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#331928 - 01/18/16 03:25 PM
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Greg Johnson contacted me and asked if I would like to collaborate with him on a song. I assumed incorrectly it turned out, that he would be singing it since he has one of the best voices on the forum. He really wanted my take on it so I gave it a shot. I should make this very clear that the majority of this write was Greg’s. We hope everyone enjoys it. Tom http://tommyadamsmusic.com/music http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13299182Style is _BALADAP.STY RealTracks in style: 366:Bass, Electric, Country Ev 065 RealTracks in song: 1006:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment, PopCaliforniaSlow Ev 085 RealTracks in song: ~1103:Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm BossaGrooveComp Ev 085 RealTracks in song: ~~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 632:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopAmericanMuted Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1292:Accordion, Rhythm TexMexCountry Ev 120 RealDrums: RealDrums in Style: NashvilleEven16^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Vocals and Electric Guitar: Tom Adams I’ll Take Mexico I’m finally leaving, gonna make a run I’m cashing out Gonna sell this dump Pack my truck and go Down to Mexico Don’t check my Facebook, I won’t post Gonna try a new look, turn into a ghost i know where to go I'll take Mexico They’ll know me there as the guero Underneath the big sombrero Nice and slow I'll take Mexico They dream of California, the golden state They can come up north and take my place Take my share of gold I’ll take Mexico I’ve lost my way, I’ve lost control Gonna make a break before I lose my soul i know where to go I'll take Mexico They’ll know me there as the guero Underneath the big sombrero Nice and slow I'll take Mexico I’m hoping for a leap of faith it’s the place we need to be not knowing if you’ll jump on board makes it hard for me to leave So, come on baby, be my only one Leave this northern nightmare for the southern sun Pack your stuff and go Down to Mexico We’ll be loving and living life so well What we left behind can just go to hell like I told you so Let’s take Mexico They’ll know us as the gueros Underneath the big sombreros Nice and slow Let’s take Mexico ©2015 Greg Johnson/Thomas Adams
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#331932 - 01/18/16 03:35 PM
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Hey Guys, how cool is that?
Apart from it being a fabulous song and a stunning performance from Tom, what about that arrangement!
Loads of things going on there which are SO professional. Lots of variety with different instruments taking their part, but never getting in the way of each other. The step-change when the drums drop out in the bridge, the pauses and just so much of interest.
Brilliant piece of work and congrats to you both.
ROG.
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#331953 - 01/18/16 05:53 PM
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Hi Tom and Greg
What a beautiful song. Awesome vocal and lyrics. Going to be a favorite tune..
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#331976 - 01/18/16 11:08 PM
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Tom,
That was nice and it had "Tom Adams" all over it. Shame Greg didn't add some harmonies as I too think he has one of the best male voices on thus board.
A good listen with lots of variation in the backing, well done
Alyn
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#331985 - 01/19/16 12:30 AM
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Greg & Tom
Really liked that a lot - great chorus - laid back vocal suits the song so well.
Excellent - think I'll have another listen...
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#331996 - 01/19/16 04:25 AM
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Cool song....
I like this. Nice work on the collab.
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#332024 - 01/19/16 06:38 AM
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Hi Greg and Tommy,
very nice arrangement and cool vocals.
A very enjoyable laid back song.
Guenter
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#332050 - 01/19/16 09:23 AM
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Really nice song. Great write, production and performance. This was a good collaboration. Hope you guys do some more together.
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#332095 - 01/19/16 02:04 PM
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I knew that I was gonna like this with you two guys working together on it...and it's great. I can hear the accordion, sounds cool, Tom's guitar accents, awesome, light skinned, fair haired dudes, whatever, running down to Mexico. Solid write and performance, sounds like a hit song.
Kenny
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#332102 - 01/19/16 02:32 PM
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Hey Guys, how cool is that?
Apart from it being a fabulous song and a stunning performance from Tom, what about that arrangement!
Loads of things going on there which are SO professional. Lots of variety with different instruments taking their part, but never getting in the way of each other. The step-change when the drums drop out in the bridge, the pauses and just so much of interest.
Brilliant piece of work and congrats to you both.
ROG.
ROG, Thanks for the very kind comments. Greg gets all the credit for the instruments dropping out on the bridge. I just tweaked the SGU by cutting the bridge in half, changing out the instruments, etc. The arrangement ended up very close to his original demo after taking on several different forms and then circling back to the original. He is very accommodating and easy to work with. Thanks again, Tom Hi Tom and Greg
What a beautiful song. Awesome vocal and lyrics. Going to be a favorite tune.. Scott, We're very pleased you liked it. Tom
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#332119 - 01/19/16 04:38 PM
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Very nice work guys!
Like that Accordion and additional electric guitar.
Rob
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#332131 - 01/19/16 05:43 PM
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Another great one y'all. Pure pleasure. Great lyrics and production. A good listen all the way through. Not a darned thing to criticize.
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#332141 - 01/19/16 08:35 PM
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What a terrific song! You guys put it together in a very professional way. I like everything about it. Very good listen.
Sonny
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#332159 - 01/20/16 12:52 AM
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I am a a Japanese and I am not so familiar with US country songs, but I can say I like this song.
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#332176 - 01/20/16 03:01 AM
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Wow, you guys, just how great is that!
Sensational lyrics. I really liked the chord structure around the chorus. This gave the song its own hook.
This collaboration has to be seen as a real winner.
Missed Greg's vocals, 'cause they're always good, but Tommy, you nailed it instead.
Trev
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#332283 - 01/20/16 03:06 PM
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Two of my favorite writers together! Nice.
Has the perfect relaxed, south-of-the-border feel.
"They’ll know me there as the guero
Underneath the big sombrero
Nice and slow
I'll take Mexico"
...makes me want to go on vacation.
Nice guitar accents. As ROG said, the bridge dropout is super.
Good mix (of course).
Easy and smooth. Nice and slow...
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#332338 - 01/20/16 07:54 PM
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Wow guys! I was just thinking today that it would be great to win the lottery and head down to mexico! and here is a song about doing that very thing.
Great song. Great production. lots of cool things going on with a great mix.
Reminds me of Jimmy Buffet type of feel. Or the Chris Isaak baja sessions.
Awesome !
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#332361 - 01/21/16 05:02 AM
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Tom,
That was nice and it had "Tom Adams" all over it. Shame Greg didn't add some harmonies as I too think he has one of the best male voices on thus board.
A good listen with lots of variation in the backing, well done
Alyn Gib, I thought he should have sung the whole thing! He wasn't having that though. That was about the only thing he wouldn't compromise on. Maybe I'll get him back someday by writing something for him to sing. Tom Greg & Tom
Really liked that a lot - great chorus - laid back vocal suits the song so well.
Excellent - think I'll have another listen... Laid back. Mexico. Yeah that works. Thanks, Tom Cool song....
I like this. Nice work on the collab.
Herb, We're happy you liked it. Tom
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#332396 - 01/21/16 08:43 AM
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"They’ll know me there as the guero
Underneath the big sombrero
Nice and slow I'll take Mexico"
Like mr jane said...makes us want to
head for the border (it is still open
isn't it?)
It appears that Greg has brought out
the CA side of Tom. That Tom genre
jewel has a lot of facets for sure!
We both enjoyed this mashup of two
of our fav forum artists. Great write,
vocal, guitar and production. But with you two
how could we expect anything less?
Forum fun!
J&B
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#332409 - 01/21/16 10:47 AM
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You guys done did good on this one. Enjoyed it.
Regards,
Bob
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