Soldier - new tune

Well, once more into the breach. I took the advice that I received here – redid the guitars (yes, one was slightly out of tune), bass,  changed 2 chords (where the melody didn’t quite fit), changed the arrangement a bit and redid the lead vocal. I like it a lot more now.
 
The fun started with the vocal – I know it still sucks, so I went online to locate a local singer. Found someone that I thought would be great (I listened to lots of his cover material). I contacted him, gave him the song to listen to and asked him to get back to me. A few days later we speak. He said he really likes it and would love to do the session – he also said he’d need a few days to get the song sorted out. A few days later we speak – over the phone – he plays the song on his guitar – he said he was working it all out and would it be okay if he sings it at his gigs. I say of course. After that, he doesn’t answer my calls or email – gone vanished. I just don’t get people – the courtesy of a call or email to say “I am no longer interested” would have been okay and no hard feelings. Yeesh, maybe this is why I never consider playing with a band – people are so unreliable.
 
Enough of this – thanks for those that commented and helped and if you’re interested, take another listen.
 
http://www.onlytheunusual.om/MannyYtuarte/soldier/

I never served, I'm pretty sure I would have been Court Marshalled for punching someone that I shouldn't have been disagreeing with :-( But I have tremendous respect for those who protect our diminishing freedoms. I like the song, it has your usual Elvis Costello vibe. There are some parts were the vox stray a bit more than I would want, but for the most part, they work well. Good job Manny.

[size=3 font="times new roman"]Thanks for the feedback guys – back to the drawing board on this. I’ll take your comments into consideration – they’re always helpful!

Bad link?

Sorry - I should have realized that you might not read the most recent post ... took this song down for repairs - but thanks for the effort. If I get it together I will repost it and would love to get some additional input.
 

I tried too...might wanna post "Removed" in the the thread title

it's not working...obviously.

Along with the changes you mentioned it also has a lot more vitality than the first version.  It's much more interesting musically with the new chord changes.
The harmonies are very nice and just what the doctor ordered. 
There's no stopping you!..............thank goodness :)

Thanks guys for taking a second listen and commenting. It's better than it was for sure. My quest for a singer continues. The feedback always helps. I know I'm due for some reciprocal listens and I will do that this weekend! Onward.