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1 a.m. with gail60[woodstock] by davisamerica [Email]

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Right then .... this is our contribution to Feter's "MJ Woodstock" Project. This was a total blast brother!

Thanks friend!

Gail & Jack

1 a.m. in the morning on the first day at MJ Woodstock, two very nervous Texas musicians were taking the stage to buy time for the next act to set up. The song they picked to perform would be released as an electric studio track after the festival.
This acoustical version was recorded live and is the only copy still available. It appears it has basically been unedited due to the extra long run of leader tape at the end.

Gail would develop into a stunning solo performer and davisamerica would strive to maintain their trademark "Clippy Art" rock.

Much thanks to Feter McBlues for providing additional artist support.

Production Note: An interesting thing this one. Gail's vocal and piano as well as the other vocals were lifted from an entirely different version of this tune. Quiet a bit of a different version... think drums, electric guitar .... ! Imagine my surprise and joy to find this inside of all that!

Gail was a great joy to work with. She just has such a great ability to play and adapt to anything.
Am I a fan..??
.... oh yeah!

6/04/08 UPDATE ...
The electronic version of this tune is released as a collaboration with Mystified.

Mist ...... http://www.macjams.com/song/42730

Lyrics:

i have come
to the sea
to search the mist
and look for thee

in the morning light
i will pray
for this longing silence
to slip away

if a cold wind lies
and says i am gone
says there is no one there
will you walk on by

will you hear the truth
and search your heart
as the night bird flies

will you find me there .... in the mist

will you still
remember me
when the mist
obscures the sea

will your heart
still look my way
when every green
has turned to grey

if a cold wind lies ........

i have come
to the sea
to search the mist
and call
for thee

i will wait
a hundred years
and search the mist
till all is clear

if a cold wind lies .....

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I Am &mdash 03/17/08 - 10:38:51 AM

This is BEAUTIFUL! OMG - this might be one of my all time faves. Today is my birthday, and this is such a wonderful birthday sound-present, so thank you especially for that! You guys are great together, the vocals are awesomely kind of echo-y, the piano is elegantly simple, just perfect for this mix. This should be an international hit. I love the audience coming in and out throughout. Your voices together are exquisite - they blend about as well as two voices can. Really, have I gushed enough for you? This is absolutely FABULOUS! Congratulations on this collab you two!

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Well happy birthday karen! &mdash 03/17/08 - 02:05:09 PM

and i am grinning.... you like it! I did too.

Here's the funny thing about this, Gail is actually singing against a totally different sound bed than you hear. The piano was recorded to go with an electric piece we are working on .... but this just fit amazingly well and a totally different thing was born. so we contributed it to Feter's Project { MJ Woodstock] hence the applause .... whew...

so there it is and there you are ..... and thanks so much!

Happy Birthday Karen!!

Jack

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wow... excellent ballad you two &mdash 03/17/08 - 11:18:09 AM

How sweet to have a collaboration like this! Great song, wonderful piano playing (that you Gail?) and really excellent singing both of you. Really fun and perfect crowd ambience. And I listened to the tail of silence at the end of your MP3 for the secret whispered message, but couldn't quite make it out... something like "there is no dark side of Macjams really..." but then the reel-to-reel tape leader broke. The stadium echo was a nice touch. Excellent work, and a gorgeous song.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Well Hello Drak! &mdash 03/17/08 - 02:11:02 PM

The lady's got class no? You will be surprised when the original version of this is done. Gail was such a treat and professional to work with. So 3 different dynamics going on behind this... you will be rotfl ....
Thanks Eduard

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this is as beautiful as &mdash 03/17/08 - 11:49:18 AM

it is clever - i love it and i laughed too - thank you so much

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Pink Sunshine!! &mdash 03/17/08 - 02:13:23 PM

Thanks Caroline!! So where did you pitch your tent ..... i'm sleeping in my car next to the "Free Stage"" ...lol

