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Hi Forum friends. Been listening to some great stuff here lately! This song came about in a strange way. In the morning, I was looking for electric guitar fingerpicked in BIAB.....always like the sound of a fingerpicked electric and you don't hear it often. I found this track and played around with a melody, but had no idea for a lyric. That afternoon, I went to the movies and watched a film called Everything Everything. Maybe I was just in the right mood but I loved it! I was inspired to write a song about it, and it happened that the new music just worked. Here is the result. Hope you like it! Would love to hear what you think! Take care. Greg


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Greg,

This sounds like one of the best songs that Jackson Browne never wrote...

Astoundingly intimate and beautiful...

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A truly beautiful song Greg. Your voice is perfect for this heartbreaking lyric.
I love the piano sound and style. Did you record that? Or is it that a RealTrack (if so, which one?)
Thanks for sharing this one.
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Wow, just stunningly beautiful!

Excellent, Greg, loved it!

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Greg,
Songs in this genre is very easy to screw up., yours is deep and sincere. Lyrics are easy to grasp and flow very smoothly. Excellent composition and performance. Mixed top notch. Enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing!

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Hello Greg,

what a treat! Great song, great arrangement and FANTASTIC cocals.

Very, very nice.

Take care,

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Nicely done smile It flows tremendously well, and your vocals on this absolutely fit the lyricism and mood perfectly. It sounds so lush and beautiful - you should be proud of this one.

Thanks for sharing!


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A nice one...
You've done a splendid job on this one...
I guess sometimes going to a movie pays much more dividends than just mere entertainment smile!
BTW...
This one is listed as "Sutherland Road" on SoundCloud...
I'm getting ready to listen to "Before I Die"

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Greg

Simply lovely. Top class in all aspects and really fine writing.

Great work.

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Greg,

I have nothing more to add to the accolades . . . just a really pretty and chill listen. Love your vox . . . just a stellar, stellar tune. Killer.

POST NOTE: OK, my bad, my comment above was meant for “Before I Die”—got confused by the duplicate titles. I feel like I already commented on “Sutherland” before . . . or at least heard it . . . It’s absolutely stunning. Beautiful tune. An ear bathe. Killer tune!

Still my very humble regards,

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Greg,
lyrics'd be lovely to read along with... please.
After the preamble I expected finger picked electric out of the gate but the piano is very nice and it with the fiddle & bass make a nice combo.


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Greg, this one solidifies my opinion that your are one of the top handful of vocalists on the forum!!! It's a beautifully sad tune that has been painfully lived out by many folks in the past! The story is told/sung by you in heartfelt fashion! Excellent!! Thanks, Torrey




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really excellent greg vocal lyrics the strings one of your best love your songs always engaging thanks eric


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You have 2 different posts here that are named the same..... but this one points to Southerland Road.....

Very nice work on this tune. The references to Jackson Browne are right on target.


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These comments are for the linked song "Sutherland Road."

At the risk of being redundant...this could EASILY be a tune from one of
Jackson Brown's albums. All the way down to the piano.

As with all your songs the vocal is power packed with emotion
and outstanding in quality.

The sad tale is beautifully written.

All of the above is wrapped in a production that sounds excellent on the monitors.

Kudos!

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Very nice - I like it

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"Sutherland Road" is a beautiful composition. As you know, I am a big fan of your singing, and your vocal performance on this song is spot on.

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Greg, you write the most beautiful songs! I am a huge fan of Jackson Browne, and this one just really touched me!

Every time I hear a new song of yours, I think it is your best. The truth is, most all of your songs are your best ones.

Keep up the great work!

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Really beautiful Greg. Lyrics remind me a little of Don Henley.

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