Mike Babb with The Ides of March - Turpentine Wine (new version) Video

A new version of Turpentine Wine recorded in Chicago on July 1, 2010 working with members of the bands The Ides of March (Vehicle) & Survivor (Eye of the Tiger) who created and produced the revised soundtrack. This is a more upbeat, shorter version - the logic being, it would fit more comtemporary formats for airplay since the original album version is much longer. FYI -- this is a rough studio mix.

I would also like to thank Jim Covert for financing this project and his wonderful hospitality while in Chicago. For a couple of days, I actually felt like a rock star - ha ha. And, special thanks goes out to the guys in the studio for "pushing me" vocally and not letting me play it safe. Indeed, it was quite an experience working with true professionals in such a cool studo with an actual Grammy Award on display.

Turpentine Wine (new version) - all rights reserved - copyright 2010
Mike Babb singer/songwriter ASCAP

@Sandrinhaacg Hi ...
@Sandrinhaacg Hi Sandrinha, thanks for another nice comment. Glad you like? my music ... Mike

Olá MiKe Parabéns? ...
Olá MiKe Parabéns? pelo seu trabalho Gosto muito da sua voz e música ! Desejo muita paz para você

@analogic10 Thank ...
@analogic10 Thank you very much Ana for another insightful comment. I agree -- this version is not bad in that "radio-hit" sort? of way, but the original version is how I wrote the song. Thus, that's probably why you feel it is more heartfelt, touching & convincing. Have a wonderful evening & coming week ... Mike

You did an ...
You did an absolutely fantastic job Mike! Really cool singing! And this song? is still great, no matter the version - this a pretty good one too, in the "radio-hit" way of putting it, though the other one is more heartfelt, more touching and convincing.

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@karenmuenchen Thank you so much Karen. I appreciate your comment so? much. All my best ... Mike

wow, sounds? ...
wow, sounds? fantastic ! You are a great musician ! best wishes from Karen and thumbs up !!!

@EowynLis Thank you ...
@EowynLis Thank you once again Odi -- yeah, the original TW was considered a little too long for radio, so this was what happened after some industry pros kind of re-did it. It's a long story as to why, but I never tried? to sell this version. But, what I like about it is the fact that the studio techs -- and some grammy award winners involved with the project -- really pushed me vocally because this version was more challenging to sing at the faster tempo. Thanks again -- you are so kind! Mike

omg!!!! didn´t ...
omg!!!! didn´t realise this *new version* is pretty awesome as well!!!!! :D? YOU have a great voice Mike!!! God bless YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU so much and keep doing great music!!!! ?

@Sabba1800 Thank ...
@Sabba1800 Thank you so much -- just got your video and will watch a little later on. It is hot in Alabama too -- ha ha ... :) Thanks again? ... Mike

mike you great ...
mike you great singer beautiful voice i love? at god bless you

@monterrb Thank you ...
@monterrb Thank you so much for? that very nice comment ... Mike

Very nice!!! Love ...
Very nice!!! Love the song and your voice!! Thumbs up!!?

@2IceCantata As ...
@2IceCantata As always -- thank you Itchy Knee. You are so kind and supportive and I truly appreciate your wonderful comment. BTW -- you know much more about music than you think. In fact, you seem to always pick the? perfect music for your videos -- which are amazing. So, don't be so humble -- an MTG command :) *---*

@Nieves57 Thank you ...
@Nieves57 Thank you so much for such a wondeful comment. Have a great weekend? ... Mike

Tunes Award Winner ...
Tunes Award Winner 2010?

@lalocacubanita ...
@lalocacubanita Thank you so much -- you are very perceptive. The difference here was the fact that I was working with real pros (Grammy winners) -- in? a top notch studio (Raschall Flatts recorded a few songs from their last album in it) -- and they pushed me vocally not to hold back -- and well, I just let it rip. You have an excellent insight into music -- thank you so much for you interest in an unknown like me. I truly appreciate it ... Mike

both versions are ...
both versions are awesome!!! this one may have an edge on the vocals (pushed it successfully here!) but neither is really better...when you got? good music, it's good no matter what! keep recording!!!

@amygale100 Thank ...
@amygale100 Thank you very much for your? nice comment ... Mike

I? love it! You ...
I? love it! You gave it what we need.....remembrance..xo

Thank you Laslo. I? ...
Thank you Laslo. I? appreciate your support of me & my music so much. God Bless you my proud HUN friend :) Mike

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VÁÁÁÁÁ,? GREAT

@Nieves57 Thank you ...
@Nieves57 Thank you very much -- that is very? kind of you to say. Have a wonderful Sunday ... Mike

Congratulations ...
Congratulations indeed? a top 2010 tune. Cheers my friend.

@BuckOffama Thank? ...
@BuckOffama Thank? you once again ... :)

@iriewaregl Oh, it ...
@iriewaregl Oh, it is? wonderful!

@BuckOffama Thank ...
@BuckOffama Thank you --? yeah, I had never thought about sounding like Bob Seger until Master Lee mentioned it ... that's cool. Thanks for the comment ... Mike

@iriewaregl You ...
@iriewaregl You know, I was just listening to this was and thought "Bob Seeger" myself before I scrolled down to this? comment.

@MasterLeeMochow ...
@MasterLeeMochow Thank you for for adding some more kind words. You are very nice and also a credit? to the human race! Peace my friend ... Mike

@iriewaregl Hey? ...
@iriewaregl Hey? Mike thank you for taking the time to uplaod this wonderful video and in general just being the cool guy you are. Bless God for creating you to share with the rest of the world you are a credit to the human race. P.U. Master Lee Mochow

@MasterLeeMochow ...
@MasterLeeMochow Thank you so much for that very nice review. Interestingly, I have been compared a little to Bob Seger, so that is very insightful. Take it easy? my friend ... Mike