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fezo · 03-22-2008, 01:56 PM

Oh, I'm a sucker for sad songs.

I'm in the Yarmouth Castle camp but wouldn't argue the point too strenuously. Both are amazing pieces of work. I like the understated arrangement - just the three guys - on Yarmouth Castle a lot. Red Shea is amazing.

03-22-2008, 01:56 PM	#29
fezo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Manahawkin, NJ, 08050 Posts: 806	Re: "The Ballad" vs. "The Wreck": Which of the two song do you like better and why? Oh, I'm a sucker for sad songs. I'm in the Yarmouth Castle camp but wouldn't argue the point too strenuously. Both are amazing pieces of work. I like the understated arrangement - just the three guys - on Yarmouth Castle a lot. Red Shea is amazing.