Hi All,

Here's something called Hey Now Girl.

You know I need the rain today
Gonna cleanse my blues away
Give it slow and get it done
Hey now girl
Am I the one

I can't watch the news today
Gonna turn it off turn it away
Give it light under the sun
Hey now girl
Am I the one

We don't hold more than today
Gonna push our cares away
Give them chase and make them run
Hey now girl
Am I the one

You know I need the rain today
Gonna cleanse my blues away
Give it slow and get it done
Hey now girl
Am I the one

Give it slow and get it done
Hey now girl
Am I the one
Give it slow and get it done
Hey now girl
Am I the one

All BIAB Tracks:
2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085
1765: Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
378: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088
1943: Synth, Rhythm, EuroDance Strings Ev 120
2541: Pedal Steel, Background Ev 110
RealDrums: NashTrainEv16 Blastix 16th
Loop: House-Techno-Trance/House Ev16

As always - thanks for listening!

Bob

Hi Bob
Absolute Top Song
Sounds great
Very nice sung
In addition the very catchy melody
Really good
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Bob,

Can't imagine how anything about this could be any better.

Good lyric, good vocal, good BAND, good production, good mix.

A lot of the TV shows we watch these days have current "alt" type music playing during some scenes and at the end when the credits roll....
This could EASILY be used for that.

fj

Hi rsdean,

Very pretty song. The harmonic progression is nice. It's pleasant to listen to.


Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash

I read the lyrics first and then the instruments and saw a couple dance tracks listed. Got a little worried but as soon as I heard the song start, I was assuaged. Classic Bob Dean. A real pleasure to get on the forum page and find a new song of yours waiting. Makes my day. Great work as always.

YEP!! That's what I say --especially about the "credit song" thing. Really good song on all of those levels, Bob.

and-a-one and-a-two and-a-three and-a-four
Sweeet!, Robert.

Andi,

Thanks very much.

Bob

This classic you.
The drums don't seem to fit to my ears...perhaps to forward in the mix or too present.
Nice progression and melody.

I like the song and your vocals, and the production is pretty good.

I would prefer the vocals to be less "in your face" to better fit the atmosphere of the rest of the band, but that's just a personal preference.

I noticed while listening that I'm always waiting for something that doesn't happen.
I think the song structure with 5 verses (and 2 acoustic interludes) would benefit from a chorus to satisfy the waiting.

a very pretty song.

liked the paceing and instrumentation.

in places i sensed more whispery vocs.

very nice song.

happiness.

om

Bob...great production! your vocal is stellar and the I love the use of the steel...cool melody and the marching snare gives it a really good pace to move along on...really terrific song!

I like this song, Bob!

I agree with Floyd: I can hear this song as credits roll at the end of a show.

Production sounds mighty good. I like the guitar at the start and the build as the song progresses.

Brilliant, brilliant. I loved it. Made me a little more upbeat than I was before listening to it. And if you can do that with music (no matter whether the song is happy or sad), you've done your job, I think. Bravo. Going back for a second listen now :-) Thanks for sharing :-)

Floyd,

Thanks - I appreciate that!

Bob

Thanks so much.

Bob

Great production Bob! I liked it all the way through. I thought you did a fantastic job of building the instruments right from the beginning. The guitars sounded really good and I thought you chose a really good drum track to carry it through. Your use of the steel was stellar. It presented a sound that really sticks in your head. Thanks for posting.

Brad

Hi Bob,

Very nice song, well sung!
I like the steel guitar.
Well done.

Anne-Marie

Always enjoy your songs, Bob. Love the use of pedal steel in this one.
Regards,
Leon

Hey Bob,

I really enjoyed this with your signature style as an artist.

I don't agree with the comment that asked for a chorus. As this is folk and singer-songwriter, you have both the right and a huge latitude to focus on the vibe and the feeling, which you have done and which is your forte.

Also, the vocals are the highlight of the song, also part of your signature, and don't need to be different in any way.

