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néomí
by Gary E. Andrews - 07/24/26 08:58 PM
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Hi Louis,
Man, this is very haunting. Nicely done all around. Although there have been a number of songs saying basically the same thing about change this stands along with them very well. I really enjoyed it. Sounds like it could have been penned by John Prine perhaps.
Steve
I'm the only person here who is not unique.
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Hi Louis,
Nice one, and more wistful than sad, so thank you for that! I like this line, "grandpa used to hunt and fish where the new walmart sits". No telling what those big boxes are covering up!
Ricki
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I like everything about it, Louis - good story, good tune. Vocal sounded great. Nice job!
Scott
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This would be great with a cello.Another good one!
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"Sounds like it could have been penned by John Prine perhaps." Appreciate that Steve, high praise indeed 
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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Very nicely done. Good story and good song. I enjoyed the listen. If it weren't for memories, what would we have to write about?
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Nice fresh approach to these lyrics. It really conveys a nice picture. I can see grandpa in the song....
Tom
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Hey thanks Ricki, yep you never know what's really under aisle 7...
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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Scott, thanks, your were out of town, so I didn't have anybody to follow around..
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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Thanks Michael, I see you've got a new one too. I'll check it out tonight
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
Wow, fantastic, got it turned right up here on my new sound speakers. Beautiful song, and congratulations, love it.
Your Aussie fan
Michele
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Your walmart line ........if that isn't a relatable (fantastic)
line, Louis.... How many fields JUST outside town are now
a Shopping Mall or Walmart... This is just such a beautiful,
wistful song...words and melody and the way you convey it...
are just right!...
I so enjoyed hearing this....this morning, Louis...
very best....
Kaley
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Hey thanks Roy, your right about that. without memories wouldn't be as many songs
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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Hey thanks Tom, I actually wrote the 1st verse last.
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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Michele, you got new speakers... how cool is that.. Hope I didn't break them.
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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Great story and delivery as usual. Simple really is hard to do.
Kevin
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Hi Kaley, thanks for the visit Yep, walmart just outside of every town, little shops downtown all closed...
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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Hey Kevin, thanks. simple is easy for a simpleton
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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You have such a distinctive style and voice. I really enjoy listening to your songs. This one brought a ton of imagery as I listened, like I was taking a tour of the town where grandpa lived. Good song.
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Hey Rob, thanks, I'm listening to your "Houston" cool tunage.
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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Ditto what Scott said. Great story and moving delivery - wistful and nostalgic with a dash of sadness.
Clint
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Hey thanks Clint
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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Hey Louis,
Seems I'm playing catch up tonight...
What a tender and not-overly sentimental gem you have here. Everything about it is understated, which gives it that wistful feeling Ricki described.
While your voices are dissimilar, the song and it's execution reminded me a bit of Harry Chapin. Like you, he knows how to pull at your heartsrings just the right amount....
Very nice... :),
Beth
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Thank you Miss Beth
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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