Hi
I like this very much its really sweet and I like your lyrics and you sang it really nice and the more it kicks in the greater it sounds
thanks for sharing this.

Peace
Dee


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I'm really glad you like it, it's a lot of fun to play this one too.

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Loving that guitar it rolls along so gently nice backdrop to your gentle vocals, splendid music, heh that banjo is perfect!!

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if I could play the banjo I'd want to play like that.

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this is one of the best love songs I ever heard
banjo and squeeze box ..this is just awesome !!
thnx alot for sharin such gem !

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you're always so encouraging. thank you so much. I'm really glad you like it.

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but this is a great song as is. Love the lyrics and the guitar is terrific on here. Nice vocal too, and a lovely rolling rhythm. Very cool. Nicely done. Peace.

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I love the guitar work! Fantastic. Rough? Where? Heh!!! Keep it up. Very sweet indeed

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of tweaking it is close, just a pinch of this and that.
Thanks for checking it out guys it makes my day.

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What a great recorded sound and mix - music and vocals spot on. If this is your rough version I can't wait to hear the final product. How did you record the guitar -did you use stereo mics? How was the mic(s) set up? Any advice on getting that guitar sound would be much appreciated (though I guess your playing technique and touch will have a lot to do with it!).
Many thanks

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I use 2 large di condenser mics about a foot from the guitar, one at the bridge, one at around the 12th fret. I used a thinner pick than I usually play with- I think it was a yellow or green tortex. the rest was the logic acoustic guitar patch. Then try to relax.

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by the title... it sounded warm and optimistic. So I listened to the song... and it, too, was warm and optimistic. Very nice song- and sweet the way it is.

However I'd be happy to try and help you out with some harmony vocals if you'd like...

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This is just so wonderful.So many beautiful uplifting elements happening here that express those emotions when a guy is high on a particular woman.A cheerful,joyous sedimental piece.Man oh man your picking and melodies are fantastic.She must be some kinda' lady!I wouldn't change a lick.Very much enjoyed is an understatement.

Blessings,

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yep, I got extremely blessed when she stepped into my life. Glad you like the tune.

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Is that a harmonica? Crazy ! Your wife must have loved this one. WhAT a great song it has everything. Even slide guita....r, Am I right. You are talent stay true! Thanks for sharing!

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Glad you like the tune. Everything but the vocals and acoustic guitar is audio instruments. I loaded up a loop with the instrument I wanted and then wrote the parts with my mouse. Once you get goin it really gets easy, just try to think like you were playin that instrument. The banjo was a hoot.

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a great melee of sounds - thank you

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What a cool song. I'll be smilin like a sunflower for a while.

. - Harold

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I'm glad you like the tune. :-)

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singing and playing. The only nit I can find is that there's maybe too long an introduction, but having said that, I loved the introduction ;) Really like your harmonies - excellent post. Your lap steel playing takes the cake, although I like all the instruments. Could probably take a mandolin solo as well, which would make it just about perfect.
Neil

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Great one sir Paul, amazing job with the accordion and the guitar recording. Loved this very much .. it needs just a little tweaking and re-mixing but I like it as it is now! Thanks a lot for sharing .. Heartfelt message ..

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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terrific quality of the picking, not sure if you are using a pick and fingerstyle with the others. It seems like that is what you are doing and it sound very nice. Then the harmony, what a terrific folk find here at MJ.

Your putting a really nice smile on my face, this is really nice to hear I hope you know! Then the nice banjo and then the.

Way to go ! Ia m impressed with this sound. Plus that singing is really something.

This is one of the best i"ve heard here at Mj of this style!!!!

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What a beautiful tune, so uplifting :-) Like the mouthorgan :-) Superb sound, congrats! Very nice vocals!!!

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What a sweet love long. Your wife must be very happy to know that she was your inspiration to write and perform so well. Great job. Enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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this site is doing wonders for my self esteem.

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aw, shoot, paul - what an infectiously happy intro!

when your mellow smooth n creamy vocals kick in, i'm in heaven. levels are just right in my happy ear. brother, you know how to wrangle an apple loop!!!

i bet you got a LOT of points from the missus for this lovely creation.
MUSIC ON!
anne

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I'm so glad you like it. Good comments about the vocals coming from one so adept are always nice to hear. thank you.

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...a "courtin' song"...how great is that? Thanks so much for posting this...very happy to find it...it's all good...

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For some odd reason, every once in a while I like to provide a comment that will contain a bit of criticism on how I think the song could be improved, and I hope you don't take it the wrong way. I like the song a lot, but despite the obvious care you took in putting some extra touches into this arrangement, I think that I would lose the accordian and the banjo. They're both too loud and though they're both pretty good synth versions of the real thing, they sound too much like synth versions of the real thing. The second accordian solo starts out with a weird vibrato for instance that just sounds weird. The dobro solos almost sound okay, but something seems overly midi in that too, but maybe they just need to be a bit simpler. The banjo is painful for a banjo player like me to hear, not because of the notes, but because of the sound. I prefer a more down-home sound to my banjo, but that's just me. It's all pretty well composed for a scratch track to indicate the solos but it would be so much better played by the real instruments, especially since the song is so down-home, heartfelt and sincere. I'm probably just being way too picky, but I really love country music like this a lot.

Let's face it the star of this song is the vocals, and I would prefer a version of this that left out all the instrumental geegaws and just focused on the vocals and guitar. This of course is me obviously being a contrarian since everybody else really likes it, but I really think you have a great song here that doesn't need to be dressed up with the midi stuff. It's like wearing a bow tie and top hat with overalls, y'know what I mean? Still I respect your right to wear whatever getup you want, and if it works for you, go for it, dude!

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In fact, I agree completely with your thoughts about the audio instruments. I'd much rather have real players playing real instruments.
I think a song, in order to have depth, needs many different hands contributing their unique approach to it. Even one guy playing different instruments keeps the tune pretty one dimensional.
Unfortunately, it's been nearly impossible for me to find folks willing and able to contribute, so I go for the least worst case.
Maybe that will change dramatically with this site. :-)
Thank you so much for the critical ear, and sorry about your Patriots, (kinda).

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I've always admired melodies that can draw a picture. This is clearly the product of one of those rushes you get when you still can't believe someone is yours.
Very nice.

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I liked the interplay among the lead instruments. I hear what Jim B. is talking about concerning real vs. midi instruments, but I thought overall it achieved the effect. I would do less accordion and fewer notes in that lead.

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As silk.Especially the vocals. A smooth and enjoyable ride. Good writing too.
Regards.

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What a great sound. Must have been fun to play.
Man this is a fine tune with that banjo and bluegrass feel.
Vocals equal Pure Prairie League or Aztec two step or even new riders yea new riders of the purple sage

cool listen
tim

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Very upbeat and uplifting! I enjoy your lyrics as well: plain, sweet, positive, and to the point! This is an uncomplicated and easy to enjoy song! I truly like the title and the story behind it! Thank You for sharing!!!!!!

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