Hi Ron, Marty, Bob, Brain and Andi,

Thanks for listening to this -somewhat- daring song. The original song was 'born' in 2018 when that president met Putin in Helsinki. I'm not sure if you still can remember that event.
Well, I liked the melody, but had to change a lot. The one exception was the guitar solo. That stayed the same. Still like it a lot. And I'm glad you liked it too!

Originally Posted by DC Ron
Hans, very topical and inventive--well done! Super vocals/vocal arrangement and love the band. That's a nice solo before the wrap up and like the lyrical twist at the end.
In the words of Rick Nelson, "You can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself..."
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Hi Ron, I like that quote from mr. Nelson. And that twist? Yes, I added that in the final stage of the song. I had to smile because of that.
So thanks for the attention on these aspects and the compliments.

Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Oh, you know I love this one, Hans. Everything about is prachtig. Excellent lyrics, you prognasticator you. Hey, might I suggest writing one next year to be released in 4 more years? But make this one have a happy ending. Seriously, vocal is (doesn't anyone else hear the similarity with John Lennon?) perfect, and the harmony is sperb. The whole production is a masterpiece.

Hi Marty, Yeah, you heard the first new version where I was still not convinced bringing the song to an end. But I didn't notice you mentioned the similarity between Johns'vocals and mine. I still don't hear that myself. But Janice and Bud always called me John (except this year). We discussed releasing the song or not, where my wife told me not to do it, but you and I agreed on one thing: who cares? Then I released it... Thanks Marty!

Originally Posted by rsdean
Hans,
Good to hear you again. This is a great production. You have some of the best mixes.
I agree with Marty - I do hear some very nice touches of Lennon.
Excellent all around.
Bob

Hello Bob, your reply is lovely! All compliments, and John again :-)
Thanks for that!

Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
If it's approved by Marty, it can't be bad smile
I like it, especially the sarcastic, ironically bitter lyrics.
Really very well done, Hans!

Hi Brain, thanks for all your compliments and your trust in Marty!

Originally Posted by PROJECT M
Hello Hans and Marty
Great song and very good songwriting
The choice of band is excellent
I like the way you sing the verses. Great vocals - fits perfectly.
Nice that you worked together with Marty.
With more musicians you always get better ideas and better songs.
At least that's my experience ;-)
Great work Hans and Marty
Andi ;-)

Hello Andi, I was very glad to hear from you again, and man what a good song you made.
You surely know that 'more musicians give better ideas and songs'. Although there was one exception:
Marty didn't touch a single string on his bass guitar in my song, while in your song he played like crazy!
But I like the discussions we had on parts of the song. Like I had with your brother Wolfgang some time ago.
So thanks for all you wrote!

And of course I wish you all a happy Christmas and a good/happy newyear,
Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
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