Hard Core, Traditional Honky-Tonk 4 Chord American Country Music.

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Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Pedal Steel, Tom Adams



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A Million Lies

Big ol crack in the coffee cup starin back at me
How the hell I get into this mess
Round and round it plays again just won't let me be
Caught the Monday mornin Blues I guess

I think I've heard every story that one man ought to hear
Every fabrication in the book
Once again played by the best so I played it by ear
And tried to tell myself that's all it took

Is it easier to walk away or easier to stay
What's passed is past but Does it ever really go away
We sure had some good times we let the good times roll
That was a million lies ago

Tell me that you love me tell me that you care
I just want to hear it once again
Every time you touch me run your fingers through my hair
Makes me forget the pain you put me in

Is it easier to walk away or easier to stay
What's passed is past but Does it ever really go away
We sure had some good times we let the good times roll
That was a million lies ago

©2016 Thomas Adams

Awesome country tune Tom. Love the steel in the background.

Tom

Really great sound - excellent pedal steel and guitars, great vocal & nice harmonies.
Catchy tune with a good lyric. Basically up to your usual top quality standard.

Peter

Hi Tom.

Another great track.

Very authentic country-blues sound and fabulous pedal steel.

Super vocal delivery.

My foot was tapping long after the track ended!

ROG.

A good and solid country tune indeed. Good work, as we've come to expect from you ;-)

Rob & Anne-Marie

Tom,

A very enjoyable song!
I like the chorus lyric hook - and the deadpan way you deliver it.
Really good opening musically and lyrically and its nice to hear you on pedalsteel.
All the elements are up to your high standards.

Robert

Tom,

EXCELLENT, nice playing, Sir!

Sounds excellent with the door open to wake the neighbours

One play wasn't enough, tho!

thoroughly enjoyed

Alyn

Tom,

Really enjoyed this; very catchy song.

Agree with all the comments and my highlights were:

- Super smooth pedal steel. Really great playing.
- That guitar tone - is it that gorgeous gold Tele featured on the SoundCloud page?
- Punchy drums that really cut through the mix.
- Vocals and harmonies were all spot on.

Great job,
Jez

Scott, Thanks, I appreciate it. Tom Peter, I'm really glad you liked it. Tom ROG, I started working on this after Merle Haggard passed away earlier this year. I looked at his discography and realized I had spent years covering not only his hits but his deep cuts as well. This was a tribute to his sound. Thanks for the nice review. Tom

Loved it.

Old fashioned, Merle style country rules!

Loved that tele tone....

way to do it!

Thanks to you both. Tom Robert, Thank you for the very kind review. Tom

Very catchy song, great hook, love the old school feel, and of course the good old Tele tone!

Great job!

Fun.

Tom, this is a great pure country song. Very clean production with vocals and musicianship shining through!! The guitar also sounds great!!

loved everything about this one, Tommy! perfect accompaniment across the board! And I really like line "A million lies ago"

Hi, Tommy !:))

I also liked this very much !
The background is really
haunting !!! Sittin´here
swayin´ol´friend !

Cheers
dani

"Is it easier to walk away or easier to stay
What's passed is past but Does it ever really go away
We sure had some good times we let the good times roll
That was a million lies ago"

We're like a broken record...but here it is again...you are so good at taking themes of life that have often been written about and making them sound brand new. This allows you to write about so many folks common experiences but in a way that immediately grabs and holds the listener's attention. And, again repeating ourselves, the writes are never angst ridden or maudlin. They'll rip the paint off of your heart but leave you wanting more.

As always your vocals perfectly reflects the sentiment of the tune. And the production? Man, the soundstage you build is as good as it gets. Loops, RT's, your playing all rolled up in a great seamless package.

Really, Really good!

J&B

Tom,

Bud already quoted the chorus... I would do the same... nice write - solid.. "What's passed is past but Does it ever really go away" <<< great line!!

Excellent mix. Drums sound great. Nice fills throughout. The Tele and steel are super....and the fiddle compliments them both - a tapestry, well weaved...

Again, a terrific vocal.

Everything "in the pocket". Enjoyed several listens...

fj

Great Tommyad signature conversational lyric!! Just when I think your production can't get any more pro, you upstage yourself. So crystal clear, it's in the room. And, this is one of the best vocals I've ever heard on the forum. Great playing, great song, stellar production. Don't know what else to say. You've left me speechless! Take care. Greg

Thanks Gib! I appreciate it. Tom Receder, Thanks for the very kind review. I did use the gold sparkle Tele on this one. Tom Herb, Merle was the man! Thanks, Tom

Sensational country sound Tommy.

I really like the build, the balance, the choice of instruments, and especially the vocals.

A great job, Sir!

This is classic country.

Great stuff, as usual Tommy. Superbly engineered with a nice bottom end, just the way I like it!

John

Tommy,

You packed so much pure country music into that radio ready 3.25 , production, that it could have stood alone, but to have put the honey on the toast with those lyrics and great vocal it just took it over the top for me.

Paddy G

What a great country song - reminds me of growing up in my little cowboy town

The production is amazing - this belongs on the radio!

It's also our "Hot forum topic" for today.

~Callie

Thanks, Tom Thanks for coming by Torrey. I appreciate it. Tom Always glad to hear from you Pat. Thanks, Tom Thanks Dani. Glad you liked it. Tom

This is a very fine review and I thank you both. Tom Thanks floyd. I always look forward to your comments. Tom Thanks for all the very nice things you've said about my music. You have no idea how much I value these comments. Tom Glad you liked it. Tom

Another listen... just 'cause this deserves it...

Wow Tommy! I have to say, I think the song is great!

Now, that being said, THAT production! OMG! It's soooooo clean and full! Are you doing all the mixing and/or mastering? I put some headphones on to listen, and it sounds really really really good to me!

Also, what bass are you using? I probably missed it, but didn't see it listed.

Thanks! Top notch all the way around!

Thanks John. Hope you feel better soon. Tom Glad you enjoyed it. Tom Thank you Callie. Always glad to hear from you. Tom Thanks Caaron. It was mixed in Logic X and mastered in Ozone6. The bass track is not Biab. It is part of a multitrack wav file. Thanks again for your nice comments. Tom

Wow Tom. Missed this one somehow - mea culpa! Classic sound, well played, recorded and mixed. Love that steel!

Enjoyed this immensely. Million lies ago - great line.


Regards,

Bob

Thanks Bob. Much appreciated. Tom

Tom,

Excellent country song! The vocal and overall production is really outstanding - loved it.

Bob

Thanks Bob! I appreciate your comments. Tom

No lie, this is a good tune. Could listen a million times and the good times would roll with each listen. Enjoyed it a lot.


Charlie

Thanks for checking in Charlie. I always look forward to your kind remarks. Tom

Hi Tom, as many others have said " Classic Country ". Great steel inter spaced in all the right places.Well done, thanks for posting.

Nelson

Nelson, Thanks for taking the time to comment. Tom

Yes that peddle steel guitar was sweet!

Love the hook and I'm always amazed with your engineering and mixing kung-Fu!