a 50s style ballad?...

 ...I'm not sure. http://soundcloud.com/mark-f-cunningham/the-same2 Thanks for listening and insights.

This is a fine song that defies categorization in any time period.  However, your use of reverb or delay on the vocal does give it that vintage quality.  I would bring up the lead vocal a bit because the f/x does cover some of the words.  There is one element in the mix that does not quite sound right.  I think it's the attack of the bass guitar or kick which sounds a little hard and out of place for this style.  But, that's just my ears, and that opinion may not be universally shared.  Still, it's a good song, and one to be proud of.

Nice one.  It definitely has a vintage feel to it.  Overall the song reminds me of Tommy Roe and the Roemans (early 1960's).  Perhaps bringing down the bass (as was the style for that period of time -- at least in the US studios) and bringing in a rhythm guitar with a heavier mid-range would add a bit more of the old-time quality.  I love the vocal quality that you put into this song.  It really captured a certain style of ballad that came out during that time.
Terrific number indeed.
 
Freddy J