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Excellent!!! I think that this is one of my favourites from you. I was ready to jump in my m'stang and start driving somewhere --- any where. You know what you are doing when it comes to recording and mixing and recording, so I won't (and shouldn't given my abilities) comment about that. However, this song has your signature hard rocking style. You have a great ability in adding little nuances that really make your songs interesting. I reference the "shifting gears" mentioned by Jesse and Lynn above. I felt like I was bumped up into overdrive at the 2:30 mark. Really good stuff pal!!!

What a great and fun song. To me it sounds as if you were trying adapt the early 20th Century ragtime style to the current time. I got the same impression from Professor Longhair for his era. For me it works! I wouldn't worry about the drums they work. The same thing with the horns. To me they don't strike me as the pioneering style of ragtime but in this song and styling they work. Good stuff and thanks for posting!

I certainly echo the compliments above. This is a very haunting song both melodically and lyrically. An excellent and absolutely beautiful and well done song!!!

What is not to like about this song?! Great composition, the performances by all, the vocals are excellent and the mix (production) sounds really good. Oh ya the lyrics are terrific! Excellent job by both of you!!!

Really nice work on this song! beautifully written, performed, and the mix sounds good also. You did an excellent job on matching the video and music. Well done!

Hey Tom. BINGO!!! I wasn't quite satisfied when I posted this song but you hit the nail on the head and suggested the change that it needed. I cut the harmonica in the areas where I felt the lyrics and/or lead guitar were important. Also, I EQ'ed the tracks and panning a wee bit. Hopefully, it sounds better now. I certainly think that it sounds better than it was. Thanks very much for the help!!!

When I was going through old files searching for tracks to send to Jesse, I came across a song that I never completed. I remember stopping work on it because I wanted it to sound slinky but I couldn't get the sound I was looking for and with out that I could not come up with lyrics. Well, I gave it another go and this is what resulted. I'm not sure it is exactly what I wanted but it is close. Anyway - comments, crit.'s, suggestions, etc. will be much appreciated. Thanks!! MY BABE IS SO SLINKY https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=963481

Well Jesse you did it! !! You took that jangle of disjointed tracks that I sent you and you created a fun, cool, and relevant song. Quite a feat -- well done buddy! Great job on the lyrics, keyboard and harmonica. Thanks for inviting me in on your project! Thanks to all for listening and commenting.

Ya, I really like this song. The over all arrangement and sound just had something that really appealed to me. Good suggestions above but to my tired old ears everything sounded good. Excellent stuff!!

I'm glad that you do post on this forum Jesse, because I always find your music interesting and creative. You actually do have a hint of a folk-rock feel to this song and the plugged acoustic sounds good. There is actually the embryo of a nice melody going on also. Cool stuff! Keep posting you music pal, I surely enjoy it.

You have a nice Bluesy feel going on in this song and of course social commentary is not new to the Blues genre (particularly the older style of Blues. Nice one -- I enjoyed it.

I echo the comments given above. This is an excellent piece of work.

Cool song gentlemen. Having just listened to this the first time the new drums have been added and they sound good to me. Love the lyrics and the vocals are very well done; however, my ancient old ears do find them just a tad too bright. That observation might be due to the fact that as I have accumulated years, everything on the low end has become more muted and the high end has become more dominant. True to my nature, I believe that is just the opposite as to what is supposed to happen. The over performance and mix sound good to me and I think that you have done yourself proud.

This is a beautiful song Bjorn. It just radiates honesty and emotion. The lyrics are great and the performance does indeed complement and convey the honesty and emotion of the lyrics. Your vocals are perfectly suited for this song. Your love one must really appreciate this song. All-in-all, I would say that you did one terrific job on this number.

Hi Joad. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. Hey - " Now get the hell off my Lawn" -- you might just fit in with this aging thing (when you get there)! 😊 Thank you Andy. I'm glad that you liked it and thanks for the encouragement!

