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Old 12-23-2013, 07:25 AM
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One of the best covers I've heard on this forum. It does not hurt that it's one of my favorites.
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I really appreciate that!

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Old 12-23-2013, 07:45 AM
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Once again, you came up with your own take on a song and once again you shine!
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Willie dude you knocked this one out bigtime. This is a cool tune and bro your cover has all the mojo and vibe from your vox to the pickin'. As a former Marine that worked Vietnam era jets; (A-4 Skyhawks to be exact) and I dig aviation stories like this; this was very cool to listen to. So major props on this one WJ & Merry Christmas to ya!
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Once again, you came up with your own take on a song and once again you shine!
Thanks Warren, I appreciate you taking a listen and also appreciate your comments.

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Old 12-23-2013, 11:40 AM
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Willie dude you knocked this one out bigtime. This is a cool tune and bro your cover has all the mojo and vibe from your vox to the pickin'. As a former Marine that worked Vietnam era jets; (A-4 Skyhawks to be exact) and I dig aviation stories like this; this was very cool to listen to. So major props on this one WJ & Merry Christmas to ya!
Eric,
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and the family and let's look forward to a happy, healthy new year.

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Old 12-23-2013, 01:14 PM
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williejohnson,

I am a big Stephen Stills fan and I think that you really did a great job of making this song your own.
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williejohnson,

I am a big Stephen Stills fan and I think that you really did a great job of making this song your own.
Well done!
Thanks Russ!

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Old 12-24-2013, 03:18 AM
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This is my favorite Stephen Stills song. It was written about the fantastic pilots in Vietnam who flew all alone, at night just above tree top level. When they came back home, the big airlines had no use for those skills so those pilots became transporters for smugglers....and never got caught!

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You've nailed it - great stuff, really enjoyed it
Thank you Phil, I really appreciate that!

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Very nice Willie. Thanks for sharing.
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I love this song Willie, and you more than do it justice. I learned this song in tribute to one of my best friends, a Nam chopper pilot, and he then flew for US Customs for 25 years, amazing guy. You made this great song your own. Outstanding, both guitar work and vocals.
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Very nice Willie. Thanks for sharing.
Wayne,
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I love this song Willie, and you more than do it justice. I learned this song in tribute to one of my best friends, a Nam chopper pilot, and he then flew for US Customs for 25 years, amazing guy. You made this great song your own. Outstanding, both guitar work and vocals.
I really appreciate you listening and I'm glad you liked this one!

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Old 01-27-2014, 07:37 PM
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What happened to the link?
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Old 01-27-2014, 07:56 PM
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What happened to the link?
Sorry. this was an old post and I had taken the song down from Soundcloud. I was just thanking a few folks I had missed and didn't even think about the song no longer being up. I have put it up for you. I hope you enjoy it!

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