Champagne & Roses

Here is a song Leon & I wrote written probably about 40 years ago.
The original was a guitar and vocal on an old 4 track - lost in the dustbin of time.

Updated and sung by Janice, with a rockabilly piano based backing.

Janice - Vocal
Leon - Lyrics
Bud - recording Janice & mix advice
I played the guitar (and did a little midi programming on the bass fills etc).

The Band:
RealTracks in style: 2426:Bass, Acoustic, RockabillySlowSwing Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 2428:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RockabillySlowSwingKevin Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 2427:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RockabillySlowSwingBrent Sw 085
RealDrums [in Song:RockabillySlowSwing^06-a: Sticks, Hat, b: Sticks,

Champagne & Roses

Sometimes at the closing of the day
When evening starts to exercise her sway
Sky above the city turning midnight blue
My thoughts turn once again to you

And to incense and candle light, champagne and roses
These are the kinds of thing my mind discloses
Incense and candle light, champagne and roses
And the times I used to share those things with you

I see a couple walking hand in hand
Sometimes it’s as much as I can stand
I feel like I will always be alone and blue
I remember when I used to walk with you

(Thinking about) incense and candle light, champagne and roses
These are the kinds of thing my mind discloses
Incense and candle light, champagne and roses
And the times I used to share those things with you

No cobwebs on this Peter certainly passed the test of time.
Can't go too far wrong with Janice on vocals.
Great tune guys.
Rob4580

That's a really solid song.
The simple arrangement is perfect as is Janice's vocal.
Great guitar...made me want to hear the bpm upped though as it suggests a really swing RockaBilly thing.
I listened carefully for the midi bass fills and they are a little different tonally but only if I listen closely AND I'm probably imagining it.

This song is both romantic and sad in its own way, and as always the vocals, mix, and playing is all wonderful! Great jobs you guys.

Hi folks,

that's the first song I've listened to on this forum for many weeks. And it immediately showed me how much I was missing.

Very, very nice - and it sems that it's custom-made for Janice (whom I adore anyway) - sung absolutely gorgeously.. A fine rockbilly song, well-arranged.

Lved the ending a lot - was it a 'bult-in' BIAB ending (which I think are really great sometimes) or your own idea? Sound is very fine, too.

Really well-done, take care, everybody,

Stefan

Top notch. The sort of easy-on-the-ear song you'd expect to hear on the radio or a juke-box. Well done.

WOW!! I knew I'd like it when I saw Janice was singing. Man, what an outstanding backing track. You guys rock!! Great song. I'd like to hear the original but understand it's sitting in the dustpan of time where I have a whole section of stuff stored. That's a good write, guys, and a brilliant idea inviting Janice & Bud.

Peter & Leon (& Janice)...

A really nice write. Simple, but not mundane. Nice bricks and mortar.

A gorgeous vocal (duh).

An excellent arrangement/production. The MIX is outstanding. Every instrument (and vocal) is sharp/clear/in-its-own-space and then beautifully blended - outstanding!!! What a Great Mix should sound like.

A terrific listen.

fj

Thanks a lot Rob

Peter

Thank you Rob!

Janice

Oh, Janice --- sweet pea -- you're breaking us up with this!

Hi Guys,

This is a good song with a catchy beat.

All mixed, played and sung well.

Peter - I know you like your guitar back in the mix but it is very tasty and I would love to hear it more upfront.

Well done.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Peter!
Golly! Yeah, I said golly! It totally fits this time period tune. Could have jumped right off the my ole black and white 13 inch television watching Hee-Haw! Peter, your guitar playing has always left me wishing I could play like you! And Janice, CHILD if you were back in the days of Patsy Cline, she would have had some STIFF competition! Gotta love throwback tunes like this. They required skill and care, including the writing, Leon!

Another good one folks!

You people are like a hit factory.

I know that when I see Peter, Janice, and Bud in one song I know that I'm in for some ear candy.

Everything has already been said so all I can say is I loved it.

Hello together
This song is really very well done
The vocals the guitar and BiaB harmonize perfectly
And it is mixed really well
Super made
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Thank you Ray. It was a fun project!

Janice

Thanks Ray - I was pleased with the sound matching on the midi bass, I played the parts on guitar converted to midi and transposed them.

Peter

Thank you so much Ember!

Janice

Nice work. Well written lyrics - good job Leon. Janice's vocals are top notch. Your guitar work is outstanding as always. The band kept it all in time.

Good one.

My kind of music! Guitar and vox both were top-drawer. Excellent work!

"lost in the dustbin of time", sounds like a song waiting to be written!

Love the rockabilly vibe happening on the guitar parts, Peter, great sound.

Good write, Leon! Cool that you guys have known each other for so long and are still making music together.

And of course Janice always sounds fabulous!

Excellent song you three, enjoyed.

Thanks Ember.

Peter

Nice :-)

I got a rockabilly vibe. I think it was the tone on Peters guitar. Very cool playing. Perfect backtrack for Janice's perfect vocal. Nice change up. So glad you blew off the dust on this song. Well done.

Classic country. As expected, Janice sounds like she's in her element, and the mix is clear and balanced.

Nice guitar work as well. Everything just works.

