Hi Newbie Making Melody, BYOBand and Laurent4114,

Thank you very much for your nice replies on the two songs Stuck in France (Swing and Rock).
I am very pleased to read your reactions'. And it is nice to see the 'French' had a lot of fun with the songs.
The rock version didn't win the popularity contest. The swing did by far.

Originally Posted by makingmelody
What an adventure, and I’m glad to hear your wife is recovering well. Both versions are great, but the swing version feels perfect for capturing the mood of France—it’s light, fun, and has such a unique charm. The "ooh la la" is a brilliant touch!
Reading this thread and listening to your songs makes me think about how much there is to discover in France https://gowithguide.com/France. Here’s hoping your next trip is smoother and even more inspiring!

Hi MM (hope to get your name one day), but it is a nice post from you! We came a lot to France in recent years. I love Brittany (fruits de mer!). My daughter in law has an appartment in Paris, so one day we take that guide to the sewers. Very interesting!
But no more biking for some years, I think. Thanks for the link, although my wife doesn't like skulls...

Originally Posted by BYOBand
Well, hey there, Birchwood. Thank you so much for the numerous insider-joke laughs. I live in France, have not much enjoyed my own and loved ones' medical moments here, and survive on Google translate. Seriously hard chuckles as I listened, and as someone has already said, the review mirror can make the worst situations quite humerous. Loved the French phrases, the break at your surprise for her, and the feel/sound of the swing chorus which, dare I say, reminds me of an old Monkees tune. I prefered the swing version, however the accordian in the rock version gave me another burst of laughter.

Hi BYOBand, also hope to know your name one day. I had to laugh how much pleasure you had with the story and how it was brought to you in the video. I had much fun too, making it. Especially those doctors... Luckily my wife is getting better.
And I'm fond you mentioned the Monkees. I loved them when I was a child. Now I'm proud you compared my song with them. Thanks!

Originally Posted by laurent4114
I prefer the Rock version. A priori the experience of French hospitals has not been very positive. The system has been deteriorating for 30 years and in summer it is worse, less staff and more activity. Congested emergencies and saturated operating theaters. The most important thing is that your wife is cured and walks again.
Laurent

Hello Laurent, The housekeeper in France has the same name as you, except for the digits. To be honest, I also liked the Rock version a bit more, but we were the minority, Laurent! And to be serious, yes the nursing staff was generally very friendly. But there was a strong hierarchy in the hospital. That made them uncomfortable, and we understood that.. But, my wife is getting better every day a little more! Thank you for your post!

I am very fond this song got some attention after al that time since I released it. I like that,
Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130