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For those who will listen and comment, thank you High praises to Country Andy https://soundcloud.com/kfl44/how-tough-are-you-3How Tough Are You © 2019 Kenny Leverett Far from your pretty dreams When your world was new Can’t go back to your Momma’s apron strings So how tough are you Do you sit there by the phone all alone Waiting for me to call you Thinking I’ll be the first to break How tough are you How tough are you Do you feel the same heartache That I do I can’t go on In this state of blue Two sweethearts stand side by side And think love will see them thru It’s not an easy thing to do So how tough are you How tough are you Do you feel the same heartache That I do I can’t go on In this state of blue Far from your pretty dreams When your world was new Can’t go back to your Momma’s apron strings So how tough are you Bass: 2877 Americana Slow Drums: Americana Roots Piano: 910 Elec. Smooth Ballad Guitar: 3113 Nylon Fingerpicking Fiddle: 2028 Country Andy
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Nicely done! It sounds really sincere and heartfelt, and some of the melodies are so sweet on the ears. Love how gentle it is, and the way it pairs with your slightly gritty vocals really does it justice. Thanks for sharing 
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Deryk
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Beautiful song Kenny. Loved the lyric and heartfelt vocal. Nicely done. Violin was a very nice touch.
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Another lovely song Kenny...
I really liked the vocals & harmony effects you put on the 1st "state of blue"...
I think I've gone back & listened that one section several times...
Its pretty cool sounding!
Jim
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Kenny, this is a SUPERB love song. And, in our book, that ain't easy to write or perform.
Two real standouts here: Kenny and Andy.
And right off the bat Janice commented on how much she likes the bass.
As with all your material it's the totality of things...the write, the vocal performance and the well selected backing tracks all, as Gregg Allman says, are "hittin' the note."
And, man, that melody is wonderful. Stick with you wonderful.
Congrats on another one...
J&B
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Kenny,
WOW! What a song! Goosebumps.
The BAND is EXCELLENT. Love it!
Your melodies these days are to die for! (the lyrics are stellar, too).
Your vocal, (though a bit hot), is... awesome.
This sounded like Chris Stapleton singing a J.D. Souther song.
What could be better?
Exceptional.
fj
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Holy catfish, Kenny, you are on a roll.
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Darned it, someone already used heartfelt, as well as mentioning the J.D. Souther vibe.
Excellent lyrics, well sung.
The chorus did exactly what it needed to. Sounded great the first time, and then again after the instrumental.
To me, this song hits that "sweet spot" of sounding vaguely familiar without being derivative.
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Kenny
That's a very pretty song - lovely work, excellent emotive performance and a superb choice of band.
Great melody and lyric.
As others have said you are really on a roll.
Peter
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The lyrics really evoked a strong emotional response. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Ember
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All I can say is WOW! This is perfect in every way. Super choice for your backing tracks as this sounds live! Your vocals are outstanding and your lyrics are heart touching.
This should be on the radio!
Unclear if the pianist is a total beginner or a professional jazz player?
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An excellent song.
Is the hot vocal through VST, (decimator, drive or similar), proximity, intimate compression or something else?
The distortion on the vocal isn't a liability but "I can't go on.." does get too close to unpleasant in headphones.
A lovely arrangement and sentiment.
Cheers
rayc
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Wonderful melody that has stayed with me for 15-20 minutes between listens and now. Hard to pin down this lyric. Stark is an adjective I'd use. I don't really know which way to plug into it emotionally. Part of me senses the realism of a relationship. And part of me senses it's about to end. Nothing at all wrong with not tying up neatly with a bow. Insted, it drew me in.
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Kenny,
This song and performance is absolutely exquisite... None better.
I am enjoying every single song you release. You are at the top of your game.
Bob
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SO SO SO SO GOOD!!! Love the space in the band, and that sweet nylon guitar. The lyrics are gripping and the melody carries them perfectly....artistry!! Wonderful passionate vocal, and the fiddle is PERFECT! A GREAT SONG from a GREAT WRITER!!! LOVE IT!! Take care. Greg
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Nicely done! It sounds really sincere and heartfelt, and some of the melodies are so sweet on the ears. Love how gentle it is, and the way it pairs with your slightly gritty vocals really does it justice. Thanks for sharing Thanks Deryk, I appreciate your support and kind words.
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Beautiful song Kenny. Loved the lyric and heartfelt vocal. Nicely done. Violin was a very nice touch. Hey Scott, Appreciate the listen and kind words.
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Another lovely song Kenny...
I really liked the vocals & harmony effects you put on the 1st "state of blue"...
I think I've gone back & listened that one section several times...
Its pretty cool sounding! Jim, Thanks, I was tempted to repeat that part the second time around, decided that it should stay as simple as possible. Thanks for mentioning it, you might know that it's borrowed from a Linda Ronstadt arrangement at least that's where I heard it first.
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Kenny, this is a SUPERB love song. And, in our book, that ain't easy to write or perform.
Two real standouts here: Kenny and Andy.
And right off the bat Janice commented on how much she likes the bass.
As with all your material it's the totality of things...the write, the vocal performance and the well selected backing tracks all, as Gregg Allman says, are "hittin' the note."
And, man, that melody is wonderful. Stick with you wonderful.
Congrats on another one...
J&B
I'm touched by you guys incredibly kind words, thanks
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Kenny,
WOW! What a song! Goosebumps.
The BAND is EXCELLENT. Love it!
Your melodies these days are to die for! (the lyrics are stellar, too).
Your vocal, (though a bit hot), is... awesome.
This sounded like Chris Stapleton singing a J.D. Souther song.
What could be better?
Exceptional.
fj Thanks , you are the ambassador of kind words around here, you make me and everyone here feel worthy, you know that I absolutely love both those artists.
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