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Had written this one many years ago. I had it recorded originally in a different key and with different instrumentation but it I just was not happy with it. I deleted the original lyrics for the chorus and added a bridge section and lyrics. I could have went many different ways but this one I think captures what I envisioned.
As of 8/28/12 I uploaded a remastered version for anyone who had listened to it prior to that date.

AMEN ALIBI's avatar
AMEN ALIBI said

Nice, Very cool, nice sound!

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James Michael Taylor said

...something very Dylan about it. Especially like it where you break it down to just your voice and the arpeggios.

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James Michael Taylor said

Really like this one. So many references. The Band, Queen. Nice vocal. Love the progression.

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joeldbrodsky18 said

I wanted to listen to this again after hearing the original...a wonderful tune with any arrangement!...Thanks James

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rick4nier said

Thanks Great song

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joeldbrodsky18 said

terrific........nice choice going without the reverb last verse...makes ya listen....keyboard violins??...whats that sound???

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Sandy Gritt said

Really top notch song. Awesome vocal and production.

lgh's avatar
lgh said

I like it! LG

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another cultural landslide said

Brilliant track! w;)

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richardlaceves said

very,very fine,, great story/lyrics,,musically i really like your mix, bet your a Simon and Garfinkle fan..... well done!

Nick P's avatar
Nick P said

Very nice....

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Lady Jane said

Keep shakin' them walls! x

Guest said

Well, it sounds very "now". I love folky strings. Really lovely vocal too.

Guest said

Oh, gorgeous. Agree with David about the Celtic flavour - and I love the 'coming home' feel - super sweet vocal also.

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Andrew Russe said

Yeah. Like the new mix/master :)

Greg Connor's avatar
Greg Connor said

Yes . . . This is a keeper! The bridge is a nice effect for resetting the song.

Guest said

Top class all round. An excellent listen

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Andrew Russe said

Yep sirree... Love it. I'd love to hear how you were originally trying it as well. It sounds like a song that could benefit from all sorts of approaches (well, what song couldn't). But I like this string arrangement.

Guest said

..nice one James - it has a lovely Gaelic flavour to it..

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thetworegs said

Great vocal.....love those strings .....

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