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JOEY

My uncle, who inspired this write, was truly a gentle soul. I wish I had known him for a longer time.

A while back I reflected on a time during my hospital administrative career when everything possible, it seemed, was in crisis. During that time my staff gave me a bowl with a single candle in it (based on the old Chinese proverb). Thinking about that and looking at the bowl that 35 years later still sits in our home lead me to write what became verse three. Janice commented that it reminded her of my uncle and that lead me to expand on my memories of him.

I put together a straight forward chord structure, Janice quickly came up with a melody/vocal and Tom hugely complemented the whole feel with his tremelo guitar.

As always no commercial aspirations with our tunes -- just a simple song written only to express my feelings about my uncle.

Thanks for your time to listen -- comments are both welcomed and appreciated!

J&B

Vocal: Janice (Rodes NT1/Blue Icicle/Logic Pro X)
Lead Guitar: Tom Adams (tommyadamsmusic.com)
Bud: arrangement, mixing and mastering

Track Effects/Mixing/Mastering: Logic Pro X, Nectar 2, Waves LinMB and Ozone 6

© 2015 Janice & Bud Merritt All Rights Reserved

V1
Joey was a kind man, he walked life with purpose
We’d hike the nearby forest, the two of us
He delighted in every shape and color
I learned to see beauty all around me in nature

Chorus
When he passed on few seemed to care
He’s gone, but I feel his gentle soul everywhere
In every garden, in every forest I still see him
And hear nature singing his last hymn

V2
Joey forever swam against the tide
It didn’t bother me, it was fun being along for the ride
I was young maybe nothing more than curious
he didn't mind, he was always so gracious

Chorus

V3
he taught me how to make each moment last
to worry less about the future and the past
light a single candle when the blues seem endless
Joey said it’s better than cursing the darkness

Chorus


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Really nice work y'all!I loved the vibe of this one.Mike

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Hi guys........beautiful tune and makes a great eulogy. I hope this isn't stepping over the line.....a beautiful song for a very good man! Nice performances.
Lovely stuff!
-Tom

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A gentle and endearing song befitting your fond memories of him. Janice has a remarkable voice. This is no Ebola ballad. It's a good song. I enjoyed it a lot.


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Janice'vocal reminded me very much of Cher, in the 60s/70s. Really good song J&B.Best of luck with it
Travis


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Real nice work JnB, your dynamic force is vast and unyielding! I wonder if uncle Joey saw this coming?
Thanks, Doug


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Originally Posted by Michael LeBlanc
Really nice work y'all!I loved the vibe of this one.Mike

Thanks Mike.K

Originally Posted by Cognac
Hi guys........beautiful tune and makes a great eulogy. I hope this isn't stepping over the line.....a beautiful song for a very good man! Nice performances.
Lovely stuff!
-Tom

Not at all over the line. That's a very nice thing to say. We appreciate it!

J&B


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Hi Bud & Janice,

What a lovely, lovely tribute!
Touching and poignant!

Lisa

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A very beautiful tribute song made even more beautiful by Janice's amazing vocals.

Last edited by Jimmy Fleming; 09/13/15 08:31 PM.
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Such a terrific sound.

My favorite band.

smile

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Originally Posted by Dan Sullivan
A gentle and endearing song befitting your fond memories of him. Janice has a remarkable voice. This is no Ebola ballad. It's a good song. I enjoyed it a lot.


Thanks Dan and Janice much appreciated you mentioning her voice.

Bud


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Hi,

A beautiful tribute.

it's all GREAT but here's the best part.....

And hear nature singing his last hymn


Calvin


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Hi Janice and Bud,

A beautiful tribute. I love everything about this, especially the whisps of accordion and especially the vocal which is so warm--I can't adequately describe its beauty.

Mike

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Originally Posted by Travis david
Janice'vocal reminded me very much of Cher, in the 60s/70s. Really good song J&B.Best of luck with it
Travis


Thanks Travis.

Originally Posted by Doug Healey
Real nice work JnB, your dynamic force is vast and unyielding! I wonder if uncle Joey saw this coming?
Thanks, Doug


We appreciate that Doug. I hope in some way he did!

J&B


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Originally Posted by Lisa Gundling
Hi Bud & Janice,

What a lovely, lovely tribute!
Touching and poignant!

Lisa


Thanks Lisa for listening. We are glad you liked it.

J&B

Originally Posted by Jimmy Fleming
A very beautiful tribute song made even more beautiful by Janice's amazing vocals.


Thanks Jimmy. That was very kind of you mention my vocal.

J&B


Originally Posted by floyd jane
Such a terrific sound.

My favorite band.

smile


Well, that made Janice's day!

J&B


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