them "underneath" and less "bright".)

Beautiful work, y'all.

fj


Thanks floyd I actually thought the horns were a bit far back after listening to Bobby Darin's version which is certainly worth a spin.
First time I've ever really tried to use the big band horns. They were a bit temperamental and needed some work to get them to play nicely.

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What a voice! Such a solid delivery of the lyric. The subtle inflections make this recording special.


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Janice - Goosebumps! Could not be done better. Stunning.

Nice guitar work, Peter.

Nice arrangement.
(not a fan of the BIAB ride. But you know that...)

Very cool horns!
(a bit too-up-front, I think, for the genre. Would rather hear them "underneath" and less "bright".)

Beautiful work, y'all.

fj


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Enjoyable arrangement that evolves from simple to full power nicely. Great vocals by Janice, she really makes the loneliness in growing older tangible. To me, the story would work better in slower tempo (like Bing Crosby version), but then the nice arrangement wouldn't reveal its full beauty, so the length and tempo are in good balance now.

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Excellent rendition of a classic. I am most familiar with the Bobby Darin version.
Janice shines and makes it her own.
Love the instrumentation arrangement.
I arranged some tracks for this song a couple years ago but never recorded a vocal. I don't need to after hearing this one.

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