Besides a great voice you write really outstanding lyrics......congratulations on starting to learn the uke...sounds nice to hear you accompanying your self...what's next guitar? mandolin? piano?...

I know I keep saying this, but... you have a sweet voice. That's a cool story. But I think the first time I heard a song written about an instrument was Stephen L. Krell singing about one of his vintage electric. Yours however was far less noisy! ;) Good job, Colleen, and that's some nice poetry!

Colleen. I assume that you know of the Tadpole Angel… I think that you should take a shot at Doc's Concerto of the Great Southland!… I'll be surprised if you don't know what I'm talking about but, if not, send me an email

Oh this is nicey nice. Love yur vox.

Lovely voice

Thanks to all for such supportive feedback! You are just the best!!!!

Great voice, great song with outstanding lyrics Love it Colleen!!

Beautiful song Colleen! Great way to start the challenge.

You have a sweet voice.

I can relate.

*Another example where the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts* I think this live version is better than anything we could have ever cooked up in my basement no matter how much wine we drank. Thanks to Gene's help, this remix has a lot more definition. Bottom line, it's better when everyone comes together to contribute.

Thanks to Gene for his help! This new version sounds much better!!!!!

Hi Gene! Thanks for the offer. I sent you a separate message with my contact info. I'd appreciate it very much!

Am I the only one who thinks this recording needs to be cranked up to between -10 and -15 dbs? I have the tools to boost this and at the same time eliminate any hiss/floor noise that might get boosted as well, if y'all are interested. Just say, "go for it" and tell me where to send the edited file.

Greta tune Colleen...I love the lyrics, you guys sound really good together...wish I could have been there to jam....

You two are on a roll. Very nice-- to all in your group… always love mandolins.

Outstanding . . . I can hear Melissa and the rest of us harmonizing. Colin's bass is keeping us together and Scott's mandolin just brings it over the top. Great song and lots of fun!

Can't wait to hear your live version of this!

Does it for me....

My wife would love this.

What's really cool about these songs written long ago is that you are still able to remember the melody... I'm always having to remember my own music. I really like this one! Wise words of a twenty something... wiser that his years!

Best musical start to any morning ever!!!

And this is my first encounter with this one... love the driving rhythm on this... and that whistle - wow!!!

The new playlist helped me rediscover this absolute masterpiece. This one so amazing!!! Fun to read all the comments from 2015 too....

And May all your wishes come true indeed. Love this tune!!!

The very best! Sorry I got distracted…. MN coffee on its way this morning

Funny I don’t get stalker vibes but I can see if one knew the backstory that might be the outcome. Another great piece of writing!!

One of the best songs ever!!!! Fabulous!!!!!

You've been a writer / poet for so many years!!! How delightful to put these songs out. I'm glad you found the shoe box.

Thanks for this one Roger.... I'm so sad every day that we live in another era that repeats the same old sins of history. When will humans learn that we can all share and everyone will have enough?

that harp is just the ticket indeed! matches the laidback vibe and your mellow vocals. Great one!!

RIP to your pretty one....!!

Love this song! Congratulations - what an accomplishment. I can imagine your fingers are a bit sore and your voice is craving a cold libation. But very glad you shared these with all of us.

Wow!!!! Congratulations. All 14 songs were amazing. And this one - quite the pinnacle moment itself. Gut wrenching in parts... especially the chorus. Your writing is always an inspiration to me, and this one certainly has done that job.

Holy zither batman!!! I love the island vibes I'm getting on this one... Feel like there was some dancing on your balcony too...

Another inspired lyric! I am imagining this fabulous batch of songs is a heart spawned tribute to those you love here and in the great beyond. Fantastic song.

Good one indeed! Hope it’s fictional and all is okay in the real world

This is really poignant. Such heartfelt storytelling. I feel like it should be the soundtrack to a Ken Burns movie. Just excellent all around! Instant fav!,!

So filled with emotion and longing... amazing!

This is one of my favorites ever!!!! The tension builds as though she's really had quite the trip indeed.... What really happened on the pier... Excellent!!!!!