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Love the 'literation! wink

Sweet chorus. Cozy and comfortable as a well-worn easy chair.

I heard "coos at me" and thought "What's he gonna rhyme that with?" Clever!

You and Bill did great with this! laugh


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floyd,

It's a very beautiful melody.
The lyrics also reach my heart directly.
Even more miracles happen when it's expressed in your vocals.
This kind of song is called a masterpiece.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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Originally Posted By: HearToLearn
I agree with all of what the others have said. It's a sure hit, should be on the radio, your best yet.

Seriously though, a very nice, straight forward, feel good song. I bet there are a lot of people that would love to play this for someone...and a lot of someone's that would like to hear it played to them.


Thanks, C. Great to see ya back...


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Originally Posted By: HearToLearn
I agree with all of what the others have said. It's a sure hit, should be on the radio, your best yet.

Seriously though, a very nice, straight forward, feel good song. I bet there are a lot of people that would love to play this for someone...and a lot of someone's that would like to hear it played to them.


I am in complete agreement with Aaron.

This is one of the best love songs I have ever heard.

Loved it.


Thanks, Mario....

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Originally Posted By: rayc
A simple, lovely melody artfully dressed with a deceptive arrangement.
The narrative is a good one and very well written.
Your words also mark the difference between Australian & US English.
You folk use "different than" while we tend toward "different to". I think the latter is an abbreviation of "different, compared to".
Of no real importance but it's a quirky language with local,regional & national variations.
I enjoyed the song, I really liked the cello at the beginning and the way other parts wove whole cloth so well.


Thanks, ray... different smile


Originally Posted By: Scott C
Excellent story telling Floyd. I am sure there a quite a few people than can relate with these lyrics. A simple tough life but from of the view someone very appreciative. Well done.


Thanks, Scott...


Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Thanks to you (for making it.) Love those changes, and I always enjoy your lyrics and vocals, Floyd. Another inspirational song, and as Caaron wink said, it's perfect for singing to others and having others sing it to you. Love that opening line, man: "wondering by wednesday where the money went." And then the kicker: "but i loved every minute thanks to you." Oh, yeah, pass out hankies and roll credits. Excellent.


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Floyd (and Bill):

Excellent write and smooth production . . . and a compelling vocal. On the production, hard to believe that there are 9 instruments in the mix, because it’s so crystal and balanced . . . an expert at work and it shows in every aspect. Bravo! Great hook on the write—wonderful lines through. Excellent!

My best to you both,

Deej

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Originally Posted By: musician17
Wow. Feels like I've been cutting onions, over here ... :-)


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One of the best things about this is that many people can relate to it. Life rarely goes exactly according to plan. However this song production sure sounds like it did. Great vocals and mix. The lyrics are the star here. Well done, Tom

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Yeah!

Just a lovely song, floyd!

Loved that opening verse, it really set the stage for the rest of the song.

And then:

"yeah, it's sure been different than what we planned, the things that two young kids didn't understand"

That pretty much sums up most successful relationships I think, the ones that stand the test of time.

Just great writing ability to be able build a story that way.

Great vocal as always, and the track sounds great too, love the way you used the cello.

And I realize looking back that I have used the word "Great" way too many times! eek

Excellent, enjoyed very much.



Thanks, Dave! (I've increased your allowed quota of "Great!"'s - so you're still good)
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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Nicely done and a good choice on the instruments.

Enjoyed it.


Thanks, Herb.


Originally Posted By: Achordocaster
Floyd,

An excellent co-write. You're a songwriting machine!
Great vocal, instrumentation and mix. I especially like the cello, and the reso guitar is working very well too.

Nice Job!

Greg


Thanks, Greg....


Originally Posted By: rsdean
Floyd,

This one hits a new high.

What a beautiful song and arrangement. The production is stellar and your vocal is stunning.

Out of this world music…

Bob


Much appreciated, Bob....

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Sweet, sweet lyrics.

The melody holds your attention. Clean production and great band.

Strong vocal!

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Originally Posted By: Brad Williams
Great song Floyd. The instrumentation really brings out the heart of the words, and they have a lot of heart. This is what country music should be. Thanks for posting.

Brad


Thanks, Brad...


Originally Posted By: PeterF
floyd

Lovely songwriting, expertly crafted, beautifully performed and produced.

A really pretty, evocative love song.

Peter.


Thanks, Peter...


Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Hey Floyd,

A really beautiful and lyrical song.

Quite uplifting and a gorgeous mix.




Thanks, David...

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Well done Floyd.

Such a great theme, universal, and appeals to an older guy like me.

The melody, chords, lyrics, are all working so well together. And a nice full orchestration also.

