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Our dog, Breeze is very ill and in hospital - she is nearly 13 years old.
This song started off life as a song for her called 'Breezie Gold', but turned into a general song about growing old and how crap it is.

Lyrics:

Growing Old
Nobody Said It Would be This Hard
Maybe My Ears Closed
It Happened I Dozed
The Jokes on Me
The Jokes on You

Getting Old
I'm So Tired all The Time You Know
I Want to Shout Out
Not be Full of Doubt
The Jokes on Me
The Jokes on You

Growing Old
I'm Nearly Cold
Getting Old
My Story's Told
Getting Old
I'm Not so Bold

Getting Old
Looking Forward to Dementia
What is My Name Dear
You Know I'm Not so Clear
The Jokes on Me
The Jokes on You
The Jokes on Us

Growing Old
I'm Nearly Cold
Getting Old
My Story's Told
Breezie Gold



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
Addictive Drums
Tone Heaven
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That's &mdash 01/20/08 - 12:10:32 PM
a nice dog.I've lost a couple of dogs to cancer in the last 10 yrs.Both were goldens that lived to be only 7.(The one in the picture is our 3rd one)Sorry to hear about your dog.The song is great- done in the unique Lengold style.

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Thanks as always &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:17:20 PM
Mark, glad you liked it. It's a worrying time at the moment - dreading the phone ringing.
Cheers
Len



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nice &mdash 01/20/08 - 12:30:39 PM
it has alot of layers. i like that in a song. just when you think you got the scheme, it throws in some other element that keeps you listeneing.... nice track, Len...
~ Allen

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Thanks for &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:19:07 PM
taking the time to listen Allen - your support means a lot to me.
Cheers
Len



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Sorry to hear... &mdash 01/20/08 - 12:38:55 PM
I like the 'aura' of dissatisfaction in this, maybe dissatisfaction w/ mortality...i hear tones of old italian piano, turn of the century vaudville, well done composition. all the best.

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Dissatisfaction with Mortality &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:23:17 PM
It's not the mortality - it's the growing old. i think The Who had it right.
Old Italian Piano - now you say it, it is a bit like the start of a 'Godfather' film. Thanks for the listen and comments Tom. Really appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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looking forward to dementia! &mdash 01/20/08 - 01:01:31 PM
Yeah, me too Len! I really like the quiet start and how the song builds up. Nice keys - i always have to fake my piano playing. Real change to your last track.

Your voice commands as ever - sounds world weary on this one. Hope Breezie pulls through Len.

steve

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I will have &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:27:13 PM
to write another song now - this one was keeping my mind off it. Thanks for your concern and comments Steve - they are important to me.
(Do you think the guitar sounds out of tune? I might pull it)
Cheers
Len



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Nice Tribute &mdash 01/20/08 - 01:03:48 PM
Cute pup, lost my shep/husky 12yr old, last fall, remember the good times my friend, you'll see em again, excellent tribute to your pooch, best wishes.

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Thanks a &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:30:07 PM
lot for dropping by and commenting, and your concern. Appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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Kinks feel &mdash 01/20/08 - 02:28:58 PM
The right hand pan on the opening piano threw me a bit, but it all developed nicely from there - nice song Len. Certainly a individual style that works.
Neil

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Kinks Feel &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:35:52 PM
I love the Kinks - thanks.
Thanks for commenting Neil - always appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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what i like about &mdash 01/20/08 - 03:06:47 PM
this song is the way it travels towards the end. I read the description, and I was feeling a bit grumpy myself, so I braced myself. But it has that unique LG sarcasm/cynicism. A solid smile appeared, have a good evening, errr what's your name...?


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I love that &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:39:21 PM
you 'braced yourself' before listening. Thanks for your support as always Marc.
Cheers
?



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Growing Old &mdash 01/20/08 - 03:14:38 PM
cool rag time feel to your singing and piano
loved this gorgious feelin on your vocal .
just a classic thnx for sharing my friend !!

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Ragtime &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:42:58 PM
I've always wanted to be able to play ragtime and still wish I could. Pleased you enjoyed it Feter and thanks for your unstinting support. You were a bit slow tonight - must have caught you unawares for once.
Many thanks again Feter.
Cheers
Len



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right then &mdash 01/20/08 - 03:45:04 PM
alright then len... finally a new post and a "killer"..lol. this one is heaped with the famous gold tongue in cheek humor.... tinged with the real of everyday... very nice work len... very sorry bout your friend... been there..is a sad thing indeed.

