Originally Posted by Deej56
Tom,

So tough to lose the people we love in life . . . my heart goes out to you. The song is excellent, and just affirms in my eyes that you are one heck of a songwriter. Like those dialed back opening lines in the last chorus that let the vocals shine--nice production touch. Great stuff!

Deej
Deej, thanks for the wonderful review, Tom
Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
What a fine tribute this is to your friend’s philosophy. These true life blues bring us sorrow for the family and friends left but such joy for the person who accepted the end with peace.

This is so good:

“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”

We’re glad your friend made the days count instead of counting the days.

No need to parse things out, your performances, the write and the production are all top tier … by any measure.

J&B

PS Cool shoutout to ZZ T also.
Make the days count. There’s a song in there somewhere. As I mentioned to Dave , I heard that phrase growing up and didn’t think about ZZ until I read something after I wrote it. I don’t think I ever heard that song. Thanks for more of your positive thoughts, Tom