Thanks to all for your comments and suggestions. I just need to even out the kick here and there and it should finally be baked (that's to make me mate Jonbouy laff).

 
I see this has had a fair share of work done on it.
 
This is the first version I've heard and it is a story that couldn't be told be anyone else in a way that would mean as much.
 
IOW it's perfect and therefore a fully baked cake that can be taken from the oven.  I enjoyed my slice at least.
 
 

notnat
The mix is much impoved Ed... enjoyed listening again...

notnat
Bouncy percussion feel... loud B-string rhythm part is gone...
The Maj7 chords really change the vibe...
The song sounds very different now...  nice work Ed... 

Thanks Frank.

This "software" forum sometimes makes us focus on recording technique and plus or minus db this and that and we tend to forget about heart and feel. I love this bro. You have heart and feel.
 
Sorry for the repeated entries, this forum is acting up

This "software" forum sometimes makes us focus on recording technique and plus or minus db this and that and we tend to forget about heart and feel. I love this bro. You have heart and feel.

This "software" forum sometimes makes us focus on recording technique and plus or minus db this and that and we tend to forget about heart and feel. I love this bro. You have heart and feel.

SteveStrummerUK
 
I can't believe I missed the shameless plug
 
Nice job mate!
 
 

Thanks Straummy.

Old55
Sounding better and better, Ed.  

Thanks Jan.

it s really good ! :)

Ed, as a recovering (from everything) person with 25.5 years and always wondering if I can do it again tomorrow and also saved by a wonderful woman, I have to say you nailed the lyrics .  They were well written for this subject.  Now, because we're always honest with each other, I thought you were using a keyboard for the bass.  It really had very little bottom.  I'm using the same phones I have been for all the other tunes so who knows.  Is it bad?  No.  It's just too bright or maybe over compressed for my ears. Now,  I haven't nailed that whole compression thing  so Mark does my bass tracks.  I did really love the spirit of your tune.  Well written, buddy!