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Man, I'm hearing stars. Those guitars are sensational. The perfect vocal performance. Catchy groove with a good story lyric. Excellent mix. An excellent driving song.
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Tom, outlaw country music, love it, and thanx for the flashback to Willie and Waylon.
Great vocal.
You have mastered a number of instruments.
Great mix.
Loved it. Mario, thanks much. I am definitely a master of none, but I keep trying. Glad you liked it. Tom,
Every song you post sounds like it should be on the radio... Excellent story, vocals and production. You are writing some really terrific stuff.
Loved it!
Bob Bob, thanks for the fine review!
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Really good backing track, sounds so authentic to that southern rock groove. Great lyric story telling. Elliott, thanks for stopping by and sharing the nice comments. Good song and well played. The guitars sounds great. Soren, glad you liked it.
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Another great one Tom. I've gotten used to those catchy signature guitar licks of yours - they always draw me in quickly. I hadn't expected that acoustic guitar in the intro. and it was super nice. Not a lot there, but it sure added a lot to the sound. I'm ecstatic that you're using more steel in your recordings and absolutely loved the effects you put on it. A lot of surprises in this one and it tells a great story - outstanding!
Brad Hey Brad, thanks for all that. The steel solo was using an auto wah like Robert Randolph and the other sacred steel players. It’s effective but only once in a while. Tom, just a great song, expertly executed. That opening guitar riff drives a deep hook into the listener and the song never lets go. Great vocals, guitar and steel work throughout. The mix is perfect, too. Not much more to say except...I loved it! Thanks Ron. Glad it worked for you.
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Tommy...you can always be counted on for some great country/rock...great storytelling...as usual your tracks are loaded with kickin' instrumentals and this is no exception!...it's always pro-level with attitude...great!!
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Vivid storytelling, catchy song with memorable riffs, great sounding guitars and very good vocals. Enjoyable combination of all your trademarks present once again in a well produced package.
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Another great rocker Tommy. Super job on all the instrumental playing! You really know how to do a rocker that is for sure! 
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Tommy.
Your usual high standards in this one.
Sheds full of dynamics.
Going back to when I was a young teenager I left a band that later became famous.
The rhythm guitarist played on for a couple of years and then did a similar thing as your friend and ended up being the band's roadie.
Maybe the stress got to him.
Vic Vic, thanks for stopping by. It can be a stressful business if you’re not having fun. Tom
Loved the song. Superb sounding. Excellent guitar and steel, really big sound.
Top notch as usual.
Peter Peter, thank you for the generous comments. Tom
Man you really brought it on this one! Love the back story......if that isn't song writing material nothing is!
This one bears all the great marks of a song of yours! Killer guitars and vocals! Love that driving distorted riff carrying the song along! The pedal steel was really a wise choice...very effective!
Tom, you are a top-level talent and always share great material with us!
Take care, TB Torrey, those are all really nice things to say. I appreciate your comments.
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Hi Tom, Man, you are always so good at coming up with cool riffs! Nice hook, I'll be hearing that all day I think  Excellent song, very much enjoyed, cool backstory too.
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Hi, Tom. Catchy guitar draws me in, driving sound keeps it going. Everything about this says it's top notch - the arrangement, vocals, lead guitar... Big and loud. Nice write and backstory, too.  Thanks David. I appreciate the kind words. Good song.
Yep.... I don't doubt that in some bands the crew is better paid than the musicians. I won't mention the band but it was a high technical level bunch of cats.... They were paid $100 a week per musician with sold out shows and radio play. If I recall creedence was another band that was starving on the road with number one songs on the radio.
BTW.... Love that tone. Herb, thanks. Yeah being a road dog is a tough way to go. Really great song and production! 'Nuff said. Glad you liked it!
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These lines tell many stories, don’t they?! “Still chasing after long lost dreams or running from the rain It’s easy to say it but much harder to explain” Janice said that we need a book of short stories from your songs! This is a great “true life” song and your vocals, guitar and pedal steel are awesome. Your performances, the choice of band members and the mix are outstanding. We like how how the intros and outros of your songs always demand attention. Of course the stuff in the middle is great also Love it! J&B PS Bud was reminded of his mid sixties time as a southeastern band's roadie ... before he became a management partner which was more stressful for sure.
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Love a good story song. I always learn something new when I listen to your songs. Song structure, production, and of course performance are always top notch. Talented doesn't even cover it. Great song.
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Hi Tom,
This is a very good song and I particularly liked the lyrics and vocals.
Also excellent instrumentation and mix.
Well done.
Best Regards
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For me it's professional work. from the intro to the end, we're in!
Laurent Thanks, I appreciate that you took the time to listen and comment. Tom,
A good story and good story telling.
Your mixes astound me. They jump out of my monitors, out into the room. So Tight. Loud and Proud.
Cool Steel. Nice Guitars...
Excellent drum sound.
Vocals sitting just right.
Solid.
fj Thanks for all those good words.
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Hi Tommyad you never disappoint!! great story and love your mixes nice guitar work !! fmm
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Man, I'm hearing stars. Those guitars are sensational. The perfect vocal performance. Catchy groove with a good story lyric. Excellent mix. An excellent driving song. Marty, I'm glad you liked it. Tommy...you can always be counted on for some great country/rock...great storytelling...as usual your tracks are loaded with kickin' instrumentals and this is no exception!...it's always pro-level with attitude...great!! Dan, Thanks for the fine review. Vivid storytelling, catchy song with memorable riffs, great sounding guitars and very good vocals. Enjoyable combination of all your trademarks present once again in a well produced package.
Janne I surely do appreciate your kind comments.
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Another great rocker Tommy. Super job on all the instrumental playing! You really know how to do a rocker that is for sure! Thanks David. It was a lot of fun playing on this one. Hi Tom, Man, you are always so good at coming up with cool riffs! Nice hook, I'll be hearing that all day I think Excellent song, very much enjoyed, cool backstory too. Thanks Dave!
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These lines tell many stories, don’t they?! “Still chasing after long lost dreams or running from the rain It’s easy to say it but much harder to explain” Janice said that we need a book of short stories from your songs! This is a great “true life” song and your vocals, guitar and pedal steel are awesome. Your performances, the choice of band members and the mix are outstanding. We like how how the intros and outros of your songs always demand attention. Of course the stuff in the middle is great also Love it! J&B PS Bud was reminded of his mid sixties time as a southeastern band's roadie ... before he became a management partner which was more stressful for sure. There’s a whole lot to like about this review. I would imagine management might be a PITA. I think I’d rather drive the bus but then again I like driving. Thanks, stay well. Love a good story song. I always learn something new when I listen to your songs. Song structure, production, and of course performance are always top notch. Talented doesn't even cover it. Great song.
Rick Rick, good to see you here. I appreciate your fine comments. Hi Tom,
This is a very good song and I particularly liked the lyrics and vocals.
Also excellent instrumentation and mix.
Well done.
Best Regards
Nigel Thank you Nigel. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hi Tommyad you never disappoint!! great story and love your mixes nice guitar work !! fmm Eric, thanks for giving it a spin. I liked your comments.
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