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BRAND NEW PAIR OF SHOES The shoes are a metaphor for the simple things in life and being satisfied with them! BIAB Drums - Nashville Swing 8 Piano - 2165 Ukulele - 1142 Strumming Folk Swing Me Vocals Bass All electric guitars and 1 acoustic rhythm track Piano - a few fills supporting the melody Fake clarinet on a Yamaha keyboard Toontrack - cymbal swell BRAND NEW PAIR OF SHOES Words and music by Torrey Bliss and Ron Helm ©2025 Glass Gate Music BMI These shoes I wear, like me Are getting old We've traveled a lot of miles They're getting mighty worn Like all the the simple things in my life Just enough to always get me by Was my mantra, my point of view Now I thought I'd try something new It doesn't take much to make me happy Too much will always make me sad I don't spend my days and nights in worry Over things I've never had Today I got a confirmation That a package is arriving soon I can't be singing the blues cause I'll have soon A brand new pair of shoes The simple life I've found Suits me just fine The offer of opulence I must decline I found some new kicks made over in China Not made by some famous designer To me it's not something that matters They'll still get me on down the road It doesn't take much to make me happy Too much will always make me sad I don't spend my days and nights in worry Over things I've never had Today I got a confirmation That a package is arriving soon I can't be singing the blues cause I'll have soon A brand new pair of shoes My feet are soon gonna be happy My steps are soon gonna be snappy The soles may not look so snazzy But they'll get me where I need to go It doesn't take much to make me happy Too much will always make me sad I don't spend my days and nights in worry Over things I've never had Today I got a confirmation That a package is arriving soon I'm waiting here in the queue and I'll have soon A brand new pair of shoes
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Well that was different! not the typical stylistic choice for you and Ron but different is exciting and shows the versatility of your musical stylings...really enjoyable and well written...the metaphor works well in relating a valuable life lesson about our priorities...your vocals sound good to me (as usual) and of coarse I love the harmony work you do...great work Torrey!!
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Torrey,
You and Ron wrote a great song. Andf your delivery is always so good. I liked the slight amount of the slap back on the vocal.
The clarinet sound from your keys sound really good.
Love the chord progression. Well done!
Take care,
Alan
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Torrey,
Great, great sound. Love the song and your excellent vocals. Very cool production.
I think this would have been right at home on Billy Joel's Glass Houses album.
Awesome!
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My dear Torrey, as they say in France: the important thing is to find the right shoe for your foot. This music fits you like a glove. It's very well sung.
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Torrey, groovy change of pace from you. Uplifting song, great singing and playing. Cool Beatles references. That clarinet sounds great! Nice one.
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Hi Torrey.
This is excellent listening.
I love the ensemble that you've put together.
The clarinet is nice touch. It brings a lightheartedness to the arrangement that suits the song so well.
You and Ron should be proud of this one. It's a terrific write.
Your singing, arranging and performing is, once again, first class.
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You've taken sadness and misery and turned it into fun and fortune. Just add a new pair of shoes. Lots to like about this delivery. Out there? Yes, for sure 
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Toe tapping goodness.
Different from your usual songs, but it's a good change of pace.
Enjoyed my listen.
A lot!
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Well that was different! not the typical stylistic choice for you and Ron but different is exciting and shows the versatility of your musical stylings...really enjoyable and well written...the metaphor works well in relating a valuable life lesson about our priorities...your vocals sound good to me (as usual) and of coarse I love the harmony work you do...great work Torrey!! Thanks, Dan, for taking time to listen and give your input! I always appreciate it! TB
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Well, I was taken by surprise when first listening as it was so different from your usual style. It did quickly grow on me and it certainly serves as a final example of your exceptional musicianship. It is very well written and very well produced. High level piece and a fun listen.
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Love the whole feel of this song and the quirky theme Excellent lyrics and mix, plus it's a theme I definitely relate to! I once had a pair that would take me over any terrain which I called my jeeps, though the local slang for shoes and boots is trotter cases!  The very best trotter cases I ever had and still have were from a Danish and/or Swiss manufacturer and are unique in that they follow the shape of the foot - I'm amazed all manufactures aren't doing that - but they were bought up by a US company who reduced the range by around 75% and also got rid of all of the old sizes as they now only make then for giants! I now can't get them in my size. The downside of the style, though, is that as no-one else makes the same shapes you can't replace the heels or soles. That's given me an idea for a blues song! "Why Can't I Repair My Trotter Cases?" or "I Got the Trotter Cases Blues"
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Torrey,
You and Ron wrote a great song. Andf your delivery is always so good. I liked the slight amount of the slap back on the vocal.
The clarinet sound from your keys sound really good.
Love the chord progression. Well done!
Take care,
Alan Thanks Alan! I appreciate it! TB
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I esp liked the bridge—really caught my attention—very interesting changes, and there was some type of voice doubling (like down an octave) that I really liked. So glad I spent some time with this…lots of good, creative ideas..and so professionally produced!
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Clever lyric, Torrey.
Uplifting arrangement suits the message well.
Maybe the mid to low range needs separating a little but I could be wrong of course.
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Torrey & Ron,
A good write.
Strong vocals.
Love the Bass. (Drums could be louder)
Great musical bed. The clarinet is a nice touch.
Solid mix.
Y'all are putting out good music. keep it up.
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Yeow, first time another great Torrey song starts with a clarinet. Man, I love the changes and feel of this one. That just-doesn't-get-any-better-than-this Bliss vocal and harmony. Cool moving bass. Man, if you can write such a sensation song about a brand new pair of shoes, let's hear one about your new guitar. hehe/. I really enjoy all you do, Torrey. Cool shoo-op stuff too.
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Torrey and Ron, this is fantastic
Outstanding vocal and message
Super lyrics, backing band, mix, and your chops on the bass, guitars and keyboard.
I really liked this.
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Torrey,
Great, great sound. Love the song and your excellent vocals. Very cool production.
I think this would have been right at home on Billy Joel's Glass Houses album.
Awesome!
Bob Thanks Bob! I always appreciate your comments! TB
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My dear Torrey, as they say in France: the important thing is to find the right shoe for your foot. This music fits you like a glove. It's very well sung.
Laurent Thanks Laurent! I really do appreciate your nice comments! TB
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