Thank You!
Jack

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First of all &mdash 03/17/08 - 04:33:44 PM

Woodstock or no Woodstock - this is an excellent song. Gail's voice is a revelation, lovely. You don't sound too bad either Jack. Delicate piano accompaniment. Look forward to hearing the next version.
Cheers
Len

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hello len &mdash 03/17/08 - 09:27:36 PM

mr gold i suppose u know us best ... wow len ... the rabitt sez thanks

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right then &mdash 03/17/08 - 04:42:30 PM

gorgeous voice that gail...just perfect counterbalance by jack..just a gem of a song.......add my applause to the rest!!!! many bows!!!

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hello MB! &mdash 03/17/08 - 09:29:46 PM

u think??? wow ... am just blown away ... from gail and i ... thanks

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Just brilliant!! &mdash 03/17/08 - 04:44:44 PM

This is great Jack and a brilliant collab, just wonderful, you two are great together and so good, it's time I gave up, your all too good!!

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ahhh bob &mdash 03/17/08 - 09:25:37 PM

do not quit ... all of us get lucky and u r too cool mr. rogers

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Yahoo!!! &mdash 03/17/08 - 04:56:18 PM

Gail can sing and play. No doubt. And with DavisAmerica (a heavyweight in the music corner) man this tune is bound to keep rising.

Sweet work you guys... I'm hoping to lasso Gail in on a few pieces I have in process. Since I can't sing my way put out of wet paper bag I need serious help and she is simply put... Amazing to listen to.

Thanks for this Gail and DA!!! Wonderful.

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hello mark &mdash 03/17/08 - 09:22:57 PM

grab her and hold on ... she rocks

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1 a.m. with gail60[woodstock &mdash 03/17/08 - 05:19:59 PM

This is fabulous ..a true honest ray straight to
the heart I just love it ..love you both .into
the myst I was standin at my stool cheerin I couldnt
believe my ears such sweetness .you too a true
amazing duet .its so true so great production bro
jee Gail what an amazing performance ...thank you
from the deep of my heart for such gem ..you start dust !!

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Gail and Jack &mdash 03/17/08 - 05:21:28 PM

did I miss sayin I love you ?

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right then bro..... &mdash 03/17/08 - 05:49:48 PM

u have followed this tune since birth .... we love u too feter!

jack and gail

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I was headed back to my tent to grab a sweater &mdash 03/17/08 - 06:12:57 PM

when this floated up the hill and stopped me in my tracks. The whole crowd was held in a rapt hush and the nightingales stilled their songs and tilted their heads in recognition. Great beauty - great song - wonderful collab.

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right then bud &mdash 03/17/08 - 06:14:25 PM

she rocks ... doesn't she? yes she does! and u my friend are the best ... thanks!

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....oh my goodness &mdash 03/17/08 - 06:28:07 PM

The cheering....Now that would really be nice! You are something else Jack!!! This is the first time I ever heard "this" song. You really are some magician man! How you did all this - is just amazing. I am impressed and also shocked ...in a good way. It was an honor to collab with you my friend. I am grateful you gave me the opportunity to sing with you. Great job Jack. We make a good team. Sunny and Share? LOL

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lol ... &mdash 03/17/08 - 06:32:27 PM

was u kid! thanks gail ... fun huh???

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no no no... &mdash 03/17/08 - 06:37:16 PM

Do not put the credit in my court...YOU are the creator here. You did all the work. You wrote the song. You had the vision. This is your baby and you did great. I was just happy to get to join the ride. Thank you for that Jack.

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right then &mdash 03/17/08 - 06:41:10 PM

us texicans ... together ..lol

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Gail... &mdash 03/18/08 - 07:37:31 AM

Just stand up and take the bow you deserve! You rock girl and with DA in your court it will be an ace every time!

