https://soundcloud.com/torrey-bliss/you-didnt-give-up-on-me
https://youtu.be/koylAy23pTY
This is a rework of a song I did a couple of years ago. I wanted it to have a little more snap to it than the original. Kind of draws from a mix of styles, everything from 70's folk rock to Motown.
The lyric content is from the heart, it's the way I really feel! Hope someone likes it. Lyrics are in the video. Thanks, T

BIAB
1637 Electric Guitar Rhythm Jazz Funk Breezy EV16 75
1236 Electric Guitar Rhythm Smooth Jazz Poppy Ev16 90
362 Acoustic Guitar Strumming EV85
1945 Acoustic Guitar Rhythm Groovin Folk EV85
2195 Piano Electric Vintage Rhythm Cool Jazz Pop Held EV85
Drums Country Pop Ballad

Me
Vocals
Bass
Electric Guitar Lead and Rhythm
Percussion

This tune has everything going for it. Smooth cool and mellow with a retro seventies feel.
Great write Torrey. Rob

Torrey,
I haven`t heard the original but this has all the quality you always bring: sincere lyrics and super smooth vocals with the jazzy pop style you are an absolute pro at.
Lovely guitar work throughout is the icing.
Most enjoyable!

Robert

The songs I have heard from you always have such a professional sound quality to them. I really enjoyed this one, and I can tell that the lyrics come from the heart. This song really shines.

Thanks for the share!

Love the chord progression on this one Torrey. Super vocal and lyric. Very smooth tune.. Guitar was very cool

Hi Torrey,

Classic sound! Reminds me of very early 1970s MoTown before it faded away. Great vocal and arrangement. Sweet message in the lyric. As all your songs do, this has a very professional sound. I always enjoy your work!

Wishing you the very best.

Alan

Nice bass playing (that's from an old bass player)

Super song! (like a track off of Something/Anything)

your mixes always shine and this one is great

vocals are top notch, very nice guitar

strong write

sweet!

Kenny

Very nice Torrey! Nice groove to this. Love the vocals, those background vocals are perfect.

Great job on the guitar and bass too!

Pure class all the way.

Hi, Torrey !:))

What a lovely tune
with super vocals and
very, very sweet chords
that is exactly what I
dig !:))

Cheers
Dani

“Me
Vocals
Bass
Electric Guitar Lead and Rhythm
Percussion”

I wanna do that when I grow up!

This has your fine signature everything: vocals, instrumental performance and mix.

Pro sound all the way!

J&B

I never heard the previous version from a few years ago, but I certainly enjoyed this! You definitely succeeded in giving this tune the "snap" you were looking for. I loved the drums in this one, they get your toe tapping and have a ton of energy behind them. Not to mention, your vocal delivery here is seriously on point! Over all, it's just a well written song and it sounds very professionally mixed as well.

Great work, and thanks for sharing

Thanks for the kind words Rob! I appreciate it! T

Lovely lyrics and delivery.
Nice guitar.
Loads of style here.
Very tasteful Torrey.
Cheers.

Torrey

Wonderful playing and writing. As others have said pure class.
Sounds superb.

Peter

Hey Torrey,

I love your productions and singing man!

I am always reminded a little of ELO (and sometimes Todd Rundgren) but those are huge compliments.

You still sound pretty much like yourself though and that is the biggest compliment of all.



Happy Holidays!!

I appreciate your comments Robert! Thanks for taking time to listen! T

Mr. Bliss...

I am no ladies' man, but your song, "You Didn't Give Up On Me", is the kind of dreamy, ultra-mellow, quietly uplifting song that, if I had heard it in a club on a Friday, or a Saturday night, would put me instantly in my best sweet-talking mode and have me surveying the place for a dance partner:

ME: Um, pardon me, miss, but, I just KNOW that you didn't get all prettied-up as you so obviously are, and drive all the way out here in the pouring rain (I live in Seattle!) just to sit down while the D.J. spins Torrey Bliss' new song, "You Didn't Give Up On Me".

SHE: You're right, I didn't. Are you asking me to dance with you?