I am about call to Dylan to tell him he needed a better chorus in Blowin' in the Wind, and it would sound better if he had used an artificial female robot vocalist for the vocals, and a sound that sounded a little more like Duran Duran, with more bass-y stuff.

Never stop being yourself man.

Hi, Bob !


What a superb tune Bob !
IMO it is your best
(at least of those I have
heard)! I was harmonizing to
it (automatically) how nice a tune
really !

Cheers
Dani

Having you here on the forum is like having our own private John Prine. You're one of the best secrets on the forum the world would be gifted to have. I always look forward to your releases. This is great from start to finish.

Charlie

I totally agree with Floyd.

This is your best to date.

Boy I love those acoustic intros. Awesome tune Bob. Excellent vocal and lyric. Really loved your mix. So clear, clean and well balanced. Well done

Bob

Absolutely classic Bob Dean song. Loved the vocal and the overall presentation.

Superb.

Peter

TuneMonger,

Thanks - that's very kind.

Bob

Marty,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Wow, just about as good as it gets I think, Bob, great write, great performance.

You are unique and brilliant in my book, I'm a fan.

Bob,
Those strong rhymes and simple lyrics lets the listener float away on your catchy melody.
No one does upfront vocals as well as you,and the arrangement is beautifully done.
Loved this!

Robert

Ed,

Thank you!

Bob

Ray,

Much appreciated.

Bob

B.D.,

Thanks for listening and the feedback.

Bob

The melody and instruments support your vocal and lyric so perfectly. Janice was swaying back and forth while listening.

The steel is a wonderful addition.

We love these lines:

“You know I need the rain today
Gonna cleanse my blues away”

We've been on a bit of an Americana binge of late and as we always look forward to your new songs this was very special.

Excellent!

J&B

om,

Thank you!

Bob

Dan,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Bob,

Love this one--nice 70's vibe going on with this. Great opening two lines, and the rest that follows is equally impressive. Cool vocal, crisp production. Like that pedal steel as well. Bravo!

All my. best to you--

Deej

Nice to hear an upbeat song from you for a change Catchy melody, I could imagine singing this on the backseat of a car during a long journey home, sad that it is over, but happy how it was. Nice modern sounding arrangement. Great vocals. Beautiful drawing on the Soundcloud page.

Janne

Scott,

I appreciate that - thanks.

Bob

Thank you so much.

Bob

Brad,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Rob,

Thank you - much appreciated.

Bob

Leon,

Thanks so much.

Bob

David,

Thank you. I always appreciate your comments and support. You are the best!

Bob

Something alright.
Can anyone say C O M M E R C I A L!
What a catchy earworm....drat...wish I'd written it....
And the mix sounds super. Love the depth and sheen.
Got to play this one for Don he's gonna love it too.

Ignore the nitpickers. This is top drawer.
There are songs and there are songs...these don't come along everyday.
I want a copy.

Josie

Dani,

Thanks - much appreciated.

Bob

Mario,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Scott,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Peter,

Much appreciated - thank you.

Bob

Bob ,,,

The only thought that comes to mind is, "Could this be any better? Nope, don't think so."

You have a signature sound that just sweeps thew listener in to a new world and then make him/her glad that it did. Your songs are always sparkling gems. You are one of, if not the most, fabulous musical creators on the site. Every song is a jewel. Thanmks for all the enjoyment you've given us with your music. Looking foirward to the next.

Alan

Dave,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Robert,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Janice & Bud,

Thank you - I appreciate that!

Bob

Deej,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Janne,

Thank you - much appreciated.

Bob

Very compelling. The mix is perfect. Well done.

Hey Josie,

Thanks very much. I appreciate that!

Bob

Alan,

That's very kind - thank you.

Bob

Scott,

Thanks so much.

Bob

YES!!! Love the way that pedal steel floats above that steady drum beat!!! Fantastic!!! Take care. Greg

Greg,

Thanks - very appreciated.

Bob

Bob,

Loved it from the opening notes! The use of that steel when the drums kick in is a great choice! It really binds the song together! Love your lyrics and vocal! You are great at writing these types of tunes!

Thanks, Torrey