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Christiane (Chris) Spruit and I have been writing songs together for more than 10 years now, and we have done more than 100 original songs. Typically I provide the music and Chris writes the lyrics and does the vocals. We have started to remix/master some of our old songs with the aim of releasing a "Best Of" CD at some point, and this is the first. We originally released this in 2018. From Chris: The song about a private dancer in a bar. The dogs are the pimps, and the cats are the johns on the hunt for love.... The Band:RealDrums in Song: Rumba^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Sidestick, Ride RealTracks in song: 1417:Bass, Electric, RootsRock Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 2905:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BrightBluesyPopColin Ev 100 MIDI SuperTracks in song: 3004:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm BluesyPopMike Ev 100 Mixed in Reaper with plugins from Waves and iZotope, mastered with Ozone12 In the still of the night, 2018 Christiane SpruitV1) when the night shines silver
and the dark takes the sky
when the band begins to gather
in the smoke and the light
Come on and dance with me
in the still of the night
V2) while the dogs are sleeping
one eye open wide
in the heat and in the gleaming
lonely cats come alive
Come on and dance with me
in the gleam of the light
Bridge:
they will come
and they will go
some will say I love you
I'd love a gin, a drink on ice
but baby we both know
Solo
V3) we walk the street of money
he's been talking for a while
little children and the struggle
hush now baby, we'll surviveOutro vamp: Come on, hush now, survive Thanks to those that listen and comment.
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Dave & Chris,
I remember this song well. I also remember saying I especially love the overall slinky feel. A touch of blues, some great Albert-style guitar lines, and an almost Sade feel in the way that Chris delivers this song.
The remix / master on this one is absolutely great! Loved it!
Bob
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Dave & Chris, I don't recall the initial post but this remake of it sounds fantastic.
Outstanding backing band
Great vocal and guitar leads - no surprise here
Super mix
Loved it
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I really like the style chosen. The singing is excellent, and the counterpoint guitars are superb.
Laurent
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Dave & Chris,
Solid.
Nice write, well sung.
Background tracks sound good.
LOVE your guitar is this. Melodic, nicely phrased and nicely played.
Mix sounds good.
Damn. Good. Music.
fj
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Hi Dave and Chris!
Three good things I like about this song … Chris’s vocals weaving with Dave’s licks, and great style choice - the latter reminding me of the vibe on Smash Mouth’s Astro Lounge album. This mix sounds great as well - I think that makes it four!
Enjoyed listening.
Andrew
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I'll definitely buy one of your CDs, if only to hear Chris sing (sorry Dave and Marty. You now I love you guys too  ). I've never heard the original, but your remix/master sounds pretty good. Really good and tasteful guitar playing, perfectly interwoven with the vocals. Is this called Rumba-Blues? Anyway, I really enjoyed my listen. A lot ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Hi Dave, This is fantastic! You are Chris are one of the strongest songwriting powerhouses on the forum. Love this new mix. I did a search of the forum and I found that in 2018, I wrote the below comment. Hi Dave,
You and Chris have done it again! You've created yet another outstanding work.
I love the rhumba (and Latin dance styles in general). Incorporating it with blues/jazz and getting that crossover between the two styles makes for a really, really fine listen. As J&B have said, you've reached the stratosphere with this work. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
You and Chris have become a songwriting force extraordinaire!
All the best,
Noel I stand by every word I wrote Moreover, this song has clearly stood the test of time. I wish you good fortune with your 'Best of' album! --Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
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Really great song Dave & Chris,
Sultry and moody as a sultry, moody thing. And the girls in the video are too distracting, lost my focus on several occasions....or perhaps that was your intention!!
But a great song for all the right reasons. Kind regards.
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I started here in April 2019, so this is new to me. BA has been working at a very high level for quite some time, so a best of seems a natural to me. How do you choose? That's gonna me a tough job. I liked this tune very much, I like that it was subtle regarding the subject matter. Playing excellent as always. Vocals were superb. Ten years, that's quite a legacy. Congratulations!
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Slithery and cool. Ya'll CRUSHED this. Top shelf vocals and guitar work. Crisp, laid back backing band--love that BiaB bass. Super song performed superlatively. Fantastic work, Dave and Chris!
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Dave & Chris,
I remember this song well. I also remember saying I especially love the overall slinky feel. A touch of blues, some great Albert-style guitar lines, and an almost Sade feel in the way that Chris delivers this song.
The remix / master on this one is absolutely great! Loved it!
Bob Thanks, Bob! Not too many of us still around from back then, I looked at my original post and most of the comments were from people who are no longer here, kinda sad actually. Dave & Chris, I don't recall the initial post but this remake of it sounds fantastic.
Outstanding backing band
Great vocal and guitar leads - no surprise here
Super mix
Loved it Appreciate that, Mario!
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