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Uploaded: Nov 21, 2007 - 05:24:19 PM
Last Updated: Nov 21, 2007 - 05:24:19 PM
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Description:
Just a dream....

Lyrics:

I Want to Win Big Money
Live on a Yacht
Somewhere Very Sunny

Not Too Much to Ask
Can it Not Come True

I Don't Wanna Work Anymore
More Than Enough
It's Just a Bore

I Know it Sounds Selfish
But if it's Wrong
We All Have That Wish

Drive Around Monte Carlo
Take a Dip in Barbado

I Want to Win Big Money

Hardware:
G5 2.5DP
Technics Digital Ensemble PR300
PRS copy Guitar
M-Audio Keystation 49e
Samson C01U
M-Audio Fast Track Pro Interface

Software:
Garageband 4
M-Tron Plug-in
Addictive Drums
Tone Heaven
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Win Big Money &mdash 11/21/07 - 05:41:12 PM
Hey Len ..Impressive start great production
there .I m enjoyin this work alot .so special
atmosphere and sound ..man this is all so Unique
as all your work ..KUDOS !!

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I always &mdash 11/21/07 - 06:31:21 PM
look forward to your very generous comments Feter and appreciate them very much. You are very kind.
Cheers
Len



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I thought &mdash 11/21/07 - 05:57:20 PM
a Beatles parody started, cos of the way you play that m-tron (and they did use the hardware version in strawberry fields). This song made me smile even more cos it has that Lennon like protest vibe oozing through, well I felt the cynicism that way. I enjoyed the panning of the drums (and the drums of course) and the organic feel. Nice organ playing and I just dig that lethargic voice. Who is on second voice? Jop, again I seem to enjoy my late hours more with these laid back tunes.
Thanks for sharing, Jb

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You are &mdash 11/21/07 - 06:37:14 PM
absolutely spot on JB. It started of as an experiment for the Lost Song competition and I was trying to write a Beatles thingy. I quickly realised that I would need a major talent transplant to even get close to what they did.
So I have to be content with something that sounds like me, unfortunately. All the voices are me - trying harmonies. I love your latest.
Cheers
Len


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Something's weird tonight - &mdash 11/21/07 - 07:43:42 PM
I had to download this to listen. Glad I did. This is one twisted puppy song. Very cool - lost song or not. Remember - LSP can be like interpretive dance - no rules. Man I did the guitar thing in the break. Cool.

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Thanks a &mdash 11/22/07 - 04:05:19 AM
lot bud - very appreciated. Love your latest, wish I was jammin' with a real band, great fun.
Cheers
Len



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- &mdash 11/21/07 - 08:58:10 PM
How I emphasize with this song.Keep kiddin meself that I've made it now I dont have to join the ratrace on a monday morning being self employed.But then I remember I'm up to eyeballs in debt.'yay!'

You certainly know how to get your point across!.That guitar solo in the middle is reallly spooked - sounds like a drunk plasticine woman trying to sing bhangra.

Subliminerly catchy.(I'll look up the spelling for that word another day)

Cheers - RG

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I used &mdash 11/22/07 - 04:15:15 AM
to have my own businesses - was also deeply in debt - but at least it was my doing and not someone else's dream. The older I get the more I genuinely detest having to go to work. But it's that or just not eat (mind you I could benefit from a spell of that).
How did you know about the drunk plasticine woman - I went out with her a few years ago. Good fun but the smell was a bit off putting.
Thanks for your always interesting/fun comments.
Cheers
Len



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detestable &mdash 11/22/07 - 12:59:45 PM
I have a relative,a bass player who for as long as I can remember after school always worked in a toilet roll factory and drove a beaten up old car,playing in blues bands.One day the factory went into liquidation and he got quite a pay off.He had loads of plans like set up a music shop,put it in an isa etc so instead he moved in with a prostitute and developed a cocaine habit and burnt out a few credit cards and the last time we met he was living in a van full of sari's in the west midlands.He's well in the shit but I think he enjoyed the holiday.Thank gawd for the poles eh? (!)

