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I REMEMBER
by craighalkett

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Submitted on: Jun 01, 2008 - 03:12:08 AM
Last Updated: Jun 01 2008 - 03:12:08 AM
Description My mother died a few years back and everything that was going through my head came out in this song.The hurt the guilt the great memories of growing up feelings i think most of us experience at times like this. appreciate feedback and advice cheers Craig
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caroline said 221 days ago
beautiful...
sad... and brought a tear to my eye. i wish it hadn't ended quite so abruptly but thank you for sharing these tender, uplifting and painful memories xox

craighalkett said 218 days ago
thanks Caroline
will probably redo this and change the ending cheers Craig

Robert Rayner said 221 days ago
Wow Craig
A lovely song about your mother and your early years.

I am lucky that both my parents are still alive and healthy, but I have moments when I feel guilty of perhaps taking advantage of their unconditional love, especially when I was younger.

A very thought provoking song, and I am going to visit them right now.

Thank you for sharing your experiences

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thanks Robert
great to hear from you i think we take each other for granted at times and sometimes forget that nothing lasts forever sounds like a start of a new song cheers Craig

lavalamp said 221 days ago
Heartfelt
Heartfelt song. A song of unconditional love. Sorry for your lose, too.
Very nice production and your voice sounds excellent. It has a kinda' country tone to it.

A mother's love is the truest kind.

Agree with caroline about the abrupt ending. I think that may have been something you overlooked when you did the final mix. I have done that before, so now I always listen to the entire song before posting.

Great song my friend.

LL

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thanks David
i should have listened to the master before putting on i will redo the song as their are a few bits i dont like thanks again for comments Cheers Craig

said 221 days ago
Great!
Great as always, amazing vocal and great words. Wonderful playing... Thanks for sharing!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thanks Yeman
appreciate your kind comments Cheers Craig

Feter said 221 days ago
I REMEMBER
this is so stronge so powerful so heartfelt my friend
just awesome ..your voice hold alot of passions here
the words so true ..thnx alot for sharin such gem !!!

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Cheers Feter
I appreciate you taking the time again to comment will redo the song and fix a few things cheers Craig

magnatone said 221 days ago
I Remember
Craig, this is so special. Thanks for posting what this song is for you, in the description. This just aches with authenticity and the powerfulness of love. Lyrics, vocals, guitar - all wonderful. Thanks for this special song Craig.

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thanks Karen
The ending could be a lot better and a few other things i am not happy with i will give it another go cheers Craig

Elevator_Funk said 221 days ago
not many
people can write so many golden songs. This one is a great one.

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thanx Brian
Appreciate your kind comment cheers Craig

Blondie said 220 days ago
Your mum
would be very proud of you Craig, as I am, what more can I say you are a star and I think this song is one of your finest.

Annie xxx

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thanx Annie
When i write one that you dont like i know i will be in big trouble Cheers Craig

said 220 days ago
Whoa....
My mom passed away unexpectedly about 16 years ago... I was was frozen at the time... numb. As the years passed so many memories... so many "what if I had said or done this? Why didn't I?" I don't want to take away from the awesome job you do with that guitar and the production qualities... but your lyrics, your heartfelt delivery of those words speak deeply to me... Thanks.

and deep bows for a great song.

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thank You JACK
A compliment indeed coming from the master i really appreciate you taking the time to listen.The good thing is when the grief passes you are left with the great memories Cheers Craig

Peter Bauckham said 220 days ago
The guitars
on this remind me of the late, great Grant Mclennan (Go-Betweens). The song is sad - but beautiful. Lovely performance. The ending is abrubt as mentioned.

Peter

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thank you Peter
I am going to change the song a bit yeah the ending is really messy i appreciate you taking the time cheers Craig

screamalexz said 220 days ago
...
the guitar playing sounds really pretty. i thought my mother died once and all that came out was a song "i don't care if you're dead) your voice sounds very honest and strong on this. the feeling is clearly there. this is really a good and meaningful song.

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thanks Chance
Appreciate you taking the time to stop by Cheers Craig

shavingronaldscar said 220 days ago
gorgeous, man
it's nice to see this amount of heart in music. bravo

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thanks Joachim
Appreciate you stopping by thank for the kind comment Cheers Craig

said 219 days ago
Wow Craig...
My mother passed on a few years back too. It was very difficult for me to handle. I too wrote a tune about what I was feeling. It helped some...

This is extraordinarily beautiful man. Touching lyrics. Moving vocal delivery. I think you did a fine job on the mix as well. Sounds really pro to these old ears.

Be well friend!

said 219 days ago
PS
I did forget to mention the abruptness of the ending. A glitch perhaps?

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thanks Michael
Appreciate your kind comments i am going to redo the song their are a few things i think could be better but the ending is a bit of a mess Cheers Craig

guitapick said 218 days ago
This...
...is a true beauty...tip my hat to you...I remember, too.

craighalkett said 218 days ago
Thanks Bob
For the kind comment appreciate you stopping by Cheers Craig

richardhowardjones said 214 days ago
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Craig, a warm heartfelt song. Thanks

craighalkett said 213 days ago
Thank you
appreciate you taking the time thanx for stopping by cheers Craig

springclock said 209 days ago
remembering
man you really really wore your heart on your sleeve on this one....what a great way to work out your loss... beautiful and honest, I think this would put a smile on her face. Very fitting tribute.... as far as the music...great mix, great playing, the vocals are quite good as well.... I can really hear the void she left in your life, but I can also hear the joy that her memory brings you.... Thanks for sharing such an honest piece of music with us here.... peace....Ian

craighalkett said 209 days ago
Thanx Ian
Really appreciate you stopping by Cheers Craig

paddler said 205 days ago
Moving
Excellent harmonies and moving lyrics.Really strong song and poignant sentiment.A perceptive reminder of how we should try and make each and everyday count.
Regards RG

thetiler said 105 days ago
You can sure sing
I am not sure if I have heard better country ballad than you here.

You have harmony so much like the Everly Brothers. Amazing.

What a great natural gift. Your terrific voice just belts out bigtime.

Again what a gift!
When I hear that type of voice I think this guy has made money singing and maybe a lot of it. It seems so star quality! Enjoyed the guitar as well.

Would love to hear a bit more bassy-ness in the guitar.

Maybe when you mic I would suggest making mic point towards the top of the whole of the guitar and away from the fretboard and the bridge. But it does sound like a nice backup. Just a suggestion to an already terrific song!!!!

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