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Happy New Year all!! We made it to '22!! I've always loved the 60's sound, and BIAB has given me the tools to put together some songs with that vibe. I was always a big fan of the Byrd's sound and have done a few with the aim of capturing that style. This is one. I always love to hear your comments and read them all but sometimes I wait too long and don't want to jump to the top from page 4 (things move fast these days!). Hope you enjoy. Take care. Greg The band: Bass. 519 Electric 12-string. 1030 Drums. Nashville ev 8's Acoustic guitars. 1119, 522 Solo guitar 1260 Organ. 2692 https://soundcloud.com/gjohnson-2/when-she-wore-green?si=f9dd092647244eaf93dd4769f169bf3e&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingWhen she wore green When she wore green Like the star of a movie screen With the elegance of a queen She wore it true I’ve never seen An emerald could ever shine As bright as that love of mine When she wore green And I’m sure the trees were jealous How they paled when she walked by And a passerby would tell us How her smile lit up the sky And I haven’t seen a light so bright Since the day she went away And since she’s gone now My whole world is gray When she wore blue You could see she was sad right through Even the shadows knew They grew darker still She wore it true And felt it with all her soul Sorrow without control When she wore blue And she had this way of sharing All her colors with the world And she had this way of caring More than any other girl And… Where’s the beauty in a rainbow when your whole world’s black and white I can’t even face the world until the stars come out at night When she wore black I felt my foundation crack She’d leave and she wouldn’t be back And how lost I would be When I look back I guess that I should have seen The size of the gap between Herr bright colors and me There’s a danger comes from flying When you’re too far from the ground But it’s hard to keep from trying For the fear of falling down Her colors were so beautiful I could touch them yesterday, but…..
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I see a new song post by Greg Johnson, Imma gonna jump on it. The song reminds me a bit of Bob Dylan's "If Not for You," but branches out from it as it plays. Loved the usual very pleasing rhymes like "jealous and tell us." I remember once you wrote that the only instrument you played was BIAB. Well, maybe so, but nobody plays it better. And a voice that compares favorably with Jackson Browne. Another great tune I thoroughly enjoyed. Highest marks!
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Very pretty song Greg.
You've captured the '60s and The Byrds with this one. Even the harmonies sounded from that wonderful era.
The story told through various colours works a treat.
Cheers,
Mike
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I'm not expert in '60s songs, but it sounds like you've really nailed that vibe - but with your own personal sound. Love the jangly guitars! The write is especially good - it takes what could have been a simple "colors" list, and fleshes it out with emotion. The high harmonies and echoes are a real treat! When you go to three parts, it's gorgeous! Love it! 
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Greg,
I really like this tune. Nice vocal, great harmony, really good lyric. Sounds very professional. The vocals are up front very nicely. Makes me want to hear more of your songs.
Allan
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Hi Greg, Well, I'm a child of the 60's, I'll always love that era of music. I think you nailed that vibe perfectly with this little gem. Excellent write, great vocal (of course) and man, those harmonies! Superb 
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Greg, "There’s a danger comes from flying When you’re too far from the ground But it’s hard to keep from trying For the fear of falling down Her colors were so beautiful I could touch them yesterday, but since she’s gone now My whole world is gray" Killer. (Might be a bit TOO good for a '60's song ) You really DID nail both the Byrds thing and a '60's AM radio sound. Gorgeous vocals and harmonies. Excellent. fj
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Sounds really fine... Sweet song, excellent vocal performances... Happy New Year to you too.
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Greg,
Beauty!
I am a fan of 50-60s pop, this is a very good take on that period. Excellent composition and vocals! Lyrics are exceptional too. It is always a pleasure hearing your new offerings. Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.
Misha.
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what a pretty song.
nice harmomnies. sorta 60's vibe.
i like the clear intimate vocs....and the story.
and that subtle organ.
happy new year.
om
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Nice!
i hear the sounds of the Byrds, Everly Brothers, Simon & Garfunkle, and others from the 60's.
Beautiful lyrics that are perfect for that time
i can imagine hearing this song coming out of the little speaker on my 9volt battery transistor radio on a hot summer day.
great job!
-rob
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Hi Greg,
Good song - could easily have been a hit for Simon and Garfunkel.
Thanks for the listen.
Best Regards
Nigel
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Greg, that 12 string does the trick to bring in that 60's vibe! Beautiful song and vocals! Another Greg classic! Thanks, Torrey
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Mr. Johnson...
The Byrd's sound was always attractive to me because of the cascading effect of the multiple and simultaenous guitar tracks they seemed to always incorporate into their productions, and you have simulated that sound successfully. Your lyrics possess the dreamy ambience that one would expect from a story that is told mostly from the viewpoint of the past. A pleasant vocal track rounds things out nicely, too.
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Greg
That does it for me. Excellent song and very evocative.
Wonderful work.
Peter
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All sweetness and light Greg. Great lyrics sung with pathos.
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Nice bright and colorful pop tune with some darker colors too. Great soft vocals, smooth harmonies and the 60's sounding acoustic guitar sounds really create the perfect mood.
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Great write and, no surprise, excellent vocals. The harmony was standout. Since you and others have compared the vibe to other artists we'll join in Got a Poco feel for us vocally and arrangement wise. Well done Greg, J&B
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Just a lovely song, Greg! In every aspect.
I liked the vocals / harmonies the most (if that is posible ;-))
I can hear this song many times, I enjoy it every time.
Maybe it has to do with me being a BeeGees fan long before they went 'high'.
And this song appeals to that time...
Nice day, Greg,
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Hey Greg...this would have played on 60' radio...in fact as I lay in my bed with my transistor radio on the window sill at night back then I would have loved this tune...you captured the spirit of the great 60's soft ballads perfectly...the Byrds, Chad and Jeremy, Simon and Garfunkel, etc...the vocals are impeccable and the instrumental is so apropos...I loved it...takes be back!! This is a little risky but this maybe my favorite tune of yours (so far)...Dan
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