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I Choose To Be With You A new country song with lyrics by Leon and a wonderful vocal by Janice. Janice - Vocals Leon - Lyrics, backing vocal I Played the resonator guitar and backing vocal Thanks to Bud for recording Janice and his mix comments and encouragement. The rest of the band: RealTracks in style: ~536:Bass, Acoustic, Pop Sw 120 RealTracks in style: ~372:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 120 RealTracks in style: ~610:Mandolin, Rhythm Chop Sw 120 RealDrums in style: NashvilleSwing8^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride There is another finger picked guitar and fiddle in there as well. So with some trepidation in writing country songs for the pros here it is...... I Choose To Be With YouSome folks don’t deserve The oxygen they breathe Some folks never figure out When it’s time to leave There are people that you find You cannot live without Even though you’re not quite sure Just how that came about There are roads you venture down Just to see what’s there There are crazy risks you take Just to prove you dare There are hearts you break There are gambles that you lose There are fates you can’t avoid And there are some you choose I choose to be with you I choose to be with you I’m done with drifting My rambling days are through I choose to be with you Some folks don’t deserve The riches they acquire Some folks are unburned After walking through the fire Some have got their whole lives Mapped out to a plan I just let the four winds blow To see where I would land Rolling with the punches Shifting with the breeze Acting on my hunches And going where I pleased Sometimes you get lucky Every light is green Somehow you have made it home Though you’re not sure where you’ve been I choose to be with you I choose to be with you I’m done with drifting My rambling days are through I choose to be with you
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Peter F (and Janice and Leon),
First off, great opening line on the lyrics—keeps the listener wondering where it’s going and engaged. And the rest is equally compelling. Song moves briskly; smooth, magnetic melody and nice touches on the production. Just like this from beginning to end. So easy on the ears. Loved this!
Best regards,
Deej
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Some nice lines in the lyrics. Love how Janice draws out the words, very effective. Love how the melody moves along. Good job guys.
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Peter, you had me right from that opening with the slide/resonator guitar, what a great sound!
A tip of the hat to Leon, good writing.
And of course Janice is doing her usual cool thing, love the way she bends up to hit the note!
Good song guys and gal, enjoyed the listen!
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Peter / Leon / Janice, This is a great country song - I love the instrument mix and tempo. As usual, Janice nails the vocal and the package is complete... Excellent! Bob
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What a lovely piece, a superb collaboration. Well done all concerned. Janice, your voice is utterly beguiling! John
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This song is a really good song. Love the resonator such a cool instrument. Janice this is one of my favorite vocals of yours. Love how you hung on certain words. So cool. The lyric was just excellent as well. Super collaboration....
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What a lovely collaboration. You guys have really outdone yourselves this time. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers, Ember
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Peter/Leon/Janice,
A really nice song.
Well written - a bunch of good lines throughout. Well played - really nice job on the resonator (it will always be a dobro to me). Well sung - like there would be ANY doubt about that!
Excellent mix.
The whole thing has a terrific pace and "familiarity" much like Dylan's (and Ketch Secor's) "Wagon Wheel" (as done by Darius Rucker). That is a really good thing...
fj
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All three of you did a fantastic job! This is such a great listen. It's simple love song that says so much and Janice knows how to deliver the message. Great backing tracks and a fabulous lyric. What a treat!
Isn't it amazing how Janice can make every word she sings sound like electric? What a voice! And what a song you gentlemen gave her to sing. This is great music - period!
Alan
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Peter,Leon & Janice,
A very good story in the lyrics and an uplifting chorus that really says "country classic". I think that`s the first time I`ve heard your resonator playing, Peter; it sets the mood nicely on the intro and is tasteful throughout. Wonderfully warm vocals, Janice! Noone else has mentioned the drum volume, so its probably just my taste; I found them a little high in the mix ( headphones) Will have another listen on monitors.
Robert
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Peter, this is a really good one! That resonator is absolutely wonderful! Great vocal and production (again) Janice and Bud! What a great feel good song Thanks, Torrey
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Peter F (and Janice and Leon),
First off, great opening line on the lyrics—keeps the listener wondering where it’s going and engaged. And the rest is equally compelling. Song moves briskly; smooth, magnetic melody and nice touches on the production. Just like this from beginning to end. So easy on the ears. Loved this!
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Deej Some nice lines in the lyrics. Love how Janice draws out the words, very effective. Love how the melody moves along. Good job guys.
Thanks y'all and Donna I'm happy you liked the phrasing! Janice
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Peter F (and Janice and Leon),
First off, great opening line on the lyrics—keeps the listener wondering where it’s going and engaged. And the rest is equally compelling. Song moves briskly; smooth, magnetic melody and nice touches on the production. Just like this from beginning to end. So easy on the ears. Loved this!
Best regards,
Deej Thanks glad you enjoyed it. Peter
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WOW! Everything is just SO Right!!!
From Janice's prosody, to the mix, to the lyrics and the reso. guitar!
Blown away here!
Super job!
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Some nice lines in the lyrics. Love how Janice draws out the words, very effective. Love how the melody moves along. Good job guys. Thanks - Janice certainly has a wonderful way with her phrasing and melody. Peter
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Love that sound, love that voice
cool song
absolutely love the chorus
Kenny
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Excellent song great vocals and production. Cliff
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Peter, you had me right from that opening with the slide/resonator guitar, what a great sound!
A tip of the hat to Leon, good writing.
And of course Janice is doing her usual cool thing, love the way she bends up to hit the note!
Good song guys and gal, enjoyed the listen! Thanks Dave appreciate the comments on the slide. Peter
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LOVED this song right through.
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