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This song is guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of even the most dour listener. It is whimsy personified.
The band is great and sets the playful tone - love that mandolin - while the wry vocal sits perfectly on top.
Most enjoyable Vic.
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Mike
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Hi Vic,
In my opinion, this is one of your very best songs. It is a truly delightful listen. As the song went along, it reminded me, in some ways, of Kris Kristofferson.
Your band is great - I suggest you bump their pay by a few pounds!
Alan
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Thank you Mr. Cuny (to differentiate from Mr. Snyder).
For a mixture of humour and pathos, I don't think John Prine can be beat.
You should listen to the live performances. So unassuming and a natural talent.
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Hi Vic,
Yeah, this is really you, although some call you Prine...
Well, maybe you are, because this sounds so genuine, with that nice rhythm and not to forget the lyrics!
I liked it from the start, noticed my feet moved enthusiastically to the beat.
And that means it's a good song!
How shall we call you from now on?
Hans
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Thank you Mike.
Glad you liked it.
Vic
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Hi Vic
Very nice song
The good vocals go great with the very good background track
The guitar solo is really cool.
A great production
Andi ;-)
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Thanks Al. I hope the others were ok too.  As for the band: Nah! All they do is sit around in a box waiting for me to think of something for them to do. Vic
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Ah, Prine is good anuytime, and so is this one, Vic. Outstanding lyrics!!! And the perfect presentation. That mando adds the perfect touch, and the fiddle keeps the feel fine.
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Thanks Hans. I have a hard time controlling my busy feet when I'm recording. I used to think there was something wrong with the drum track.  Vic
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Vic...you have a knack of telling great stories with word pictures...I love the track (you always do that well too)...it does sound like something that Johnny Cash might cut...smooth-grit for sure...well crafted Americana sound and feel!
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Thank you Andi.
It was actually a mandolin solo but I appreciate your comment.
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Thank you Marty.
Yes, JP's lyrics seem so natural.
Vic
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Hi Dan.
"A picture speaks a thousand words".
Well, not quite that many but I get the idea.
I think John Prine said something about getting the right image in the first line or two.
Another songwriter, can't remember who, said to "show, not tell". I try.
Thank you and I'm glad you approve.
Vic
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Most excellent lyrics. The opening lines are standout and so is that chorus Good vocal. I like the band--whoever hired those guys should get a bonus.
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Vic - very good song and well put together, nice job!!
Cheers, Carl
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Cheers Carl.
Thanks for the support.
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We definitely hear the Prine influence and that is a good thing!
The Mama’s reminder to wear clean underwear is a gem and can’t we all hear our mothers saying that? 😊
Nice vocals, mix and the acoustic band.
Good one, Vic!
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Thank you J&B. I'm sure they did but maybe you weren't listening.  Vic
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Very clever write Vic.
You nailed the John Prine vibe.
Great vocal, lyrics, backing band, and mix.
PS - when I saw the title I thought it was a song about West Virginia!
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She said she can't remember what she ever saw in me!
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