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In Memoriam, I lost a childhood friend this year to cancer. He exhibited extraordinary courage, dignity and grace in his final battle. Above all he never lost his sense of humor. He basically laughed his way out of this world. I was lucky to have him in my life and I sure do miss him. This song is not meant to be depressing but to affirm his philosophy of “Might as well have a good time cause we’re not getting out of here alive”. Thanks in advance for listening, Tom https://on.soundcloud.com/eqWPt
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RealTracks i1947:Mandolin, Rhythm PopModernGrooveAndy Ev16 075 RealTracks 1828:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGroove Ev16 075 RealTracks 1758:Banjo, Rhythm, Pop16ths Ev 085 RealTracks 3519:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Background -Direct SimpleEv16 075 RealDrums PopCountry16ths^02-a:Closed Hat, Sync-kick, b:Closed Hat, Push-kick 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, Waves Vocal Rider, Scuffam Amps S-Gear Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel ,Vocals, Tom Adams As Good As Gone I caught every GD’d red light and if it wasn’t bad enough Today was not the day for me to be late his mother was with the priest she wouldn’t give up on us it was a miracle that she never lost her faith he said Now I’ve got to move on there’s no more tomorrow I’d hate to make this short story long I’ve been stuck here in this hell since Jesus left Chicago When the sun comes up I’ll be as good as gone All the sudden we were sixteen sitting by the lake Tellin lies and drinking Thunderbird How could we have known oh for heaven’s sake it would take this long before the lifeboats burned he said Now I’ve got to move on there’s no more tomorrow I’d hate to make this short story long I’ve been stuck here in this hell since Jesus left Chicago When the sun comes up I’ll be as good as gone Adios, so long, take care, see ya A shape shifting eagle in the sky Before you go look up let’s have one more tequila Let’s toast our youth before we say goodbye he said Now I’ve got to move on there’s no more tomorrow I’d hate to make this short story long I’ve been stuck here in this hell since Jesus left Chicago When the sun comes up I’ll be as good as gone
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Tom,
Sorry for your loss.
A nice eulogy.
Excellent production and excellent mix.
Good drops and shots.
A really nice solo.
"I’ve been stuck here in this hell since Jesus left Chicago" - nice.
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Tom,
So sorry to hear about your friend...
This is a beautiful tribute and remembrance. Love the groove and lyric. Great vocal as usual - mix, also as usual is pro.
Excellent!
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Hi, Tommy. Sorry for your loss. Man, this sounds great. Superb vocals. Excellent arrangement. Catchy chorus and memorable lyrics. Powerful chorus. 
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(This may be a duplicate. I left comments, or meant to, previously but don't see them)
Tommy, so sorry for your loss. Man, this is a GREAT tribute! Lead guitar and vocals are really strong. Heck, it's ALL really nice. Love the drop outs and stops that lead into the ending. Really makes for a dynamic climax.
Cool philosophy you captured from your friend. Every day truly is a gift.
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Hi Tom
Happy new year
Great song
Sung, played and produced on absolute top level
Sounds excellent...
...just like your guitar work - GREAT !!!
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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So sorry for loss ... this is a excellent tribute. Great production, emotional lyrics. Great song.
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Tom, what a great tribute to your friend.
I agree with every comment that has been made thus far.
I can feel your pain as 2023 was not a good year for us either and 2024 isn't looking any better as I have two old friends in hospice.
Loved this tribute.
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floyd, Thanks for the kind comments. Appreciated, Tom
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Hi Tommy.
I can relate. The vocalist and front man in our band for 9 years passed a few years ago from cancer.
I sat at his bedside a few weeks before he went and he was very philosophical about it as we talked over our past adventures,
Great sound and production on this song. You did good homage to the memory of your friend.
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Tom,
So sorry to hear about your friend...
This is a beautiful tribute and remembrance. Love the groove and lyric. Great vocal as usual - mix, also as usual is pro.
Excellent!
Bob Thanks Bob, Tom Hi, Tommy. Sorry for your loss. Man, this sounds great. Superb vocals. Excellent arrangement. Catchy chorus and memorable lyrics. Powerful chorus. David, I’m glad you liked it, Tom
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Beautiful tribute, Tom. Both sad and uplifting. Great vocal, playing and mix, as usual.
Regards,
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Sorry for your loss, Tom, but happy you concentrated on the gain. What a great friend he must've been, and his friendship shows eloquently in this terrific tribute. I can only imagine the song he is singing about you.  The wore "sad" originally meant filled with every emotion, and you bring them all out in this one, Tom.
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Tommy...I too am sorry for your loss...as usual you have produced with your writing skills and incredible musical talents a radio ready, stellar piece of music...the guitar work is amazing!
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"Since Jesus left Chicago" ... what a cool phrase.
I love everything about this song.
Great work.
Sorry for your friend, but at least he left in style.
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Gosh Tom, you consistently put out such good sounding music! Sorry this one came at such a personal cost, but it's a good tribute to a good friend. Glad you put your own steel on this, and I like the picture of it too. How many knee levers have you got? Good job, man.
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Hi Tom,
I think your friend would be smiling if he if he heard this. Sorry to hear he left you. But I'm sure the days he was here were pretty good ones. Always keep them close.
This is amazingly good. Everything was done right and put in its perfect place. A great listen. You did your friend good. I, too, lost an institution of my musical life about 6 or 7 years. I cried for a while and then went to work polishing a lyric he'd written and then put it to music. He was one of the best singers you've never heard. But our lives have to go on after their's doesn't. So, I keep him in thought as I continue with my music.
On a less somber note, this line put a smile on my face: "Tellin lies and drinking Thunderbird". When i was stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA in the 60s, I remember me and a few friends investing in some Thunderbird and Mad Dog 20-20. Our unhappy heads reminded us of our decision for several days thereafter. But that's another story for another time.
This song is amazingly good.
Alan
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(This may be a duplicate. I left comments, or meant to, previously but don't see them)
Tommy, so sorry for your loss. Man, this is a GREAT tribute! Lead guitar and vocals are really strong. Heck, it's ALL really nice. Love the drop outs and stops that lead into the ending. Really makes for a dynamic climax.
Cool philosophy you captured from your friend. Every day truly is a gift. Thanks Ron. I appreciate your generous words,Tom Hi Tom
Happy new year
Great song
Sung, played and produced on absolute top level
Sounds excellent...
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Andi ;-) Andi, thanks for stopping by and for the fine review, Tom
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Hey Tom,
Great song, and a nice tribute to your friend. Love the Jesus left Chicago line! Reminds me of the Z.Z. Top tune.
Totally pro all the way as per usual, loved it.
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So sorry for loss ... this is a excellent tribute. Great production, emotional lyrics. Great song. Elliot, thanks for stopping by. I appreciate the kind review, Tom Tom, what a great tribute to your friend.
I agree with every comment that has been made thus far.
I can feel your pain as 2023 was not a good year for us either and 2024 isn't looking any better as I have two old friends in hospice.
Loved this tribute. Thanks Mario, Tom Hi Tommy.
I can relate. The vocalist and front man in our band for 9 years passed a few years ago from cancer.
I sat at his bedside a few weeks before he went and he was very philosophical about it as we talked over our past adventures,
Great sound and production on this song. You did good homage to the memory of your friend.
Vic Vic, thank you for the compassionate comments, Tom
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