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Right then Jack &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:47:10 PM
I was working on a very drummy song for a few weeks - got so far and then couldn't take it further for some reason - might go back to it now. But recent events sort of got me going in a totally different direction.
Thanks for the comment and the concern - appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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Cool production Len &mdash 01/20/08 - 04:49:09 PM
kinda Brecht/Weill Three Penny Opera or geriatric Jim Morrison and The Doors. Well wishes to you and your pup.

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Geriatric Jim Morrison &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:49:56 PM
What a great thought and how did I miss the word geriatric in the song - what a tosser.
Thanks for the welcome comments and the concern Bud. Very appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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I feel it &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:23:54 PM
I like when the drums kick in. It has a looseness that i like. adds to the truth behind the lyrics! I enjoyed the piano very much in this! cool leading at the end!

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I feel it &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:52:35 PM
Thanks for listening and commenting Tim. Love the work you are doing lately - all very original.
Cheers
Len



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Sorry about your Dog Len &mdash 01/20/08 - 06:27:30 PM
That's why I don't have one anymore... it can be too upsetting when they get old. But I like the song in your unique style, great piano on this and all the added sounds. I can empathise with some of your lyrics too LOL, cheers M

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Empathise &mdash 01/21/08 - 01:12:31 AM
Thanks a lot Maurice... yes it is too upsetting. Pleased you liked the song - just felt it had to be said.
Cheers
Len



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Awww. . . &mdash 01/20/08 - 08:05:21 PM
Sorry bout your dog. . .I know how that is. I really like the song. I love the panned, quiet start to it.

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Awww &mdash 01/21/08 - 01:14:35 AM
Thank you very much Marcus for your comments. Appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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Aging etc. has been on my mind a lot &mdash 01/20/08 - 09:19:19 PM
In the last 5 years I've lost a dog, two in-laws, my mother and just spent a week with my 85 year-old dad. Thank heavens he is still sharp but he does have poor eyesight and is deaf in one ear.

I can really relate to this song. Well done.

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Aging &mdash 01/21/08 - 01:18:00 AM
Really pleased you liked the song Bill. Sorry to hear of your losses. Thanks for the comments - appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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Sorry &mdash 01/21/08 - 04:57:28 PM
to hear about your dog... But as far getting old I'm gonna act a fool when my time comes :D Dementia will give me an excuse to forget what the hell anyone was talking about anyway... After having to take care of my grandparents I gotten a sneak preview of it, so I always have tried to enjoy each day as if it were my last. Cool song I had to adjust in the beginning this being my first time listening to your songs but I understand your art thanks for sharing.
Moses



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Thanks for &mdash 01/21/08 - 06:04:18 PM
taking the time to listen Moses, your concern and your comments. Appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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Is that you piano &mdash 01/21/08 - 06:41:58 PM
Remember that everything ends. It's just some finish on their feet and others on their knees.
I choose to do it on my feet,
Dave


Good song.

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Yes that is my piano &mdash 01/21/08 - 06:48:37 PM
Thanks for the comments Dave - I hope that you are given the chance to finish on your feet.
Cheers
Len



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Sigh .......sorry &mdash 01/21/08 - 07:26:45 PM
I feel ya brutha . My mother had a kennel of Pugs so Ive been through every dog emotion .....there not just dogs there family .......Big hugs man ! The Joke is indeed on us my friend ....

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Thanks a &mdash 01/22/08 - 12:54:01 AM
lot Benny for the comments - appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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very nice &mdash 01/21/08 - 09:19:14 PM
the keyboard playing is wonderfully done. cool brian may guitars as well. getting old, everyday i tell myself, nah i ain't that old.

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Thanks for &mdash 01/22/08 - 12:59:30 AM
your continued support Vic and the nice comments - appreciated. Everyday I tell myself the same and then forget about it.
Cheers
Len


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Sorry... &mdash 01/22/08 - 10:10:11 AM
...about Breeze...

Love the tune...but I'm sorry about your pup...

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Breeze &mdash 01/22/08 - 10:26:38 AM
Thanks for your concern Bob, she is back home at the moment (waiting for results of tests). But no better yet(?).
Glad you liked the tune and thanks for your support.
Cheers
Len





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I &mdash 01/22/08 - 12:37:31 PM
like the quiet start and how it builds up from the panned piano, great lyrics, I can relate to them! A great song Len and it's sad to hear about Breeze, I hope she makes a full recovery.

