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Ho, Ho, Oww, Thanks for the help of the Biab soloists- Leftwich, Jarvis & Franklin. Sounds like a legal firm…. I posted this in a longer version under a different title back in 2013. Happy Holidays to all! Tom https://tommyadamsmusic.com/track/3274633/if-the-dog-don-t-bite-santahttps://on.soundcloud.com/c5xMZStyle MIDI Instruments are : Acoustic Piano (1), RealTracks in song: ~~611:Mandolin, Rhythm Fast Chop Sw 190 RealTracks in song: 1672:Pedal Steel, Soloist WesternSwingPaul Sw 165 MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2252:Piano, Soloist WesternSwingJohn Sw 165 RealTracks in style: ~1134:Pedal Steel, Rhythm WesternSwing Sw 165 RealTracks in song: 1862:Mandolin, Soloist WesternSwingAndy Sw 165 Royalty Free Loops Recorded in Logic Pro X Plug Ins : Nectar 3, Neutron 4, Ozone 10, Tonal Balance, Waves LinMB, Waves, L3-LL Multi Limiter, Logic Pro Metering, Scuffam Amps S-Gear, Waves Vocal Rider, CLA Vocals, Waves BB Tubes Electric guitar, Vocals, Tom Adams If The Dog Don’t Bite Santa Santa saw your facebook page and to make your Christmas merry He’s buying you some brand new clothes and a great big dictionary Grandma bought some batteries and attached them to a note Toys are not included and that is all she wrote If The relatives they start to fight like they have in the past Put some mistletoe in your back pocket and they can kiss your Well I guess it’s time to celebrate so pass the Christmas cheer And if the dog don’t bite Santa we’ll have a Happy Holiday this year Lights are on the front porch but no snows on the ground Cause it’s 80 degrees and the wreath we hung is looking mighty brown Frosty the snowman ain’t gonna melt cause he’s made of styrofoam Christmas makes me homesick even though I’m home
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Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant :-) Tapped my foot from beginning to end. Lyrics (and their humour) is/are superb, the vocals make it really special, the writing is stellar, the solo mandolin is a great choice ... seriously, BRAVO. Hats off! One of the more pleasant Christmas songs I've heard in a while :-) Merry Christmas!
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Tommy, you are on a roll! Saw those names, and had to give this a listen. Cool song. I was going to mention some of my favorite lines, but realized I'd just be reposting the words to the entire song! Creative and funny and a great sound!
Brad
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Pure genius. All the boxes are checked on this.
What a hoot.
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Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant :-) Tapped my foot from beginning to end. Lyrics (and their humour) is/are superb, the vocals make it really special, the writing is stellar, the solo mandolin is a great choice ... seriously, BRAVO. Hats off! One of the more pleasant Christmas songs I've heard in a while :-) Merry Christmas! Well thank you very much for your generous comments! Merry Christmas, Tom
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Best Christmas song I've heard in a long time (okay, I usually skip Christmas songs, but you get the idea).
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your lyrics and how you deliver them. Brilliant!
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Tom,
HA! A very original Xmas tune.
Killer tracks. Gorgeous mix.
Nicely sung.
Merry Christmas!
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Tommy, you are on a roll! Saw those names, and had to give this a listen. Cool song. I was going to mention some of my favorite lines, but realized I'd just be reposting the words to the entire song! Creative and funny and a great sound!
Brad Brad, Thanks for checking in. Glad you liked it. Tom
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Really well done, Tom!
Very original and tons of fun.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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Hi Tommy,
I thoroughly enjoyed your Xmas song - original and well sung.
Keep em coming.
Merry Xmas
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only one word BRILLIANT.
love the upbeat nature of the song and instrumental interplay.
what a great title. very inventive.
a classic ending. kudos and great talent
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merry (dont let the dog bite you) xmas.
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my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs(90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
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Hi Tom
Excellent Christmas song
Absolutely professional in all aspects
Really fun to listen to
Thanks for sharing Tom
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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Tom...what a trip! I love Texas swing and this reminds of Beaumont...great production and a fun time to listen to...super Christmas song!
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Pure genius. All the boxes are checked on this.
What a hoot. Shhhhh! They might think I know what I'm doin! Thanks man, Tom
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Tommy,
Fun, rockin’ Christmas tune . . . nix mix, too! Cool, holiday vibe—really love that piano in the mix, and a great guitar solo. Wonderful!
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Oh, man, this is brilliant, Tom. What a great band. The lyrics are just perfect and the changes are superb and ideal for a Christmas song. A lot of tension building in and the release is such a treat. You're right, that law firm really can jam. The lyrics are all terrific, but this is my favorite line: "Christmas makes me homesick even though I’m home." Sounds like a Yogism.
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Best Christmas song I've heard in a long time (okay, I usually skip Christmas songs, but you get the idea).
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your lyrics and how you deliver them. Brilliant! BTD, Thanks for your wonderful review, Tom Tom,
HA! A very original Xmas tune.
Killer tracks. Gorgeous mix.
Nicely sung.
Merry Christmas!
fj fj, thanks for your compliments. Merry Christmas to you and yours,Tom
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Really well done, Tom!
Very original and tons of fun.
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Thanks Dave. Merry Christmas to you,Tom
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I really like the song - great words and playing - and an upbeat , holiday feel..
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Great song Tommy.
Very funny!
Happy Holidays man!
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