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lol mark &mdash 03/18/08 - 08:27:24 AM

grab her quick ... again thank you

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so.... &mdash 03/17/08 - 06:28:43 PM

from ALL of us here ... gail u r amazing

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Such &mdash 03/17/08 - 07:46:54 PM

a lovely song and a wonderful performance. Just sounds as if you're in the open air at a festival. The sounds are spot on and your voices sound great together..... a lovely meandering song.... and weren't you very quick off the mark too in this project, I must say, cheers M

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hello maurice &mdash 03/17/08 - 07:52:13 PM

yeah ... we did jump the rabitt here ... wow man u r the best ... the rabitt an us thank u ... yeah we do M... thanks M

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Sitting in the grass &mdash 03/17/08 - 08:00:08 PM

We all held eachother, all eyes on stage, hope is alive

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and indeed we did tom &mdash 03/17/08 - 08:06:10 PM

wow ... we did bro .... thank you!

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What a way to open the MJ-Woodstock festival &mdash 03/17/08 - 08:53:54 PM

This is so like the feelings and mood of the country back then, or at least some of the country.

Absolutely Beautiful, Kudos to you both. And now let the party begin, we have heard the best, and now for the rest.

Great work Gail and Jack

ed

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right then ed &mdash 03/17/08 - 09:04:03 PM

man ... where did we go wrong? and thanks ed!

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My only hope... &mdash 03/17/08 - 09:32:46 PM

is that in the movie version this ground breaking performance does NOT get left on the cutting room floor!

So glad I found a dry spot on the grass and could really enjoy this!

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hello adam &mdash 03/17/08 - 09:43:35 PM

u r too cool ... really ... too cool

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wonderful &mdash 03/17/08 - 10:38:20 PM

great mesmerizing piece without the use of hallucinogenic's.

very nicely done piece from the both of ya!

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right then vic &mdash 03/18/08 - 08:21:29 AM

no chemicals were harmed in this endeavor .... much appreciated man!

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Sweet Show-Stopper &mdash 03/17/08 - 10:45:10 PM

This would have really laid some major mellow on the Woodstock listeners. But no way you would have escaped the stage without an encore after this.

Beautiful job here, Gail and Jack. Enjoyed it much. ;)

--- Joe

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hello JA &mdash 03/18/08 - 08:22:43 AM

i imagine gail singing in the shower would be encore material .... such a wonderful voice.... and you are very kind .... thanks from both of us

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Love it. &mdash 03/17/08 - 11:42:36 PM

Hi davisamerica.
Wow ! This was a real pleasure to listen too, my two ears got well excited
always a sign its a really good song. loved everything about this.
Well done you guys you all did a wonderful job. love the pic too.
Oh can I also wish a' Happy Birthday to Manatone'. While I am here .
Cheers

Peace Dee.

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well hello dee &mdash 03/18/08 - 08:23:54 AM

am glad your ears enjoyed .... and yes again ... Happy Birthday Karen! Thanks Dee!

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Very cool &mdash 03/18/08 - 07:36:01 AM

Kenta_and_Linda_Rocks_together

Dig it... I'm at woodstock and I love it.
Nice work you2 :)

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cool ... kenta and linda! &mdash 03/18/08 - 08:24:59 AM

thanks guys ... much love back and a very big "thanks"!

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when the &mdash 03/18/08 - 09:45:07 AM

roadies come to pack up, you're still there playin this beautiful song, and everyone relaxs and enjoys. Even though they have deadlines to get on the road, they all kick back and close their eyes. Love the verb on the piano. Delicate and passionate performances.

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right then KTB &mdash 03/18/08 - 02:43:43 PM

hehe ... dunno roadies are usually union wage ... anyroad ... very nice of you to take and listen. gail has such class... was a case of osmosis for me ... really a win win deal! thank you!

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~ &mdash 03/18/08 - 11:45:02 AM

...just too, too good...congrats on a great, great tune and performance you 2!

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hello bob! &mdash 03/18/08 - 02:44:51 PM

and .... thanks bob! x 2

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way cool... &mdash 03/18/08 - 08:54:13 PM

I need to get filled in on all this woodstockness....been away far too long you know. This i really nice, love live man...always the best. Mind if I play this on my show?

