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Posted By: TamsNumber4 Wash Away - 06/06/18 12:12 AM
Acoustic Open Mic sound of Tammy Jann here. This is what I play out, I actually memorized this song, one of the very few. It has always gotten a nice reaction from the audience, I enjoy singing it, you know, melancholy, sad, my typical style I guess.

WASH AWAY on SoundCloud


Wash Away
by Tammy Jann
© 2017

You were running away from this troubled land
each foot sank deep into the sand
until you finally made it to the shore

you stepped into the cold, salty foam
wading in deep to forget you're alone
hoping a broken heart can be cured

chorus
The ocean holds the answers
out where the waves break
They will rush in to hold you
and leave nothing in their wake
you're coming home again
leave your troubles behind
and wash away the crazy world
wash away the troubles in your mind

open your eyes and see the darkened sky
the clouds are gone and time is floating by
and you fight your way back to the sand

step out into the world and join the fray
but the world hurts your heart in another way
and only the ocean will understand

chorus
The ocean holds the answers
out where the waves break
They will rush in to hold you
and leave nothing in their wake
you're coming home again
leave your troubles behind
and wash away the crazy world
wash away the troubles in your mind
Posted By: Deej56 Re: Wash Away - 06/06/18 04:33 AM
Tams,

Beautiful vocal—you have just a wonderful, magnetic voice; keeps me listening just to see where it will go next. Like the melodic shift in the last line of the verses—compelling. Pretty and sad folk tune. Well done!

Best regards,

Deej
Posted By: Travis david Re: Wash Away - 06/06/18 05:33 AM
You have an excellent voice Tammy. Very well thought through song i enjoyed ut
Travis
Posted By: Calvin Re: Wash Away - 06/06/18 11:17 AM
Hi Tammy,


SO beautifully sad..............you're the expert at that :-)
Thanks for this mornings entertainment.


Calvin


http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
Posted By: Dave Rice (D) Re: Wash Away - 06/06/18 12:35 PM
Really enjoyed my listen, Tammy:

You have a vocal delivery that has a hint of a Joan Baez vibe... and that is a great thing (even though we had polarity when it came to politics... LOL) so I hope you'll continue to develop a "style" of singing that fits your singing comfort zone. This may be the one. Captivating song... personal, moving and sad.

I know, Marc keeps telling us "Sad won't play in Nashville"... but I'm not in Nashville. I'm in the middle of nowhere and you have thrown me a life-line with your song and it's message. Great work. ----Dave
Posted By: Vicarn Re: Wash Away - 06/06/18 03:09 PM
Awww, Tammy. Beautifully sad. Good vocal. Good title.
I would have liked to hear more made of "wash away" in the chorus but I can't have everything can I?

Vic
Posted By: GocartMoz Re: Wash Away - 06/07/18 02:18 PM
Beautiful Tammy. Such a pure vocal. Fine accompaniment on the acoustic. Authentic and powerful performance with your usually exquisite vocal.

Dave
Posted By: BonzaiWag Re: Wash Away - 06/08/18 03:16 AM
Hi Tamms...

The chords are beautiful and that voice is always alluring. Please never wash away...


malin
Posted By: Janice_and_Bud Re: Wash Away - 06/08/18 07:51 PM
As we mentioned at SC...a strong and confident vocal. And that is a great way to deliver such a well written tune.

The chorus really sticks with you.

Nice Tammy.

We much enjoyed it.

J&B
Posted By: Ricki E. Bellos Re: Wash Away - 06/10/18 01:15 PM
As always, you're in fine voice, Tams. Ncely done.

Ricki
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Wash Away - 06/12/18 03:22 PM
Tammy,

A very strong write.

A Gorgeous vocal.

One of your best in both regards.

(nice recording, too).

fj
Posted By: niteshift (D) Re: Wash Away - 06/14/18 03:02 PM
Hey Tams,

Hauntingly beautiful mate. Can't fault the vocal, and the lyrics have a well defined double meaning.

Love it, and I bet it's a crowd stopper played live.

cheers, niteshift
Posted By: IronKnee Re: Wash Away - 06/15/18 01:48 PM
Hi Tams...…..wow.....you wrote this?? Your performance is stellar. You have become quit the singer / songwriter.

What a beautiful sound you have here....again, great songwriting crafting. I can hear a violin in there....haunting.
-Tom
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