Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
PeterF Offline OP
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
Baby Won't You Please Come Home

Another one in our Public Domain series.
"Baby Won't You Please Come Home" is a blues song written by Charles Warfield and Clarence Williams in 1919.
The song's authorship is disputed; Warfield claims that he was the sole composer of the song.
The song has been covered by many musicians and has become a jazz standard.
The first hit version was Bessie Smith's 1923 recording, which stayed on the charts for four weeks peaking at No. 6

Arranged and mixed by the 3 of us, Bud Mastered the song.


The Band

Janice Merritt - Vocals
Bud Merritt - Acoustic Bass
Peter - Guitar
RealTracks in style: 2167:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Country12-8John Sw 065 MST
RealDrums in style:PopRock12-8^02-a:Sidestick, Kick , b:Snare, Kick
RealTracks in song: ~~937:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzBalladFreddie Sw 060


Oh baby, won't you please come home?
'Cause your mama's all alone
I have tried in vain
Never no more to call your name
When you left, you broke my heart
Because I never thought we'd part
Every hour in the day you will hear me say
Baby, won't you please come home?
When you left, you broke my heart
Because I never thought we'd part
Every hour in the day you will hear me say
Oh baby, my baby
Baby, won't you please come home?
'Cause your mama needs some lovin'
Baby, won't you please come on home?

User Showcase
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335
PB&J, good find on the song. It fits perfectly in your catalog. Janice’s world class vocals slide around the notes and allow the tear in her voice to caress the melody. The girl has a very big gift which is deserving of a much larger audience. Peter’s guitar squeezes out the fills and solo with just the right touch. Bud holds down the bottom and it is great to hear him dust off the old upright. Great mix per usual and another example of some very high performance and recording standards. Extremely well done, Tom

User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,080
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,080
Peter, Janice & Bud,

Wow! This is a complete knockout... I know I say this a lot, but this vocal by Janice rivals any singer out there today. So much texture and emotion. None better!

Love the production and arrangement. Peter's guitar with those flute-like tones weaving in and around Janice is superb.

Bud, you need to play the acoustic bass more often - your tone and note placement is just so good.

Production as usual is pro-level and the best around. Also love the artwork.

Will be going back for several listens.

Bob

User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,372
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,372
Another golden vocal and smooth guitar picking.
I'm not an expert in the genre but it all sounds right to me.

Vic

User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
This is great!

Excellent performances all around!

User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 2,338
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 2,338
I don't know the original song, but what you've done with it is really, really good.
Janice, who can sing a whole opera with just one syllable, is of course the main attraction, but the way Peter and Bud support her without getting in the way is 100% professional.
Good stuff, kudos to all 3 of you!

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,396
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,396
Originally Posted by tommyad
PB&J, good find on the song. It fits perfectly in your catalog. Janice’s world class vocals slide around the notes and allow the tear in her voice to caress the melody. The girl has a very big gift which is deserving of a much larger audience. Peter’s guitar squeezes out the fills and solo with just the right touch. Bud holds down the bottom and it is great to hear him dust off the old upright. Great mix per usual and another example of some very high performance and recording standards. Extremely well done, Tom

Well that made our day and Peter's Australian night!
Your eloquent description of Janice's vocal put a BIG smile on her face. You are a master musician and producer and that makes your review very special.

Thanks for all bro
J&B


Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more.
If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks!
Our Videos are here on our website.
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 2,493
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 2,493
I can recall the original song, or at least a very old recording of this song.
I can, because I liked it back then. My father enjoyed all these Jazzy/Bluessy songs and played the records a lot.
So, in a way I was brainwashed as a child.

And now the song as played by you. I must start with Janice. she sings heavenly, exactly how Tom described it: her "world class vocals slide around the notes and allow the tear in her voice to caress the melody" (and I learned some more words...).
I also enjoy how Bud plays the acoustic baas. Is this the double bass, or in Dutch: Contrabas? Or an acoustic bass guitar? I couldn't hear so well which one it is.
And of course Peter on the guitar. Well he know's how to play all these genres. So the whole performance was lovely to listen to (of course...).

Hans


Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130
User Showcase
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,421
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,421
"Yeah, good one, guys." wink


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub
Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,438
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,438
Good as it gets.

A lovely opening. Peter at his most musical best.

Janice. Perfection.

A "just right" Band.
A sweet mix.

The level of quality in this Showcase is amazing! (and growing every year).

Rated - a BIG Wow.

fj

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
PeterF Offline OP
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
Originally Posted by tommyad
PB&J, good find on the song. It fits perfectly in your catalog. Janice’s world class vocals slide around the notes and allow the tear in her voice to caress the melody. The girl has a very big gift which is deserving of a much larger audience. Peter’s guitar squeezes out the fills and solo with just the right touch. Bud holds down the bottom and it is great to hear him dust off the old upright. Great mix per usual and another example of some very high performance and recording standards. Extremely well done, Tom

Thanks a lot Tom much appreciated.

Peter

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,362
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,362
Everything I was thinking has already been said - much better than I would have expressed it.

You folks make some wonderful music - perfect example here. P & B - you fellas did a great job. But J's vocal gave all that talent you gentlemen have a terrific polish.

Simply great music!

Alan


BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar

Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,960
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,960
A wondrous thing. The bass is fab...ab fab but everything in this is.
The BIAB contributions are on point, he guitar licks lick and bite, the bass marks the progression and the vocal - oh yeah.


Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,396
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,396
Originally Posted by rsdean
Peter, Janice & Bud,

Wow! This is a complete knockout... I know I say this a lot, but this vocal by Janice rivals any singer out there today. So much texture and emotion. None better!

