Beautiful, slice-of-life storytelling in this song. The vocal phrasing drew me into the heart of the story. The song evolves and develops strong characters with a deft approach. Very poignant. Love the instrumentation as well.

Loved "Come on By" from the very first time I heard it. This is about as good as it gets. I know how much you labored over this one, and it was worth every minute to my ears. EXCELLENT songwriting, fine accompaniment, and perhaps your best vocals ever. You were a bit worried about the length, but I think almost every listener wishes this wonderful tune could go on forever.

Hi Bri...awesome pop-ish classic Rock with a sweet guitar tone follwing the verse story closely and colorfully...luv the harmonies on the chorus...great touch on the guitar finger picking back'N up those verses....soooo tasty....lyriX R 2 relate 2, anybody and everybody can...String solo fits right N with atmosphere and the drum fill,punch outz R sweet flavor 2 the feel of the song...ThanX 4 the listen and sharing...~Austn

Such wonderful sounds here, great guitars going on, your vocal here is absolutley wonderful. A marvelous piece of music my friend. Love the fiddle here, Wow, I am impressed and sorry I havent been here to hear more, but very bust Brian, hope you understand. Your biggest fan, The RatMan!

Beautiful feeling to listen to this warm voice of Mr. Brian Ralston... music is somewhere between country and classic rock. Musicianship and production on the highest level. Timeless beauty. Pascal

Great catchy chorus. Gentle performance. Wonderful instrumental part. This is a Hit song for the Eagles at least. Great job !

Beautiful track, Brian! Great lyrics... Love the production: everything sits so nice in the mix. Love the acoustic... Great performances all around on this excellent composition. *****

It's been a while since I've heard your music, but this is absolutely captivating Brian! The lyrics are wonderful, some of the best I've heard, as they tell the story. You evoke all sorts of emotions with this, it really hit the mark. Not only that, but the music and vocals carried the story perfectly - just superb. Paul

a real good song, i really enjoyed the guitars, and the chours is perfect! great job here! digger

Iīm always impressed of your musicality and creativity. Distinctive song with your unique voice. Congrats from Erik

Great song - nice verses and a wonderful chorus. Well delivered and played. This is the kind of song that once I hear it, it seems to me I've known the song forever. Well done!

Many thanks Mike. I'll have to stay off the drink Saturday night so I can tune in on Sunday morning Cheers Brian

Really cool tune, Brian ... you know it'll be on my shows, as others will be as well! Always loved your music! Well done!

What a smooth and gentle ride through the memories of the heart! Love your voice and your soft, understated production. The instrumentation is so right and fitting of the material. All this talent and skill weaves into a magical road of gentle reflection and with a felling of friendship and brotherhood. Reminds me to take a look at the more relaxed side of life, which I think I tend to forget many times. Thank you for creating such a warm and friendly reminder to smell the roses, because they truly are worth the effort! Just wonderful, Brian!

Hello Brian, You are a wonderful lyricist. You create stories that the listener is pulled into your reality. Your passion always shines through in your creations. The music you write as the vehicle of your lyrics is always pertinent. All well proportioned and logical. Your chorus is beautifully done. Now that's a great modulation. The solo break is lovely and most lyrical. A well thoughtout and executed production Brian. I truly enjoyed this listen! My respect.............

beautiful picking! tone is sweet---another emotional packed vocal performance and your songwriting is stellar!!! cheers--mark

Thats the right song for my ears: excellend production and sound. Your voice is soooo expressive and distinctive. Love that poetical touch linking the lyrics and your kind of presentation. Congrats from Erik (Jim :-))))

Vocals are right on top where they should be. Very well written, performed and produced. SWEET!!

for a long time.....hi, brain...this is wonderful track.. one of classic braind sound...very well performed and arranged..Very well guitar line....Most welldone track...

Brian, great tune and I know you had to of had a lot of fun just doing it, I know I would of. The RatMan!

