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First of all, thanks be to Joice, Linda, Ricki, Tammy, Wendy and my wife, Gwen, for doing the backing vocals on this. Much appreciated, ladies.  Thanks Be To You is here: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=377550&songID=10095634I'll put the lyric below. Any comments and suggestions on any aspect are appreciated. Thanks, Scott Thanks Be To You (C) 2010 by SW Campbell If you ever saw me humbled and didn’t offer me your hand Because you saw in me the strength to carry through And if you ever let me stumble because you knew that I would stand Oooooo, Thanks be to you If you ever saw me act unwisely and didn’t offer me relief When I had to face the reckoning that came due And if you ever criticized me when to do so brought you grief Oooooo, Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you (Instrumental verse) Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you If you ever said goodbye to me, though you wished for me to stay Because you knew I had some walking left to do And if you smiled through the lie to me as you kissed me on my way Oooooo, Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Thanks be to you Oooooo, Thanks be to you
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Wow what a production and what a great write ...This is such a beautiful ballad bro ... great write :-)
Gosh keep em coming ...
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I was blindsided. You got the best backing vocals that anyone can find hanging around the boards. An amazing project to pull off... and the song was great too.
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I have to confess I already heard the bootleg version (ha, ha). Love the production and in my opinion you are the #1 writer here at JPF -- and this one just solidifies your reputation.
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Simply wonderful, Scott. Really beautiful production. Kudos to you and your fantastic team. Donna
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SCOTT and CREW-
YOUALL HAVE NAILED THIS ONE TO THE BILL BOARD--SOUNDS GREAT--
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This sounds exactly like it did when I read through it.
Absolutely beautiful!! I agree you are an amazing writer!!!
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Scott and all,
Really nice song. Lyrics and sound spot on.
If you'd said Dylan wrote it I would have believed you.
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Hey Scott...
Nice...you embraced the hook with both arms and didn't let go.
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Great backing vocals...you chose well.
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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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Hi Girls.....you too Scott. TOP QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT here ! Loved every second of it, thanks be to you. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Do I hear a choir of angels, Charlie's Angels no Scott's Angels. Cool song and a delight to my ears. Just Plain Fun/Just Plain Fabulous. Best, Lynn
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Wow what a production and what a great write ...This is such a beautiful ballad bro ... great write :-)
Gosh keep em coming ...
LOVE IT Thanks Dan But it doesn't appear to be up to me - the muse controls when she will deliver the next one to me Glad this worked for you! Scott
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I was blindsided. You got the best backing vocals that anyone can find hanging around the boards. You're telling me, Ben... I had reservations about asking so many talented singers to join in - I don't know, the song just didn't seem worthy of it. But I wanted to give a shot at getting what I was hearing in my head - so I'm glad I asked all of them. And even gladder that they agreed Thanks, Scott
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I have to confess I already heard the bootleg version (ha, ha). Love the production and in my opinion you are the #1 writer here at JPF -- and this one just solidifies your reputation.
kevin Man, I don't know how to even respond to that, Kevin - as it is pretty far removed from my own self-assessment So I'll simply say thank-you. P.S. Believe it or not, the inspiration for this came as I was reading through the "compilation thread" at the end of December. Scott
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Scott, Wow, these words are so relevant to me right now. Great words Bro and a very telling story that happens everyday. Thank You for sharing this !!
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Hi Scott,
This is great and I agree, you are the BEST....glyn
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Hi Scott,
Another Scott Campbell classic. I agree with Kevin. You represent the best among us all here. My only nit is I would have liked to hear more of the gals, especially singing in harmony rather than in unison on their individual parts but I know that would present it's own problems logistically doing so over the Internet. Still another great song. Congratulations are in order once again.
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Simply wonderful, Scott. Really beautiful production. Kudos to you and your fantastic team. Donna Thanks Donna! Yeah, I owe them Scott
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SCOTT and CREW-
YOUALL HAVE NAILED THIS ONE TO THE BILL BOARD--SOUNDS GREAT--
Mackie Nice pun there Mackie Thanks! Glad it works for you! Scott
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This sounds exactly like it did when I read through it.