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hello blaine &mdash 03/18/08 - 08:58:36 PM

and we would love it .... details??

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sweet track &mdash 03/18/08 - 10:50:30 PM

i love how you put this together over a vocal meant for something else. this is a really great song. i really need to get in on this woodstock fest; looks like the competition is really steep. excellent job guys.

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hello michael &mdash 03/18/08 - 10:59:19 PM

jump in man the water is warm and welcoming ... u r the best man ... and thanks

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This is just &mdash 03/19/08 - 07:17:13 AM

amazing.You both sing with tremendous feeling.Gail's touch on the piano is wonderful.Great song!

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hello mark &mdash 03/19/08 - 07:59:00 AM

she is an amazing talent ... and u r very kind ... thanks....all warmed up now??? how about an encore from you??!!

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Nice duet. &mdash 03/19/08 - 10:16:46 AM

Reminds me of Joan Baez (only better) and Jackson Browne (was he at woodstock?) Mix really does sound live, to good effect. Excellent tune.

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hey matthew! &mdash 03/19/08 - 12:01:18 PM

amazing this ... was just revisiting "purple caddy.." and re commenting and downloading ... back here and there u r! yep ... i think gail's voice is heavenly ... she can make a croaker like me tolerable ... very nice of you to take a listen ... very much appreciated!

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Now I'm hearing &mdash 03/19/08 - 01:11:29 PM

a little Joni Mitchell influenced here. You know they might be packing up,
but I see........smoke from the small campfires hovering low too the ground, with many sitting wrapped in their blankets and swaying too this beautiful song. I guarantee this would be the one everyone would be talking about the next day. Great job davis and gail your voice is just wonderful as always.

thanks
paul

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hello droop &mdash 03/19/08 - 04:43:26 PM

paul .... thanks for the image ... very cool as r u .... and that gail ...wow now that was cool working with her ... much appreciated!

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i wish &mdash 03/19/08 - 09:08:35 PM

i had more time. i never get to listen to toomuch music around here, and i apologize for that. this is a great tune. well played, produced, and executed. i loved the intro. this one is a lighter to the sky live tune bar none. great post.
allen

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wow and &mdash 03/19/08 - 09:21:18 PM

thanks allen .... know u have had some issues here but u need to know ever since RAD Project i have loved ur work ... thanks man

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Wow! This song is so beautiful it is &mdash 03/20/08 - 12:14:29 AM

beyond words!!!

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right then H &mdash 03/20/08 - 08:54:54 AM

and u r too cool for words ... your work just keeps on knocking me out .. so your comments are pretty special ..... thank you from gail and i both

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Right then Jack.. ;o) .. beautiful .. &mdash 03/20/08 - 05:24:28 AM

.. a kinda cross between "songbird" by Fleetwood Mac and "when a child is born" (Johnny Mathis) in vibe..a kinda spiritual/inspirational touch to this.

Excellent performances all round...what an interlude! .. and I agree, your voices do really work well together.

Well done Gail & Jack - if my winter woolly hat hadn't got nicked .. it would be off :o)

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hello alan &mdash 03/20/08 - 08:48:27 AM

have discovered how to get past your ever accurate "nit" observations .... just have gail put you in a dreamy trance and slowly leave the room...lol .. and BTW i cherish your valuable "nits" ... do indeed! anyroad as previously discussed this "tune" was a surprise. you will see what i mean in a few weeks after the festival dust has settled. and alan ... man u r always a pleasure to hear from ... very much appreciated here!

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Fitting &mdash 03/20/08 - 11:52:20 AM

Fitting for this venue. Well-done!

Dave

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hello dave {LL} &mdash 03/31/08 - 08:05:51 AM

thank you sir!!!

