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Very catchy David. All of it works really well, but man that chorus...great!

Some it made me think, some of it made me wonder. lol


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Thanks Ray. I appreciate the Kirsty reference. She was such a cool lady. The story of her death is tragic though. Horrible thing. But she is a hero to many, and was a great songwriter.

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Thanks Jim,

I'm a sucker for jangly guitars too.

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Hey Janice and Bud,

Thanks so much. I had fun with this one. I try not to think too hard when I am writing lyrics, it hurts too much to do otherwise.

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Hi David,

Funny song, indeed reminding us of the Byrds, like Floyd said.
With lyrics that only you can write laugh

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"We’re not growing older
We’re just slowly making up our minds"

"I’m a prophet with no prophecy"

A couple of the many great lines!! Kind of a Springsteen arriving in the 60's instead of the later years! Great job on this David! Thanks, Torrey




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Hey David ...

Trying to do a little catching up. Cool song! And someone mentioned the Byrds - couldn't agree more. That 12-string just talks!

We’re not growing older
We’re just slowly making up our minds
Pay up now or pay up later
Everybody get in line

Great lines - I'm living them!!! I'll be 72 next Friday. You are so creative in both lyric and musical composition. You're a rare talent!! ANother top-shelf production and delivery from you.

Wishing you the best and Happy Easter ...

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Sorry I haven't read all the comments yet, but this is a great tune... There's something very Phychedelic Furs about it and that makes me feel good.


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Thanks Deryk, I really appreciate that!

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Thanks Kenny!

In a few ways this song started out as an inside joke to myself with allusions to the era and epoch. I was there when it happened, and actually met and R.E.M. and the guy who produced their first three albums, Mitch Easter. There were a bunch of us in bands in Winston-Salem, NC at time, which was arguably (due to Easter) the hub of jangle rock.

So, many things in this song were done on purpose to imitate that sound from my "musical childhood."

Thanks for noticing!

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Dear DJ, Peter, Tommy, Rusty, Janne, Will, Joe, Herb, Scott, HTL, Rob and Anne-Marie, Torrey, Al and Mr. Jones,

Thanks so much for listening and commenting on the song! I appreciate it some much y’all.

Sorry for the group reply!

I have been having such a hard time keeping on the forum!!

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David,

You are a musical wizard... I could listen to your stuff all day.

Tremendous song and vocal - loved it!

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David,

Nice song!
I agree with floyd.
Great groove. Jangly, Byrds-like...
But the bass is more modern.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

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Hi David,

Wow! This is a journey and half! I enjoyed it. I still maintain that you are one of the most creative and inventive composers among us here in Users Showcase. Your boundless imagination and your ability to harness it and create excellent songs are something I admire greatly.

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Excellent song-writing. Very well put together.

Maybe it's just me but I hear punk/grunge in the schoolyard melody, dissatisfied lyrics and vocal delivery and that driving 8-count. Just with the distortion replaced by the jangly guitars.

Whatever. Sounds good, feels right.


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Dear Bob and Shigeki,

Thanks so much for your listens and kind comments. I am really glad you enjoyed it!!

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Yep, this also reminded me of The Byrds.

You are one great lyricists David as well as having a very diverse musical mind and the ability to put both down into excellent songs. I wish that I had such a talent!


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