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Hi All, Here's something new... [Link no longer valid] We drove all night To visit California We watched the sun come up That old moon was a goner You can rest your head On my rolled up coat Close your eyes to the lights Drift away and float And maybe today We’ll arrive in the morning Yes, maybe today We’ll find the big waves calling Yeah maybe today We’ll collect what we've scattered East fell into west California mattered Our days were alive With the sound of road and gravel From the top of the night We can see how far we travelled There was wind from the valley And hail from the skies Pull the car to the far right Let it pass us by And maybe today We’ll arrive in the morning Yes, maybe today We’ll find the big waves calling Yeah maybe today We’ll collect what we've scattered East fell into west California mattered We drove all night To visit California We turned around with the sun When we reached the border You can lay back in your seat And hang on to my coat Close your eyes to the lights It wasn’t all that we hoped And maybe today We’ll arrive in the morning Yes, maybe today We’ll find the big waves calling Yeah maybe today We’ll collect what we've scattered East fell into west California mattered All BIAB Tracks: 2877: Bass, Acoustic, AmericanaSlow16thsByron Ev16 060 2704: Synth, Rhythm CloudRapLowOrgan Ev16 075 1596: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Pop16ths Ev 065 2878: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, AmericanaSlow16ths Brent Ev16 060 2666: Pedal Steel, Rhythm LushChordsSlow Ev 085 RealDrums: AmericanaRoots 16ths-04-SdStk, Tms As always - thanks for listening! 
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Bob,
A cool,spacey journey...and the understated but catchy chorus melody had me singing along.
The lyrics are very accessible with details that bring the road trip to life.
Nice spare production - very good music!
Robert
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Hi Bob,
I really like this! The music and the lyric takes me on the journey with you. Love the lush pedal steel and the percussions. This song has a heartbeat of its own. It's fully alive but in an understated way. It speaks to the listener as the he'she is willfully carried away. Great backing tracks and your vocal is perfect for this. Thanks for a really terrific listen. This was a real treat! WOW!
Alan
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Robert,
Thanks - much appreciated.
Bob
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This is very smooth. Almost like a country rap. Reminds me a bit of Dylan. Very well done. Rob
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As others have alerady said, a nicely understated journey song. I enjoyed going along for the ride. You've got a nice conversational tone, with lines like:
Pull the car to the far right/Let it pass us by
nicely emoted. The line:
California/goner
is "near rhyme" excellence!
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Very cool, Bob!
You reminded me of Lou Reed in places with your vocal delivery.
Good song, nice mix too. Enjoyed!
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Alan,
Thanks - I really appreciate that.
Bob
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Oooh - the California beach vibes are strong with this one! I was down there recently, and this tune definitely evokes imagery of the seemingly endless beaches they have down there. The lyrics are poetic too, and I love the dreamy backing tracks you paired with them. Thanks for the throwback - thanks for sharing
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Deryk
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Rob,
Much appreciated - thank you.
Bob
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Bob
Really nice song - great sound, lyric and vocal. A wonderful piece of writing and story telling.
Great work.
Peter
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Another classic Bob.
I really liked the lyrics on this one. Some of your most evocative to date.
All of your stuff is just so good!!
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Bob,
A good write - cinematic (as so may of yours are).
Another cool BAND! (you've been coming up with a lot of them!)
Enjoyed this (as always).
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Another great groove song!! Love the band...that drum part works perfectly with the contrast of the floating pedal steel. Great images, nice vocal. Really good stuff!! Take care. Greg
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David,
Appreciate the listen and kind words... Thanks.
Bob
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Dave,
Thanks! I appreciate that.
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Deryk,
Thanks - very kind of you.
Bob
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Hi, Bob !
What a superb tune
with such wonderful
lyrics that only you
can write !
I´m in awe Bob !
Cheers
Dani
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Beautiful! Great "smokey" vocals and great job with the BIAB tracks! You've obviously got wonderful command of both and know exactly what you're doing ... wish I could claim any of those things, haha. Very laid back song - enjoyed it, thanks!
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Hi rsdean, I really enjoyed the overall tone of this. Fantastic choice of instrumentation. I found this very easy to listen to. Great use of the pedal steel guitar. Nice subtle use of effects on the vocals. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
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