Lovely song, lovely vocal performance and lovely arrangement.
I think the solo could be EQ mellowed just a little but it's probably my cruddy ears.
Every "break" in the voice is a break in a heart.
Thanks, ray. I get the mellow thought. I went with the original tone from the RT thinking it provided some contrast (the the most mellow arrangement/tracks)
Dang, man, you write instant classics --often anthems, in fact, no matter who your writing partner is. Another gorgeous write with a pro production. Do you have any songs you wrote when you were four, Floyd? If so, please send it to me. I need a lower bar.
I wrote my first song at 14, so nothing from 4.
It was pretty bad. Typical beginner's generic/cliched lyrics. But, oh!, what a melody!!!

Man, Floyd, you are one high-quality, prolific writer/artist! Another top-shelfer.
Dewey
Much appreciated, Dewey....
Hi Floyd ...
I know Mike slightly from the other music site we once belonged to at the same time. and yes, he's an excellent lyricist.
As I listened, Ed Bruce kept running through my mind. He's the only person I can think of who might have sung this as good as you do. I nearly cried when he died a few years back. He was always one of my favorites for many years. But you leave me with many of the pleasures I enjoyed when listening to him. I think that's a very fitting analogy.
A small suggestion, FWIW:
yea, there's some *age* in my eyes - yeah, got some *years* in my eyes
Just a very small, probably insignificant thing, but it crossed my mind. But, there's not a thing wrong with it as written. Feel free to ignore.
This is another stellar song. I miss this style of music. Thanks for continuing to give it life.
Alan
Thanks, Alan. Ed was a great one! for sure...
Thanks for the suggestion (I prefer "age", though)