ME: Miss, I've been moving with you (pointing at my forehead) here...and here (pointing at my heart) ever since I first saw you this evening. All I need you to do, now, is to take me by the hand (extending it), so I can get you up out of that chair, and allow me to make our way to that crowded dance floor so you, and me, can do this for real...

I'm sure you get the picture. The optimistic title, the slow-bop rhythm, the glowing chords from the electric piano, the bluesy sweetness of the rhythm guitars, the gospel-like testimony of the vocal chorus, the love-making solo guitar and your committed singing provide a soulfully transporting listening experience.

Mr. Bliss, the music you post to the "User's Forum" are maps of many moods.

Appreciatively,

LOREN

Thanks for the listen Ember and for the kind words! I appreciate it! T

I absolutely love your voice, Torrey. That's what hit me the most while listening to this song.
As David said, there's a little bit of ELO in your production (the drums, for example ..) and more than a bit of Jeff Lynne in your voice. And these were some of my musical heroes when I was (much) younger.
Great song, fantastic voice.
Top notch.

Torrey,

Kenny said everything I was thinking. And I'm glad he caught the Something/Anything sound - I couldn't put me finger on it, but that is it! Very Rundgren-ish!!!

Super cool sound.

Really enjoyed that.

floyd

Great song Torrey!! I always love the feel of your music. Reminds me of some of the great music from the 70s/80s- very melodic with great vocals. Really cool, heartfelt lyrics on this one too. Always, always LOVE to hear your stuff!! Take care. Greg

Thanks Scott! Always appreciate your comments! T

Very soulful song with beautiful vocals. Very groovy to listen to while running I like the dry mix. Good playing, especially the lead guitar.

Janne

Stellar write and performance. Vocals are top notch. Enjoyed this from start to finish.

Charlie

Thanks Alan! You always send such encouraging words and I appreciate it! T

Thanks Kenny for the listen and commenting! I appreciate it! T

Thanks so much Dave for the listen and comments! I appreciate it! T

Thanks so much for the kind words Dani! I appreciate it! T

Thanks once again J&B for all those kind words! It's appreciated! T

Thanks for listening and commenting Deryk! I appreciate it. T

Hi Torrey Bliss, Great work on updating this! Great mixdown each of the elements are very clear. The harmonies and progression are awesome! Well done!

Thanks Rich for listening and commenting! I appreciate it! T

Torrey,

A succesful blend of a Donald Fagan song and a gospel song.
Superb lead guitar!
Another quality track.

Rob and Anne-Marie

Sure do appreciate that Peter! Thanks for the listen and comment! T

Thanks so much David! I always seem to get a lot of ELO comparisons but the funny thing is that I was never really that big a fan. I guess Jeff Lynne had more influence on me than I thought! Always loved Rundgren though!

Thanks bluage for taking the time to listen and comment! I appreciate it! T

Jon, thanks a lot for listening and commenting on the song! I appreciate it! T

Great easy listening Christian rock style you have going on here. I know that sounds a bit like a cliché but I can hears so many different influences that it's hard to put a single label on it. Great sounding guitar solo near the end. The mix sounds great too.

Thanks for listening and commenting Floyd! I appreciate it! T

Thanks for the kind words Greg! I appreciate it! T

Thanks for the listen Janne! I appreciate it! T

Always appreciate your comments Charlie! Thanks T

Thanks Joe for noticing the finer details of the song! I appreciate it! T

You had me from the opening two bars! Love the vibe.

Wonderful song!

Hello, Torrey

Super vocal and lead guitar!
Very nice groove and very rock.
Your vocal is especially pleasant in this one.
I do agree with Janice & Bud.
“Me
Vocals
Bass
Electric Guitar Lead and Rhythm
Percussion”
I wanna do that when I grow up, too!
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks Rob/Anne Marie for your nice comments! They are always appreciated! T

Samuel, thanks so much for listening and commenting on the song! I appreciate it! T

Thanks for listening and commenting Lawrence! I appreciate it! T

Thanks for the kind words about the song Shigeki! I appreciate it! T