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You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) #529633 03/21/19 04:15 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida tommyad OP Veteran
OP tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida	My Dad was a real character and he had a bunch of great sayings. I was thinking of some of his well worn lines and realized this was a treasure trove of song ideas. I bounced this one off Bud Merritt and he was able to point me in the right direction for the 2nd verse and the ending chorus. Against his objections he gets a writing credit because without his contribution the song would not have gone where it went. Thanks Bud, and a big thanks to Janice for her impeccable harmony. Recorded in Logic Pro X Plug Ins : Nectar 2, Neutron 2, Ozone 8, Tonal Balance, Waves LinMB, Waves, L3-LL Multi Limiter, CLA Acoustic, Waves Vocal Rider, Lead Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Tom Adams Harmony Vocal, Janice Merritt RealTracks in song: ~2474:Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 2718:Guitar, Nylon, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 085 Royalty Free Loops https://soundcloud.com/tommyad/tom-adams-you-dont-know-what-youre-missing https://tommyadamsmusic.com/music You Don’t Know What You’re Missing through teary eyes he tried not to show he said Dad can we please go home I don’t fit in with the other kids so maybe I’d be better off alone I tried to give it my best swing and then I went and struck out again I think that baseballs not my thing so what’s the sense in practicing Son I only hope you’re listening You’ve got to stand up every day It never will be easy when you’re trying to find your way Don’t be sad don’t be bitter I think that you should reconsider I can only hope you’re listening Cause you don’t know what you’re missing Years later he said you won’t like this but I think I’ve had enough of it i feel like it’s all just a waste of time and i think that I’m going to quit I said I remember I felt that way back when I was in college But it’s something they can’t take away that’s the most important piece of knowledge Son I only hope you’re listening You’ve got to stand up every day It never will be easy when you’re trying to find your way Don’t be sad don’t be bitter I think that you should reconsider I can only hope you’re listening Cause you don’t know what you’re missing And when you find the right girl Don’t mess it up and let her get away If it had happened with your mother We wouldn’t be standing here today Don’t be sad don’t be bitter ff I think that you should reconsider I can only hope you’re listening Cause you don’t know what you’re missing ©2019 Thomas Adams/Bud Merritt

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529640 03/21/19 04:37 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA. 44kfl Veteran
44kfl Veteran Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA.	Wow! A beautiful and heartfelt song, love it when the mandolin comes in a super write, so good you have the best harmony singer that maybe I've ever heard Tom, it's top notch, makes me want to write about youth going by so fast and a loving guiding hand. Kenny

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529682 03/21/19 10:05 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas Jim Expert
Jim Expert Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas	Great song Tom (& Bud & Janice)... You certainly have your songwriting skills well in hand... Great lyrics, melody. vocal, harmony, & production... I always look forward hearing one from you. Jim †=☮&♥

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529691 03/21/19 11:28 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,644 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,644 Sydney Australia	Tom & Bud Simply gorgeous song - wonderful vocal, lovely lyric and pretty guitar playing. The acoustic sounds excellent. And to top it off a really beautiful harmony by Janice. The production is flawless - great mix and sound. An excellent collaboration. Peter

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529694 03/21/19 11:55 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,732 Rustyspoon# Veteran
Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,732	Tom, Janice & Bud, Very nice, down to earth song that is done very tastefully. Clear vocals, well balanced choice of instruments (not over populated ) and pro mix. Not a bit that I would change. I enjoyed it. Thank you for posting! Misha.