Sssh... Listening... Wait for song's end. ---------- Well the same first rate storytelling. I was concerned that the suitor would be arrested for stalking at first, but the path of true love won :) It is a very intimate story... Rich with so many little details,the scattered memories of momments from years. Sad,yes,but ultimately life ends in a sadness of a loss that must be measured against a lifetime's worth and happiness. Deeply thoughtful Brian,had me thinking of many things as the song played. Superb vocals,and songwriting. You and Guy are without Peer in my book for being solid gold song writers. Greatly enjoyed. Is this a new album,if so,man it's going to be good :) Nigel.

Brain.... this is a perfect track to bring out your super vocal skills (so natural) and great story telling delivery. Just top notch man! Oh... not to mention the wonderful backing music and lyrics... that line "petrol haze" Loved it!

Brian, so similar to Gordon Lightfoot's song construction, lyrical content, and arp'ed acoustic chordings...and every bit as good. Sorry if you don't like this comparison, but I loved G.L. and I think you just wrote and performed a great song. Bravo my friend. Super! ~Blake

Fine tune Brian. Good recording too. This really has a nice feel, great story, and excellent space for all the well chosen components. Warmed my heart lad. Well Done!!! Regards John

Excellent! Beautiful and touching song. Very nice instrumental section with violins. The vocals are simply outstanding in that honest no frills way. Superb!

Brian, this song is so real......tears have fallen here, brother.......SO REAL, it touched me deeply. ALL is Fantastic.

Great, as always ! Wonderful guitars, and this famous voice.

I like this brian. this kind of carries you along and makes you feel good about life. Slightly sad but with an air of optimisim. The tune as well is deceptively catchy. Really nice! Mike

Brian, this is (like always) a wonderful song with best vocals and supergood guitar playing. Nice melody and lyrics. Very professional demanding work here and at last: Thank you ... (you know why).

nice bouncy stuff brian.. I agree with the folks listening to your story.. very lyrically told.. dig the travis picking on the guitars.. nice gut bucket kind of bass line.. got some nashville in there bud.. cheers.. thanks for the tale..

Outstanding lyrics and your vocals are most excellent as well. I enjoy fully this particular song like i do for so many others of yours. Thank for sharing your great musical Art.

Very nice song Brian! I like story telling in song and you've told a great one with this lyric! The hard part is singing it so it has the emotional realism to draw in the listener and you've done it spot on here! Recording quality is top notch and I didn't have to read the lyric to know what you were saying. More than well done! Farrell

beautiful song, great to listen, your beautiful voice are fantastic. I love this track.

BRIAN,, !!!! man you've arrived. !! The quality and sound of this track is top top grade. Record store quality. Your vocals, are best ever here. Best ever !! shane

Everything lovely. Guitars, voice and delicate country feel. The lyrics were wonderful, confronting things we don't really like thinking about. very moving. Cheers Richard (Richard John/Lazy Mouse)

Sweet Tune Brian,Perfection

The guitar is very beautiful. The harmony vocal part coming in is nice. Good job.

Yet another side of Self Tort - "jaunty" as SciFiArtMan aptly put it. "A Paris Tale" that could take place anywhere in our corrupt world. Well-written, well-performed, well-produced, and well-mastered, a well-told tale all around. Another sock-cessful undertaking.

Another Self Tort masterpiece. Love Rapsters piece...fit so nicely. Vocals are stellar - the whole track is beyond excellent! GREAT work Brian!

I don't know if anyone else has used the word jaunty for this song, but that's what I feel! I fantastic blend of light-hearted humor and dark intensity. I'm so impressed with the versitility of your voice! Cool mix of styles and moods leave the listener with the feeling of having been on a most interesting and unique adventure! Whew, good work all! SFAM / NG

this is a great song, everything i hear is great plus super quality. I really like this one

Hi Brian, how are you doing? Hey, this one sounds great! Beautiful production (well... DiCarlo made an excellent work) and the song sounds very solid and with the right energy... Great collaboration, loved the Rapster insert, then the guitar solo (beautiful sound and playing style). Voice amazing, absolutely! Great sound and interpretation, top notch for sure! The song has got a beautiful development and the melodic line is so captivating and flows so nicely... original outro! My very congrats, I really liked it. And thanks for the download, mate. Cheers, Corrado :)

What an awesome collab from Brian and Joey ; )) Especially liked the melody - the vocals (verses and refrs) are exceptional! I've said it many times, I'll say it again - Brian's the king of lyrics - and with Joey on board...wow... I hear the "Rapster" influence at around 2:20 - this really shows the power of a collab - two minds are better than one - and in this song's case, genious! Cheers, Bob

Truly imaginative and quirky. The tight, folk rock vibe is infectious.

