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One More Chance

Been a while since I posted one.
This was our attempt at writing in the style of a jazz “standard”.
Leon wrote the lyrics and I played some guitar.
Janice provided the excellent lead and backing vocals recorded by Bud, who mastered the song.

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One More Chance

They say an old dog
Can’t learn new tricks
Some things are broken
Just can’t be fixed
Come on, honey
That’s not your style

Give me one more chance
To make you smile
Give me one more chance
To make it right
Don’t give up on us
At least without a fight
I know this love of ours
Still can be repaired
Please don’t throw away
All the good times that we’ve shared

They say a leopard
Can’t change his spots
But on that subject
I’ve got some thoughts
My true colours
Are yet to be revealed
That broken heart of yours
I believe it can be healed

Give me one more chance
To make it right
Don’t give up on us
At least without a fight
I know this love of ours
Still can be repaired
Please don’t throw away
All the good times that we’ve shared

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Super song! Really nailed the jazz standard style. The BiaB quartet sounds great. Amazing vocals/harmonies and very effective guitar breaks. Sparkly mix/master. Ya'll nailed it!

Know I should know who Leon is, but I'm guessing it's neither Russell nor Redbone, so I'm stuck.


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Thanks for the review appreciate that.
Leon is featured as a vocalist and lyricist on many of my previous posts.
If you go to the Soundcloud link for this song (or search my posts that I created here) and click on my songs you will be able to hear him.

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Hi Peter (and Leon, Janice and Bud)!
A wonderful track to just and listen to with a coffee and a dash of Baileys on an Autumn Saturday afternoon. The song and arrangement is great, and Janice's vocals - especially loved the glissando effects in parts - are evocative. It reminded me somewhat of Mama Cass/Mamas and the Papas type of song.
A great listen!
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That arrangement & vocal make is SPOT ON.
Warm, with a slow swing and a sweetly sad story topped off by that solo.
Well done Leon, Peter, Janice & Bud - LOVE it.


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Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Peter (and Leon, Janice and Bud)!
A wonderful track to just and listen to with a coffee and a dash of Baileys on an Autumn Saturday afternoon. The song and arrangement is great, and Janice's vocals - especially loved the glissando effects in parts - are evocative. It reminded me somewhat of Mama Cass/Mamas and the Papas type of song.
A great listen!
Andrew D

Thanks Andrew certainly a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
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Sultry in six syllables. Can you decifer the respectful compliment from that? Peter, you know you 3 are my favorite group, and this one is an outstanding example to prove I have great taste. And with Leon in the mix and providing lyrics the quality goes through the roof. Excellent mix, outstanding vocal with creative harmony lines, and your guitar work is always the tastiest candy any ear can chew.


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Nice to hear from you guys! A successful change of style, could work as a pop song also, but the skillfully built jazzy approach brings another dimension. Clever lyrics by Leon.

Pleasant arrangement and lovely solo played with passion. And of course Janice's voice and Bud's touch are the cherries on this tasty cake.

A timeless piece, true artisan music, "Give me one more chance/To make you smile" certainly made me smile just like your earlier songs.

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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Super song! Really nailed the jazz standard style. The BiaB quartet sounds great. Amazing vocals/harmonies and very effective guitar breaks. Sparkly mix/master. Ya'll nailed it!

Know I should know who Leon is, but I'm guessing it's neither Russell nor Redbone, so I'm stuck.

Thank you! It’s been a pleasure joining in on Peter and Leon’s tunes over the years. 😀

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Originally Posted by rayc
That arrangement & vocal make is SPOT ON.
Warm, with a slow swing and a sweetly sad story topped off by that solo.
Well done Leon, Peter, Janice & Bud - LOVE it.

Thanks a lot Ray.

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Hi, Music Makers (Peter & Co.)

Nice ballad! Janice nails the vocals as usual - love those slides - and the guitar solos are excellent.

Well, the whole band sounds good. And the bass seems to get some extra love in this mix.

As others have said, a pleasant listen. smile


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Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Sultry in six syllables. Can you decifer the respectful compliment from that? Peter, you know you 3 are my favorite group, and this one is an outstanding example to prove I have great taste. And with Leon in the mix and providing lyrics the quality goes through the roof. Excellent mix, outstanding vocal with creative harmony lines, and your guitar work is always the tastiest candy any ear can chew.

Thanks Marty we all appreciate the kind words.

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Very nicely slow and laid back, well mixed song from you all.

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Peter, Leon & Janice,

Everything about this song just works so well. It sounds old, but familiar and the production is perfect.

I can never say enough good things about the way Janice sings. Let's just say I am a huge fan.

Loved it!

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Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Peter (and Leon, Janice and Bud)!
A wonderful track to just and listen to with a coffee and a dash of Baileys on an Autumn Saturday afternoon. The song and arrangement is great, and Janice's vocals - especially loved the glissando effects in parts - are evocative. It reminded me somewhat of Mama Cass/Mamas and the Papas type of song.
A great listen!
Andrew D

Glad you liked my vocal and the nice comments are much appreciated!

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Brilliant! smile


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Originally Posted by rayc
That arrangement & vocal make is SPOT ON.
Warm, with a slow swing and a sweetly sad story topped off by that solo.
Well done Leon, Peter, Janice & Bud - LOVE it.

Thanks Ray!

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Y'all nailed that smokey, hole in the wall, jazz club vibe.

Nicely done


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Great song y'all! Man that lead sounds so sweet. Very Django!

Awesome vocals by Janice and super production all around. Loved this one.

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Great song, both melody and lyrics! And of course the singer is beyond excellent. Best thing I've heard in a while.


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