Oops! Punched the wrong key -- so I shall continue here. Sorry for the delay in responding. I recently returned from spending a few days in the FL Keys. I did what I always do when I'm there -- turned off the phones and did not turn on the internet. So now it is catch up time. Also as requested I have added the lyrics. Hi Steve. I must admit, I did have fun and was entertaining myself while doing this. However, there was a bit of reflection involved also. Thanks for the kind words and the lyrics have been posted above. Thank you Grem! Ya -- my dad used to make that noise and now I am doing it. Oh well, what are ya gonna do? Thanks again for the kind words and encouragement! Hey Bob. Yes I did have fun after deciding that I am old - there is nothing I can do about it - and - "I'm still kickin' and alive"! Thanks for your kind words and encouragement pal.

Sorry for the delay in responding. I recently returned from spending a few days in the FL Keys. I did what I always do when I'm there -- turned off the phones and did not turn on the internet. So now it is catch up time. Also as requested I have added the lyrics. Hey Kloon! You too shall be added to the "Those who can relate" list. Thanks for listening and the kind comments. Hi Beagle. And yet another one for the "list". It is nice to have the company. Thanks for the kind words!

A very peaceful and engaging song. Lovely work!

Well you and your son have created a excellent piece of music! I like this new direction. Thanks for posting.

Hey JohnB! All good comments above. My comments are that you are a great lyricist, your composing is also great as are your playing, mixing and arrangements. The melody in this song I believe would be ambitious for most singers. Besides, what are your intentions in posting -- composing, arranging, instrumental playing, vocal perfection, mixing or a superperson that can do it all. There are very few superpersons. If you are composing, recording, etc. and posting on this forum it seems to me that you haven't grabbed on to music but music has grabbed on to you. You take it and personalize it. I appreciate that you and others are posting your songs. I love the diversity of music found on here. It certainly is hard to find this kind of diversity on commercial radio. I certainly have a multitude of limitations that affect my songs but I need an outlet for my musical silliness and I appreciate the great advice that I have received on this forum. I have learned a lot. It would be nice to have things perfect but things rarely are. So take the advice given, do your best, and enjoy what you do (which is pretty darn good). Relax and have fun with your music. After all -- why are you doing this. Oh, and most importantly keep posting your songs.! I think that we all enjoy what you do. BTW I particularly like Joe Jackson's early stuff. I have one of his early American issued (late '70's or early '80's) issued albums (vinyl). Good stuff!

This is a beautiful song. I don't remember this song but the mix sounds excellent. Nice one.

Hi Paul. I'm sorry that you got the Blues. Apparently I should put you on the list of those who can relate also. I view the picture as being happy that I made it this far! So look at these as the happy Blues not the sad Blues. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement! Thank you John! I will also add you to the membership list of those who can relate. Your comments about the Gen X'ers is spot on. Also it applies to the Millenials and for all who follow. It seems as if your are young and then blink and all of a sudden you got the Baby Boomer Blues. Thanks very much for listening and for the kind comments! Hey Kenny. Welcome to the club! Yup that is how I want to be when I'm 93. Thanks for taking the time to listen and for your comments. I will try and find the lyrics for this song and post them if I am successful in finding them. Thanks again. Hi Wookiee. Thanks for listening and I very much appreciate your comments. About the vocals --- you know me, I have a penchant for abusing reverb. Maybe some day I will kick the habit and get it right. Thanks again.

I might opt for the first version but both are pretty close (at least on my phones). I like the FX on the vocals it does have a Lennon sound to it (goo goo ka chu). It seems that you have gone on a slightly new path on this song (a 1960's feel) --- and ---- it works!!! Great fade! Oh ya - nice mix also. Good stuff Jesse!

What is this --- electronica meets reggae? However -- it really doesn't matter, because this is an absolutely wonderful song. Your vocals are great and to my ears the mix is perfect. Excellent stuff Steve!!!

I absoflippinlutely love this. You have taken a everyday situation and turned it into a pleasant 4:54 minutes of listening. You do know your stuff -- composition, arrangement, performance, recording, mixing, etc. are all excellent! Terrific Job Tom!!!