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Hey guys...this was written with my good friend Bob Severin...I'm rushing (though I don't know why?) to complete an album project with "FreshFire" and this is probably going to complete that endeavor...I've had the BiaB track for years (so long in fact I cannot find the Real Tracks files any where) so the band, arrangement and instrumental tracks are set in stone...they are pretty much instruments that I use all the time...anyway, I'm satisfied with the mix (I think?)...don't want to start from scratch...so...if you do...thanks for listening and/or commenting...Dan

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Dan, expertly done! This sounds exactly like you (again) and very impressively voiced throughout. The BGVs were super but I couldn't pick you out of the Oohs (I tried!). Nice BiaB backing track. The false ending was cool, too. Great job!

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Always enjoy listening to your productions, Dan, you are so good at this!

Excellent as always, and FreshFire is doing a fine job for you.

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Wow, talk about impact with harmony. Strong and so well-crafted. What a wonderful write, Dan. The wait was worth the addition. Excellent lyrics to live by as always. Can't wait for this album. This one adds plenty of gas to the Fresh Fire.


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That harmony is like ear candy. Exceptionally well done.

Nice write on the song too by Bob Severin. Good message.

Totally enjoyed that.


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Dan,

Wow! The vocals are incredible here... Truly outstanding.

Great song and great production - magnificent work on the vocals.

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Nicely done, Dan.
As others have mentioned, the harmonies really shine.
Solid production - as always...you know your stuff.

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Ron, Dave, Marty, Herb, Bob and Floyd...thanks fellas for taking the time to listen and comment...I appreciate your thoughts and comments...Dan


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Dan, those harmonies are out of the world--brilliant!
Super lyrics.
Outstanding production, as always.


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Really pretty song! Good job Dan!

This is cool and everything but I have to say I miss the voice of Dan.

Come back Dan come back!! I miss you man!!

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Hi, Dan.

As others have said, outstanding harmonies.

Solid song - good melody, nice backing, good mix - no issues anywhere, and pleasant to listen to.

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Mario, David and David...thanks for your comments...I appreciate them...Dan


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That’s a lovely song and, as noted by others, the harmonies are delightful.

The BiaB band and vocalists along with your melody and mix serve the lyric very well.
Looks like it's off to a great start on the SoundClick charts.

Congrats on the upcoming Fresh Fire album!
Gonna be on all the major platforms?

Well done,

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Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
That’s a lovely song and, as noted by others, the harmonies are delightful.

The BiaB band and vocalists along with your melody and mix serve the lyric very well.
Looks like it's off to a great start on the SoundClick charts.

Congrats on the upcoming Fresh Fire album!
Gonna be on all the major platforms?

Well done,

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J&B...thanks so much for the encouraging words...Dan


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You are a strong songwriter, and this is an impressive song. The chorus soars!

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Lovely song Dan. Excellent lyric. Really well done


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Another amazing song. The BGV’s reminds me of Diamond Rio! They sound just like them, IMO.

You definitely know your way around writing, music, and producing great music.

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Hi Dan

There's not much left to say - everyone before me has said it all. I fully agree with all of them.

Excellent use of the synth voices. You are so good with them.

Excellent in all aspects!

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Again...thanks everyone for your kind and encouraging comments...Dan


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