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Another co-write with Danny Mayo and Bucky Jones. Old School Country. RealTracks in style: ~1127:Pedal Steel, Rhythm CountryWaltz Sw 110 RealTracks in song: ~1125:Fiddle, Background CountryWaltz Sw 110 RealTracks in style: ~827:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Country Waltz Sw 110 RealTracks in style: ~826:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Country Waltz Sw 110 MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2250:Piano, Soloist CountryWaltzJohn Sw 085 MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2259:Piano, Rhythm CountryWaltzJohn Sw 085 RealDrums in Song:NashClassicWaltzSw^1-a:SideStick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Bass from original Nashville studio demo. Extracted via FADR ( https://fadr.com/). Converted to MIDI. Janice Merritt: harmonies LET's BUILD A MEMORY TONIGHT hello, baby, you look so familiar i think i met you last night in a dream but you look even better on this barstool wearing those tight-fittin' jeans if your brown eyes say what i'm thinkin' i'm the luckiest man in this room i don't know where tomorrow might find us but why don't we shoot for the moon let's build a memory tonight we'll start with a slow dance and i'll hold you tight the fire might not burn long but it sure will burn bright so, let's build a memory tonight hey, i know, you think that i'm forward well that's just what i'm trying to be you've got so many night in your lifetime why don't you give this one to me repeat chorus this fire might keep burning for the rest of our lives so, let's build a memory tonight Go to it. fj
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Floyd,
Wow! This is absolutely my new favorite from you...
LOVE your vocal. The harmony parts with Janice are really sweet as well.
Awesome band and mix. That fiddle sounds tremendous and really sets the mood.
If Conway Twitty or George Jones were still around they would love this!
Bob
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Old country at its absolute best.
This is my kind of country.
As usual everything is pro.
Loved it.
Today I bought a doughnut without the sprinkles. Diets are hard!
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Hi floyd. This is superb listening. I love those low notes. I don't recall having heard you sing in such a low register before. There is a lot of warm resonance in your vocals down the deep end and it sounds really good. The mix is as radio-ready as any of the top mixes out there in the world. Everything about this song sat very comfortably in my headphones. You, Danny, Bucky and Janice have done an awesome job. Oh... and I love this slow 6/8 feel that has a waltz-like ambience about it  Magnificent music! --Noel
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HI Floyd ...
Bob beat me to it - but after three or four words, Conway Twitty popped into my head. But, ya know, this Floyd Jane version is pretty darn good! This could have been a Top 10 Country hit in the 1970s. The write is simply wonderful and Janice's BGVs are, as always, the best. The band sounds as though it were frozen in 1976 and revived recently. Love your voice in the lower-than-normal register.
Many of the Country charted songs back in the day weren't even half as good as this. You, Danny, and Bucky have some serious writing skills.
Take care,
Alan
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Floyd,
Wow! This is absolutely my new favorite from you...
LOVE your vocal. The harmony parts with Janice are really sweet as well.
Awesome band and mix. That fiddle sounds tremendous and really sets the mood.
If Conway Twitty or George Jones were still around they would love this!
Bob Thanks, Bob. Glad this hit-the-spot for ya! BIAB is good at this kind of stuff...and my Old School Harmony Partner always sends it outta-the-park...
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Floyd...another great country ballad...would have loved to hear Conway and Loretta or George and Tammy do this...BUT...you and Janice killed it!...brilliant lyrics, super track an incredible duet! you nailed it!!
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Excellent song made even more so by the addition of JM harmonies.
That ripped bass worked a treat...tech skills to the fore in a classic country ballad.
Cheers
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You had me at "hello" And the "I know", a few verses on, has the same intonation This is EXTRAORDINARY. For me, by far your best, so far. Janice is PERFECT (I don't say this lightly) with the harmonies. And your vocals are absolutely PHENOMENAL. I've never heard you sound so gentle, so soft. Usually, you have a difficult story to tell, or something of the kind ... which necessitates a "raspier", or a more "wizened" voice tone, perhaps? (or perhaps I'm just rambling, but ...) . This is a change of gear, for sure ... you're still telling a story, but in such a different, softer way ... and wow, what an end result. CONGRATULATIONS to the both of you, as well as to your co-writers, of course. What a collaboration, what a song.
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I love this one so much, Floyd! My favorite lines: the fire might not burn long but it sure will burn bright - to a really good hook.
If my Google search is correct, Danny Mayo died really young (49 years old)! When did you write this in the early 90's?
Dewey
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Bob & Noel,
Thanks for mentioning the harmony!
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Definitely takes me back to AM radio in the 70s. Those were good times, and so is this! Such a solid song, arrangement and performance. Beautiful harmonies as well. That was quite a songwriting team! Hope there's more in the vault...
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Let's fall to pieces, together..... That kept going through my head.....
Man I really like this. That acoustic guitar is luscious.
On the flip side, the bass was extremely lite.
Great job. I like the song.
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Floyd,
Classic county tune right here . . . just a wonderful listen, and for me one of your best vocals—really sits perfectly in the song. Love that stop on “Let’s” in the chorus. Janice nails the harmony and the harmonies are perfectly balanced in the mix. Like that piano too—reminds me of Charlie Rich. A song that would have been huge in the 70’s, yet still fresh today. Excellent!
All my best to you,
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Ah, classic country. You sound a bit lower here - the vocal isn't as "achy" as usual at the start, but it nails that male country vocal. Janice is perfect, as usual. The production is stellar, hitting all the right spots. I see why you copied the original bass over. I would have liked the final chord held for a touch longer, as the ending felt just a touch rushed. That's the only criticism I can think of. 
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Takes me back to when country was country. Great stops, major league vocal, superb harmonies, and top of the line mix make this an outstanding listen. Loved it all, Tom
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Al and Firesong
Thanks for mentioning the harmony!
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Ha, dug it right from the "Hello, baby." Seems I haven't gushed over your vocals in too long, Floyd. With your talent for writing songs you're full of gifts. Cool waltz, and having Janice sing that perfect harmony track shows you also recognize great talent. This is a song that would be played on every jukebox in any joint in the middle of nowhere, and also please crowds on any stage at any venue. Solid.
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Lovely song, thoroughly enjoyable, and as always you and Janice sound great together.
Peter
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Ray, Musician17 and DCRon
Thanks for commenting on my harmony!
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