Hi All,

Here's another one of those "in the draw" songs that I have revisited over the years for lyric changes, etc. Happy to have finally and properly recorded it.

This is called Blue Moon You.

A mysterious light
Cut a hole in the night
Fell while you counted sheep
I could tell by the skies
It was the moon in your eyes
You were fast asleep
There was no sound of the rain
I wasn’t going insane
It was the drumming of my heart
It was a brilliant display
Before the sun came our way
And hung in the sky like art

I know I can’t keep the night from fading
Or hold on to the light we knew
But I can dream beside you now
Blue moon you

Then a purposeful sun
Let the night be done
The sky was summer blue
I walked a million miles
Turned a million dials
Just to hear the morning news
There were no hurricanes
On my caffeine brain
It was one more day in our life
It was an early reminder
I needed to find her
Singing by the radio light

I know I can’t keep the night from fading
Or hold on to the light we knew
But I can dream beside you now
Blue moon you

The mysterious light
Makes its way every night
Covers you from the sky
I could tell by the dawn
It was a snowy morn
But the years they roll on by

I know I can’t keep the night from fading
Or hold on to the light we knew
But I can dream beside you now
Blue moon you

BIAB Tracks:
2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085
1765: Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev16 085
1856: Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085
378: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088
796: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, ModernCountrySync Ev 100
RealDrums: NashTrainEv16 Blastix 16th
Loop: House-Techno-Trance/House 120 Drums

Thanks for listening!

Bob

Bob,

I can say without reservation that this is my favorite song from you! I love the flow of this song, it's kind of got an America sound. Great vocal and background vox!

Thanks, Torrey

Yeah, like Torrey said. I really like the lyrics. So well written at such a high level of expertise. Excellent metaphor. And the vocals are also so well done. Good use of BiaB, and a professional mix. Strong from start to finish, Bob.

Very nice song. I really liked the writing and the words stand out in the mix. I also liked the fade out. Could be just my ears, but I thought the overall sound could use a little more bottom end.

Torrey,

I appreciate that. Thank you.

Bob

Hi Bob
Cool song
Really well sung
I like the sound, has something special
Good work
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Marty,

Thank you. That’s very kind.

Bob

Very well done my friend.
Rob4580

Bob, this is your best to date IMHO.

Great vocals and lyrics.

The perfect backing band.

Super mix.

Loved it

Brad,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Good one, Bob.
Shades of Springsteen.

Vic

Very poetic imagery Bob, in your inimitable poetic style.

Also, great musical backing and vocal performance. Always such a treat to hear you. I loved this.

Definitely your best one so far! An instant classic I would say.

I also detect a The Byrds sound. That's good :-).

Very nice artwork, by the way.

Rob

We also got the Byrds feel on this song. . .
Yeah, channeling Roger vocally and with the jangly guitar - a good thing!

Great mix and art work as always.

You’re such a good poet, Bob, and this phrase has stuck in Janice’s mind since she first listened.

“There were no hurricanes
On my caffeine brain
It was one more day in our life”

Enjoyed it!

J&B

Superb Bob. A really excellent track that was thoroughly enjoyable.
Peter

Cool intro Bob. Just loved the vocal Bob. One of my favorite tunes of yours . Excellent story telling. Well done....

Andi,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Awesome song. This is a great write, arrangement, performance and production. Your vocals are stellar.

Charlie

Rob,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Mario,

Much appreciated - thank you.

Bob

Hi Bob ...

Definitely the best/favorite I've heard from you in quite some time ... possibly ever.

My take is a Dylan lyric performed by the Byrds. Can't get much better than that for a throwback in time to that era. You have one of the best unique sounds I think I've ever heard. After two words, there's no doubt it's Bob Dean at the mic. And the backing tracks and styles are always the best for the lyric. Simply awesome! Always love your work!!!

Alan

Vic,

Thanks. Great compliment.

Bob

David,

Thank you - much appreciated.

Bob

Bob, your lyrics are always top notch, and this song is no exception.

I like the melody and the syncopation.

Excellent work!

Rob,

Thanks. Appreciate the great feedback.

Bob

Janice & Bud,

Thank you - always appreciate your kind words.

Bob

Bob,

Excellent.

A solid write. Excellent lyric and a terrific upbeat groove and good melody.

You always make BIAB sound like Robert Dean's Band. So Good.

And a solid mix.

You are an artist.

fj

I like the song and your lyrics. A lot.
Your voice reminds me a bit of the Waterboys, I like it.

Your mix sounds a bit bright, I think a couple dB more bass would make it sound more balanced.

Peter,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Scott,

I appreciate that - thank you.

Bob

Charlie,

Thank you. That is very kind.

Bob

The chorus is very Springsteen.
Your voice suits this arrangement.

Alan,

That is incredibly kind of you to say. I appreciate that. Thank you.

Bob

Scott,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Floyd,

Thanks so much - means a lot.

Bob

B.D.,

Thank you.

Bob

Ray,

Much appreciated - thanks.

Bob

Very nice poetry again, really enjoyed the images of day/night and sun/moon. Catchy chorus using the famous chord structure. The band sounds nicely light, good singing in the higher register.

Janne

Hi Bob,

Man, what a great write! I wish I had a fraction of your skills in that department.

Love the vocal and mix also.

One of your best!

Janne,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Dave,

That's very kind and appreciated.

Bob

This is one of your best for sure. Maybe the best. I like quite a few of your songs a lot. You've got a signature sound, no doubt.

TuneMonger,

Thanks - that is very appreciated.

Bob

Daryel,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Cool song Bob!!! Quite Dylanesque with a little of the Boss, and a lot of you!! Very cool.....one of my faves of yours....poetic and melodic!! Take care. Greg

The bright jangly mix is a good fit to the Dylanesque lyrics.

Glad you got this off the paper and recorded right!

Bob,

Listened to this a couple of weeks back or so . . . absolutely love this tune. The write is beyond words—the internal rhyming and prosody just make the lyrics pop. The mix is your usual crisp and clear, with that vocal shining through up front. Catchy, ear worm chorus! Man, this is just outstanding. Beyond radio-ready!

You’ve written some killer tunes . . . for me, this one sits on top.

My very humble regards,

Deej

Nicely written, nicely performed.

The standard on this board is stratospheric. What I'm doing on here, God knows :-)

What a song. Yep, as Vic said, shades of Springsteen. Brilliant. Well done.

Greg,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Hi rsdean,

Nice song. The lyrics are fun. The double of the voices well done. I appreciated.

Kindly regard
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