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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Love it, love it, love it!!!!! The best combo since Waylon and Willie!!! Great to hear the stories of two of our own who have stories worth sharing and really know how to tell them well. And the production feels so live and inspired.....always get that little added touch with some J and B support!! Fantastic guys!!!! Take care. Greg
Greg, It was a lot of fun to work with floyd and with his great idea and super melody it was easy for me to do the add ons. Thanks, Tom
Originally Posted By: Crossroads
Hi guys,

a very nice tune. Like always a great composition, well-sung, Floyd. Great harmonies and I love the Tele licks as well as the PSG.
And I'm impressed by the excellent production - Bud, you're always doing a great job!!!
Like it a lot.

Cheers,

Stefan

Stefan, Thank you for coming by and for the wonderful comments. Tom

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Love it, love it, love it!!!!! The best combo since Waylon and Willie!!! Great to hear the stories of two of our own who have stories worth sharing and really know how to tell them well. And the production feels so live and inspired.....always get that little added touch with some J and B support!! Fantastic guys!!!! Take care. Greg


Always enjoy your reviews, Greg! Thanks from the gang!!


Originally Posted By: Crossroads
Hi guys,

a very nice tune. Like always a great composition, well-sung, Floyd. Great harmonies and I love the Tele licks as well as the PSG.
And I'm impressed by the excellent production - Bud, you're always doing a great job!!!
Like it a lot.

Cheers,

Stefan



Stefan - we appreciate you stopping by...



Originally Posted By: guitar1
Floyd, I think you ought to have a birthday every month. Beautiful job.


Thanks, Gary. I'm up for every month. There is much beer and wine involved. And I always enjoy working with Tom & J&B...


Originally Posted By: Al-David
Just have time for a couple of listens.

Day-umm ... this is so good! Love story songs and you guys have a terrific one here. As always in your productions, Floyd, everything is impeccable. Top shelf all the way. Congrats and a a belated happy birthday - mine is the 22nd of this month. Loved it - really!

Best to both of you - two of the best on the site.

Alan

Di waves from her bed.


Alan - Thanks for the fine comments. We all appreciate that... Hope y'all are doing good...

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Originally Posted By: guitar1
Floyd, I think you ought to have a birthday every month. Beautiful job.
Thanks for stopping by, Tom
Originally Posted By: Al-David
Just have time for a couple of listens.

Day-umm ... this is so good! Love story songs and you guys have a terrific one here. As always in your productions, Floyd, everything is impeccable. Top shelf all the way. Congrats and a a belated happy birthday - mine is the 22nd of this month. Loved it - really!

Best to both of you - two of the best on the site.

Alan

Di waves from her bed.
Happy Birthday back at ya Alan. Thanks for the nice words,Tom

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Originally Posted By: HearToLearn
** A few additions that I'm not able to "edit" my post and ad. I'm a bit more caught up now, and had a few more points that I was thinking about but did not copy and paste. Drummers, I tell ya...

First, I've been able to listen to the song a good number of times on various devices and speaker/headphone arrangements. What a killer mix! Everything is where it needs to be. Everything is the level it should be AND it's clean and clear without sounding harsh. There's a guy on this forum who was just talking about how he wishes he could do that. It was me. No joke! Great job.

Sorry to say to the two of you; but adding Janice to any song never hurts; and was the case here. She took your "GREAT!" even higher. Then again I'm a sucker for great vocals. There is just a special blend that's going on. I love it.

Now finally for my "he's lost it" comment. Something about Floyd and Tom's vocals, at times, have a Big and Rich thing going on. I think it's the contrast in timbre of your voices. I think it's really cool how you two achieve this effortlessly. The bridge really had it for me. Here's an example; but probably not "the best" one. I just can't remember which song it was that would really demonstrate it. Still, you will get the idea.

Run Away With You

Again such a cool duet performed by the 4 of you. wink



C - always nice to have someone drop by a 2nd time. smile Thanks for mentioning the mix... And yes, we are well aware that adding Janice will ALWAYS sweeten the pot smile

I have to admit that I have never listened to many (or any?) Big & Rich songs - certainly not intently. I was surprised at the "current Country" sound of that. I used to hear Big Kenny every once in a while a writer's night that I played regularly at Douglas Corner Cafe (with a charts band - a very cool thing). I would not have pegged Kenny for a "new Country" guy...

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Two fine talents producing some excellent music! What a great tune that sounds wonderful!! Great lyrics as always! Really enjoyed those harmonies and the production on this is as good as it gets! Thanks, Torrey




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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
After listening to this a number of times, just wanted to add what a great example this is of collaboration. It is great to hear two great writers with a different type of style and writer's voice work together. This song really makes me appreciate that element....tons of character and style!!! Lovin' it guys!! Take care. Greg


And thanks for stopping in again, Greg! The elements that you add to this forum are appreciated as well!!...


Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
I'm a little late on the draw, but happy birthday! And great song.


Ember - we are glad you came by for a listen...

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Originally Posted By: HearToLearn
** A few additions that I'm not able to "edit" my post and ad. I'm a bit more caught up now, and had a few more points that I was thinking about but did not copy and paste. Drummers, I tell ya...

First, I've been able to listen to the song a good number of times on various devices and speaker/headphone arrangements. What a killer mix! Everything is where it needs to be. Everything is the level it should be AND it's clean and clear without sounding harsh. There's a guy on this forum who was just talking about how he wishes he could do that. It was me. No joke! Great job.

Sorry to say to the two of you; but adding Janice to any song never hurts; and was the case here. She took your "GREAT!" even higher. Then again I'm a sucker for great vocals. There is just a special blend that's going on. I love it.

Now finally for my "he's lost it" comment. Something about Floyd and Tom's vocals, at times, have a Big and Rich thing going on. I think it's the contrast in timbre of your voices. I think it's really cool how you two achieve this effortlessly. The bridge really had it for me. Here's an example; but probably not "the best" one. I just can't remember which song it was that would really demonstrate it. Still, you will get the idea.

Run Away With You

Again such a cool duet performed by the 4 of you. wink



Thanks! Bud and I used to listen to Big and Rich a lot. Holy Water comes to mind as one of their good ones.

Janice


Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Two fine talents producing some excellent music! What a great tune that sounds wonderful!! Great lyrics as always! Really enjoyed those harmonies and the production on this is as good as it gets! Thanks, Torrey


Thanks for mentioning the harmony!

Janice

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Great story song. Superb vocals--spot on. Memorable chorus. Seemingly flawless production. Thank you. I enjoyed this.

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Two fine talents producing some excellent music! What a great tune that sounds wonderful!! Great lyrics as always! Really enjoyed those harmonies and the production on this is as good as it gets! Thanks, Torrey


Torrey - Thanks for the nice comments - I really enjoy working with Tom and J&B - talented people (an understatement).


Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
Great story song. Superb vocals--spot on. Memorable chorus. Seemingly flawless production. Thank you. I enjoyed this.


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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
After listening to this a number of times, just wanted to add what a great example this is of collaboration. It is great to hear two great writers with a different type of style and writer's voice work together. This song really makes me appreciate that element....tons of character and style!!! Lovin' it guys!! Take care. Greg
Thanks Greg, we appreciate it, Tom
Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
I'm a little late on the draw, but happy birthday! And great song.
Thanks Ember, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Two fine talents producing some excellent music! What a great tune that sounds wonderful!! Great lyrics as always! Really enjoyed those harmonies and the production on this is as good as it gets! Thanks, Torrey
Glad you liked it. Thanks Torrey, Tom
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Great story song. Superb vocals--spot on. Memorable chorus. Seemingly flawless production. Thank you. I enjoyed this.
Thanks for taking the time to listen and for your nice comments, Tom

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floyd & Tom,

Happy birthday to you both.
I completely agree with Jim.
Simply a great song & collaboration from all of you...
I truly am impressed with your talents & abilities!

Sorry for the late greeting.
Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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floyd and Tom,

O my! I have my forum preferences set to show 99 posts per page and this is the second last on page 1.... and I haven't yet commented.

First off...




This year's birthday creation is just as spectacular as all the previous years. I really loved the 'this has been my life' so far approach to these lyrics. In all honesty, I'm in awe at how much of your respective stories you've managed to pack into 4 minutes and 11 seconds. Moreover, the musical journey was every bit as engaging, and professional, as the autobiographies.

As I'm sitting here thinking what to write next, the single thought that keeps on swinging back and forth in my mind is that the two of you are class acts and that all of us here on Users Showcase are very, very fortunate to have you around.

I sincerely hope that you both had a terrific birthday!

All the best,
Noel


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I don't know how you guys write so many good songs. Really liked the alternating vocals in the verses and the solid harmony.

And these chorus lines...

'i don't usually tell these stories
i'm not one to live past glories
they stay on the shelf
i keep to myself
i let the rainbow be'

...killer!

Well done.

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Super late to this party but the same as HTL, I have reason but it's irrelevant once I get the opportunity to get on the User Showcase, kick back and really enjoy the good music posted here.

What a great song. Excellent write, arrangement, production and performance. You guys have continued a great tradition and as time's gone by, it won't be too much longer before you have enough material for an album. The cohesive mesh between the characters Tom, Floyd, Bud and Janice is awe inspiring to have opportunity to listen to. Each element of each person's contribution shines on it's own, much like a well mixed song that one can pick out the nuances of every instrument. Great job and Happy Birthday to Tom and Floyd.


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