Absolutely beautiful!! I agree you are an amazing writer!!! Thanks Caroline. Not 100% sure I'm not ripping someone off - I get that feeling whenever something comes easy. The music, hook, and basic idea behind the song came real fast. I will admit to struggling a bit over the verse lyrics, trying to say what I wanted and still keep those infernal internal rhymes. Thanks again for the nice words. Scott
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Scott and all,
Really nice song. Lyrics and sound spot on.
If you'd said Dylan wrote it I would have believed you.
Vic Wow - that's high praise, Vic. Thank you very much! Scott
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Hey Scott...
Nice...you embraced the hook with both arms and didn't let go.
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Great backing vocals...you chose well.
Larry LOL - I know exactly what you mean, Larry. Yes, that is the way it was Thanks! Scott
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Hi Girls.....you too Scott.
TOP QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT here !
Loved every second of it, thanks be to you.
Thanks Buddy - Yes, I was honored that they let me sing with them! Scott
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Do I hear a choir of angels, Charlie's Angels no Scott's Angels. Cool song and a delight to my ears. Just Plain Fun/Just Plain Fabulous.
Thanks Lynn They are angels alright - but I'm no Charlie. I'm more a Bosley. Thanks for listening and the nice compliments! Scott
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I've not been playing on the boards for a while but had to take a listen to a track that's got this much talent involved in it. Outstanding simply outstanding!
Amazing production and the girls are amazing. Well done guys!
Work for hire Producer. I will also produce and master any old/new work tapes up to demo standards. :-) Just PM or email: Email -- mork1976@gmail.com
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Hi Scott, This was great fun and like I told you, I never get to play with the cool kids, so it was quite a treat. And what a great song. "My only nit is I would have liked to hear more of the gals, especially singing in harmony rather than in unison on their individual parts". Stevie, does the term "herding cats" come to mind? Ricki
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Smooth production. Congrats to the female choir! So often the best way to help people is not to help them. It takes a wise man to know when and when not to give support. That's what I got out of your lyrics Scott. Very meaningful lyrics! Two thumbs up. I'd add a tad more reverb on the lead vocal. Best, John
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Very, very sweeet. That line ("thanks be to you") has been hanging around the ether for years, and you pulled it out and did something wonderful with it.
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Scott, Wow, these words are so relevant to me right now. Great words Bro and a very telling story that happens everyday. Thank You for sharing this !! Thanks Darrell! I'm glad you can relate to this.... Thank YOU for listening Scott
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Hi Scott,
This is great and I agree, you are the BEST....glyn You're a sweetheart Glyn Thanks! Scott
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Hi Scott,
Another Scott Campbell classic. I agree with Kevin. You represent the best among us all here. My only nit is I would have liked to hear more of the gals, especially singing in harmony rather than in unison on their individual parts but I know that would present it's own problems logistically doing so over the Internet. Still another great song. Congratulations are in order once again.
Stevie Thanks Stevie As I've told you, I often wish I could write more like you. I might have to revisit the mix on this. Of the 8 female vocal tracks (some sent two tracks) I believe only two track the melody at that point. The others are singing harmony. Was a tricky thing to mix - but I enjoyed every minute of it Thanks Pal, Scott
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Good stuff Scott!
Your voice fits so well with this style of music and the offsetting female vocals are great! Thanks be to you...for posting this song.
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Scott and all the "gals".....really enjoyed this very much....really a good production all the way around....bravo to you all..whenever I see Scott Campbell on a post I know it's going to be good.....the background singing really set this one up.....Bob
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Scott and all the "gals".....really enjoyed this very much....really a good production all the way around....bravo to you all..whenever I see Scott Campbell on a post I know it's going to be good.....the background singing really set this one up.....Bob
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Hey hey A slew of my favorite people in one place on one song As always good song buddy, I loved the 50's vibe. And nice move getting all the girls you slick dude you lol
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And he didn't even have to beg!
