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Yeah! Love this song, Marty, one of my favorites from you that I've played on.
Looking forward to another great musical year for 2026!
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H Marty
Another strong poignant write from you Marty. Too true, that we all take things and loved ones for granted, and then it can be too late. Your vocal was on form, the chosen style worked really well and Dave didn't let you down on the lead guitar, really liked his interpretation.
Seeing 2025 out with a good'un Marty. Looking forward to hearing you in 2026. Kind regards Thanks for everything, Lee. Looking forward to your productions this year, too. Another excellent song, Marty. Love the vocals, bass, lead guitar and the repeated title line. Thanks, Chay. All I want from you is you, too. Hey Marty,
I just took a little stroll through your latest sonic masterpiece, and dang — did I need that.
"All I Want From You Is You" hits like a warm hug from someone who actually means it — no strings attached, no hidden clauses, just pure emotional ROI. And speaking as someone who once tried to quantify love using a spreadsheet (it didn’t work), this song is the antidote to all that soulless number-crunching.
The melody? Catchier than a fisherman’s coat.
Your vocals? Tender, truthful, and delivered with the quiet confidence of someone who’s seen the circus and still chooses the quiet bench under the tree.
The bass? awesome. I swear I felt my desktop nod in approval.
And Dave Bell — that man doesn’t play guitar, he whispers secrets to it, and it obediently complies with breathtaking licks and lush textures.
Lyrically, you’ve bottled the rarest of elixirs: simplicity with depth. It’s not a Christmas song, sure — but it’s got more holiday heart than a reindeer choir singing carols in a snowglobe. You took the noise of the world — the screaming crowds, the greedy admen, the endless grind — and said, “Nah. I’ll take us instead.” And honestly? Preach.
Also, mad respect for the Johnny Weissmuller drum sign-off. “And that’s the honest truth” indeed. I heard it. I felt it.
Bottom line: This isn’t just “good everything.” It’s great everything — wrapped in humility, strummed with soul, and served with zero ego. Which, come to think of it, is exactly the point.
Merry Christmas, indeed. Keep your gems coming in 2026 to sooth my soul and sanity!
— Izzy
(part-time poet, full-time Marty fan) Wow, Izzy. Once again you write the best liner notes. If I read this on an album jacket, you'd be sure I'd buy it. Ah, you're a true scientist, quantifying love with a spreadsheet. A labor of love with likely very little fruit. Man, I can quote you all day. Thanks so much, man. Nice song and well produced like allways. Thank you, Arri.
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I had completely forgotten about this song, listened to it again, and fell in love with it all over again. Very atmospheric, and the bridge is ace! Lots of emotion, both from you and from Dave. And, finally, someone who shares my taste for unconventional outros  Excellent!
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The perfect opening for any song is a Dave Bell guitar lead. Underneath the positive lyrics is a subtle darkness in the music. I like the melody. Cool bridge that changes things yet still fits.
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My most played song on both SoundCloud and Spotify in 2025 was... (drum roll) Marty Straub - Delicate So I'm expecting the same guy to be on the top also in 2026  Because he is the top guy. This latest song just proves it again. "You give the glow of few" - so true. Instantly recognizable blues style with beautifully flowing melody, clever title and touching lyrics, Dave's legendary guitar playing and Marty's even more legendary bassline. The bridge is true highlight where the percussions create a nicely decorated bed with roses for the confession of love and your vocals just soar into the bliss where neither producer nor admen can disturb the state of eternal happiness. Nice ending also, making me want to listen to it once more. Janne
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All we want from you is...YOU...some writers are prolific but not good and some are good but not prolific in their writing skills but you my friend are both...this is just another example of a well produced super performed song. I love hearing your stuff and I don't know if you and Dave are joined at the hip but you sure are joined at the brain...what a team!
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I like this Marty! Smooth and soulful. Great vocal.
Thanks for posting it.