Hiya tort,,- admirable work here bro. Your singing is doing great here. And Rapster, your vox are top top grade here. The timing is spot in in your rap - at least feels perfect to me. - There is a strong commercial mainstream kind of feel to this. compliments shane

Great song with wonderful lyrics in the pure Selftort writing signature. Excellent vocals and very nice choice of instruments for this very original tune. The rap part adds much to the tune and the mastering of my friend Dicarlo just brings the "FULL MAGICAL PEPS" to this song. Beautiful production indeed and great work by all involved ! Congrats !

WOW!!! Blew me away from the start......A perfect way to tell a story, almost operatic. Maybe that's it....a short Rock Opera. It's just SO COOL and I'm LOVING it's total originality and performance. Man, I LOVED that little rap section, the drums are perfect, HECK!! ALL instruments are PERFECT!!! GUYS!!! Simply put......I LOVE THIS TRACK!!! Rob

Wild enjoyment... loved it from the opening organ chord...then the great vocals of Brian and the vocal combo's and all the fine instrumentation and great up feeling of the track overall.. man I'm really impressed... just fantastic... but there's more ...cause Joe just adds a perfect natural rap element in the storys perspective... so very cool....really well done guys! A FAV for sure!

Gentlemen, you should be proud of this work. It's a masterpiece. One of the very best songs I've heard in a long time. That musette style accompaniment is a knockout! To say nothing of everything else.

This is simply awesome...all around class by some classy musicions...just goes to show what can happen when theres a musical bond. Brian and Joe exquisite performance by you both and DI added his magic to take it up there...yeah THERE!!!

Great song and listen Brian! The story is humorous and sad at the same time. Poor Jaques and damn Government! The vocal delivery really tells the tale and Rapster's rap (good one Joe)is the ticket to get the whole story in! DiCarlo's mastering sounds most fine to me! Enjoyed it. Farrell

lots of energy--you are really singing it like you mean it--great performance-sounds fabulous!!nice addition joe--enjoyed that man!! too cool

Very nice ballanced sound.Congrats to all.............

Two outstanding musicians create an outstanding piece of muisc. Brian and Joe -nobody is like You!!My congratulations: melody arrangment brians voice and cool playing- it seem a perfect song. Erik

one of the best songs i hear on ims, Brian and joe perfect in all.

WELL, AS YOU AND MANY OTHERS MAY KNOW, IīVE QUIT REVIEWING, SO I THOUGHT IīD JUST COPY MY OMM POST ON YOUR BLOG AND PUT IT HERE!!!:) OMM (08 Apr 2008 08:38 AM) AH, GLAD TO HEAR YOU WERE HAPPY WITH THE MASTER!!!!!!:) IT SOUNDED GREAT HERE!!!!!!!!! :) ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER.:) THATīS GREAT!!!! :) THATīS WHAT MY BUSINESS HAS BEEN BUILT ON. NOW ABOUT THE SONG; FIRST OFF, ITīS A GREAT SONG WITH AN EXCELLENT STORY LINE. WHERE DO YOU COME UP WITH THESE STORIES, THEYīRE GREAT!!!! :) SECONDLY, GREAT CHOICE OF INSTRUMENTS, SOUNDS, GREAT PLAYING, AND KILLER VOCALS. I LOVE THE DRUMS IN THIS, AND THE MELODY LINES. NICE GUITAR SOLO WITH VERY GOOD TONE AS WELL. AND RAPPIīS TWO RAP SECTIONS REALLY ADDED TO THE SONG. I LIKE THE MEGAPHONE TYPE EFFECT ON THE RAP NEAR THE END. VERY COOL. ;) THIRDLY, THE MIX WAS VERY GOOD TO BEGIN WITH, WHICH MADE MY JOB A LOT EASIER. BECAUSE, THE BETTER THE MIX, THE BETTER THE MASTER!!!!! :) ITīS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO WORK ON YOUR TUNES BRO. I HAVE THE FEELING THIS WILL BECOME ONE OF YOUR MOST POPULAR AND REQUESTED TUNES ON NEXUS RADIO. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE MENTION AND FOR YOUR BUSINESS. :) PEACE, D

Man I love the power of your voice Brian, whatta great change into Joes spots. Great style as the music changes with the story being told. This is really cool, some influences there but a very unique structure, I'm diggin this guys. Yup, super mix, really evenly laid out. "progressive coolness"....radio ready keeper with a bullet....

