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Here is a simple song about lost love...
Something common to all.
I hope you enjoy the video.

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Fragrance © J Hughes

Yes you've gone
But I'm not alone
The fragrance of your sweet love
Lingers on

You're still here
Cause though you are gone
The fragrance of your sweet love
Lingers on

I can smell
Your perfume
In the air
I can feel
Your sweet touch
Ev'rywhere
But you're not there

Yes you've gone
But I'm not alone
The fragrance of your sweet love
Lingers on


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Very touching. The progression just drips sadness and wistfulness. Short and bitter-sweet.


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Jim, sometimes I like a "simple" song much better than a complicated one, especially when it gets the message across! I know you tilt toward the country genre but I could really hear the Beatles doing this one in their early days with Paul and John doing that classic duet harmony they often did! Nice tune! Thanks, Torrey




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Originally Posted By: Tangmo
Very touching. The progression just drips sadness and wistfulness. Short and bitter-sweet.

Thanks for the listen and kind words.


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Life is complicated. Simple is good for the soul.

We definitely agree with Torrey that this tune would make a nice earlier rock ballad. But as a lover of nearly all genres we also like it just the way it is!

Thanks for sharing.

J&B

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Jim,
That is very nice tune, but also one of the saddest I have heard from you.
Progression reminded me of Radiohead song Creep of early 90s. Smooth!

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Jim, sometimes I like a "simple" song much better than a complicated one, especially when it gets the message across! I know you tilt toward the country genre but I could really hear the Beatles doing this one in their early days with Paul and John doing that classic duet harmony they often did! Nice tune! Thanks, Torrey

Thanks, Torrey...
For your wonderful comments & support.
I always thought the Beatles were a pretty good country group...
who just liked to throw in a rocking tune every now & then smile
BTW... Congratulations for the great work & vocals you put into Ray's Orwellian song!


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Jim, sometimes I like a "simple" song much better than a complicated one, especially when it gets the message across! I know you tilt toward the country genre but I could really hear the Beatles doing this one in their early days with Paul and John doing that classic duet harmony they often did! Nice tune! Thanks, Torrey


Jim - I think Torrey really nailed the comment on this one. You have a talent for "saying a lot with a few words".

And everything you post sounds like a classic. That, too, is a real talent.

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Hey there Jim, This is beautiful and I dig the overall timbres. The lyrics are quite sentimental. Nice work!


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Hello Jim ...

One of my favorites from you. I have to agree with the comments referencing the early Beatles. Yet, the Jim Hughes version is pretty darn good! And, I do agree with you about the Beatles having a strong country influence in many of their songs. George Harrison was often quoted as having said Chet Atkins was his guitar hero.

That was real nice, laid back listen. I thought your vocal on this one was stellar. Thanks for the great listen! Wishing you well,

Alan (a Texas resident from 1975 - 1979)


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This song is very touching. Thanks for sharing.


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Beautiful, sad song. I agree with the comments about simplicity. Really helps this song hit home.

Great job!

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Very nice one Jim,

to me it has that classic country sad ballad plus the Beatles sounding

use of the minor chord placement (at least thats what it sounds like to me)

short and to the point

a good write, a good vocal

and a very catchy song,

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Nicely done smile A strong throwback to that old school country vibe - never a bad thing in my books. Love your vocals on this too. It sounds really sincere and heartfelt. Nicely catchy as well.

Thanks for sharing!


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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Life is complicated. Simple is good for the soul.

We definitely agree with Torrey that this tune would make a nice earlier rock ballad. But as a lover of nearly all genres we also like it just the way it is!

Thanks for sharing.

J&B

Thanks for you wonderful comments & support.


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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Jim,
That is very nice tune, but also one of the saddest I have heard from you.
Progression reminded me of Radiohead song Creep of early 90s. Smooth!

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

Thanks, Misha...
I'm happy you enjoyed it.


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Jim, sometimes I like a "simple" song much better than a complicated one, especially when it gets the message across! I know you tilt toward the country genre but I could really hear the Beatles doing this one in their early days with Paul and John doing that classic duet harmony they often did! Nice tune! Thanks, Torrey


Jim - I think Torrey really nailed the comment on this one. You have a talent for "saying a lot with a few words".

And everything you post sounds like a classic. That, too, is a real talent.

fj

Wow...
Your comments make me blush...
Thank you.


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Simple, but different, it doesn't resolve in the same way most songs do, and that makes it interesting. Good job!


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I'm getting an early beatles vibe from this too as others have mentioned.

Good song, Jim! I like your vocal.

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Hey there Jim, This is beautiful and I dig the overall timbres. The lyrics are quite sentimental. Nice work!

Thanks, Joe...
For you listen & comments.


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