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I've not been playing on the boards for a while but had to take a listen to a track that's got this much talent involved in it. Outstanding simply outstanding!
Amazing production and the girls are amazing. Well done guys! Thanks so much, Andy. If it sounded OK to a musician like you, I'm happy Scott
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Hi Scott, This was great fun and like I told you, I never get to play with the cool kids, so it was quite a treat. And what a great song. "My only nit is I would have liked to hear more of the gals, especially singing in harmony rather than in unison on their individual parts". Stevie, does the term "herding cats" come to mind? Ricki LOL - I herd cats frequently - or, rather, try to. You were much easier than that  I never got to play with the cool kids either - till I found JPF Thanks for singing along, Ricki. Scott
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Smooth production. Congrats to the female choir! So often the best way to help people is not to help them. It takes a wise man to know when and when not to give support. That's what I got out of your lyrics Scott. Very meaningful lyrics! Two thumbs up. I'd add a tad more reverb on the lead vocal. Best, John Thanks John! I'll experiment with adding a little more reverb. Yeah, that's pretty much what I had in mind. I wanted the last verse to put a little spin on it. Yes, he's thanking people for acting (or not acting) in such a way as to make him a better person - but he also is thanking them because he knew it was hard for them to do that... Appreciate the listen and suggestion, John. Scott
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Very, very sweeet. That line ("thanks be to you") has been hanging around the ether for years, and you pulled it out and did something wonderful with it.
Ott Hi Ott: The first thought that popped into my mind was Thank-you. Wasn't but a minute before it got modified. I think it might be because my wife and I have been spending time with a friend who is just learning English There are a few songs with "Thanks Be To You" as the title - but I haven't found any yet that bear any resemblance to this one. Thanks Ott Scott
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Scott, I hadn't noticed the new version with the Shirelles singing backup but they did a nice supporting the song! I raved about it when you first posted it and I see no reason to change my opinon now. A superlative performance of a well-written song.
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What a great blueprint for one's daily life, and superb advice to our friends and lovers. I loved it~~~MFB III
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Good stuff Scott!
Your voice fits so well with this style of music and the offsetting female vocals are great! Thanks be to you...for posting this song.
Ricky Thanks Ricky - much appreciated! Scott
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Scott and all the "gals".....really enjoyed this very much....really a good production all the way around....bravo to you all..whenever I see Scott Campbell on a post I know it's going to be good.....the background singing really set this one up.....Bob Thanks Bob - I heard that choir in my head I'm much obliged to the ladies for making it real Scott
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Hey hey A slew of my favorite people in one place on one song As always good song buddy, I loved the 50's vibe. And nice move getting all the girls you slick dude you lol LOL - I did what I was too chicken to do in High School. I asked Yeah, I started with the 70's, worked back to the 60's, then took a jump to the 20's. I'd do the 40's next but I don't have a big band. Thanks Pal - your spirit is in this song - the way you are kind to people but still have a way of telling them what they need to do to get better. Scott
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And he didn't even have to beg! Thanks be to you for not making me have to use the back-up plan, Ricki Scott
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Scott,
This is awesome. I love it! it sounds like it came right off of one of Dylan's cds. I love the lyrics and the laid back groove. Really, really nice - a favorite of mine.
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Scott, I hadn't noticed the new version with the Shirelles singing backup but they did a nice supporting the song! I raved about it when you first posted it and I see no reason to change my opinon now. A superlative performance of a well-written song. Thanks Dan - glad you still like it! Scott
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What a great blueprint for one's daily life, and superb advice to our friends and lovers. I loved it~~~MFB III Thanks MFB - I'm pleased that you liked it Scott
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Scott,
This is awesome. I love it! it sounds like it came right off of one of Dylan's cds. I love the lyrics and the laid back groove. Really, really nice - a favorite of mine.
Tracy Thanks Tracy I will admit that I always wanted to write a song in the vein of Forever Young or Let it Be - where the chorus is mostly or entirely a repetition of the hook. Not that I'm comparing this to those - just indicating the influences Glad you like Scott
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