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You really &mdash 11/22/07 - 05:21:44 PM
do tell a great story and very concisely, have you ever thought of writing a book? Living in a van full of sari's - excellent. But I must admit that you have lost me with the 'poles'? Although I am quite happy to say thank gawd for 'em too!
Cheers
Len




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poles &mdash 11/23/07 - 02:15:15 AM
well without intending to generalise the few hundred polish people ive met here in the lake district in the last 5 years are the only people who will just walk into a shop and ask for work,and their reputation is such that they are most likely to be taken on,while many (certainly not all) of us brits moan and grumble about having to do boring work.I am guilty in the first degree there - I'd rather go busking than spend a day hoovering floors - and do.But - I'll shut up now in case I'm getting too topical.

The main thing is - great song!

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My wife &mdash 11/23/07 - 02:46:27 AM
Kyrgyz girl (from Kyrgyzstan), would work form 4am to 3am if I let her - she loves it!!!
Cheers
Len



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You always &mdash 11/21/07 - 09:11:49 PM
manage to make me laugh while marveling at your inventiveness.How did you make that weird guitar sound? another classic.

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I am really &mdash 11/22/07 - 04:25:47 AM
happy that my songs amuse you. Although the sentiments are heartfelt it is also with my tongue firmly in my cheek.
I used the same guitar effect on the end of this song
http://www.macjams.com/song/33534
see my answer to Feter's comment.
Thanks a lot Mark for your generous support.
Cheers
Len



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big money &mdash 11/21/07 - 09:18:52 PM
I never know what to expect before I play one of your songs. you always surprise me. this is totally cool. brought a big smile to my face. i don't want to work anymore, either!

well done!

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I never know &mdash 11/22/07 - 04:35:27 AM
what to expect when I start on one of these. They seem to have a mind of their own. Really pleased that you enjoyed it Brian and totally chuffed that you have commented. Many thanks. Love your latest (and all of them).
Cheers
Len



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YOur &mdash 11/21/07 - 10:07:14 PM
Reading my mind!!

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I did &mdash 11/22/07 - 04:39:51 AM
think that this might resonate with a few people - if only.......
Thanks for commenting.
Cheers
Len



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Win Big Money &mdash 11/22/07 - 02:58:57 AM
Super job!

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Win Big Money &mdash 11/22/07 - 04:42:00 AM
Pleased you liked it 'H'. Thanks for the comment - appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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Wow man - it's like ... weird &mdash 11/22/07 - 07:19:06 AM
Off the wall and off to the bank.

I marvel at your inventiveness and is this genius or madness?

You decide.

Cheers

Dick

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Thank you &mdash 11/22/07 - 08:14:07 AM
Dick for your comments and especially the 'fave'.
I can't decide the answer to that question, but would be happy to be thought of as either and take them as a compliment, thanks. Maybe I should ask at my next clinic visit?
Cheers
Len



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well hello mr. gold! &mdash 11/22/07 - 08:17:56 AM
pulled out the plugs on the originality bin here....to me kinda a talking heads groove...but more just a len gold thing....which is a groove unto it's own...u never cease to keep me coming back...hats off X2. much enjoyed and will download! all the best friend gold!

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Thanks a lot &mdash 11/22/07 - 08:22:18 AM
Jack? Very nice of you to leave such a generous comment - really appreciated. Enjoyed listening to yours this morning. Shouldn't you be eating turkey or something today?
Cheers
Len



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yes jack i am &mdash 11/23/07 - 11:24:09 PM
and you r still great....the carnage began late evening...poor dumb tasty birds!

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Hope you &mdash 11/24/07 - 07:14:55 AM
enjoyed it Jack.
Cheers
Len



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interesting time signature &mdash 11/22/07 - 10:08:46 AM
this one moves along at its own distinctive pace, and i like it. solo break was my fave, and i wished it would have gone on longer.
i am a fan of ecclectic tunes, and this one is alot of fun to listen to!

