I wanted to join in the crowd applause at the end of the song. Your
voice, shake and all, sounds terrific here, Kelli. It's a lovely, sweet song
and what a nice story that this is the song you sang on your first date
with your husband.

I never mind when people say that I remind them of someone else and I
hope that you don't, but you remind me tremendously of Danielle
Howle on this song. She's one of my all-time favorite singers, so I do
mean it as an absolute compliment. Why she isn't currently ruling over
The World of Acoustic Rock(tm) I'll never know. The more I hear from
you, the more I wonder the same thing.

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School me, sista! i will definitely check out Danielle Howle! What a terrific
last name, huh? Howle! Thanks so much for the tip. And thanks even more
for the kind words. I really respect what you're doing musically. And the
support is greatly appreciated. I just love the freedom garageband gives us.
It could make me cry if I think about it too much. Everyone is making such
beautiful and interesting music, bending genres and widening musical
spectrums all by themselves. I just love it. Anyhoo, thanks for commenting,
Ledeb. My best to you. -kelli

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Great vocals. I didn't really hear anything that stood out as a problem!
What a good song, and great story that accompanies. You did a very
good job here. Better than most acoustic songs here. Thanks for the
song. It is very well performed.

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...now The Fritters secret is out! The talent part is all Kelli! Actually, I
am really glad you posted this, since it's just about perfect just as it is.
You sent me this a long time ago and I am not sure if you wanted us to
do a version of it, but from the introduction to the final applause, I
couldn't think of anything to improve it. Oh, sure, the sound of the
guitar (sounds like a piezo pickup) is not my favorite, and there's a
little tenativeness to the fingering of the guitar chords which goes
along with the nervousness of a live broadcast performance...but then I
didn't know it was also a first date! Well, this just proves what a talent
you are, Kelli! And that I am blessed to be able to collaborate with
you...

And ledeb is spot-on about the Danielle Howle comparison. I hadn't
thought of that one, which is odd, since I really like Danielle Howle too,
But she's not exactly a household name. Ah, the vagaries of the
Business of Music!

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Jim, you are the only person I have met who has heard of Danielle Howle. It
makes me happy that other people are listening to her.

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i almost heard steve nicks"leather and lace" in the verse chord
changes.....nice performance kelli....bravo....

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Wow, you're right. Totally. Ever so slight. But, yeah. Definitely there. Good
ear. But then, you are The McBoy- thanks for listening. xxoo, kelli ; )

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So this is how you sound when you're "nervous"? Amazing! What a
beautiful voice you have.

Be well!

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Ah, this takes me back to the day...

I did a couple of live radio shows many years ago and remember the
nervousness that accompanied those performances.

But you did very well, Kelli... and delivered a clean and honest
performance and had you not mentioned it, I would have mistaken your
*shaky* voice as natural vibrato. Nicely done. ;-)

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a little nerves before going on is a good thing :)

loved it mac.

Just a thought on JB's comments on the guitar, sounded like a piezo to
me too but if you let us know what your live setup is, I'm sure we can
make a few suggestions for you to try. Hell, I think I've tried damn near
every setup known to man and Marshall on stage :) If it's an under-
bridge gizmo, it may be as simple as moving your strumming position
further forward towards the neck or adding a belt-clip pre-amp to cut
down the bottom end.

Nothing needs to be done to that incredible voice tho :)

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oh, and if you do decide to do a collab of this with JB, I do a little country
pickin' & harmonizin' too (hint, hint)

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..... and I play a bit of bass!
Neil

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Don't know about Danielle Howle, to me this sounded more like Liz
Phair. Kelli, you have a great voice, and I am impressed that you can
do this live. The guitar sound is less than flattering, but you manage
to pull the song off regardless. Great song, performed with soul.
Neil

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just finished leaving a comment on a fritters track, so how appropriate
i should click through to hear this. kelli you sound better than fine. you
really nailed this performance. nervous? never heard it...sounds rock
solid to me. you certainly can write a tune. i've always envied that
ability to pen a poignant and interesting song. you do it well. i
commented on the collab with Jim, and i'd say the same here. you are
writing at a level that i could easily hear on a bunch of cross over radio
stations. you're probably already there :-), and I need to school myself
on your bio!

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Wish I was there to see it all go down.Great song all around and oh,
what a lucky man!
-Godchaser

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I can't hear the shaking in your voice, though I know how that feels from
experience!
This is a lovely, sweet, honest song. Perfect!
Your singing is perfect for it, too.

Thank you for sharing this here :)

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I heard this when you posted it and liked it immediately. Your voice is
pretty much perfect, as far as I can tell. Very natural, warm, and
expressive. I actually thought I had left a comment, but didn't, possibly
because one or more of my kids decided to mug me or somthing. All you
this song needs is you and the guitar, but I think it'd be cool to try a
"studio" version of this, where the guitar picking is planned out, the guitar
sound is a bit warmer, and maybe even some other instruments added as
the song goes on. I think this has "hit" written all over it.

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Beautiful singing voice.

Stage with all your might.

The pulse is transmitted.

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You just left me a comment so of course I came over to hear you... and I
am so happy I did!

You're remarkable, so many chills. Its a great song and your talent shows
brightly.

I am humbled that you liked my song enough to say what you did because
coming from you...well... its just dman nice to get a comment from
someone like you.

Thank you for sharing here!

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the sweeter for the story behind it.

You have a good voice. Thanks for sharing.

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I love the lyrics and your voice!
This song is sweet.. very sweet. Great vocals.

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Lovely song and tune as well - not sure how prophetic the words are but
that's a great 'back' story!

KK

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Kelli, you are a true artist and an asset to this site and anyone who hears
you perform! You are awesome! Keep up the great work. I really enjoyed
this track. For being nervous as hell, you performed beautifully. Thanks
for being a part of MacJams! Peace!




-Boris Luxx

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Love your style. Tender and melodic, and a GREAT voice. I caught your comment on one of my tunes and came over to check out your stuff, and boy am I glad I did!

And I agree with you, MJ is the bomb!


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I was sure I had commented on this one a long time ago... I remember listening to it, and it is really cool when that guy introduces you:)
Good song, and you did a great job doing this live. It must have been very exciting doing this live on radio.
We should get back to business with making a new song together... I enjoyed it very much on blue all over.

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.. wait.. that should be G, A, D. (I had to strum
along see ;o). Fabulous voice, great song, well sung. Simple is best. Impressive. I haven't heard any of these people your being compared too- but you have a better name for one ;o). Kudos.


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and... what a sweet song sung with a sweet sounding voice. I really enjoyed this. Really did...

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What a great live performance!!! Love the lyrics... the voice... the melody... I just want to be amoung the crowd to applause with full strength!!!

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