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Travis Middleton's avatar

If I had a gun to my head and had to give a fav this one would probably have to be said. I’ve never heard such a stark opening verse. You can’t help but paint a pretty clear, stark picture. And it only gets worse. “But you turned to no one

But a bullet and a gun

And the bang blended in with the day

And I sit here, and I drink

It still hurts me to think

Of the sad songs that we used to play”. Heartbreaking and I fully related back in 95 when I first heard it

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Great song, lovely performance, and I really appreciate the gear talk details. Marvelous! However--and maybe it's just that I'm tired at the moment--I found that the mirror image in the video caused my brain some distress. I ended up covering up half the screen.

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Pete Droge's avatar

Hi Jonathan- Glad you dug the song and the performance. And the gear talk! Sorry to hear the mirror image hurt your head. Happy to know that you found a solution by covering up the screen though.

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Brian Forkum's avatar

Beautiful version! The line of, “I wish I had been there when you found yourself down” haunt me. I love the regret of hope. That line hits close to home for me. Thanks Pete.

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Brian!

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David Kane's avatar

Great job! Beautiful song

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, David!

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Charlie Moore's avatar

Pete!!! So good to hear your voice after so long. You still got it man. I can feel the emotion of this song in your vocals. Love it. This song has always rocked me from the first time I heard it. Blessings brothers!!

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Charlie!

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Doug's avatar

Great to hear ya, Pete! Love this stripped version. This song always hits hard. Hope you and Elaine had a great 4th.

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Doug.

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netraam's avatar

Man, you sound better than ever. And that song is just monumental. I'm really touched by this performance. Incredible stuff!

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Netraam. Appreciate the kind words.

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Brad Burkhardt's avatar

Amazing! Just what I needed today.

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Brad. Glad to hear that.

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Hawk 'n' Roll Songbird's avatar

Love this song! I was thinking you should post this song for today. Would be cool to learn the details of what inspired it. Thanks Pete.

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Pete Droge's avatar

Hello Hawk 'n' Roll. I'll have to post the backstory another time.

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BroGreg's avatar

Such a sad song so well written and played. Thank you for sharing it with us on Independence Day

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, BroGreg. Happy to share.

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Jeff's avatar

Thanks Pete! The stripped down version brings a tear to my eye. So good. I have to admit, it’s hard to drown out the big lead guitar in my memory banks.

When the time is right, I hope we can see you lay it down on stage with the Sinners again.

Happy Independence Day my good man!

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Pete Droge's avatar

Happy Independence Day to you too. I'm quite fond of the lead guitar on the record version too. I would love nothing more than to get the Sinners back on stage again.

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Brian Kenney's avatar

This might be THE definitive version. Outstanding! The living room sessions is gonna be a stunning collection. Can’t wait for the release 😉

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Brian. They are adding up!

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Lynn Stroud's avatar

This song gives me gooseys and warm caramel knees when I hear it. Thank you for this Pete. Happy fourth. ❤️💋

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Pete Droge's avatar

Happy 4th to you, Lynn. And thanks for sharing this on the FB.

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Scott F's avatar

Absolutely wonderful performance of a beautiful song. This is the song that I queue up when I just want to sit and be, with "Rooftop" now following it up.

Thank you so much for the gear run-down too!

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Scott!

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