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I really &mdash 11/22/07 - 11:32:40 AM
appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment Allen. Yes, I think the solo should have gone on longer too, in hindsight. maybe the next song - who knows?
Thanks again.
Cheers
Len



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Fun song &mdash 11/22/07 - 11:42:39 AM
Great percussion underneath the chirping keys and heavy vocals, really neat mixture of sounds, keep theses gems coming!

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I really &mdash 11/22/07 - 12:50:40 PM
appreciate you taking the time to comment Tom. Pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for the encouragement.
Cheers
Len



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Ooh me head &mdash 11/22/07 - 01:29:14 PM
I swear your songs get weirder each time ... you've put together an imaginative combination of instruments and rhythmic oddities to make something really unique.

I like the way you sing about the money with such enthusiasm. ;)
Great style.

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Thanks for &mdash 11/22/07 - 05:08:13 PM
the comment Rebsie. I was very poor for a few years, then sort of did quite well for a few and now just average. I know which I preferred.
Cheers
Len



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I really like it &mdash 11/22/07 - 04:27:47 PM
I can see the way the Beatles influence came in. This is probably one of your best tracks that you have submitted. I thoroughly enjoyed this track, the music was brilliant and it suited your voice and of course the lyrics are very good and always raise a smile. Very Cool track Len. In fact I will stick my neck out and say it is your best track.

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I am &mdash 11/22/07 - 05:13:38 PM
really pleased that you enjoyed this Keith. Obviously struck a chord with you, thanks for the very positive comments. Are you secretly yearning for a lottery win too - I know how hard you work....
Cheers
Len



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Was that me singing in the BG? &mdash 11/22/07 - 07:02:28 PM
If it wasn't my voice on YOUR recording it was me in my head singing along. I'm with ya brother.

good fun song.

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Thanks for &mdash 11/23/07 - 01:42:20 AM
the comment - appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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win big money &mdash 11/23/07 - 01:22:09 PM
...who doesn't.

like the beatlesque keyboards. trippy and dreamy. nice chord progression. the descending bass notes add to the old beatlish sound as well. cool

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Thanks a lot &mdash 11/23/07 - 01:53:26 PM
Vic for your continued support. Glad you enjoyed it, it was fun trying to sound like The Beatles, but as I said above, too difficult for me to do properly (especially, the vocals).
Cheers
Len



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Shallow &mdash 11/23/07 - 08:51:22 PM
Perfectly shallow - well done Len.

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Thanks a lot &mdash 11/24/07 - 05:16:45 AM
BPC - very appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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hello &mdash 11/24/07 - 11:12:59 AM
Sounds like early Peter Gabriel. Lovely.

mm

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Welcome &mdash 11/24/07 - 11:20:20 AM
Thanks for visiting. That's one I wouldn't have thought of - thanks for the compliment.
Cheers
Len



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Melting &mdash 11/24/07 - 11:20:31 AM
Quirky, yah that's the word. This is weird but grows on me as I listen. A lot of it reminds me of Adrian Belew, say, from Twang Bar King. It also has a bit of a 'chanting while I fall asleep' sound, with that Cowboy Junkies languid vibe. I like it.

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Really appreciate &mdash 11/24/07 - 11:24:44 AM
you taking the time to comment - thanks.
Cheers
Len



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Ominous &mdash 11/24/07 - 11:36:59 AM
Ominous and humorous. The vocals are overbearing, in a musical sort of way.

The weird keyboard parts, with their various panning and filter effects, are very cool.



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Thanks for &mdash 11/24/07 - 01:09:58 PM
the visit - appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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creativity &mdash 11/24/07 - 06:23:30 PM
You tend to make these ear catchers with your unique sounds.

Reminded a bit of strawberry fields with some of those sounds.

This was fun to listen too. Hey, if you win big, I mean really big.
All the Macjammers will suddenly even become friendlier. I'll be in that line.




