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Hi Greg Johnson, Thank you for sharing this with us! I really enjoyed the overall vibe this has. Well done on the vocals too! smile


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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Greg,

You really have channeled the Beatles here. That's a really strong melody.
Love the vocal as always -wonderful instrumentation and arrangement.
Incredibly impressive.

(I'd probably get rid of the intro clicks.. smile )

Peter


Thanks Peter! I am one of the early Beatle fans. I remember walking with my 16 year old cousin, holding her hand (I was about 8) and listening to I wanna hold your hand on a transistor radio. THose were the days! Take care. Greg


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I guess that would be say 1965 based on our age bracket! Hope you enjoyed your milestone this year.

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Hello, Greg

Really good melody with the characteristic chord progression!
Also very nice and pleasant vocal.
As Peter said, you really have channeled the Beatles here.
And as Rob said, what a great vocal range you show us here.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

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Well, since folks are mentioning who it reminds them of.....

For us it’s like John singing a Paul write with a Pet Sounds mystique...or something like that smile

Your tendency toward positivity is always welcome and this certainly does not disappoint with the perfect vocal and arrangement to carry the message.

Well done!

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Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Greg !:))

This is one of your best
without doubt !:))
Wonderful vocal to
this lovely tune !:))
Loved it !

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Thanks so much Dani! Glad to see you so active on the forum lately! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: RichMac
Absolutely wonderful!
Did not sound like a religious song until I absorbed the lovely lyrics.
Sounds totally pro to me.
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Thanks RichMac! Glad to hear from you again these days. Should be a new one soon I imagine? Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Nice one, Greg! Love the melody.

Is that a live guitar in there?


THanks Dave. Really appreciate the nice feedback! No, the guitar is Brent (he's my fave in the box). I'll post the RTs soon. Take care. Greg

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Nice one.

I agree... this is the missing Beatles track from their Sgt Pepper album.

Nice write too.

Everything about this is very good.


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WOW Greg!! What a great tune!! As others have mentioned, it's very Beatlesque! Puts me very much in mind of Lennon's "Dear Prudence" , but truly stands on it's own! You have been producing some very good stuff lately and I am much impressed with your skills! Keep on rockin' Take care, Torrey




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Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
Great melody, arrangement, performance and production. Your vocals are always so easy to listen to. This was a perfect melody match for your vocals. Enjoyed this a lot.

Charlie


Thanks so much Charlie! Really appreciate your wonderful support!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Greg you are one of my favorite vocalists on the forum. This song is one of your best. Well done.


Thanks so much Scott for the incredibly nice words! Just listened to your new one-VERY SWEET!! Take care. Greg

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Well, this is simply fantastic. Simple as that!
So many mentioned the Beatles and Lennon, and rightly so.
I'd say that this song actually reminded me of "Free as a bird", which is Lennon / Beatles produced by Jeff Lynne. And indeed, the sound of your voice reminds me of Jeff Lynne a bit, but the melody is totally Lennon.
Anyway, this was a great listen. A real pearl.

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Well... it hit you in a very cool way indeed!
The chord progression is awesome, so is the melody you sing (which is perfectly sung as always wink )
Now we're going to sit and wait until we get a certain hit too laugh

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Originally Posted By: jannesan
Beautiful moody song, excellent arrangement and vocals, the Beatles and John Lennon have to be mentioned here smile Could you put the BIAB information, I could use some of the instruments on my Lennonish song smile

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Thanks so much Janne! Really appreciate your nice review. Yes, I promise I will post the RTs (seems they're never handy when I'm on the forum). Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi Greg,

It's always a treat for the rest of us when you show up with your great music. As mentioned previously, this very much has a Lennon sound to it - more so John Lennon than the Beatles as a whole.

Fabulous vocal. the arrangement is superb as is the mix. Love the song and the message. Your vocal just makes it that much more enjoyable. Fabulous song and performance.

Wishing you the very best,

Alan


Thanks so much Alan for your very nice comments and consistent wonderful support! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Nice work, Greg smile As others said, this is definitely reminiscent of The Beatles! I really loved the effects on the vocals here. They helped breathe life into the performance, and really gave the tune a certain vibe I don't often hear on the forums here. Overall, it's just an example of a well written and well thought out song.

You should be proud of this one - thanks so much for sharing!


Thanks Deryk! I love seeing the PG music people respond to the forum! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Greg,

Yes, the best melody John never wrote and a fine vocal to make it soar!
Very nice simple arrangement - especially that phased? guitar.
Your muse really came through on this one.

Robert


Thanks so much Robert. Just heard your new Beatlish one today-very cool!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
It is amazing the quality that is hitting this forum lately!

Like Kenny's latest, EVERYTHING about this is STELLAR!

The opening is SO nicely put together. The beginning guitars are like nothing we've heard before, the addition of the strings and then THOSE DURMS!! Awesome. Excellent arrangement throughout. The return to simple guitars between verses was superb! All a perfect bed for the vocal...

And what a vocal! Gorgeous.

A stunningly beautiful write. I love the way you use words. A melody to die for.

Have to say again... This is about as good as it gets.

WOW.

I agree the forum has had some ON FIRE moments! Really flattered to be part of that, especially by someone with your discriminating taste! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Rob4580
What a great vocal range you show us here.
Reminds a little of a John Lennon vocal style.
Great message and well written.Rob
Thanks for sharing.


Thanks Rob! A comparison to the Beatles is always incredibly flattering. Really liked your new one! Take care. Greg

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Absolutely love this one Greg. Great choice of real tracks and brilliant vocals


Thanks Graham! You have had some wonderful contributions to the forum. Loved your new one with Joanne! Take care. Greg

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