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 | Kenta_and_Linda_Rocks_together said 169 days ago |
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Sweetnes What a sweet song this is feeling my heart with joy. Thank you every one who have been involved. Take care --- Kenta |
 | MarkHolbrook said 169 days ago |
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This to me is what music all about! Wonderful lyrics, loving message, put to amazing music! Terry, Gail, Roxy and Jack... Did I forget anyone!? This is wonderful. The vocal harmonies so right and well tight. Jack on tuba... heh heh... Never seen a picture of him and I'm sure his tuba was the electrical kind but still that is a funny mental image... not sure why. The song also takes some wonderful interesting changes and twists. I keep waiting for the next segment wondering where you have taken me. This one is solid across the board my friends! Beautiful! |
 | rabittwhole said 169 days ago |
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: - ] Terry my brother ... I know how personal and dear this tune is to you and I was honored you let me play along. As always your voice and enchanting lyrics are an "all day" listen. Excellent song crafting and performance. Roxy still has such a magical fit with your voice and is a perfect fit ... not to mention just a ball to work with. Gail's work and approach were a gift. So .. all things considered ... man ... I get to work with the likes of you all the time now ... how cool is that! Thanks for the ride my brother ... was a beauty! And such a beautiful daughter .. she so looks like her mom. |
 | Char said 169 days ago |
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Erika is beloved by her daddy. Lucky little girl to have songs written for her. Thanks for sharing. |
 | Roxylee said 169 days ago |
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Terry... I keep playing this song and I just love it. First, I love your voice. And the lyrics and musicianship by you, Jack, and Gail. It all goes together perfectly. Thank you for asking me to sing on this very special song. It was a gift to me. I just have one question: Did Erika marry the soldier?:-) |
 | davisamerica2 said 167 days ago |
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Thank you Roxy Surprise, surprise! It's the soldier! He has another name, but I'll let him unmask himself. Roxy, when I told Erika I was having others play on her song, she was apprehensive. She just wanted to hear her Daddy. But, when she heard this version, she was thrilled and loved your voices. We both thank you Roxy. Terry |
 | drakonis said 168 days ago |
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What can a father say... This is gorgeously written... and sweetly arranged and performed. Although there are some minor nits and suggestions (Terry's voice rolled off the high freq. too much, so many of the trailing "S" sounds are lost on the lyrics, "Dirt on her no.."? and I'd love to hear at the very end of the song, you whisper "my sweet Erika")... love the orchestration and the tell-tale signature almost circus-atmosphere here and there that adds a child-like playfulness, coupled with the terrifying darkness that we parents must try to protect them from and teach them about, while they play in the clouds. Roxylee and Gail add beautiful soft chorus touches to this, nice! ttfn, Drakonis |
 | gail60 said 168 days ago |
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Terry I am honored that you even asked me to add the piano parts to this. I love this song and the love that it entales between a daddy and his daughter. You are very talented and enjoyed your singing so much. Roxylee's harmonies were dead on and always awesome to hear as well. Jack's additions were great too! Thanks again for including me on this love song. The pleasure was all mine! |
 | erikarochelle said 168 days ago |
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I love it!! Daddy, you made my day again. My song sounds so great. Thanks to everyone who helped develop it. It is still a gift every time hear it. |
| erikarochelle said 168 days ago |
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Daddy! I love my song! This song is the on the soundtrack of my childhood. It means so much to hear it again, especially with the new development. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Daddy, you made my day again! This song has always been such a gift. |
 | mowguy3 said 168 days ago |
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You captured a childhood atmosphere so well,loved it. A great effort by all my hat is off. It left me with a tear in my eye. Just so very nice. Thanks and be well,Russ |
| Crescentius said 167 days ago | |
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Erika This is such a great song. I'll never forget you singing it at Kevin's wedding and everyone looking around like, "Wait a minute...who's Erika?" |
 | guitapick said 167 days ago |
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Man... ...I just love kids so, so much... What a great song...thanks so much...all of you... |
 | J.A.Stewart said 167 days ago |
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It's why... we call them *bundles of joy*. Lovely sentimental capture of the hopes and dreams we have for them as they start to unbundle in this world. Very interesting melody and complementary performances from the crew that make this song even more precious. ;) --- Joe |
 | Moviz said 167 days ago |
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Lovely song and lovely words too.... this sounds magical with the wonderful concert party backing harmonies and all. I have a song on a similar theme I'm working on, but after this I'll leave it a bit longer I think before posting LOL. Burl Ives would have been proud of this song, coz you don't half have that Ives tone in your voice. Beautiful, cheers M |
 | jiguma said 167 days ago |
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For starters .. .. fantastic words - reminds me of my own daughter so many years ago. I really love the vocals here as well .. and the instrumentation's not too shabby either. There's something about the mix that sounds "not right" a certain lack of balance - I suspect its that the acoustic seems to be taking up the closest to centre of the sound stage and the lead vocal is off to the left. Feel free to ignore this, but I'd be doubling the acoustic (a slight delay on one side) and pan it to about 20 left and right. I'd move the main vocal closer to the middle (to make it the focus) and put harmonies either side of it (at about 7). The piano and sitar (?) could move closer in and on opposite sides. Just my thoughts - it's a lovely tune. Neil |
 | Lightman- said 167 days ago |
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Great The guitar is played with feelings... In my ears.... And what good voices... Sitting here and relaxing... This song is so much peaceful... Thanks for giving this great peace in time.... Great... |
 | lengold said 164 days ago |
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What a gorgeous song. I love the way it twists and turns. Everybody's part fits like a glove. Cheers Len |
 | magnatone said 164 days ago |
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Erika wonderful multi-collab. This song goes straight to the heart and digs in for along stay. I'm catching up after being away on vacation, so glad I found this one. thanks to all of you! |
 | buckhorn said 163 days ago |
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I picture my daughter when I hear this Except she doesn't have much hair yet. Writing and vocal remind me of Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam). Good One |
 | Outtaorbit said 163 days ago |
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nicely done terry... sweet tune |
 | paul f. page said 162 days ago |
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I just... ...had to listen to this beautiful song. (My grand daughter's name is Erica!)... What wonderful lyrics that you have put so beautifully to music. I love this little tune and the oh-so-descriptive text that you provided for it. And a collaboration yet? Very very nicely done and congratulations to all of you. This is a very special song not just because of the composers and topic, but also because it speaks to so many things that many of experience with children and grandchildren that make the theme universal. Wonderful work, you guys. I am so happy I heard this. Peace. Paul |
 | Robert Rayner said 156 days ago |
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Great song Terry I am a sucker for a ballad, especially the children. This sounded lovely, beautiful harmonies and how well the sitar and tuba fitted! Would never had thought of that. Robert |
 | thetiler said 97 days ago |
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This was very nice, I had feeling of Simon and Garfunkel with this. Maybe more Garfunkel than Simon. But then there are shades of even Berl I'ves. But of course what really comes through is all nice and sweet singing and playing. Terrific lyrics ! |
 | saymme said 82 days ago |
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. ...Best song today/tonite I'm speechless - TX DL FAVED - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Am I glad to hear this & what a beautiful picture : ) : ) GoodNite ThankYou All C U tomorrow : ) have a great weekend Bless You lena |
 | lavalamp said 33 days ago |
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Erika "Erika" is a excellent song. Cat Steven-ish. GREAT, Dave |
Very pretty song. Nice lyrics.
Thank you for sharing.