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I was pleasantly surprized and honored when Ms. Ann Mayo Muir (1nnmm) contacted me, and wanted to pen a song together.

She sings a totally different genre of music than I usually write, and it was a challenge. We collaborated on the lyric together, then with her vocals and music it became the song Younger Days. She played all of the instuments as well. Still young at heart, she is a delightful lady, and we have become friends over the telephone, and plan to meet next month.
You can read more about her at
http://annmayomuir.com/
Please let us know what you think of the song. It is a departure from what you usually find here on JPF!

http://soundclick.com/share?songid=9183293
Harmonies added on June 2nd..with new ending..


Younger Days
Kimberly Hales Kime/Ann Mayo Muir


Sunflowers with shiny faces
Swaying in the breeze
Call up from forgotten places
Sleeping memories

The scent of honeysuckle
And the sight of Queen Anne’s lace
Walking hand in hand
Feeling my heart race

Chorus
If you’re in the mood
And love the good ole’ ways
Come with me and we’ll return
To those younger days

Bridge
Sit a spell and we can spend some perfect hours
We’ll spread our blanket and share some homemade wine
You build a fire, while I gather wildflowers
Beneath the Carolina sun and the longleaf pine

Chorus
If you’re in the mood
And love the good ole’ ways
Come with me and we’ll return
To those younger days

With our toes splashing in the water
Kicking up showers
Keeping cool by the river’s edge
Playing there for hours

We'd get out our fishing gear
As the sun dipped low
With the fish biting, the fire lighting
It made our hunger grow

Bridge
We can relax together as the day unwinds
Let the music of katydids open up our minds
And if you put your hand in mine
We can do what Katy does
Blending with the afternoon and the way it was

If you’re in the mood
And love the good ole’ ways
Come with me and we’ll return
To those younger days

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Come with me and we’ll return
To those younger days

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What a neat song. Ann is very talented. You should be proud of your collaboration. This is really fantastic and deserves to be heard. Hope you get more opportunities with Ann.

Rick

This was great fun to work on with Kimberly. Thank you Rick for your kind words.
1nnmm.(Ann Mayo) Registered member

Hi Y'all,

Man, this makes me yearn for the sweeter, simpler times gone by. My hat's off to you ladies for making this happen!

yerz, Ellen

Hi Kim and Ann

Nicely sung and played and I agree with Ellen - it sure makes one think and long for the simpler life. Nice work from both of you here. ; ) jm

Thank you Rick! It was a pleasure working with and getting to know Annie. She is great fun and very talented..Thanks for listening..!!

Kim

Thank you Ellen!! Yes, we could all stand the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the company of our sweethearts, and that is what I enjoyed about the meaning of this song, and to work with Annie.
Thank you for listening!!
Kimberly

Thanks Joice!!! I appreciate your time and comments, I know Annie will as well!!

Kimberly

bumped for the added harmonies..love comments on them..thank guys!!
Kim and Ann

Still sounds good Kim. I like the addition of the bv vocals.

Stevie

THis song would be good to pitch for a movie production, like life time original movies. I think it would make a great theme song for the right picture.

Thank you Stevie, I am glad you enjoyed it!! Nothing like Carolina..:)
Kimberly

Thank you Sharla!! We hope to try that as well as to North Carolina Public television, since it is also about the state of North Carolina...:)
Thank you for listening!!!
Kimberly

Hi Kimberly and Ann,


What a refreshing song you have here! It was so lovely to be transported to such a tranquil place....(if only for a few minutes!)

You have both done such a nice job with this. I think that's a super idea you have...about submitting it to N.C. PTV. I wish you the best of luck with this one.

Take care Kimberly... and Ann, it was so wonderful meeting you through your lovely music.

Kind wishes,
Gail

P.S.
Kimberly...a while back you had asked for prayers for your husband (he was having some eye problems)...how is he doing?
I'll keep you both in my prayers.

Hi Gail, thank you for asking. My husband is fine. The Dr said the retinal tear is just something to watch for now..as long as his vision is ok then it will be fine..if it changes then we have to head to the ER.

I am glad you liked this song. It is somewhat like the 20's 30's but that is the feel we were going for...thank you for listening!!
Kim:)