Love the production and arrangement. Peter's guitar with those flute-like tones weaving in and around Janice is superb.

Bud, you need to play the acoustic bass more often - your tone and note placement is just so good.

Production as usual is pro-level and the best around. Also love the artwork.

Will be going back for several listens.

Bob

Bob, reading this makes all the effort more than worthwhile. Your kind words and support are not taken for granted - they are much appreciated.

Thank you!

J&B


Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more.
If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks!
Our Videos are here on our website.
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,664
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,664
Well, at this point there's nothing original to say. REALLY enjoyed every aspect of this tune. Standards are a lot of fun but require thoughtful performances to keep them fresh. Kudos to everyone involved for an inspired take on this classic. Vocals, bass, guitar and BiaB parts all nest together perfectly. A real pleasure to listen to.


DC Ron
BiaB Audiophile
Presonus Studio One
StudioCat DAW dual screen
Presonus Faderport 16
Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,396
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,396
Originally Posted by vicarn
Another golden vocal and smooth guitar picking.
I'm not an expert in the genre but it all sounds right to me.

Vic

Thanks Vic. We don’t fret over genres. If we like it we like it. Not even sure what this is … blues, blues rock, jazz, 100 years old pop - who knows! 😀


Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more.
If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks!
Our Videos are here on our website.
User Showcase
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,421
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,421
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
"Yeah, good one, guys." wink

Sorry, Peter. It seems I forgot the other part of my post. When Bud sent me a preview of this magnificent piece... well, here was my full reply.


oh, man, oh, man... Used the headphones and glad I did. It was almost at the 2-minute mark when I realized my mouth was open the whole time. Seriously I don't think that's ever happened. What a treat this is. Thanks so much, Bud. Good lord, that guitar is out-freakin-standin' front to back. Is that last acoustic strum Peter? I absolutely love how it starts out with Peter taking one --maybe especially cuz I know that Janice will soon follow, but Peter makes that anticipation a thoroughly enjoyable experience. THEN ---> when she DOES come out with that most incredible vocal... well, I'm on my 3rd listen... erased all the crazy stuff that spewed forth from my blown mind. Now, when Peter does post it, I'll just be real cool like, "Yeah, good one guys."

Bud, your bass sounds perfect. Perfect touch and taste, and you mixed it like Goldilocks would've wanted it.

Anyone remember Paul Harvey? Now you know the rest of the story. Good day!


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub
Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11
User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,832
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,832
Hi Peter, Janice and Bud.

By the end of bar 1, I knew that this was going to be a superb listen, but I had no idea just how 'superb' it would be. As I said on Soundcloud, this was exquisite listening. Everything about this fits perfectly. The production and the performances were 24 carat gold. Stunning music.

Janice, you OWN this genre.

Music doesn't get any better than this. Absolutely brilliant!
--Noel


MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2025
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
PeterF Offline OP
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
Originally Posted by rsdean
Peter, Janice & Bud,

Wow! This is a complete knockout... I know I say this a lot, but this vocal by Janice rivals any singer out there today. So much texture and emotion. None better!

Love the production and arrangement. Peter's guitar with those flute-like tones weaving in and around Janice is superb.

Bud, you need to play the acoustic bass more often - your tone and note placement is just so good.

Production as usual is pro-level and the best around. Also love the artwork.

Will be going back for several listens.

Bob

Thanks Bob glad you enjoyed it.

Peter

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,396
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,396
Originally Posted by David Snyder
This is great!

Excellent performances all around!

Thanks David.
J&B


Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more.
If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks!
Our Videos are here on our website.
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: VST3 Plugin Support

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® now includes support for VST3 plugins, alongside VST and AU. Use them with MIDI or audio tracks for even more creative possibilities in your music production.

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Macs®: VST3 Plugin Support

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: Using VST3 Plugins

Join the conversation on our forum.

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac Videos

With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll also keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.

From overviews of new features and walkthroughs of the 202 new RealTracks, to highlights of XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAKs 18, the 2025 49-PAK, and in-depth tutorials — you’ll find everything you need to explore what’s new in Band-in-a-Box® 2025.

Reference this forum post for One-Stop Shopping of our Band-in-a-Box® 2025 Mac Videos — we’ll be adding more videos as they’re released!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac is here, packed with major new features and an incredible collection of available new content! This includes 202 RealTracks (in Sets 449-467), plus 20 bonus Unreleased RealTracks in the 2025 49-PAK. There are new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 4, two new sets of “RealDrums Stems,” XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAK 19, and more!

Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac with savings of up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special—available until July 31, 2025! Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.

2025 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Mac 2025 packages, but for even more Add-ons (including 20 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.

If you have any questions, feel free to connect with us directly—we’re here to help!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 Italian Version is Here!

Cari amici
È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.

Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.

Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
RealBand 2025 - Italiano

Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!

Bonjour à tous,

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music

Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:

BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation

Voilà, enjoy!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Die deutsche Version Band-in-a-Box® 2025 für Windows ist ab sofort verfügbar!

Alle die bereits die englische Version von Band-in-a-Box und RealBand 2024 installiert haben, finden hier die Installationsdateien für das Sprachenupdate:

https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025.exe
https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025RB.exe

Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!

Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.

Stay up to date—get the latest update now!

Forum Statistics
Forums58
Topics84,304
Posts777,522
Members39,612
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
Newest Members
Claudio Paolini, bjornen71, CATBELLOU, Banjopotamus, BudLab
39,612 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 148
zedd 119
DC Ron 107
WaoBand 102
nonchai 101
rsdean 87
Today's Birthdays
Manos
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5