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This is the first time I have ever recorded my own guitar track and then recorded a vocal to it! Thanks to Rick Willingham for adding tracks to this and to Danny for mixing. I am so excited to have written, chorded, played guitar and sing my very own track.........YEAH!! To those of you who have been listening to me, you know this was a step forward for me...... THE DANCE on SoundClick The Dance by Tammy © 2013 Will I be graceful and act refined with his arm round my back and hand resting in mine My nerves touch my smile, but his eyes reassure as music starts moving our feet cross the floor each step is hypnotic we are swaying in tune in our own world, together, alone in the room (chorus) How can this be, it's so hard to believe out of all of that beauty, his eyes would choose me and I want to hold on for as long as I can I want to stay caught up with him in the dance Holding me near, your breath warm on my ear Your cheek rests on my hair while my mind holds the fear that when the swirling and twirling enchantment ends will you still hold me closely and touch me my friend For I came to this place never dreaming we'd dance it made my heart race and sets a course for romance (chorus) How can this be, it's so hard to believe out of all of that beauty, his eyes would choose me and I want to hold on for as long as I can I want to stay caught up with him in the dance
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Wow... Loved it Tammy. Your lyrics are incredibly moving as is your voice. It was a pleasure to listen.
Best Days,
Bryan
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Your steady progress continues.
Really like the story, your play and of course your warm vocals.
Rick's additions were just perfect.
Hats off to Danny.
Well Done folks
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Bryan,
Thanks so much for listening, glad you liked it!!
Tammy
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Very pretty tune, Tammy. You've come a long way fast. I like the change up in the chorus. Nice chordal choices.
Stevie
I'm the only person here who is not unique.
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Really nice Tammy!You should be proud of this one!Hats off to Roy and Danny also!Mike
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Congrats Tammy on your first guitar track that you are singing to your own guitar track--I think I worded that right? "Who's on first?'
Very lovey, nice cooperative production! I couldn't think of who your voice reminded of, but I think now I know--Emmy Lou Harris....have you been told that? (I'm sure she get's told she sounds like you all the time too).
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Nelson,
Thanks you so much for giving this a listen my friend, it is always appreciated!!
Tammy
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Nelson,
Thanks for the honorable mention. I didn't do much mixing. I only lined them up and stitched them together.
Danny
Last edited by Dannyk1; 03/23/13 06:08 PM.
The heart has its reasons, of which reason knows nothing of." —Blaise Pascal, 1670
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Your voice is totally believable Tammy.
You're getting better on that guitar too.
Vic
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Hi Tammy,
Hey if that's the first time you sang and recorded--ya did a wonderful job. I only wish I could sing--or play the guitar,lol. Very nice job. Keep em comin.
roger
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Stevie,
So happy you like it and keep giving me a listen, always appreciated!! I had a guitar teacher listen to this song and make one chord change to it and that probably made all of the difference in the world.
Tammy
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Michael,
Thanks friend, you and I know, it takes a village to make a song...LOL!!
Tammy
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Thank you Michael,
It was a pleasure to be a part of this beautiful song and I am happy to have played a small part of it.
Thanks again,
Danny
The heart has its reasons, of which reason knows nothing of." —Blaise Pascal, 1670
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TAMS-
YOU-ALL WILL BE ON THE MARQUEE SOON--GIRL, KEEP ON IMPROVING, AND IT WON'T BE LONG BEFORE YOU HAVE A BIG FAN CLUB--LOVE THE VOCALS!
WRITE ON--
Mackie
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Tams,
Beautiful song. Really touching vocal. In enjoyed listening very much. Congrats. I look forward to hearing more singing and playing.
Dave
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Hi TamsNumber4, Rick did a fine job enhancing the song. You've reached another rung on the ladder. I think that the reason for your progress is the love of the music and the feeling of accomplishment, not to mention that it's fun. Repetitive guitar practice may sometimes seem boring, and sometimes you may feel like you've hit a plateau, but it really works. At least it does for me and always has. You can surprise yourself after playing a song hundreds of times at just how your fingers can instinctively pick up on the nuances to compliment your vocal. Are you ready to start playing bass yet? 
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Hi Tammy -- I love how your voice just oozes sincerity! Another lovely one! -- Lisa
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A very emotional song, well performed , evocative lyrics, we've all been there but not everyone could express these feelings so well.
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Eddie,
Thank you for being so kind about my first guitar track.
No, I don't hear the Emmy Lou comparison, but I am sure she is getting pretty tired of hearing about it..LOL!! I am thinking it is the style of the song that took your mind there...maybe...
THIRD BASE!!
Tammy
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Vic,
Thanks, it is with mentors like you that I keep moving forward.
Tammy
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Roger,
Thanks for stopping in and giving this a listen. I never used to play, just pure determination to get my melody ideas across.
Tammy
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Hi, Good for you on your playing/recording. I enjoyed it all, but this part was really nice... will you still hold me closely and touch me my friend For I came to this place never dreaming we'd dance it made my heart race and sets a course for romance Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Tammy,
I loved this! Your vocal on this one reminds me of June Carter - very cool song as well. Excellent job...
Bob
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I remember when we discussed this song a while back and it has grown to a real beautiful tune, love your guitar work, which is becoming masterful in leaps and bounds. And the dance says it all,
the descriptions of your feelings as you sway in his arms are lovely for sure. ~~M
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Mackie,
If you willingly want to listen to me, then that is good enough for me. Thanks for the boost!!
Tammy
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Dave,
Always appreciate the listen and the ones in the future as well!!
Tammy
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Ben,
It is with the help of good folks like you that my guitar playing is possible and I practice every day. Rick did a great job, I was very happy to work with him! I will play any instrument I can get my hands on..if I get a bass...lookout world!! LOL!!!
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Lisa,
I ooze to please...LOL!! Glad you liked it!!
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Robin,
My favorite word!! "emotional"...thank you, I think you really did get the story of this...YEAH!! Thanks for listening!!
Tammy
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Calvin,
I liked that part too...Glad you came to the dance...
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Robert,
So happy you stopped by and very happy you liked it!! YEAH!!
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M.,
I am SO HAPPY you remember discussing this with me and it was still in the poem form at the time. I love sharing my writing with someone as talented as yourself and I am happy that my guitar playing is becoming more tolerable as well!! Write on my friend, we need more of those sweetest melodies!
Tammy
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