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529697 03/21/19 12:05 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,954 BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,954 BC	This is a very endearing song, and very well written. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Ember

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) 44kfl #529711 03/21/19 04:30 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,359 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,359 GA USA	Thank you Kenny. It was an honor to play a small role in this production. J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) 44kfl #529736 03/22/19 01:44 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida tommyad OP Veteran
OP tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida	Originally Posted By: 44kfl Wow! A beautiful and heartfelt song, love it when the mandolin comes in a super write, so good you have the best harmony singer that maybe I've ever heard Tom, it's top notch, makes me want to write about youth going by so fast and a loving guiding hand. Kenny Thanks Kenny. That is one fine review. Your words are greatly appreciated, Tom

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529737 03/22/19 01:54 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,665 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,665 Ontario, Canada	Excellent! Pure perfection in every way from the lyrics to the arrangement, the vocals (great harmonies from Janice), the performance and the mix. Loved it! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529748 03/22/19 03:43 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,429 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,429 Florida	Tom & Bud, A beautiful write! Sincere, heartfelt, meaningful. And a gorgeous production. Excellent guitar. The fiddle is extremely nice. Extraordinary mix. Wonderful vocals. Beautiful harmonies. Everything is just as it should be. A hallmark of Tom Adams offerings... fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529803 03/22/19 10:00 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA	WOW!!! That is so sweet!! Just a beautiful, heartfelt song with a perfect arrangement and vocal. So much easier to say what's right: EVERYTHING!!! LOVE IT!!! Take care. Greg

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529830 03/22/19 01:45 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,969 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,969 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Beautiful song Tom. Super vocal and lyric. Kudos to Bud for helping you out on this one. Janice' harmonies were excellent as well. Fiddle was cool.. Your dad sounded like a cool guy. Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529848 03/22/19 04:56 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,468 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,468 United States	Beautiful song Tom and Bud! And a memorable one at that! Your right about Janice's harmony....it really makes this one shine! Lots of great stuff going on in here! Thanks, Torrey

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) PeterF #529878 03/23/19 04:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida tommyad OP Veteran
OP tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida	Originally Posted By: Jim Great song Tom (& Bud & Janice)... You certainly have your songwriting skills well in hand... Great lyrics, melody. vocal, harmony, & production... I always look forward hearing one from you. Thanks Jim. Appreciate your taking the time to listen and comment, Tom Originally Posted By: PeterF Tom & Bud Simply gorgeous song - wonderful vocal, lovely lyric and pretty guitar playing. The acoustic sounds excellent. And to top it off a really beautiful harmony by Janice. The production is flawless - great mix and sound. An excellent collaboration. Peter Thank you Peter. The acoustic is my new Martin OM-18 sinker mahogany guitar. Just a superior instrument in every way. I’m pleased you commented on the sound, Tom

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529888 03/23/19 05:39 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 723 Virginia Belladonna Journeyman
Belladonna Journeyman Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 723 Virginia	Amazing how much truth and wisdom can be found in sayings from old folk. They had a way of summing it up in a line or two. Nice production and contribution from Bud & Janice. Good write.

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529919 03/23/19 08:52 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 3,321 Virginia USA Ezekiel's Storm Veteran
Ezekiel's Storm Veteran Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 3,321 Virginia USA	Your vocal is always so good. Excellent delivery! Production is tops.

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529988 03/24/19 04:13 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,327 North Carolina David Snyder Veteran
David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,327 North Carolina	Really nice y'all! The vocals here are excellent, from everyone. Indeed a touching song. Super lyrics and well chosen instruments. You co-writers are on a tear! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) tommyad #529991 03/24/19 05:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities ChicagoBob Apprentice
ChicagoBob Apprentice Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities	Wow-- this is really good-- First the vocals and harmony are great. The instrumentation and mix was really well done... Thanks!

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) Jim #530033 03/24/19 03:56 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,359 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,359 GA USA	Originally Posted By: Jim Great song Tom (& Bud & Janice)... You certainly have your songwriting skills well in hand... Great lyrics, melody. vocal, harmony, & production... I always look forward hearing one from you. Thanks Jim. It’s always fun to be part of a Tom Adams production! Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.

Re: You Don't Know What You're Missing (Co-Write Tom & Bud) BlueAttitude #530052 03/25/19 01:22 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida tommyad OP Veteran
OP tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida	Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music This is a very endearing song, and very well written. Thanks for sharing! Thanks Ember. I’m glad you liked it, Tom Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude Excellent! Pure perfection in every way from the lyrics to the arrangement, the vocals (great harmonies from Janice), the performance and the mix. Loved it! Thanks for the wonderful review Dave, Tom

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