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Hi All, Here’s something called ROOM 305. Woke up in the Hotel Earle Shadows on the walls Cigarette smoke on the curtains But they had long since gone The West 4th subway rolls The streets unending flow The city’s relentless tempo An undercurrent below Oh New York Another place and time Mixed in the rhythm Mixed in the rhyme Oh sweet dream Where the walls comes alive Smoke and guitars Tales from 305 Graffiti's bold confessions A poets silent arc Rainy sidewalk reflections Poetry in the dark Diamonds in the alleys A Lettera 22 Rusty keys and words All tangled up in blue Oh New York Another place and time Mixed in the rhythm Mixed in the rhyme Oh sweet dream Where the walls comes alive Smoke and guitars Tales from 305 Smoke and guitars Tales from 305 Tales from 305 BIAB Tracks: 1178: Bass, Electric, Pop 120 3088: Piano, ElectricVintage AmericanaSlow 040 3722: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopSoulHeld 040 Loop: Tear Drops_79_fx_d_minor.wav RealDrums: AmericanaSlow128 As always - thanks for listening! Bob
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Lovely evocative work. Great lyric and a sympathetic backing.
Enjoyed the listen.
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Very nostalgic vibe. You're a really excellent songwriter.
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Peter,
Thanks - much appreciated.
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Cool with the tremelo opening, and then in comes your very unique and much loved vocal. A dirge-like piece with high-standard lyrics, and the perfect mix for the listener to enjoy. This sound can describe the feeling of some who walk the streets of the hustle and bustle of NYC with a strong sense of self.
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Bob...man you know how to tell a story...I can close my eyes and picture the essence and misery of Room 305...you have a gift for painting pictures with words...I always love your tracks...they contain all the essential elements but never get in the way of your lyrics...another cool song my friend.
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Bob, a fantastic story told in front of the perfect backing band.
Great vocal and lyrics, as usual
Loved that groove and guitar
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Bob, well, there goes ANOTHER beautiful musical mural. Very evocative lyrics, great vocals and a simple/simply perfect backing track. There are some tasty chord choices in there that really add some cool tension/release, and pair up neatly with the lyrics. Nicely done (again)!!
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Robert - as a fellow New Yorker, Brooklyn, I LOVED this song ... pure poetry at its best. Your vocals, and backing track captured the gritty, dark nature of a seedy New York Motel room. You painted the image perfectly with light and dark moods and textures. Excellent !!
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This has the raw grittiness that was in Springsteen's early work..... I could smell the curtains and feel the rumble of the subway going by.
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New York, underbelly, under the poverty line, under the effects of a smoke & booze filled night before.
I can feel the need for aspirin, caffeine, phenacetin and a beer.
It's picture painted in words, sounds and pain.
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Chay,
That's very kind. Thanks so much.
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Lots of sensitivity and grace in your song Bob.
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Marty,
I appreciate that - thank you.
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Poetry, NY, cool instrumentation, very interesting chording, smoky vocals. Unique combination of creativity, you always manage to surprise by building such art from simple elements. "A Lettera 22/Rusty keys and words/All tangled up in blue", sounds like the song was written with that machine in the Hotel Earle.
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Dan,
Thank you for the kind words.
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This is so good, Bob. I think I say that about all your songs, but it's true every time. In my opinion, this is your very best in a long time.
That guitar track hovers over the song, guiding it through the trials of living in NYC's dark side. You simply have a way with words that paint indelible mental images. As a listener, I often feel like a character in your songs - they simply bring me in and rivet me in place. And it's a pleasure to be there.
I don't know how you do it, but every song you post seems to be your best ever, and then you post a new one, and I say the same thing again.
This is a dark passionate song with a story of mystery and intrigue that's impossible to ignore.
You sure know how to write 'em!
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Great storytelling and lyrics, a bit dark as always, but captivating to the end.
I wish I could write lyrics like you!
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Ron,
That is very appreciated - thank you.
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Elliott,
Always great to hear from a fellow New Yorker. I'm so glad you liked this song. Thank you.
Bob
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Excellent as always, Bob! Nice to hear the Dylan quote in there 
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Well, Bob, the imagery is so vivid here that we feel like we should revisit a Dylan documentary to look for you in the crowded room. 😊
Your songs enable us to travel in time and place and we’re richly rewarded every time.
Loved it!
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Herb,
That's a very kind compliment. Thank you.
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I've noticed you've been expanding your use of instrumentation lately--excellent. You always write darn good lyrics; this time you hit it out of the ballpark--such effective imagery and engaging narrative. The slow drag tempo works well with the mood of the lyrics.
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Bob,
IMHO, this is the best I've heard from you!
Love the haunting sound of the track! IT suites your wonderful lyric work!
Your vocals are great as is the whole production! I am very impressed with this one!
Thanks, TB
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Hi, Bob.
As usual, poetry set to music. You just keep getting better and better with a voice and instruments that suck me into the story.
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Ray,
That's very kind - thank you.
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Laurent,
Thanks so much.
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Janne,
I appreciate that - thank you.
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Alan,
That is incredibly kind and appreciated. Thanks so much.
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B.D.,
Thanks - much appreciated.
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You can tell a story about a gritty, grimy city like no one else, makes me want to take a shower  And that's the mark of a great singer/songwriter, you pull the listener in with just a whisper. Great job.
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Hey Bob very spooky and moody and classic Bob.
You can always tell a Bob Dean song from the rest of the songs! You definitely have a signature sound!
As always I like the poetry and the word smithing on this one.
Great job.
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LOL!
Thanks so much - always appreciated!
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That's so kind of you. Thank you.
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David,
I always appreciate your kind words. Thanks.
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Steve,
That's a great compliment - thank you.
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David,
Much appreciated as always! Thanks!
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