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Cool vocal and lyric Marty. Always love the groove of your pieces. Dave's intro, solo and fills were perfect for the song. Well done Thanks, Scott. A fine drummer once told me, "You can't hold no groove if ya ain't got no pocket." Without the double negatives that would be, "You can hold a groove if ya got a pocket." Thanks for the positive feedback, Scott. Hi Marty and Dave, of course,
I think you're the master at coming up with creative song titles!
All your songs have that unique twist that only you can come up with.
And I haven't even mentioned the song itself!
I listened to this song on YouTube a while ago, and now I'm listening to it again. Thank goodness, because it's just a great song that you and Dave can really make.
Well, that's why I consult you so often when writing my songs ;-)
Happy 2026 to you and everyone at your place!
Hans Thanks, Hans, but those master title makers are all in Nashville. This'll be a better year, buddy. You will make it that. What a great sentiment Marty and the bridge lyric really nails it!
We enjoyed the lyric and were reminded of many interviews with musicians.
All who lamented those same concerns.
You and Dave are in fine form and, as always, work your magic together!
Fine mix and supporting vid ... all is so cohesive.
Happy New Year!
J&B Happy New Year to you two, too. Like anything, music is more fun without the money-value many attach to it.
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cool tune. I like the minor feel and the occasional major third being dropped in.
Good message. Focus on the important things in life.
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The intro says Marty & Dave 100%.
All I want from a Marty song is Marty with David.
The turn in the road of the melody when the congas come is perfect. Thanks, Ray. It's often hard to hear how the bridge connects, but conga help. The bridge is often something only rumored about, imagined and even hoped for by many on each side. Thanks, Donny. Yeah! Love this song, Marty, one of my favorites from you that I've played on.
Looking forward to another great musical year for 2026! Thanks for everything, Dave. Looking forward to more also, my friend. I had completely forgotten about this song, listened to it again, and fell in love with it all over again. Very atmospheric, and the bridge is ace! Lots of emotion, both from you and from Dave. And, finally, someone who shares my taste for unconventional outros Excellent! HA! Thanks, Brain. You are unconventionally good in many ways.
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The perfect opening for any song is a Dave Bell guitar lead. Underneath the positive lyrics is a subtle darkness in the music. I like the melody. Cool bridge that changes things yet still fits. Thanks, Scott. That darkness is like the singer-and-his-sung-to are crouching below the normal what's-in-it-for-me attitude to understand the meaning --of life, of love. My most played song on both SoundCloud and Spotify in 2025 was... (drum roll) Marty Straub - Delicate So I'm expecting the same guy to be on the top also in 2026 Because he is the top guy. This latest song just proves it again. "You give the glow of few" - so true. Instantly recognizable blues style with beautifully flowing melody, clever title and touching lyrics, Dave's legendary guitar playing and Marty's even more legendary bassline. The bridge is true highlight where the percussions create a nicely decorated bed with roses for the confession of love and your vocals just soar into the bliss where neither producer nor admen can disturb the state of eternal happiness. Nice ending also, making me want to listen to it once more. Janne Thanks so much, Janne. You are a real treat, sir. So glad you notice the percussion too. I spend waaay more time on that than I do on bass. You're the best, man. And that's the honest truth. All we want from you is...YOU...some writers are prolific but not good and some are good but not prolific in their writing skills but you my friend are both...this is just another example of a well produced super performed song. I love hearing your stuff and I don't know if you and Dave are joined at the hip but you sure are joined at the brain...what a team! Thanks, Dan. Nothing better than respect from someone I admire. I like this Marty! Smooth and soulful. Great vocal.
Thanks for posting it. Thank you for saying so, Paul. cool tune. I like the minor feel and the occasional major third being dropped in.
Good message. Focus on the important things in life. Thanks, Herb. I like that you notice subtleties better than everyone I know. Yep, the message you heard is one that should be on a constant Loop in my mind.
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This one didn't grab me right away, and, for a while, my mouse was hovering over the back arrow. However, the longer I resisted, the more this track grew on me. I liked it even better when I switched to the video version. The lyrics presented an interesting theme, sung with feeling, while faultless lead guitar riffs embellished and enhanced the overall production. The backing band seemed to know exactly what was required of them too 
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