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Really great &mdash 11/24/07 - 06:31:45 PM
to see you back. Thanks for the kind comments. it's saturday evening and I'm just waiting for my email from Lottery Headquarters now to tell me that I've won big money. If I have I might just pop over to your part of the world, say hello and buy you all drink.
Might be after Monte Carlo and Barbados though!
Thanks again.
Cheers
Len



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Nah! &mdash 11/25/07 - 08:52:16 AM
Nah! Didn't win - maybe next week.

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lugubrious &mdash 11/24/07 - 07:16:15 PM
Man, those are some weird vocals, especially over that happy organ. Interesting. But in a good way.



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Nice &mdash 11/26/07 - 02:02:21 AM
of you to comment Vic, thanks.
Cheers
Len



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Nuts! &mdash 11/25/07 - 07:27:29 AM
Great harmonies, a psychedelic nursery rhyme from hell... nice wrok Len.

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Jeez... &mdash 11/25/07 - 08:49:34 AM
am I glad to see you back. This place just hasn't been the same - hope your wrist is better?
I've missed your encouraging comments - thanks Steve.
Cheers
Len



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Big Music &mdash 11/26/07 - 01:47:08 AM
You really do have such a marvelous imagination. I don't think there's a single one of your songs I've ever heard that I've come out the other side thinking, "Well, that was predictable." Usually, I'm scratching my head wondering how you kept it so original yet familiar and easy to listen to and enjoy.

How do you do it, Len? Tell us!

I just love the way this swings.


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BTW &mdash 11/26/07 - 01:47:56 AM
That was from me, Lisa

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Big Music &mdash 11/26/07 - 02:00:43 AM
Thank you Lisa for your lovely comments. My 'secret' is that I don't have a clue what I'm doing until it's finished and then I still don't know how I got there.
Thanks again.
Cheers
Len



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Of Course &mdash 11/26/07 - 03:39:57 PM
I got to leave town for the holidays...but no money great tune....as always

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Thanks a &mdash 11/26/07 - 04:29:55 PM
lot Orbit, appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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.. this is very cool .. &mdash 11/26/07 - 05:19:04 PM

.. you can hear the touch of Strawberry Fields in the keys ..the melody of the "not so much to ask" bobbing up and down also has a Beatles air to it..trippy and psychedelic overall, ambitious to try a missing Sgt.Pepper song ..

The lead guitar is awesome if a little short. I liked though how this still retained very much "Len" in more ways than just the vocals. (I think some deep cellos or brass might doing some runs might just have pulled it
to The Beatlens rather than the Lenles if you wanted
to drive it more that way and perhaps some more higher oo ahh harmonies)

.. but I really enjoyed this result. Lyrics deliver a simple message: easy to empathise with and relate to, thus pleasing to the masses. I thought a 'shatter the illusion' verse at the end, back to a bleaker reality wouldn't have been out of place... and I'd have switched "I" to "She" and "he" in different verses..
perhaps ending with "we". :o)





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Great to &mdash 11/26/07 - 06:14:37 PM
see you back Alan and to have your critique.
My problem was that the backing was basically jammed, which meant that I had to then try to fit the vocals around it. Also meant that I only had a little hole for the guitar. It would, of course, have been better to properly construct the song but that would have meant trying to remember what I had played then re-play and I am much too impatient for that. I get an idea then just do it.
Your ideas are great and well thought out. Maybe next time I should send it to you first and then re-work based on your suggestions.
One day I will try to write a song properly, with verses and choruses and take my time but I am scared that I wouldn't be able to see the wood for the trees.
Thanks again for taking the time to listen and your comments.
Cheers
Len



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very interesting &mdash 11/27/07 - 12:41:10 AM
i missed this when you posted it last week. gotta say, this is pretty friggin genius. i wish i had written this song. all of the sounds are perfect for the vibe, and they really support the song. i'm getting more David Bowie Scary Monsters than the Beatles, but I think that could be the vocals. Really nice though.

