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Mutlu
by Gary E. Andrews - 04/15/24 07:08 PM
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Hi Everyone Since it's Christmas here's a spiritual Christmas song co-written and posted here by Randy Thorderson and myself in the early part of this year. The lyrics are below and also at my SoundClick site. Just click on the link below: Hope you like it, Jan http://www.soundclick.com/bands/1/janjohansenmusic.htm THERE MUST BE A REASON It's Christmas Day your birthday Lord And I can't stop wondering why You were born to carry the cross To Calvary to be crucified there must be a reason why your destiny shackled your soul before setting it free Each candle lit on Christmas Day Will burn out one by one I know Yet when the narrow path's too steep You give me strength to go on somehow there must be a reason why You return to light more candles for me to burn THERE MUST BE A REASON WHY MY FAITH KEEPS DOUBTS AT BAY A REASON WHY MY FAITH CAN FIGHT AS I STUMBLE THROUGH THE NIGHT AND A REASON WHY MY FAITH WILL WIN OUTRIGHT COME EVERY CHRISTMAS DAY Christmas Day brings back memories Of the past and loved ones I've lost But I know come my twilight hour You'll be there when I need you most there must be a reason why Heaven's light dimmed by day shines so brightly at night THERE MUST BE A REASON WHY MY FAITH KEEPS DOUBTS AT BAY A REASON WHY MY FAITH CAN FIGHT AS I STUMBLE THROUGH THE NIGHT AND A REASON WHY MY FAITH WILL WIN OUTRIGHT COME EVERY CHRISTMAS DAY COME EVERY CHRISTMAS DAY © 2003 Jan Johansen/Randy Thorderson
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I'm impressed..
Totally 100% professional job.
Great message... No nits..
David
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Jan, I loved this one from the first time I heard it! This production keeps the bar raised high for the rest of us songwriters and musicians. Thanks for sharing during this special time of the year! Peace & God bless! ![[Linked Image]](http://www.justplainfolks.org/ubb/smile.gif) Michael B.
There's nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself. -- Johann Sebastian Bach MichaelBorges.comLicenseQuote.com
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Hi David Thanks for taking time to listen to this song. I'm so pleased you like it. Yeah Randy does a great job. Thanks again Jan http://www.soundclick.com/bands/1/janjohansenmusic.htm [This message has been edited by JanValJohansen (edited 12-14-2003).]
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Hi Michael Thanks for calling in again. Yes, I remember your very kind words the first time and am pleased you still enjoy the song. Yes, the production is great and is all down to Randy. Thanks again mate and have a peaceful Christmas. Jan http://www.soundclick.com/bands/1/janjohansenmusic.htm
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Jan&Randy
big time congratulations on a fantastic Christmas song, best i've heard in ages.
wooooooooooohooooooooooooo i feel soooooooooo gooooooood listening to this!!!!!!!!
thanks guys
and have a very very Merry Christmas
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A masterpiece; nothing less! ![[Linked Image]](http://www.justplainfolks.org/ubb/eek.gif) If this song doesn't get published someday soon, then I don't know what else will lol Good job guys.
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Hi again sweetjoyce Thank you so much for your encouraging words, I'm pleased you like the song. Also thank you for your woooooooooooooos and the sooooooooooooo goooooooooooood feeling you give me back. Thanks a lot Jan http://www.soundclick.com/bands/1/janjohansenmusic.htm
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Hi DavidD Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I'm very glad that you like the song. We've been offered a publishing contract on this and 3 other songs which we're looking into. There's a few things which have to be ironed out first though. Keep our fingers crossed. Thanks again Jan http://www.soundclick.com/bands/1/janjohansenmusic.htm
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Production is very good. I don't think it has the lyricial power to be a hit, but its very nice. I hope Randy fixes that off time kick at 3:35.
RLD
[This message has been edited by RLD (edited 12-16-2003).]
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Great job. Enjoyed listening to this one!!!
"Grits is one of those country-boy words that is both singular and plural-like deer, elk and sheep. I think the singular is appropriate when there's a modifier that makes it clear one is talking about something specific. Like, 'Grits are good for you, but these here grits is tasty.'"~~Joe Wrabek
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Hi again RLD Thanks for calling in and for your comments, I must agree with you Randy has done an excellent Job. I mention the "3-35" thing when I get in touch with Randy. Thanks mate Jan http://www.soundclick.com/bands/1/janjohansenmusic.htm
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You guys make a heck of a team. Good job! What a wonderful song, thanks for sharing it. Perhaps you are familiar with a friend of mine over your way by the name of Martyn Joseph, if not you really should check him out. www.martynjoseph.com (go figure, eh?) Have a peaceful Christmas, Mo' ------------------ http://www.mokauffey.com
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Hi Mo Thanks for your encouraging words, they mean a lot to me. No I don't know Martyn, but I know of him, he's quite well known in UK. In fact a while back I was in contact with him though the internet. He does some wonderful stuff. Thanks again Mo and have a peaceful Christmas. Jan http://www.soundclick.com/bands/1/janjohansenmusic.htm
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Jan and Randy--
What a great song! Thank you so much for sharing that. I really enjoyed the music and the message. Nice lead vocalist, and instrumentals were really good, too. I like when the intro and ending of the song are worth listening to, as well as the "meat." Very professional--start to finish. Good luck with this one! Now I need to check out some of your other songs!
--JL
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