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The Right Track Bud wrote this with our friend floyd and J&B posted it nearly 10 years ago. Including co-writes, swapping harmonies, etc., we’ve done 90+ collaborations with floyd over the past 14 years (likely a surprise to newer members). This was one of the first songs we distributed to the streaming platforms. Even though it was already “out there” several years ago we asked if our friend and music partner Peter would play guitar on it and, as always, he provided us some fine tracks. Recently we decided to replace the older version on the streaming platforms with this one and thus did a complete remix and mastering with all new effects. So having blathered all that here it is (BTW mr jane posted his version three years ago). If you choose to listen your time to listen and hopefully comment is much appreciated. Thanks to floyd, Peter and PG Music. C 2016-2025 B. Merritt & floyd jane Janice: lead vocal & arrangement floyd: lyric, harmony vocal & arrangement Peter: solo guitar and fills Bud: lyric, mix, master, arrangement & photo Vocals: Izotope Nectar Bass: RealTracks 1036 Northern Rock > Izotope Neutron Drums RealDrums N’ville ev 8th > Waves CLA Drums Guitar: RealTracks 841 Rhythm Pop Ballad > Waves CLA Guitar Guitar: RealTracks 1169 electric Rhythm used to create held held chords > Waves CLA Guitar Piano: RealTracks 1725 Rhythm / also used to create the held chord piano track > Wqves CLA Unplugged Mastering chain: Ozone modules EQ > Stabilizer > Impact > Imager > Dynamic EQ > Maximizer > Tonal Balance too long in this town, too long in shadow roads lead out, where do they go? this might be someone's idea of good old days not mine i'm parting ways Chorus i'm leaving some might think on a wing and a prayer but there's got to be peace between here and somewhere sun on my face, wind at my back i'm finally... on the right track day by day, time gets shorter while my bucket list just runs over some things age well like a fine old wine but a spirit chained will die in time (so...) Chorus Bridge friends say slow down don't go but what the hell could they know i got boots older than most of them and I ain't leaving on a whim Chorus
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Sounds like from a record of some major band! Very professional production and Janice, I just love your soulful singing.
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Sounds like from a record of some major band! Very professional production and Janice, I just love your soulful singing. We appreciate that! J&Bq
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Great song! Soulful vocals and smokey, liquid guitar work. REALLY nice production, and the arrangement is oh-so-tight with no wasted motion. LOVE Floyd's subtle harmony lines, too. Superb work by all!
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Janice, Bud, Floyd & Peter,
This sounds absolutely amazing. The remix and mastering is pro all the way. It sounds like it was done at a major studio. Bud is a musical engineering wizard.
Janice is singing like she means every word and the harmonies here are also exquisite. Peter knows exactly what to play and where to place his lines for maximum impact. Great stuff!
I love everything about this! It should be playing EVERYWHERE!
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Great song! Soulful vocals and smokey, liquid guitar work. REALLY nice production, and the arrangement is oh-so-tight with no wasted motion. LOVE Floyd's subtle harmony lines, too. Superb work by all! Thank you! We had long wanted to rework this one and are glad it worked for you. And J&B certainly agree with your comments on floyd and Peter. All your comments are much appreciated, J&B
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Lovely rebuild.
Hearing FJ as a harmonist is a treat.
Everything is in the pocket, on the spot & in the zone.
Cool axemanship - serving the song with tone.
Songsmiths meet performers and ace engineering/mixing to make a fabulous song.
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J&B, floyd...every aspect is so finely crafted...lyrically impeccable and a super blues rock melody, arrangement and performance...Peter killed it with a perfect match to the other tracks...great vocal J...and B as usual you know how to write and handle everything so proficiently...great job guys!
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Janice, Bud, Floyd & Peter,
This sounds absolutely amazing. The remix and mastering is pro all the way. It sounds like it was done at a major studio. Bud is a musical engineering wizard.
Janice is singing like she means every word and the harmonies here are also exquisite. Peter knows exactly what to play and where to place his lines for maximum impact. Great stuff!
I love everything about this! It should be playing EVERYWHERE!
Bob Thank you Bob. Sometimes remixes don’t bring much to the table but we felt we added a bit to one. All meaning we are very appreciative of your comments. We’ve been having some Spotify success of late and hopefully when distributed this one will do well. But you just never know when it comes to the streaming platforms. Thanks again for your time and very supportive comments! J&B
Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.
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100% superb song, performance, arrangement and production. 100% 100% 100%!
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Janice, Bud, Floyd & Peter, this is professional sounding as it gets; it sounds like it came from a major studio.
Everything is perfect.
Love it
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Lovely rebuild.
Hearing FJ as a harmonist is a treat.
Everything is in the pocket, on the spot & in the zone.
Cool axemanship - serving the song with tone.
Songsmiths meet performers and ace engineering/mixing to make a fabulous song. Thank you Ray. We agree that floyd nailed the harmony and the melody is also his. Glad you liked the production. It was interesting starting out with all new fx. Much appreciated. J&B
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"The Right Track (co-write with floyd jane / feat. Peter on guitar)" <-- Yeah, that alone tells us it's gonna be a huge hit. I wasn't forum born 10 years ago, but on this version... well, I can't imagine it without Peter. Man, I love the write with a feel that grabs ya and the lyrics keeps you engrossed. The entertwining vocals are magical. A pro master!!
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I think this one is my new fave of yours. It speaks to me; been looking for my 'right track' for years now. I love the chorus. I'm hearing a higher harmony...an option, anyway...or maybe existed in an earlier version.
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J&B, floyd...every aspect is so finely crafted...lyrically impeccable and a super blues rock melody, arrangement and performance...Peter killed it with a perfect match to the other tracks...great vocal J...and B as usual you know how to write and handle everything so proficiently...great job guys! Thanks! Your generous review is much appreciated. Thanks to floyd for the melody and harmony and we agree Peter took it to a new level. J&B
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This one hits all the marks. Such a clean, professional mix. Vocal is both technically and emotionally brilliant. Glad you revisited and reposted!
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Excellent song!
Love the melody and vocal. Also love the way you have Floyds BGV mixed in, subtle but very effective.
Wonderful!
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100% superb song, performance, arrangement and production. 100% 100% 100%! And we are 100% happy that you liked it. J&B
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Hi, J&B. Big production, clear sound (because of Bud, of course), everyone sounds great. Janice and Peter emote like no one else. Sounds like the guitar was always supposed to be there. I'd mention floyd, but he does such a good job blending in that I wouldn't have noticed, which is what BGVs are supposed to do, right?  The only thing that has me puzzled is why Bud gets credit for the photo, but Janice gets no credit for being in the photo? 
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Janice, Bud, Floyd & Peter, this is professional sounding as it gets; it sounds like it came from a major studio.
Everything is perfect.
Love it Good is good. Great is very good. Perfect is way, way generously good. Thanks! J&B
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