Hey there JPF! I recently got back this demo and wanted to share it with you. Mike Zaneski did his usual spectacular vocals. Thanks Mike! The production was done by Pat Lassiter so a huge thanks to him and, as soon as I find out who all the players are, I'll thank them as well. One more thing off my bucket list! Thanks for listening.

https://soundcloud.com/rickib/thank-you-colorado



THANK YOU COLORADO

Drove to Colorado for a woman
But stayed in spite of her
She moved on, then she married
I didn’t go anywhere

So thank you Colorado
What hasn’t killed me yet
Might leave me standing
Turned the right way ’round
So thank you Colorado

I could lie and say we’re friends
It’s true we’ll nod and smile
Learned to live with the hurt
I’ve passed the stage of denial

So thank you Colorado
What hasn’t killed me yet
Might leave me standing
Turned the right way ’round
So thank you Colorado

Love these open spaces
But there are other places
No sense hanging on
Once the spark is gone

So thank you Colorado
Showed me who I’m not
First you built me up
Then you tore me down
You’re just like that woman
What hasn’t killed me yet
Might leave me standing
Turned the right way ’round
So thank you Colorado

Thank you Colorado
Thank you Colorado

©Ricki E. Bellos (BMI)

Nicely done, Ricki!! Great job all around!

Peace,

Dave

Nice Job Mike. Good song.

Great song. I like the vocals and overall sound.

The lyrics really touch me. I don't know how many times I've come to that same conclusion... what hasn't killed me yet.

Thanks for posting this. I enjoyed it very much!!

John

Good song and excellent production.

The instrumentals were good, and the vocals were really excellent. Nice job, Mike!

The bridge is awesome! The rest of the tune is quite good as well. The only place that struck me a little funny was: "I’ve passed the stage of denial" - I would use the keyword 'denial' in a metaphor (like it was a place). For instance, "And drive right past denial" - maybe not the best prose for the song but you get the idea.

The production was top notch except I didn't like the drum sound as much as I did on your last demo (the one trackgurl did).

Overall, it was awesome (critique bar set high on this one!).

Peace,
TC

Thanks for listening Dave.

Ricki

Thanks Martin, glad you like it.

Ricki

Thanks John, it means a lot that you can relate.

Ricki

Thanks TC, glad you liked it overall. Not sure what demo you mean, or who trackgurl is?

Ricki

Wounderful song! Nicely told story and Mike did an awesome job on the vocals. The chorus is really something special. Still hear it in my head after the song was done playing. Always a good sign! Thanks for sharing!

Tom

Hi Ricki:

Impressive all the way 'round! Loved the lyric and, as always, Mike's vocal could make this song go viral. Enjoyed! ----Dave

Hey Ricki,

What's not to like? Loved the Bridge especially. Nice Country tune here! (Kudos Mikey Z)

steady-eddie.

((( SUCH QUALITY )))


Calvin


http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart

Great lyrics and there's a Dylan quality to the vocals and I love them ... but ...
imho the musical arrangement is a little smooth for the song.
I wondered what it would sound like with an accordion, harmonica or slide guitar.
Anyway, I may be just jealous.

Vic

Very nice! Really enjoyed this write and melody. The chorus and ending are so well done, great production, congrats!

Tammy

That's a top notch song. Writing and production/vocals are great. I love the folk-rock/Americana genre and that fits right in.

Yes, nicely done. Was a bit impatient to get through the "Colorado" but the melody was awesome.

Great production work. I love the vocals! Wow!!!

Thanks for commenting, Tom. I'm so proud to have written an earworm for you so, you're welcome!

Thanks Dave, glad you liked it.

Ricki

Thanks Eddie, Mike really did a great job, but then, when doesn't he?

Ricki

((THANKS CALVIN!!))

Ricki

Whoops. Sorry, I was thinking of another demo that was also really well done in the same vein as your tune.

Sorry for the confusion. Loved the tune.

Peace,
TC

Dave G, Martin, John (Vtoutlander), TC, Tom W, Dave, Eddie, Calvin, Vic, Tammy, Colin, John V, and Rob:

Thanks for the kind comments on my singing, and thanks Pat for making me sound great, and really big thanks to you, Ricki, for your encouragement which really helped me believe I could do it.

Mike

Alright you two,great tune there!Mike

Thanks Vic. This is the first critique I've received that said the music was too smooth! Next time I'll tell the musicians to rough it up a bit. Thanks for listening.

Ricki

Thanks for listening and commenting, Tammy. Glad you liked it.

Ricki

Thanks for stopping by, Colin, glad you liked it.

Ricki

Thanks, John, I think? Not sure I understand what you were impatient about?

Ricki

Although I had nothing to do with the production or the vocals, thanks for listening Rob.

Ricki

Thanks again, TC.

Ricki

Thanks for sticking with me Buddy.

Thanks for letting us know you liked it, Mike.

Ricki