Cool song!  Catchy concept and lyrics, nice groove, chord changes and melody.   And the arrangement works well.   As with others I see no problem with the vocals at all... I think the fit the song well. 
 

Thanks Steve. All the feedback has been very helpful. I find myself going back in and tweaking things - each time I find myself saying "they (the forum members) were right - I need to do this . . .".  and so I continue refining my relatively unrefined little tune.
 

 
Hi Manny,
 
this song touched me from the first bar to the last.
I know ...time won't heal all wounds.
Your performance and production is excellent !
 
Thanks for sharing!
 
Hello from Amsterdam,

I just gave a listen to your updated version, it's great! Vocals up, harmonica down, and great lyrics over a cool beat, all check. This is a good song, period.

Hey Manny, been awhile eh? Really like this tune. I'm late to this, but it looks like you got things sorted out, as the mix sounds well balanced. Nothing wrong with you vocal performance at all bud.
 
I listened to this twice, and there was something that seemed familiar but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Then it hit me. I did the vocal on this song for Paul Russell a couple of years ago. Similar vibe and a similar subject matter. Its the first song on my soundclick page.
 

Kevin – thanks for “going back” for a second listen, I really do appreciate it. It’s nice to see you approve of the changes – I’m much happier with the tune now and that’s due mostly to the feedback from this forum. Tom had suggested that I nuke the harmonica or replace it with a different instrument – I couldn’t bring myself to nuke it but I did add a little piano that plays the same riff – I like the way it worked out and once again that was due to suggestions here.
Daniel – thanks so much for the kind words - high praise indeed and once I realized who you were (your forum name was changed?), it really put a smile on my face. Your song Highway is still on my play list - I just love that song. I’ve been away from music for a while – I will have to see what you’re up to.
Randy – Oh no!  you gave me that dreaded “I stole someone’s song” feeling. I was relieved to find that this was not the case but I do hear the similar laid back groove and lyrical concept. Good tune and good performances. Thanks for the positive comment! 

Excellent Manny. I would not change a thing except maybe bring the drums up a db or two.
 
Vocal reminds me of Dylan (and I meant that in a good way ).

Manny, I wanted to tell you how much I've enjoyed this song over the last month.  I wanted to say something before it disappeared.  I've been listening about once a day since I saw this in early Dec.  I love it!  Keep em coming, please.

Hey Manny, just to let you know that I've listened a few more times -- re-listening now -- and still enjoying this.  You did a good job on re-doing some of the stuff. Oh, I meant to tell you that I hear echoes of Delbert McClinton in your voice -- and that ain't bad, my friend. 
 
Allan
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Very nice, Manny.  I love your vocals on this. A very talented performance and production. No crits here, Just really enjoyed listening to this tune.