As Ed said, he enjoyed Gary's original version as did we all. And he wrote some words, but I was not feeling it. He did a re-write which I thought was really good? (and it is) In the course of laying it down, I tinkered a bit. I re-recorded his tracks much closer to what he wanted and hope he puts that edited version up. This is what I did based on his interpretation of Gary's wonderful tune.  Some of the words and phrasing is different, and overall melody and structure. 

It builds a pretty strong Eagles vibe. I didn't do that intentionally? However, there are a major influence on my music. I am honored that they allowed me to participate and contribute.

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Wow... that is very good Robby... Love the Harmony & Background vocals... Nice...

enough of this crap...where's our tune?

Seriously, great song and just a tad too much on the highs.

:-) I'm over committed. I just finished the redo for Ed, and I'm doing two w/Mr. Markno999 (the slave driver... a.k.a. Mr "DO IT TILL YOU GET IT RIGHT! a.k.a, I heard a "I heard a semi hemi demi quaver that was slightly out of place, DO IT AGAIN!! a.k.a., 'It sounds like you're grabbing your ba!!$ (how does he know this?) DO IT AGAIN!!" right now, then I'm free? 

And this is a bad work week, the new job's a hassle and the kids got the flu but it's been sure nice talkin with you Jim? It's been sure nice talkin to you. 

 Love the harmonies, main vocal melody much clearer. Much better, great job. Really great lyrics, if I didn't know any better I would say ED is a country boy.

This is very professional and cool.  I loved the Eagles, too.  It seems a bit long, but I don't know what's planned for this.  Way to go!

To me this sounds much more like Marty Robbins than the Eagles.   Very much Marty Robbins.

I like it.  The harmonies and lead vocal is really very nicely done.     Nice collaboration.  Great tune and melody and and excellect production on this.  Lynn may have a point, I would shorten the steel guitar break and add a little more busyness on the steel guitar break or perhaps do it as a bridge in different chords that resloves back to the verse or chorus.  Just a thought.

Great job guys.

Daryl

Whattaya know?  I like this one too.  :)  

As I said in my Coffee House Collaborators "We Drift Apart" thread, this was not a competition and I respect Robby's desire to complete his vision/version of the song.

Thanks again Robby for all your patience and hard work. It is much appreciated.

Very nice - so well done.