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Scary Monsters &mdash 11/27/07 - 01:47:25 AM
Loved that album. Thanks Michael for one of the nicest comments I've ever had. Very appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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Good Idea &mdash 11/27/07 - 01:42:32 AM
The idea for the song is great. Win big money, all your problems go away. Great production and sardonic reading on the lyrics.

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Thanks a &mdash 11/27/07 - 01:20:15 PM
lot for listening and commenting - appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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Hum... &mdash 11/27/07 - 02:14:00 AM
You're a genius! Excellence on all levels that I can hear! You've become one of those artist that I get excited to know, that you've got something new to share!

This tune is so cool, Len! I'm really impressed w/ your musicianship and mostly, your ability to compose a piece that demands that one should really attempt to TRY and know, how the hell did ya come to be able to even imagine, "how did he ever think to, do that"...

It's so cool that you've chosen to reside here at MJS. Makes a person feel, kinda special.

Thanks! Dion

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(clearing his throat...) &mdash 11/27/07 - 02:18:31 AM
Some of what I was saying tried not to make any sense, but you know what I'm sayn'...

Dion

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Wow what &mdash 11/27/07 - 12:11:54 PM
fantastic comments. Stop, don't stop, stop, don't stop. You are swelling my head too far.
Bolshoi Spaciba - Na Zdorovie
Len



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buddy &mdash 11/27/07 - 03:09:18 AM
Can you spare a dime?

Honest, funny, wacky and pathetically unpredictable. What more would I expect from a Lengold classic? There are some truly WEIRD sounds in this. I particularly like the the hand tin can guitar case tapping percussion bits, that, and the really sicko guitar leads.

Philip

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I haven't read &mdash 11/27/07 - 12:17:09 PM
my stars today - but I am sure that they must be on an ascendance. Thanks so much Phillip for the wonderful comments. They are really appreciated. I love yours' and Steves' latest - fantastic.
Cheers
Len



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You Got Another One &mdash 11/27/07 - 02:52:34 PM
I just listened to the tune twice and read all of the comments above...

There's nothing more I can add that has not already been said....So Feter, looks like this song has yet another fan! Thanks for sharing the tune!

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And Then ... &mdash 11/27/07 - 02:56:28 PM
And then I referred to you as Feter when I know very well that you are Lengold. (I have two pages of MJ up on my computer's screen and Feter's page is on the other one. I guess I should leave a comment on his page too and call him Lengold....)

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Thanks very &mdash 11/27/07 - 03:49:06 PM
much for your kind comments and for leading me to your latest song - which I love. I am always making mistakes like that too about names and which page I'm on.
Cheers
Len



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Whoa Nelly! &mdash 11/27/07 - 11:32:38 PM
Ha ha! This is big fun Len. Great sounding percussion. Cool mellotron. Hilarious lyrics sung appropriately...with tongue-in-cheek. Thanks for the smiles man!

Be well!

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Thanks a &mdash 11/28/07 - 01:37:07 AM
Mike - pleased you enjoyed it.
Cheers
Len



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I'm typing this... &mdash 12/07/07 - 04:09:11 PM
...from my yacht on the Caribbean. I've just finished my 20th pina colada and have to tell ya:

It ain't what it's cracked up to be, len...

The pina colada, that is...

Sorry I missed this...great tune, man.

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Better late &mdash 12/08/07 - 12:20:10 PM
than never Bob. If only it were true I would be very happy for you and not jealous at all.
Thanks for the comment - appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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Win Big Money &mdash 01/07/08 - 01:33:50 AM
Howdy Len,
This reminds me of one of my all time favorite bands, 10cc !!! Definitely a cool & well arranged work here!!!!!! Had to add you to my fav bands....

Thanks for the chance to hear this, and best to ya,
Wade

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very nice &mdash 01/07/08 - 03:23:01 AM
of you to take the time to listen Wade. 10cc are definitely one of my favourites too but until now I've never been compared to them. Thank you very much for the compliment.
Cheers
Len



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