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A co-write with Bill Osofsky The BAND: RealTracks in style: 366:Bass, Electric, Country Ev 065 RealTracks in style: ~364:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 065 RealTracks in style: ~368:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 065 RealTracks in song: ~702:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Spirited Ev 065 RealTracks in song: 871:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernRnBRockWarmStrum Ev 065 RealTracks in style: ~369:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 065 RealTracks in song: 1838:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGrooveSync4s Ev16 075 RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven8^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat EXCEPT FOR YOU came home to our apartment tossed off my old coat plopped down on the sofa and i picked up that remote turned on the evening news but didn't catch a word the echo of your leaving was the only sound i heard poured myself a little drink sat there in the dark to think how i don't need anything except for you you're my deepest wish you're that soft sweet kiss i've never felt love like this except for you turned on my computer checked my favorite sites nothing out in cyberspace to interest me tonight funny how time apart can teach you what is real how reaching from a distance lets you touch the way you feel. poured myself another drink sat there in the dark to think how i don't need anything except for you you're my deepest wish you're that soft sweet kiss i've never felt love like this except for you it's just a few more days 'til you're home again i pray my heart can hold out 'til then... i pour myself another drink sit here in the dark and think how i don't need anything except for you you're my deepest wish you're that soft sweet kiss i've never felt love like this except for you except for you Do your thing. fj
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Nice one. Tracks sound good. What's not to like about this? Another Floyd classic.
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Floyd / Bill,
This is an exceptional write...
"funny how time apart
can teach you what is real
how reaching from a distance
lets you touch the way you feel"
Wow!
The guitars are exquisite in this recording, especially the fingerpicked acoustic. The mix is radio-pro all the way and ready for air time.
I love the soaring vocal. Floyd, you know how to bring the heartbreak with your voice / performance.
A new favorite for me - I loved EVERYTHING about this.
Bob
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Nice write. I liked how the delayed drum came in and added punch to the chorus. Subtle harmonies. Guitar before the second verse did its job. "Cyberspace"... haven't heard that in a while. Guitar after the second chorus does nice build into the bridge and gives an even bigger lift to the final verse. Crunchy chords. Piano fills in the background just right. Of course, the vocals are perfect. Nice mix, too. Textbook perfect! 
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'it's just a few more days 'til you're home again
i pray my heart can hold out 'til then..."
That relieves the aching empathy a little bit.
Your voice & the way you use it are the winning elements in this but the lyrics melody and arrangement asre terrific.
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Man, you are such a gem at writing lyrics, Floyd. The first verse is like the opening of a good book how it gives the visual and you know there is a story coming. The music tells us it's probably not a happy one. You should write a book, Floyd. You're always so relatable. Outstanding on all levels!!!
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Nice one. Tracks sound good. What's not to like about this? Another Floyd classic. Thanks for listening, Herb Floyd / Bill,
This is an exceptional write...
"funny how time apart
can teach you what is real
how reaching from a distance
lets you touch the way you feel"
Wow!
The guitars are exquisite in this recording, especially the fingerpicked acoustic. The mix is radio-pro all the way and ready for air time.
I love the soaring vocal. Floyd, you know how to bring the heartbreak with your voice / performance.
A new favorite for me - I loved EVERYTHING about this.
Bob Much appreciated, Bob...
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It's always easy to tell where your chorus kicks in, Floyd! Great twist in the bridge!! Vox, production build, etc. all spot-on, as usual.
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That's a winning vocal. Lyrics so simply written to make it sound easy, and the way it builds. Wonderful.
Good band too.
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When you and Bill write together, there's always something magical about it. I like how you make me believe for most of the song that she has left him forever. Very good. Arrangement, mix and production are good (as always), and what I like best is your vocal performance (as always  ).
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Nice write. I liked how the delayed drum came in and added punch to the chorus. Subtle harmonies. Guitar before the second verse did its job. "Cyberspace"... haven't heard that in a while. Guitar after the second chorus does nice build into the bridge and gives an even bigger lift to the final verse. Crunchy chords. Piano fills in the background just right. Of course, the vocals are perfect. Nice mix, too. Textbook perfect! Thanks, David. That was my reaction to "cyberspace" when Bill sent me the original lyric - and that was 10 years ago. I considered changing it, but after a while became accustom to it. 'it's just a few more days 'til you're home again
i pray my heart can hold out 'til then..."