Brian and Joey - thank you so much for sharing this goose bump song with us. Love the traditional way, reminds me of my 70's favorite, and the "fairground idea" is truly great. Including Joey's awesome parts, this one is just a gem. Thank you so much for sharing, friends :-) Pascal

so here it is at last.. damn i love that organ intro.. and your vocals here blew me away the first time i heard them and i was inspired and honored at the same time to get the invite to do it with you.. i heard it go through some development and this end result confirms that what was added was just right.. not too little nor too much.. love the drums and organ.. the song form.. a tasty guitar solo to boot but your singing is awesome here brother brian and that's why I'm reviewing it.. to tell you your vocals are awesome on this here thing.. thanks for the jam B..

Wonderful uptempo piece. You could always a deliver a story Brian. Yes, Joe doing the rap interludes is a nice touch. It's a shame I can't see you live. It would be wonderful to be sipping a beer soaking in your expression.

ProgRap?? Well, hey, that worked - brilliantly! This is such a different and wonderful song. Lot's of creativity with the lyrics and vocal treatments by both Brian and Joe...damn impressive. Without the info available on the song I never would've guessed this was the rapster in the song. Just excellent vocalizations all the way. Now, the music - fabulous setting for the vocals. The twists and turns of the song work perfectly and are played as such. Best of all they truly work with the storyline to progress and illustrate it. Appropriate instrumentation reinforces the music's ability to tell this story, and details and tight playing cement the deal. Mix and production superb. What can I say Brian? This is a great achievement in my book. It's brilliant, fresh and interesting. Truly inspired songwriting and performances. My new fave from you and an instant DL. Kudos and congrats! ~Blake

Hhmm liked that beat...kinda gives one the urge to dance and sing along. That organ/harmonica gives it a nice spirit and yeah I was anxious to hear The R's input. Worked out real well I should say. Loved your delivery loads especilly around 1:53 just before Mr R does his thing. Good one goes into my favs - enjoyed

Brian, no messin' this is an absolute gem in my book! The the way you worked round having so many lyrics by having Rapster do his thing in the middle is innovative genious IMHO. I love the song, .. it makes me smile throughout, especially being based on a true story. Congrats all round Carol.x

Cool Bros,Exellent

A person,just can't take a day off.!! Who knows .....an excellent track might be missed !! Yes, this is one finely mastered,performed,produced......and perhaps the best thing... The imaginative,creative inspiring writing that takes place... Outstanding collab my friends...top notch.pure class ! EXCELLENT !!!!! Brother wolf....*****

This has a fairground kind of appeal musically...Love the way this came about Brian, inspired by a news item...Just great...Humourous too. Phew, what`s that smell? Great vocal B, and Joey sounds cooler than cool too..Have to say, it`s a great mix...A very enjoyable listen....Downloading now...:-) Peace n love Mags xx :-)

This is a moving track - as in, it moves the spirit. The guitar sounds so sweet... Love your vocals on this track: always love your vocals, but your voice on this one makes me feel like I'm sitting in the room listening to you. Great lyrics, delivered with precision and passion... Great track, Brian!

Beautiful Song! This is definitley one of my favorites! Holley :)

Ah,an old fav redone :) I am guess these redo's are to reflect your more live performances of the songs? Well it has always been my belief that a really good song can stand in whatever style you put it in,stripped down or lavish arangement,and this is certainly proof of that statement. You are a Harper in the truest sense,you write songs,and you write songs because you are a harper,it is the very essence of yourself. The acoustic sounds very nice indeed mate... But the star is obviously the vocals/lyrics... A perfect photograph of sound,it's all there from the dust on the floor to the smell of alcohol in the air,and all populted by the small people of the world,struggling on heroicly against the seemingly insurmountable odds of life. Excellent Brian. Nigel.

