Hi James,

An epic saga you have here (4 page print out). Well crafted lyrics to give a completely different viewpoint of Johnny Cash's adventure in you home town. A very interesting chord sequence makes this into another extremely good song from you. I do hope you are going to record it, the combination of spoken and sung lyrics will make interesting listening.

Thank you,

Roger

James,

You've written and submitted many fine songs here on chordie but this one, I feel, may possibly be your best one to date. The cadence and flow of your lyrics are masterful and your chord progressions fit like a familiar pair of old blue jeans. Very well done, thanks for sharing.

Mucho Respecto,
SouthPaw41L(Toney)

Haha, nice one James. Interesting take on the situation, I always loved Johnny Cash but I couldn't ever see him being THAT innocent.... and for the record he was a pill popper more than a drunk

All You Need is Love

Thanks, All - Glad you find it to your liking . . . thank so much for the positive comments.  I had a lot of fun trying to put myself into the shoes of person who's flowers he picked.

The property where it all happened is still there, but over the years the trees and shrubs surrounding the house have become so overgrown that you would hardly even know there is a house amongst all the dense vegetation.  The area surrounding the property used to be a neighborhood of big, nice houses - but it is now sort of a junky zone that has seen better days.

I shall try to get this saga recorded very soon - but, I'm really hoping to get it into the hands of a more talented performer this weekend during the festival.  It would be a real thrill to hear it performed!

Here is the festival's site:
http://www.pardonjohnnycash.com/

James
i am going to be very honest with you here.
I quickly looked at this when you posted it and thgouht $$%&* wow along song that I cannot be bothered to read, all those lyrics etc etc .
But a few minutes ago when I saw your name it made me think of you going to this johnny cash flower picking event and thought i am going to read all the lyrics james wrote, see what he has said about it.
And I must say, the thing Helena says about the tree etc getting watered by our tears etc is a magnificent line ( it never made my eyes water though, a good kick in the,,,,,,, would do that though )
This is an absolte classic song mate. And I think it will be a waste not to do something wit hit. I tihnk you should send it off to one of his family or get it printed somwhere.
every line every word in this song looks like you have say down and thought hard about the whole song and you have done it very well indeed. ( and for me to go on like this, it must be good!!)
I am going to go listen to it now, I hope I am not disapointed in the song from how I am thinking it in my head. I tried playing it but I dont think I am quite getting it and it probably is not a song I would do, but certainly doesnt mean that it should not get listened to.
sorry ofr going on, I will go liten to it now and give no feedback on on it.lol well...... maybe if I thin kyou can improve it,lol, only joking! I am sure it will be great.

Keep up the good work and start selling your songs. you got to d osomething with them

Ken

Hi James,

Great song and a brilliant recording. I hope the festival went well and I am wondering if your song did get performed during the event.

Take care,

Roger