Cheers,

Frank


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Originally Posted By: vicarn
Smoothly done and well written, Floyd and Bill.

Worth checking:
It could be my ears but I could hear a few mismatched notes in the first 50 seconds between the guitar, piano and cello. Maybe the culprit is the cello. Not sure but it's only a slight niggle and as I said, it may be my ears.
Another nice one.

Vic


Thanks, Vic. I don't hear the mismatch you are referencing.


Originally Posted By: B.D.Thomas
Love it! 'nuff said!

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Okay, where do I start?
- fantastic how you tell the story of a life with just a few words. Pure poetry
- this is a great arrangement and a great mix
- beautiful vocals
- should be on the radio, absolutely
- the first 'you' sounds a bit strange, but that's a minor nit you can ignore smile


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Originally Posted By: Dewey_MI
Excellent hook and great setup! Vocals are spot-on as usual. The dobro fit perfectly (and cello). Consider a different fiddle background in the first verse; oddly though, it seemed to fit really nice at the end of the song with the dobro. Overall, really loved it.


Thanks for stopping by, Dewey.

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Originally Posted By: firesong
Floyd...a really poignant song...great thought and lyrics...lovely melody...you had me with the cello...another great collab with Bill...very pro sounding...a stellar write!


Thanks, Dan...


Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
FJ & Bill,
Very strong collaboration. Ace lyrics and vocals. Very cool bed. I like parts when Resonator guitar enters and bass sneaks in. Very good mix. 2 spins - sound great. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.


Thanks, Misha...

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Smooth and with a message many, many, can relate to.

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We love this “true life” song and immediately thought of friends and family.

“learning just what love and true committment meant
all the while believing you were heavensent”

The above lines speak volumes.

Man, that is one powerful and full of soul vocal carrying a wonderful melody.

Another showcase in the showcase for illustrating just how amazing RT's and RD's are in talented hands.
Great mix and the dobro was a nice touch indeed.

Thanks to you and Bill for another beauty of a song!

J&B

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Originally Posted By: edshaw
Beautiful, Floyd. And well timed. These are times the young struggling to make ends meet families can use all the help they can get.


Thanks, ed.


Originally Posted By: dcuny
Love the 'literation! wink

Sweet chorus. Cozy and comfortable as a well-worn easy chair.

I heard "coos at me" and thought "What's he gonna rhyme that with?" Clever!

You and Bill did great with this! laugh


Thank, David. That clever rhyme is all Bill's doing...


Originally Posted By: animarorecords
floyd,

It's a very beautiful melody.
The lyrics also reach my heart directly.
Even more miracles happen when it's expressed in your vocals.
This kind of song is called a masterpiece.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Shigeki Adachi - thanks for the very nice comments...

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Hi Floyd
Really great song
This is definitely one of the best pure BiaB background tracks I've heard so far.
Really impressive what you got out of BiaB.
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

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Originally Posted By: Deej56
Floyd (and Bill):

Excellent write and smooth production . . . and a compelling vocal. On the production, hard to believe that there are 9 instruments in the mix, because it’s so crystal and balanced . . . an expert at work and it shows in every aspect. Bravo! Great hook on the write—wonderful lines through. Excellent!

My best to you both,

Deej


thanks, Deej...


Originally Posted By: tommyad
One of the best things about this is that many people can relate to it. Life rarely goes exactly according to plan. However this song production sure sounds like it did. Great vocals and mix. The lyrics are the star here. Well done, Tom


Thanks, Tom...


Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
Sweet, sweet lyrics.

The melody holds your attention. Clean production and great band.

Strong vocal!


Thanks, Scott...

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Originally Posted By: Frankp
Well done Floyd.

Such a great theme, universal, and appeals to an older guy like me.

The melody, chords, lyrics, are all working so well together. And a nice full orchestration also.

Cheers,

Frank


Appreciate that, Frank...


Originally Posted By: olemon
Smooth and with a message many, many, can relate to.


Thanks, Scott...


Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
We love this “true life” song and immediately thought of friends and family.

“learning just what love and true committment meant
all the while believing you were heavensent”

The above lines speak volumes.

Man, that is one powerful and full of soul vocal carrying a wonderful melody.

Another showcase in the showcase for illustrating just how amazing RT's and RD's are in talented hands.
Great mix and the dobro was a nice touch indeed.

Thanks to you and Bill for another beauty of a song!

J&B


Thanks, y'all!!!


Originally Posted By: PROJECT M
Hi Floyd
Really great song
This is definitely one of the best pure BiaB background tracks I've heard so far.
Really impressive what you got out of BiaB.
Many greetings
Andi ;-)


Thanks, Andi...

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