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I am pleased that &mdash 01/22/08 - 02:49:46 PM
you managed to open the page Bob.
Thanks for the kind comments and for your good wishes - very appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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first off &mdash 01/22/08 - 03:01:14 PM
sorry to hear about your dog. i prefer to think of my animals as immortal.

second: you are the king of Twisted Cabaret. I love the ideas you have and the execution of your songs is perfect. another great song.

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Michael &mdash 01/22/08 - 03:59:36 PM
Thank you for the lovely comments and for the concern. It is really welcome.
Cheers
Len



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Strangely good &mdash 01/22/08 - 03:42:00 PM
I thought something was wrong with my computers at first -- then your vocal came in, and I realized you were causing it, with your effects. A cool way to start a song.

Sorry to hear about your pet. We have two cats and a dog, and I wish they could be with us forever.

Your song is mournful, but with a strangely uplifting beat. Reminds me of late Beatles stuff.

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Thank you &mdash 01/22/08 - 04:01:46 PM
very much for visiting John and for the complimentary comments and concern.
I wish they could be with us forever too.
Cheers
Len



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Good Luck Breezie &mdash 01/23/08 - 12:46:51 PM
She's a pretty girl and this is, as usual, a wonderful Len song. I love the marching quality, evocative of the inevitable march toward death we all do. There's a lot that's fun in this song, too, just like all your songs, a tongue-in-cheek misery. Happy doldrums.

I'm thinking of you and Breezie. My own dog has been very, very sick the last three months. Her body has been destroying its own bone marrow which we didn't realize until she ate five nails because she was so anemic and we've been through months trying to keep her alive long enough to find the right treatment. I really didn't think she was going to make it, but she has pulled through and the medication they're giving her is working right now. I hope that Breezie has a similar happy outcome. I know how worried and sad you must be feeling, Len. They really are like little people and definitely parts of our family, so I really feel for you.

Big hug!

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Unfortunately &mdash 01/24/08 - 12:51:41 AM
she was just too old to pull through and she died yesterday. Thank you very much for your kind thoughts and i hope that your dog continues to thrive.
Appreciate the song comments - thanks.
Cheers
Len



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Oh Len &mdash 01/24/08 - 08:52:51 AM
I'm so sorry. I'm sending love from Seattle.

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nice tune, dude &mdash 01/24/08 - 06:49:46 PM
i personally oscillate between denial and resignation.

glad to see you have not fallen to either of these extremes.

but you will.

: - )

nice tune!
thanks

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Thanks for the &mdash 01/25/08 - 01:18:53 AM
visit Bill. You are right about denial and resignation, there's no point in trying to fight it.. Thanks for the nice comments.
Cheers
Len



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I have a dog &mdash 01/24/08 - 09:02:16 PM
like in that picture. Sorry about your dog, seems like dogs just don't last a long time. To bad they can't be like parrots etc.
Interesting words here. You had me laughin when you sung some words and started laughing or sarcasm, however. I had a chuckle :)

Thanks for sharing!

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Nice to meet &mdash 01/25/08 - 01:22:44 AM
a fellow dalmatian lover. Thanks a lot for listening and commenting Bill, pleased you enjoyed it.
Cheers
Len



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Loved it! &mdash 01/24/08 - 10:03:04 PM
We also have a four legged family member as well. But he's still in his prime and reeking havoc. Can't wait til he gets old and slows down. Until then I'm going to keep playing this song to him - hopefully it will speed things along.




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You mustn't &mdash 01/25/08 - 01:29:02 AM
wish his life away H. He will be old soon enough - enjoy his vitality while it lasts.
Really pleased you liked the song and thanks for your support.
Cheers
Len



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oh - i am so sorry that you lost your friend - &mdash 01/25/08 - 11:52:32 AM
that's happened to me - i taught the kids for two days with tears streaming down my face - love and peace be upon you and thank you for the song

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Thank you... &mdash 01/25/08 - 12:16:53 PM
for your kind words.
Cheers
Len



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Tough Stuff &mdash 01/26/08 - 09:49:01 AM
Len my friend, I'm really sorry about Breeze. My heart hurts for you. I read the lyrics and enjoyed the song before I read all the comments. You have a way of working with dark subject matter.

I love what you do.

God bless your household.

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You've been &mdash 01/27/08 - 08:55:46 AM
a bit quiet lately Bob, hope everything is alright.

Thanks for you lovely comments and your good wishes. Very appreciated.

Cheers
Len



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Sorry &mdash 01/26/08 - 02:29:47 PM
I am really,sorry for being so sensitive.I just wanted to show our respect to you,your family and your lovely friend-that always welcomed me and others!

