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When I Was A Boy An little song about the good old days. Lyric & Vocal Leon I played acoustic guitar The Band RealTracks in style: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1752:Accordion, Rhythm Pop8ths Ev 110 RealTracks in style: 2934:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkySync8thsFintan Ev 140 RealTracks in style: 1755:Mandolin, Rhythm Pop8ths Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 3257:Horn Section, Background BluesShuffle Sw 130 RealDrums [in style:PopRock8ths^04-a:Closed Hat, Sidestick, b:Closed Hat, Snare When I was a boyWhen I was a boy, I’d listen to the radio One more song, just one more song Just a little longer, mama, I’ll keep it low Before I go to sleep, want to hear my favourite one It would make me feel so good It would make me feel so good inside It would make me feel like everything was alright It would make me feel so good When I was a boy, I’d climb my favourite tree I knew those branches like my ABC Let my imagination run away with me Swinging through the branches of my favourite tree It would make me feel so good It would make me feel so good inside It would make me feel like everything was alright It would make me feel so good When I was a boy, I’d roam from morn till night Without a care to cloud my heart My young companions meant the world to me Never did I dream that we would part It would make me feel so good It would make me feel so good inside It would make me feel like everything was alright It would make me feel so good When I was a boy, I’d listen to the radio One more song, just one more song Just a little longer, mama, I’ll keep it low Before I go to sleep, want to hear my favourite one It would make me feel so good It would make me feel so good inside It would make me feel like everything was alright It would make me feel so good
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I remember getting a transistor radio for Christmas back around '64 or so, and listening to it at night when I was supposed to be sleeping using the earphone that came with it so my parents couldn't hear. Nice work on the acoustic, Peter, and good vocal, Leon. Thanks for bring back some good memories! 
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Peter / Leon,
This is great. Love the sentiment and overall vibe of the song. Great memories and a great vocal.
The mix and acoustic and superb.
Bob
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At first listen, sounded bit too hurried, but maybe that was just because I'm not used to hear a fast tempo song from you  On next listens, I was used to the groove. Very nice story makes me feel so good. Beautifully nostalgic pop tune. Great band, the horn section fits very well and the acoustic guitar solo is nice one. Janne
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Peter and Leon,
Man can I ever relate to every single line in this one! Thanks for taking me back to the 60's again!
Peter, nice work on that acoustic! It's great to hear you play it even though I'm partial to those searing blues licks you play on the electric!
Leon, nice job on the vocals again! You guy's make a pretty good team!
Thanks, Torrey
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Very cool lyric Leon. Lots of memories. Excellent guitar Peter. Some cool harmonies as well. Well done..
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Brings back good memories of happy times!
Nice job guys!
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Brings back good memories of happy times!
Nice job guys!
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Loved it! Great, upbeat sounding number! A joy to listen to.
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Good one. The lyrics are true. Way to collaborate.
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Hi Peter F,
How can one not feel better listening to your song.
Ahhh a gentler and simpler time...
Thanks for posing, I enjoyed the listen!
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I remember getting a transistor radio for Christmas back around '64 or so, and listening to it at night when I was supposed to be sleeping using the earphone that came with it so my parents couldn't hear. Nice work on the acoustic, Peter, and good vocal, Leon. Thanks for bring back some good memories! Thanks Dave - I remember Leon climbing up the tree in his back yard (all the time)- met him when we were 5yo. Peter
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Peter / Leon,
This is great. Love the sentiment and overall vibe of the song. Great memories and a great vocal.
The mix and acoustic and superb.
Bob Thanks Bob. Peter
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What they said - evocative lyrics of common memories, upbeat vocal, excellent arrangement. Made me feel good! 
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I agree with Janne that, initially, it seems a little rushed BUT the warm vocal and nostalgia the narrative promoted covered that over quickly.
It'd probably be less effective slower...wouldn't match/suggest the transistor radio pop of the 60s.
it's a cool song, the repetition of phrases reinforces the message and radiates some "feel good" vibes.
Nice one.
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Flashback to my childhood in the 50's! I could relate to every word.
Everything is spot on!
Loved it and thanx for the trip back in time.
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At first listen, sounded bit too hurried, but maybe that was just because I'm not used to hear a fast tempo song from you On next listens, I was used to the groove. Very nice story makes me feel so good. Beautifully nostalgic pop tune. Great band, the horn section fits very well and the acoustic guitar solo is nice one. Janne Thanks Janne. I was going for a bit of a Van Morrison feel - he does tend to squeeze in the words. Peter
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Peter & Leon, I guess we all had that same radio... Cool backing. The horns are a nice addition. (very Van-like). Like janne and ray, I felt the lyrics were rushed - which made it fell like a disconnect between the lyric and the backing. Good mix. fj
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Peter and Leon,
Man can I ever relate to every single line in this one! Thanks for taking me back to the 60's again!
Peter, nice work on that acoustic! It's great to hear you play it even though I'm partial to those searing blues licks you play on the electric!
Leon, nice job on the vocals again! You guy's make a pretty good team!
Thanks, Torrey Torrey Thanks for the kind words. Peter
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Being a bit older than most if not all here I (Bud) listened to a floor model TUBE radio at bedtime. And it had a "magic eye" tuner on it. Some may have to google that! I (Janice) listened nightly to a turntable and Mama didn't mind as she loved the same music. We also both were fond of climbing trees and can relate to all the joy in this song. Thank you for the happy memories! Peter, the acoustic sounds great and the BiaB band is very good too. We like the horn section and the accordian. Leon, your vocals were perfect for taking us down memory lane. Enjoyed it! J&B
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