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http://www.soundclick.com/louistwinn"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau
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Hi Louis, Great tunesmithing as usual. Moving tribute to your friends. "You owe me five bucks" great line that gives the listener a mood break. Only a craftsman can do this kind of touch.
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Hi Louis, Oh great! Now I have another Louis favorite!  This is something a lot of us can relate to the older we get. "We used to kid around alot made a bet who'd be the 1st to drop you owe me five bucks" That is really good, to be able to include some subtle humor in what could be such a serious matter. Kind of like life. Well done. Ricki
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Awesome as always ... great singing ...
very moving song ...I love the line "you owe me 5 bucks"
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Thanks Pete, Ricki, Dan, that's my favorite part in the song too
http://www.soundclick.com/louistwinn"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau
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Louis
My it's been a while since I checked on one of your songs.
This song gave me smiles, goose bumps, and tears.
I just did a song "The Fat Lady's Sung" I wrote it from the position of the singer being a friend of the person passing but it was really about me and my Younger Brother. I couldn't write it as a brother. I tried but couldn't do it.
This has some lines in it that I would have put in my song had I went that direction.
This brought a tear. It brought back a memory of me and my brother sitting in a boat fishing. We had a little banter about this very thing.
We used to kid around alot
made a bet who'd be the 1st to drop
you owe me five bucks
Thanks for this one.
I will print it and keep it if you don't mind.
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Hi Bill, yeah the closer you are to the story the harder the write, that's for sure. I'd love you to download a copy for yourself. I'm just glad you like it
http://www.soundclick.com/louistwinn"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau
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Another bittersweet Louis song and that's a good thing. Always love your stuff Louis. Well crafted as usual.
Steve
I'm the only person here who is not unique.
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Nice, Louis - perfect delivery. Just the way a guy would think about it - though few would be able to write it. That actually sums up many of your songs - they are written in such a way that people think, "yeah, that's what I would have written - if I could write" Scott
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Louis,
This is a heartfelt song that brings a mixture of emotions...very relatable.
Enjoyed it!
Kristi
A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write,
if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be,
he must be. -- Abraham Maslow, American Psychologist
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Sorry about losing your friends. What a fantastic song in tribute to them. You're a master songwriter. Great performance too.
Rick
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Thanks Steve, bittersweet. That's a word chock full of life. I've have to meditate on it Scott, I probably should lower the key to Ab or something Thank you Kristi Rick, thanks man, yeah I was kindof stunned. One of them was only 57.
http://www.soundclick.com/louistwinn"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau
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Howdy, Louis. Sorry to hear about your friends. I haven't been around in a while but I seem to recall that you daughter was ill a while back. I hope she is doing well now. I kept her in my prayers.
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Hi Ralph, thanks for asking, she's at home now. Getting better everyday. Thanks for your prayers, means a lot.
http://www.soundclick.com/louistwinn"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau
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Went back and re-recorded it in a lower key. Just couldn't hit that high note. Think it's better now, slowed it down a notch too.
http://www.soundclick.com/louistwinn"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau
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Hi Louis,
Let me express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your friends. I really enjoyed listening to the song, and I especially liked the line 'you owe me 5 bucks.' This one really makes us think and I'm sure many of us can relate to this song. Good job!
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Thanks Darin, and nice to meet you.
http://www.soundclick.com/louistwinn"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau
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Louis....lots of good feelings listening to this song.....thanks for sharing it with us all....Bob
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Hey Louis...
Another great write...you always have a way of peelin that onion right to the core...you put the perfect amount of sentiment in but let the listener take a breather on the 5 buck line.
Always a pleasure to hear..
Larry
Can't find the stairway to 'heaven'...but I know where the elevator is.
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us" - Albert Schweitzer.
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Thanks T-Bob Larry, that line just kindof popped into my mind
http://www.soundclick.com/louistwinn"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau
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