I really miss her and sorry for this!

I wish you all the best for your music future and your job!


Thank you for all your help!

I really appreciate it!

Love,

Bec

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Sorry &mdash 01/27/08 - 08:57:46 AM
Thanks a lot Becca for your very kind words. Keep working on your music.
Cheers
Len



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Robert Rayner &mdash 01/26/08 - 06:04:15 PM
I love the song, such a lovely song which we can so relate to. Breezy was a lovely dog,. Not just a dog but a friend to us here. We will miss her too. Your music is a great tribute to her.

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Robert Rayner &mdash 01/27/08 - 09:00:00 AM
Thanks for taking the time to listen Bob and for your very kind words.
It's about time you posted something too.
Cheers
Len



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Bummer... &mdash 01/27/08 - 07:32:40 AM
We have two cats that are almost 18 years old. One has been in declining health for the past year... but since she is still happy we just appreciate her while we can.

Very sorry to hear about Breeze- I certainly pray things work out for the best.

Enjoyed the song- you really have a developed a signature sound that is just perfect for getting your messages and sentiment across.

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Bummer... &mdash 01/27/08 - 09:02:24 AM
Really pleased you liked the song and thanks for the comments. Very appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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bark! &mdash 01/27/08 - 11:46:04 AM
A very creative piece here. Full of surprises. Love the way it starts off completely panned to the right. The whole song has a sweet feeling of sloppiness, in a very positive ways, which underlines its distinctive character. I swear I could hear a dog barking :-)
-Walt

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Spooky! &mdash 01/27/08 - 12:10:16 PM
Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment Walt.
Cheers
Len



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Growing Old &mdash 01/27/08 - 10:24:19 PM
Hi Len, you have a lot of facets in your work, an unique blend of planned chaos or abstraction, rhythmic timing, logical order, predictory & unpredictory... a very extremely hard thing to do and you pull it off with class & charm each time!!! Extremely well done!!!!! Sorry about Breeze, I hope your dog isn't suffering....
Best to you & yours,
Wade

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Growing Old &mdash 01/28/08 - 12:56:36 AM
Very nice of you to leave such nice comments Wade - appreciated.
Cheers
Len


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Been there &mdash 02/14/08 - 12:54:46 PM
I've reached the age where I have to be careful I don't write all of my songs about aging : >

Been there, done that with a 13-year-old schnauzer who was the joy of my life. I still miss him every day! When he died I was amazed at the shock of it - and I did the same thing as you: I wrote a song about it - primarily, I think, as a cathartic exercise, but certainly as a memorial to the little guy and a recognition of how incredible the bonding experience was.

I love that descending chord sequence, which can be heard as a ominous funeral death march ... or later as a positive life force.

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Thanks for &mdash 02/14/08 - 01:24:47 PM
taking a listen Warren and commenting. I still keep turning round expecting her to be there. Very pleased you liked the song.
Cheers
Len



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there with you... &mdash 02/17/08 - 10:02:45 AM
I have 4 or my own, 3 of which are 11 and we have some difficult times ahead as well. This is an excellent expression of what I'm watching them go through.

Thanks for sharing,
steve

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Sorry to &mdash 02/17/08 - 01:59:30 PM
hear that Steve - there's not much to be done except enjoy them whilst you can.
Thanks for listening.
Cheers
Len



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Great &mdash 02/27/08 - 12:54:58 AM
Good sound in the beginning, with the panning effect... Great... I like the sound on the piano.... And the sound on the drums is amazing.... I especially like the snare sound.... Something to learn from....

Nice song.... I like it....

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Thanks for &mdash 02/27/08 - 02:02:12 AM
taking the time to listen Jakob - appreciate your very nice comments.
Cheers
Len



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Nice! &mdash 03/04/08 - 03:20:56 PM
Very nice sad and emotional song. Your vocal at its best and the music is very clever. Enjoyed this very much and I hope She'll be fine!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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Thanks for &mdash 03/04/08 - 03:44:41 PM
your very kind words Yeman - this really is appreciated.
Cheers
Len



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it fits &mdash 04/05/08 - 01:07:33 PM
sort of jazzy. unique vocal style. mix sounds pretty good. like the guitar coming in. the style fits what the song is about.

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Thanks for &mdash 04/07/08 - 01:16:42 AM
listening and commenting Chance.
Cheers
Len



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... &mdash 04/07/08 - 01:41:00 AM
no problem. was looking at all my fans and people who have commented and realized i dont think i had ever heard your songs or at least not in a while

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