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Real Deal
by Brian Austin Whitney - 05/07/26 01:38 AM
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by Gary E. Andrews - 05/06/26 05:36 PM
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Here is the link -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hixBmyIQQMHello to JPF. I'm a new comer. Here is a song I wrote this year. I've been writing about 4 years. Still learning! Grateful for anyone who takes the time to listen and reads the lyrics and give insight. Thanks, Rick Open Arms VERSE I You may feel that you've gone too far beyond the reach of grace crushed by the sins of all your past mistakes The guilt and the shame have left you wounded and scarred a million times you've wished you never took that first step Down that lonely path Now there's so much regret But if I know God he's waiting with open arms CHORUS With open arms of love he's waiting for you, whispering your name to bring hope renewed . So, if you want a brand new start, Run into his open arms, his open arms. VERSE II I know the Devil's telling you, there's no use to try. God doesn't care he won't listen to your cry. So hurt and alone, your life is falling apart When the world beneath you crumbles and there's nothing to hold there's a nailed-scarred hand reaching for you weary soul and if I know God , he's waiting with open arms CHORUS With open arms of love he's waiting for you, whispering your name to bring hope renewed . So, if you want a brand new start, Run into his open arms, his open arms. Written By Rick Simpson (c)2010
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Rick,
A very professional sounding song. The singer is really good. The video is nicely done. The song is very uplifting. A good listen, I look forward to hearing more of your work!
Welcome to JPF!
Tammy
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Thank you Tammy for taking time to listen and comment to a new comer! God bless
Rick
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Welcome to JPF! The video is well done, and the vocals are really pretty!! The lyrics/music is well done as well.
It has a really good message behind it. Many of us have had those feelings. You hit it on the head.
Again, welcome to the site and I look forward to hearing more of your stuff!~~
Kimberly
*Always open to collaborations on my lyrics.. with singers and musicians, but PLEASE contact me before putting work into one--in case someone else has it..thanks!!** BMI Member All Rights Reserved http://www.littleikepublishing.com Email for Song Business Only littleikeproductions@hotmail.com
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Ding Dang it Kim!! That's what I said!! Kim just wants to be like me!! LOL!!! Hugs Kim!
Move around the board and get familiar, people here are friendly folk Rick!
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Thanks Kimberly for your kind remarks!
Tammy...I have been looking around and checking different things out. I like what I see.
Thanks
Rick
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Hi Rick,
Welcome!
What a wonderful way to introduce yourself. This is lovely. The music is beautiful; the message is clear and delivered by with a majestic voice. What more could you ask for?
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Thank you so much for taking time to listen and comment.
RIck
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Sounds like it came right off of a contemporary christian radio station. I just listened to the music and read the lyrics -- I didn't watch the video too much (not a big fan of slide shows for song presentation).
I really liked the opening guitar sounds, but the fuller instrumentation worked, too. You've stayed mostly in the metaphorical camp -- I wonder if having names, events, imagery might make it connect even more. Hard to tell.
Welcome to the JPF.
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Thanks Kevin for taking time to listen and commenting.
Rick
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Hey Rick, lovely song, very uplifting and beautifully sung,
some nice images in the vid too, well done,
Tony.
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Thanks Tony for taking the time to listen and comment.
Rick
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HIDee Reverend Rick, & Welcome to JPF!
I listened first Sans-Video..LOVED this song/"KUDOS" for a really Fine One! (I'm a Deist..not overly-fond of By-The-Book Christianity, but THIS song sang to ME-The-Outsider as-well, QUITE Well!) Liked the Video, too, for the most part.
Great Singing & Production..Great Message Too! Good Luck with it!
Best Wishes & a Big "Welcome Aboard" Guy-Hug,
Stan
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Stan---Thank you for taking the time to give it a listen and commenting.
God bless,
Rick
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Rick,
Welcome to JPF!
I really like this song.
Great lyrics, music and performance!!!
Great message, spoken in love.
Just as it should be.
Well done thou good and faithful servant!
No criticism at this time.
I think it's perfect!
-Paul
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Wow! Thanks so much Paul for your very kind words! Thanks also for taking the time to listen and comment!
God Bless,
Rick
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Rick--
You have a Great Production here--It may need a Unique sound like Resonator Guitar that speaks Musically: "OPEN ARMS" ECHOING..........through the song.
I write some Gospel--Wrote one for Steven Curtis Chapman "TOUCHED BY HIS HAND", but never got it to him--
Good Luck with this one--I has a great Message for a lot of People.
Mackie
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Well, I don't know how I missed this..this is great, WOW, the singer sings this so beautiful and it's just an over all great song..good luck with this and Welcome to JPF's...glyn
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Thanks so much Mackie and Glynda for your kind words and just taking the time to listen to a new comer and take time to comment. Thanks again
God bless,
Rick
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Thanks Paul for your kind words and taking time to listen.
God bless,
Rick
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Hi Rick, just heard this song--Awesome man! ![[Linked Image]](http://www.jpfolks.com/forum/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) Not much else to say :-) Cheers, ian
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Thank you so much R1NGG1T for taking the time to listen and comment! I appreciate it so much.
God bless
Rick
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Thanks everybody for your comments.
God bless
Rick
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Hi Rick,
First off, welcome to JPF! I gave the song a listen and loved it. The opening guitar strings were so cool and the singer did a great job with the emotions. We should write together sometime, feel free to drop a PM.
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Hi Rick and a big London welcome from me and Helen.
What a beutiful song. Nothing else to say except I LOVE IT.
God Bless Roy and Helen
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Nice job Simpsons!
Well put together and great meaning expressed. I think this would be very commercial as well on a station that plays spiritual music.
Doug
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Thanks so much for taking time to listen and leaving such a nice comment.
God bless
Rick Simpson
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Thanks dtrain for taking time to listen and comment! God bless
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Really well done both musically and the lyric. Professional sounding recording. Was this done in a pro studio or at home?
Stevie
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Thanks Steve! It was done in a professional studio. Thanks fro taking time to listen and leaving such a nice comment. Thanks A MILLION
Rick
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Hi Rick,
Wow!What a beautiful start to my day...A very beautiful and meaningful song...very well done..great vocals and lovely lyrics.......Michelle
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Hi Rick and welcome to our musical neighborhood! Thanks for sharing a beautiful song all the way around and sharing the good news as well. I find myself quite often in His arms!!! Best, Lynn 
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Thank you so Michelle for you nice comment.
God bless
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Rick,
very nicely done. Like Kevin I generally prefer more tangible specifics but a more pop style can also be a very nice way to get the feeling across which you've done very well.
Have fun,
John
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Thanks Lynn for taking time to listen and leaving a comment.
God Bless
Rick Simpson
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Thanks John for your nice comment!
God bless
Rick
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Rick--
AGAIN, this is about as good as a SONG can get--TOP DRAWER, my friend--ALL I CAN SAY IS WRITE ON WITH MANY MORE--YOU HAVE A FAN--
Mackie
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Beautiful, stunning write, performance ... perfect as it can be
Amazing write
LOVED EVERY SECOND
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WOW MACKIE! Thank so much for taking time to listen and leave such a awesome comment. THANKS A MILLION!
God bless
Rick
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THANK YOU DON FOR TAKING TIME TO LISTEN AND COMMENT!
GOD BLESS
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Thanks to all. I got a cut on this song. Thanks again for all the listens and comments.
God bless
Rick
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congrats on the cut...i was late and never got to listen...who's the artist so i can atleast listen to the cut version. congrats again...enjoy the 4th.
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