Just stopping by for a dose of your powerful musical expressions Brain. A wonderful real life story telling style with texture in your voice that projects straight from the soul. I love it man!

This song got taste of life...your vocals are top notch again...i like song and overall atmosphere. Gary C

You write such great lyrics Brian. Acoustic sounds great. This song is just so open with acoustic only. I would love to hear this with some strings in a "big production" setting. Fantastic tune!

got a strange urge for a cold beer, or maybe not Have to say this is a great song, really like the strumming, alot of body to the acoustic, very nice. The vocal is quite impressive, emotional and powerful, the lyrics are perfect for your performance here. ..talented stuff, one of those songs that stick to your ribs, congrats..

Man you've got such great pipes Brian...your vocals are so damn solid. I couldn't sing like you in my wildest dreams. And the lyrics you are writing make such poignant statements, working so well with your voice. Let's not forget the solid acoustic guitar and the song. It all adds my friend. You've got some remarkable talent. Kudos mate!! ~Blake

Solid acoustic/vocal performance. This song is strong lyrically, too. It doesn't need any more than what you have here.

This is just great, Brian! You've got everything right here. And the chorus is a knockout! Pure brilliance. I'm going to have a drink "for your Queen and your country" and YOU personally. God bless you man!

Damn Brian, Love the guitar...Stealable...Great vocal with excellent lyrics..WOW, this has power, I`m impressed . This has winner written all over it...So pleased there`s a d/l option..:-) Peace n love Mags xxx :-)

The six o'clock swill. Not my generation but I heard alot about it - a bit of panic drinking till "time gents", with the repercussions paid later. A classic Aussie story and good for the telling - just great - as always with your music. Excellent rhythm work on that acoustic!

Extremely well written lyrics...Sharp , quite clever and intelligent writting in your unique own style... superbly done ! Your vocals are oustanding as well on this song and are delivering just rightly and with subtlety the intensity of the great lyrics ...Beautiful clear captivating voice you have here really ... The acoustic guitar is wonderfully played also. I am sincerely impressed by the high quality of this musical work in acoustic. A most excellent listen ! Alexis.

Hey Brian this is a GREAT song! I'm back in front bar of the Court Hotel c1972 as I type this - "At home there's a meal on the table" - I recall an exasperated wife storming into the pub one evening and slamming hubby's meal down on the bar! Really interesting blog about it's (re)construction also.

Another excellent tune with very intense and powerful vocal. I agree with fep, the chorus really grabs you. Very impressive.

Ok Brian, I had written the first review before I read your blog about attending the "Pat" seminar. I'm not familar with this name but from memory, I knew something was different about this song that made me like it better :o) Now I know and it's much more invlolved than just putting up an acoustic version of it! Well done! Farrell

Hey Brian, I've said this before but it bares repeating, I really like this acosutic side of you! Not that the other version was bad but I guess I just like the honesty of this performance that I hear in your guitar and your voice. Excellent and the choruses' impact is very powerful! Oh almost forgot, the lyric is another selling point. Farrell

I think I'll drink to this song! I dig your attitude Brian! I didn't hear anything that should be considered "explicit content"!

nice to see a new one!! loving the way you are singing this!!acoustic work is impeccable!!!great sense of emotion!!really pushing it out--gotta love it!! mark

Really love to hear you Brian with an acoustic guitar. Thats an excellent song writing you did and yur very, very expressive voice makes that song GREAT. Erik

Just you and your guitar... and you make it happen. Man when you built out that chorus, that just grabs me. Great performance and songwriting.

pretty nice version B.. like your singing in this genre.. I read your going back to Pat.. my friend boneman took an online course from him.. but it can't help those with no real music talent.. and good songwriters don't need help.. so why are you going? you're already a good songwriter.. cheers.. :-)

This is a cracking song and my personal favourite of the day. There is pure passion in the performance. amazing vocals, well done really enjoyed this one

WOOO how i love these submissions of raw talent. aBIGfanIam. Excellent performance!Thanks for these Mr B!! Enjoyed very very much!