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Jeff's version FLORENCIA The tide is going out in Avila I can feel it in my blood Here I am in South Beach Florida Just like you knew I would There's a place in California Where the coast is always clear You said you'd be in…
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Guest said

The Glen Campbell-John Hartford era reference is spot on. I dig it

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Jeff's version FLORENCIA The tide is going out in Avila I can feel it in my blood Here I am in South Beach Florida Just like you knew I would There's a place in California Where the coast is always clear You said you'd be in…
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Gene Eric Mann said

Kind of a Glen Campbell-era classy country sound and vibe. I think I like this version best, so far... who knows who might come along to do version of this version of that version of I'm confused already! ;)

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THE GIFT - key C An architect in Bakersfield gave him a gift of wine Napa Valley, California, famous for the vine When the grape is coupled with the peach, the promise is divine But he would never pull the cork as he alone would dine…
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Guest said

sounds good. the lyrical tweaks worked. the production is simple and effective. the vocals on the last verse seem to be punched in and out a lot, i wasn't sure if you were going for an effect or what, but it distracted me from the song a little. otherwise, that's a gooder 'un. jbp

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THE GIFT - key C An architect in Bakersfield gave him a gift of wine Napa Valley, California, famous for the vine When the grape is coupled with the peach, the promise is divine But he would never pull the cork as he alone would dine…
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Gene Eric Mann said

Bittersweet. Dark, painful, but beautiful. Very well recorded -- mixed and mustered with great care and taste.

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It's so dark she can't sleep She needs more ice in her water She lost her smile It went to Nashville So she sent me her address I didn't know if I should answer or go to her I could call a taxi Too much wine Too much coffee Too…
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Gene Eric Mann said

Now these are some interesting lyrics. The music is rather dark and sad in its delivery. It's a good mixing/mastering job -- chilling! I like it, but I sense the pain.

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This version was an effort to make it into a country song... an "effort." Florencia Di Concilio is a composer who lives in Paris. Among other things, she writes music for movies. One of the movies she wrote music for is DARK BLOOD, the last…
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Colleen Dillon said

This is a great song! Creates a great visual with the lyrics.

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This version was an effort to make it into a country song... an "effort." Florencia Di Concilio is a composer who lives in Paris. Among other things, she writes music for movies. One of the movies she wrote music for is DARK BLOOD, the last…
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Gene Eric Mann said

An interesting progression of chords. Good lyrics. Nice vocal mix.

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IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY If it makes you happy I will tie your shoe If it makes you happy I will tickle you If it makes you happy I'm telling you true If it makes you happy I'll be happy too If it makes you happy I will wiggle my ears…
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Guest said

Cool tune, it does make me happy!

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TRUCK ...for a movie titled DARK BLOOD. The movie takes place in an area poisoned by nuclear testing. There is a flash back to the cataclysm... (C) 2012 Royal T Music
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Gene Eric Mann said

You commented on my HEAR MY FINAL SONG song, "Makes me want to hear more of the story." My idea for the song was, what if life was a bar, and all 7.5 billion earthling were group into just a handful of characters that could fit into a bar. But the reason it's my final song is due to an illness that is preventing me from playing guitar like I use to and I don't have the strength and energy to take on anymore recording projects. Thanks for listening and your interest in the song -- it means a lot!

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TRUCK ...for a movie titled DARK BLOOD. The movie takes place in an area poisoned by nuclear testing. There is a flash back to the cataclysm... (C) 2012 Royal T Music
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Gene Eric Mann said

WHOA! Brief but epic. Very, very cool!

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When you come to the end of the road and all of the signs just say "No" You never say, "Quit" Cause that's not your bit You're not a pup You never give up...
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Guest said

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Harold

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It seems our hunger to express awe is channeled into petty things early in our life and when we break free we feel robbed because all the mighty expressions are tied up in silly stories about some jealous being making contradictory demands…
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jadenames said

excellent!.....

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Capo @ 2 in D (E) Dropped D tuning Actually, it was almost two years. 1965-67. Leavenworth, Kansas U S Army prison. I played the organ at the daily Protestant chapel. Took dictation and typed letters for the Protestant chaplain. Wrote 2-page…
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jadenames said

Truth.....James Michael Taylor.....thanks for the great tunes.....

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Capo @ 2 in D (E) Dropped D tuning Actually, it was almost two years. 1965-67. Leavenworth, Kansas U S Army prison. I played the organ at the daily Protestant chapel. Took dictation and typed letters for the Protestant chaplain. Wrote 2-page…
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Merry Bear said

I'm touched, moved, and having been there and done that, I relate. Great rift and awesome lyrics. Keep that nose clean!

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Capo @ 2 in D (E) Dropped D tuning Actually, it was almost two years. 1965-67. Leavenworth, Kansas U S Army prison. I played the organ at the daily Protestant chapel. Took dictation and typed letters for the Protestant chaplain. Wrote 2-page…
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Guest said

when the shadows of this life have grown like a bird that prison bars has flown & good luck finding that first job these days... thanks James

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Capo @ 2 in D (E) Dropped D tuning Actually, it was almost two years. 1965-67. Leavenworth, Kansas U S Army prison. I played the organ at the daily Protestant chapel. Took dictation and typed letters for the Protestant chaplain. Wrote 2-page…
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Guest said

Very Clever! Easily puts images into the mind. Nice work!

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When you come to the end of the road and all of the signs just say "No" You never say, "Quit" Cause that's not your bit You're not a pup You never give up...
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Greg Connor said

Short and Sweet. Good message.

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When you come to the end of the road and all of the signs just say "No" You never say, "Quit" Cause that's not your bit You're not a pup You never give up...
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Gene Eric Mann said

Rock on! Rock the Hell on!

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When you come to the end of the road and all of the signs just say "No" You never say, "Quit" Cause that's not your bit You're not a pup You never give up...
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slkrell said

Minimal and to the point, I do like the Bit

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When you come to the end of the road and all of the signs just say "No" You never say, "Quit" Cause that's not your bit You're not a pup You never give up...
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terrysongs said

Smile

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