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#802479 03/03/24 12:52 PM
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I got the idea for this one from FB where a fellow Michigander posted about being in the tropics of Florida. I hope you like it, folks, but tell me if otherwise and why not. Thick-skinned songwriter who keeps trying to get better at my craft. As usual, lyrics are in the description of the SoundCloud page.

Tropi-Call Me

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I like your song, especially the lyrics.
The catchy chorus gets my feet moving.
Cool stuff!


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Great song on all fronts, lyrically, vocally, structure and mix.


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Dewey, really tight write, with plenty of hooks and energetic vocals. Cool harmonies, too. To me, this song is all about the vocals, and the band does a nice job staying out of the way. Super job!


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Hi, Dewey.

I couldn't say that there's any market for this, but this has all the hallmarks of your other songs: well sung, catchy, good lyrics and a solid arrangement.

My brain refused to accept the portmanteau "tropic-call", but that's me, not you.

Fun pop!


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What a great feel and a fun story, Dewey. Your excellent signature vocal always makes every song something to hear. You sprinkle these with hook after hook to keep the listen wanting more. Play it again. Cool title, too.


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Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
I like your song, especially the lyrics.
The catchy chorus gets my feet moving.
Cool stuff!

Thanks for listening and commenting, B. D.!

Originally Posted by WaoBand
Great song on all fronts, lyrically, vocally, structure and mix.

Can't ask for a better thumbs up then that, WaoBand. Thanks for the ear.

Originally Posted by DC Ron
Dewey, really tight write, with plenty of hooks and energetic vocals. Cool harmonies, too. To me, this song is all about the vocals, and the band does a nice job staying out of the way. Super job!

Ron, I appreciate you listening and I never really thought about the 'band...staying out of the way' when picking a style and mixing but I will for sure keep it in mind from here on. Thanks for the tip!

Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Dewey.

I couldn't say that there's any market for this, but this has all the hallmarks of your other songs: well sung, catchy, good lyrics and a solid arrangement.

My brain refused to accept the portmanteau "tropic-call", but that's me, not you.

Fun pop!

David, I'm with you in that I don't know how this song would be marketed. My guess is that most of us songwriters get an idea and write it then consider the marketing prospects after the fact. It's in our blood to get the write out first, wouldn't you agree? Thank you so much for listening and sharing your thoughts.

Originally Posted by BabuMusic
What a great feel and a fun story, Dewey. Your excellent signature vocal always makes every song something to hear. You sprinkle these with hook after hook to keep the listen wanting more. Play it again. Cool title, too.

Marty, are you the kindest person on this earth? Thank you so much for listening to all my tracks and encouraging me, my friend!

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Dewey,

A good write. Appropriate backing. Well sung.
Very well done.

If there is a "market" for this type song (if a cut is the end-game) it gets smaller all the time. The 70's and 80's saw a lot them. The 90's still served them up on occasion. They don't show up much these days. That makes this a tough (limited) pitch.
"Thick-skinned songwriter who keeps trying to get better at my craft."
I, of course, admire the sentiment in this statement (all of it). And there is a good amount of "craft" displayed in the writing. If "clever" is the goal, I'm not sure you could "improve" there.
My suggestion (and this is VERY subjective) is to work at writing that evokes an emotion from the listener (not just a chuckle).

Still....solid.

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Great input, Floyd, and, unfortunately for me, I agree with your assessment of the pitchability of this song and many others I write. Small chuckles and a roll-your-eyes smile are probably the emotions most of my songs evoke, so although they are emotions, it is not the artist-cut kind. Having said that, Brad Paisley and the late Toby Keith had several of these songs but - as you noted - they were back in the day and aren't 'sexy' these days. Regardless, I get my songwriting kicks from attempting clever plays on words so these types of songs will probably continue to be the kind I end up writing most times. Not willing to stop pitching these when I can either. You never know, every once in a while the old becomes new again!

Thanks for the kind words on my song, Floyd, you know I respect and always appreciate your ear and comments.

Na zdrowie!

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Good song: memorable and fun, perfect for dancing in a tavern.
I don't miss the Michigan winters at all, especially the ones when I lived in da U.P.

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Thanks for listening, Ezekiel!

Glad God made us all different so that we can appreciate different places to live. Na zdrowie!

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Good song. I agree with the things Floyd said.

One one of those reels on FB I saw a couple of guys discussing writing for the modern country artist and they mentioned "clever" songs but not in a good kind of way when it comes to pitching to todays radio market. Emotion wins the day.

That said, I liked the song and the imagery you put into it. It would make a cool video.


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You song brought a bit of warmth and light to a cold and dull day here in the UK. I really enjoyed the lyrics and your vocal is crisp and clear at the front of the mix. Bravo!

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Hey Andy,

Thank you for the ear and comment! Michigan is the same right now; it's cool and gray, so I get it. To be honest, I'd still rather spend year-round in this climate and take the gray with the great weather. Love East Anglia too (my wife is a Canadian-Brit).

Na zdrowie!

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Dewey, I was smiling all the way through this catchy yacht rock ride. Kenny Chesney couldn’t sing this any better than you! Creative idea and the usual well crafted clever lyric make this a fun and entertaining listen. I’m a fan, Tom

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Tom, what kind words! Thank you for listening and taking the time to comment. If Kenny records it I'll let you know! laugh

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This has Dewey written all over it. I loved it. Very clever writing! Fun song all the way around.

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Great catchy song!
You can't sit still hearing this one.
Very good vocals, very funny lyrics.

Good job!

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With the streaming market now days there are sub genres within sub genres.
Meaning a niche market exists for about any song that is well done like yours.

"While I was waiting for a tow truck in a snow bank
Saw an ad for online dating on my phone
Started searchin' for a match in the Florida Keys
With the wealthy, desperate, cougar filter on"

Well that grabbed us from the get go.

And by well done we mean, creative lyric, fine vocal and an excellent mix.

Your tunes always have an immediately engaging feel ... catchy is the much used word smile

Kudos!

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Dewey, you have a market right here!
Super groove, vocal, lyrics, and mix.
One of your best for sure.
Loved it.


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