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Jack & Gail &mdash 03/21/08 - 12:36:26 AM

This song was nothing short of a beautiful musical and poetic experience. I was enraptured! I doubt anything could have disrupted this dream short of of a sledge hammer to my cranium. I'll listen again and again. I've enjoyed both of you individually, but somehow together I get triple the treat. Go figure. Got more?

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hello terry &mdash 03/21/08 - 10:38:36 AM

i always miss you here on site ..... she is a killer to work with... hope to have something from john on current project soon.... really looking forward to that .... so will call in a bit and check in ... later brother and thanks for the listen

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Hello everyone &mdash 03/21/08 - 12:46:01 PM

I do not mean to step in on Jack's comment territory here....Wait! No nevermind...I did too! :)
I just wanted to say my own thank you to all the wonderful supportive comments we have received on this song. If you only knew what music Jack sent to me to record my part with, it would blow your mind. It blows mine. This song here is not what I heard at all. He says the other version will come soon. Wow! He is so talented and I was honored that he asked me to work with him on this song.
I am very thankful and humbled by all of your gracious compliments and just wanted you to know how much I appreciate you all! MacJams is a nice place to be.

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Excellent &mdash 03/21/08 - 08:47:08 PM

What an awesome melody....very beautiful and strongly written and performed piece of music....nice contrast in vocals....piano isd exceptional...in fact the whole piece is exceptional

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right then norman &mdash 03/22/08 - 11:05:35 AM

just caught up with your offering to the festival ... was a wow performance! thanks for taking a listen here ... gail is one talented lady ... and u r very kind ... thanks

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encore &mdash 03/21/08 - 09:41:57 PM

As inspirational as one of Joni Mitchell's tunes on the live "Miles of Aisles" album, capturing that live feeling and the crowd feedback which helped create the magic moments.

What a duo from whom we will definitely expect more from in the future.

Great collab folks.

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damiengh ... hello &mdash 03/22/08 - 11:07:55 AM

keep waiting for some more from u .... and thanks!

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Hi guys &mdash 03/21/08 - 09:58:50 PM

Great great great.
Fabulous.
This is such a cool tune.
I am having fun at this festival.
t
I cant find my glasses
oh
i have them on.

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hello timothy! &mdash 03/22/08 - 11:09:54 AM

glasses... on ur head .... ummmm ...have you seen mine??? timothy always a treat to hear from you ... gail can make a frog sound good ... thanks man

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wonderful &mdash 03/25/08 - 07:25:22 PM

what a lovely voice singing a lovely tune.

w o w

and it's a duet! cool. this really works.

we're nodding. yes.

we're teary eyed, and perhaps a bit weary.

but, oh so moved.

thanks

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hello vw &mdash 03/25/08 - 08:58:51 PM

nodding....lol ... man what can we say .... u r the best

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Beautiful! &mdash 03/30/08 - 01:58:26 PM

Nice Woodstock feel.

Actually very nice regardless!

Clean and peaceful.

I enjoy this very much!

Doug

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well hello doug &mdash 03/30/08 - 03:32:48 PM

gails voice is just amazing enough to make a frog like me sound ok ... thanks from both of us!

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wow wow wow wow &mdash 04/02/08 - 08:52:31 AM

what a Thing of Beauty!
sweet heart- tugging piano so beautifully played.
gail - your vocal blows me away, and jack - you compliment her perfectly. my goosebumps got goosebumps at the duet. "i will wait a 100 years and search the mist til all is clear" - stunning line so well delivered. i'm stomping my feet and applauding from california.
LOVE IT TO PIECES.
anne

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wow right back at u &mdash 04/03/08 - 08:01:04 AM

ahemmm ... well now i am blown away ... such a wonderful comment ann ... gail can make a toad sound good ..lol... right then ..wow and thanks!

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>>>>> &mdash 04/03/08 - 09:00:41 AM

BRING ON THE TOADS!

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Great! &mdash 05/12/08 - 03:36:50 PM

Wonderful combo.. Thanks for doing that!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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hi ya birdman! &mdash 05/14/08 - 01:53:33 PM