Thank you Stefan. I so value your support and friendship!

Best to you both,

J&B

Nicely romantic and nostalgic story in a timeless arrangement. The mix is perfectly modern without being cliched. Great playing and singing, guaranteed high quality collaboration.

Janne

I'm not qualified to critique you guys songs. I just listen and enjoy !!

Peter, Leon,
Nice romantic tune / resurrection. Janice did a wonderful vocals on it. Sometimes songs come out better if you age them a little Easy listen. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Thanks Stefan, really appreciate the visit. The ending was my doing.

Peter

So much talent on one track! I played this kind of music back in the 60s and 70s. But we didn't sound anywhere near this good! Totally loved it! best to all of you ...

Alan

Thank you!

Janice




Thank you Marty. Like you I'm glad they dusted it off and I'm happy they invited me in!

Janice

Peter (and Janice),

Nice country blues tune . . . slick vocal as always—the mix allows it shine. Love the title/hook—really sets the mood. Great write. Excellent collab! Congrats to you all!

My very best to you,

Deej

Thanks Marty.

Peter



Thanks

Peter

We all appreciate those encouraging comments floyd.

Peter

Thank you so much floyd! I loved the lyric and band and was happy to be a part of it. Peter's playing is always such a joy to sing with and Leon is one of my favorite writers.

Janice

Thank you Ed!

Janice

Thanks Nigel

Peter

Peter, Janice, Leon & Bud,

I could listen to a whole album of this… So good!

Janice and the whole team shines. This is a special one.

Thoroughly enjoyed!

Bob

Thanks for the fun review.

Peter

Thanks David

Peter

Thank you Nigel!

Janice

I read the lyrics before listening. Very good. They can stand on their own w/o the music. Tune is good too.

Is that Jerry Lee on the piano?

Janice gives this song the treatment.

Peter, the guitar bit blend in organically with the style/RTs.

Man, that solo is good!

Being mentioned in the same sentence is an honor!

Janice



Thank you Mario!

Janice

Thanks a lot.

Peter



Thanks Mario

Peter

Thanks!

Janice

Thanks

Peter

Nice sounding oldie , back to basics where a think we should go now and again !,
Janice the vocals are as always spot on, but the bar set too easy for you .

Your vocal range(key set in the song ) in these collaborations you do , they seem too low for you in my listen !.

The track sound ,based on another person produced it ?.

I felt like again ,a lot of your collaborations that you hang back to fit the track in your vocals like a hang ?.

Don't know if you will agree with that or not, but me !!, i would rather hear more from your own camp !!.

You made it sound what it is by being the singer and doing the best to get it to shine.

Loved the vocals and the walking Bass !.

Thanks

Thanks a lot.

Peter

Thanks Dave - we've known each other since we were 5 years old.

Peter

Thanks :-)

Peter

Peter & Janice,

I'm in a good mood for the old 4-beat sound.
Janice's vocal is very sweet.
Your guitar work is outstanding as always.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks Scott

Peter

Appreciate the review David.

Peter

Thanks Janne.

Peter

Nice write, well performed by all!

moto

Thank you!

Janice




Thanks!

Janice




Thanks Dave. It was fun!

J&B

Thanks

Peter

Thanks Misha

Peter

Appreciate the review Deej.

Peter



Thanks Alan

Peter

Thanks Shigeki

Peter



Appreciate the comments Scott

Peter



Thanks Bob

Peter

Thank you Scott!

Janice



Thanks David!

Janice

Thank you

Peter

Where have I been? I've been missing out on so great music. Makes me want to go back to country music, although my genre is gospel, well written and true country!!

Thank you Janne!

Janice




Oh come on … your productions are great.
Thank you.

Janice



Thanks Misha. It was fun!

Janice





Thanks Al. I bet y’all sounded great!

Janice



I appreciate that Deej!

Janice

Thank you Bob! I was very excited to join in with Peter and Leon on this.

Janice






Thanks! It was a pleasure having Jerry drop by the studio.

Janice





Thanks! You can blame me for the key it’s chosen by me on all our J&B productions and collabs. I sang up in a very high range during our many bluegrass years but Bud has convinced me I’m a natural contralto. Glad you liked it!

Janice



Thank you very much Shigeki!

Janice



Thanks!

Janice

J,B,P&L, this one has that great old time swing feel. Great vocal per usual! The piano is the perfect compliment and although not mentioned in the notes, it sounds like some C6 lap steel in there. Reminds of Junior Brown type fills. Leon’s lyrics prove he knew what he was doing even back then. Topped off with a fine mix, it all adds up to a wonderful listen, Tom

Thanks

Peter

Thanks Tom.

No lap steel - I set up a harmony pedal on the helix to try and emulate something like a B-Bender.

Peter

Wow, another great track from the A-team.
Peter: as always, beautiful, tasty guitar work.
Bud: top-notch production once again.
Janice: That girl sure can sing.
Also, I love the rockabilly feel.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Mike

Thank you Tom!

Janice



Thanks Mike! Bud wanted me to mention that other than recording my vocal this was Peter’s production.

Janice

40 years have aged this well.

Nice collaboration.

Great production as usual.

moto