That relieves the aching empathy a little bit.
Your voice & the way you use it are the winning elements in this but the lyrics melody and arrangement asre terrific. Thanks, ray. Appreciate the comment on the vocals, for sure. The quoted lines are all Bill. He is an excellent writer. My job there was to find a melody that would match the sentiment and provide added buildup/power/release... Hopefully, that all worked...
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Floyd & Bill...that was another exceptional write...perfect arrangement IMHO...adding the right instrument at the right time is the art of arranging a song or a score and you are so gifted at that...you guys always tell a compelling story with your lyrics...it's seamless and conversational and always rapped in a great melody...no exception here!
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Haven't been here in a while ... logged on, today. Saw this, thought: missed hearing a floyd jane song, let's give it a spin. "funny how time apart can teach you what is real how reaching from a distance lets you touch the way you feel." Exceptional lyrics. "it's just a few more days 'til you're home again i pray my heart can hold out 'til then..." Superb twist. Until here, I was (quite on purpose, right?) led to believe that her absence was permanent. This signalled her awaited return. Wow - so well done. I could feel my heart breathe in relief Your vocals, especially in the last verse, where you sing in a strong dynamic, are really, really, really brilliant. SO difficult to sing at this slow speed without one's voice cracking or playing other tricks on one. You are a master of this kind of thing, and your voice never betrays you, but holds true. I am so wowed by this. One of your very best. Hats off.
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Man, you are such a gem at writing lyrics, Floyd. The first verse is like the opening of a good book how it gives the visual and you know there is a story coming. The music tells us it's probably not a happy one. You should write a book, Floyd. You're always so relatable. Outstanding on all levels!!! Thank, Marty. Bill really deserves the credit for the lyric. He's such a fine lyricist that I seldom need to do more than make a few subtle changes to make it work (and sing properly) for wherever I take the melody (so we are kind of in a Taupin/John mode). It's always easy to tell where your chorus kicks in, Floyd! Great twist in the bridge!! Vox, production build, etc. all spot-on, as usual.
Dewey Thanks, Dewey...
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Another great song from you, Floyd! Your stuff always sounds so pro. Tip of the hat to Bill for the lyrics too of course.
Excellent!
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That's a winning vocal. Lyrics so simply written to make it sound easy, and the way it builds. Wonderful.
Good band too.
Vic
Thanks, vic... When you and Bill write together, there's always something magical about it. I like how you make me believe for most of the song that she has left him forever. Very good. Arrangement, mix and production are good (as always), and what I like best is your vocal performance (as always ). Thanks, Brian. I enjoyed writing with Bill. He had his craft down pat. But, more important was that he knew how to put emotion and passion ("heart") into a lyric. That is not always the case with people who just write lyrics (seldom the case, actually). We had a couple dozen co-writes in the course of 3 months...
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I read through the lyrics first, and for some reason, I expected a faster tempo. It was a pleasant surprise to hear the opening acoustic and singing. The lyric also changed expectations when we get to the bridge.
Exceptionally strong vocal performance.
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Floyd, you have posted some outstanding songs on this site but IMHO this is your best to date.
You and Bill's lyrics are astronomical. As I was listening I said what a beautiful sad song. Then you hit me with these lines "it's just a few more days 'til you're home again
i pray my heart can hold out 'til then..." WOW! Brilliant!
You always have the perfect backing tracks for your songs.
Another winner that should be on the radio.
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you and Bill have amazing musical bond. Super tune. Lyrics have a Sting feel to them. Exellent vocals and phrasing. Super arrangement! Electric solo worked really well. I went to check your band list, but it seems not there. Was it played? Ace collab and thank you for sharing.
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Exceptional vocals, excellent arrangement, great write.
Another in a long showcase of engaging pro songs.
Peter
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