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Pete! Really dug this version of one of my favorites on Necktie. Thank you. Also enjoyed reading the behind-the-scenes posts on Substack. Currently catching up on the Thorns. You've come a long way from Funk n Jam in G my friend! If you're around later this month would love to catch up on the 30th when we come back to Dig Deep for a two-hour set. Big fan of the stories and of course the music, keep em coming!

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Apr 17, 2023Liked by Pete Droge

Hello, Pete! Thanks for turning me on to substack in general and your personal substack posts in particular. Really digging it. And, while I already own Shaken, I picked up a copy of Necktie this weekend and loving it. All my best to you and Elaine and happy anniversary to you to rock 'n roll lovebirds!!

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Apr 8, 2023Liked by Pete Droge

Love it Pete, sounding really good. I bought Necktie Second a couple of weeks ago on a trip to Glasgow. Probably around the fifth time……I buy it to pass on to buddies and spread the news. Love that album. Thank you.

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Absolutely amazing, Pete! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing this perfect take, very interesting facts and memories and the great artwork from the single.

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Fantastic. Nailed the fret 5 capo. Soul with precision. This one's going into regular rotation.

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Great song!

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I would have loved to have been in the car with you when you heard Straylin Street playing on the radio driving into Philly! Sonic boom for sure

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Straylin Street and Fourth Of July have always resonated so much with me since Necktie Second's release. Just beautiful songs all the way around.

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Such a classic song. The way you’re recording your voice and guitar is really working for you. Really great.

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Awesome song from one of the Best albums ever! Necktie Second is always in my rotation!!

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Pete

Nobody comes to this game with your level of artistry if it hasn’t been baked into ‘em when they were young. No surprise you wrote this winner when you were just a kid. Strong and tender. Perfect.

P

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Thanks so much!

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One of my favorites. I've been playing it with the capo on 3. This explains why it doesn't sound quite right. Can't wait to get home now. 😂

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Thanks for sharing, Pete. I found my way to you through "Beautiful Girls" and your music has always spoken to me in a way that others don't. So glad you've been feeling better and are sharing these for us. It's been one of the best surprises of 2023.

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You know that's been one of my favorites since I first heard it. I remember how great it sounded at the old 9:30 club in DC. I'd never seen the CD cover art before. Well done.

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I'm in a fuzzy trance now....thanks for that...gonna droge my way out to the studio and make noises softly now...proud of you buddy. You are locked into a sub-groove that I aspire to.

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