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Here is a new song that I wrote after I attended a gathering of about 30 folk musicians in Alpharetta Georgia at the end of April: Alpharetta in the Spring.

http://fredgrittner.bandcamp.com/track/alpharetta-in-the-spring

The featured RT is Brent Mason's nylon guitar.

Alpharetta in the Spring

Traveling deep into the night

Georgia moon is shining bright

A home away from home is where I’m bound

Won’t worry ‘bout a thing

I’m a bird out on the wing

Alpharetta, Alpharetta in the Spring


Treasured friends some time ago

Said come down so you will know

Feelings you’ve never had before

Taking in what life will bring

I’m a kite without a string

Alpharetta, Alpharetta in the Spring



A soft breeze is capturing lilac

And memories to which I still cling

Haven’t got a care

Drinking in the southern air

Alpharetta, Alpharetta in the Spring



I’m thinking tonight of my dearest

And the songs we so loved to sing

Sweet voices fill this room

With an oft-remembered tune

Alpharetta, Alpharetta in the Spring

Copyright 2017 Fred Grittner All Rights Reserved
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Fred,

This is a very cool folk song. Love the laid back, but traditional feel. Excellent job - really enjoyed this.

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"A soft breeze is capturing lilac"

What a nicely stated observation.

Nice to see you around, Fred.

Enjoyed the listen.

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Very pretty song Fred. Loved it


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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Fred,

This is a very cool folk song. Love the laid back, but traditional feel. Excellent job - really enjoyed this.

Bob

Thanks, Bob. Definitely a throwback song.

Fred


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
"A soft breeze is capturing lilac"

What a nicely stated observation.

Nice to see you around, Fred.

Enjoyed the listen.

fj

Thanks, Floyd. Good to be back.

Fred


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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very pretty song Fred. Loved it


Thanks, Scott.


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Very nice write, love the melody

well done

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Hello Fred,

What a beautiful tune! We love the simple arrangement. You backing tracks are all perfect for this one. What a nice treat!

Alan & Di


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Originally Posted By: 44kfl
Very nice write, love the melody

well done

Kenny


Thanks, Kenny.


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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hello Fred,

What a beautiful tune! We love the simple arrangement. You backing tracks are all perfect for this one. What a nice treat!

Alan & Di


Thanks, you guys.


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A very pretty tune with a lovely laid back feel.

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Fred

A very pretty tune with a lovely laid back feel.

Peter

Thanks, Peter.


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Very relaxing song Fred.

Excellent vocals.

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Very relaxing song Fred.

Excellent vocals.


Thanks, David. Maybe a good bedtime song!

Fred


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Fred, this is such a pleasant song to listen to! That chorus is exceptional! Thanks, Torrey




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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Fred, this is such a pleasant song to listen to! That chorus is exceptional! Thanks, Torrey


Thank you, Torrey.

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