It's too late, anyhow (Original)

[2009framat]

I put that song to my playlist of HARMONICA RACK PLAERS.

If you like you can watch the list on my channel to watch & listen to some of your fellow instrumentalists

bye

[tomvband]

Noticed you're from the Chicago area......I'm from Aurora. Not that being from Aurora is a status symbol,....hahahahaha.

[Johnfern99]

@tomvband I used to live in Palatine, Ill. until I was 12 or 13, then we moved to Minnesota. Been here ever since.

[tomvband]

Insightful lyrics.

[bulbheadmyass]

Beautiful song, John, some killer lines in here.

[DKMaher13]

Really great original song John. Sorry it took me 2 weekes to find it. Wonderful melody and the lyrics are so visual. The harmonica sets a wonderful mood, great performance. I put your video in the "Acoustic Vocal Feb.2010" list on The Songwriters Collection Channel..5*s...Kathy

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much for the kind words about the song, and for adding it to the list! I appreciate it very much and hope you have a great weekend!

[Cliffbrock]

5 star outstanding. 5 stars and more. --:)Rod

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Rod! Glad ya liked and appreciate the stars! I'm gonna check out your new song real soon!

[BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Wonderful words-wonderful singing/playing and wonderful video effects! 5*****

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much! Glad ya liked it! Appreciate that!

[onewomanandsomesongs]

This looks like one I missed, John....wow.........you show such excellent musicianship...I'm guessing it takes a lifetime to perform as well as you do....love your lyrics too.....just wonderful. Gonna favorite this one. :)

Janet

[Johnfern99]

Thanks very much, Janet! Playing guitar and singing go way back for me, but it has fallen by the wayside for years at a time. I've been going pretty steady now since doin't the YT thing is a lot of fun. Both making my own videos and seeing the talent of others like yourself.

[allshookup77]

That was a really beautiful song John! Your lyrics were terrific and the music was very melodic! I enjoyed it very much! ... FrAnK (★★★★★)

[jonglenn100]

love this one

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Jon! Appreciate that!

[youjustsanghowifeel]

somehow i just knew i was gonna love this one........and i was right! loved it!!.....very very moving......can see it and feel it all so very vividly............kinda left me speechless ...just enjoyed very much John!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it! Hope you're having a great weekend!

[TanteA]

Oh I missed that song before. It is very good, really...

Nice greetings from Anette

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Anette! I appreciate that and I hope you have a great weekend!

[skylark51]

This song has a special something-one of your best.You say it's not about you but you make it sound as if it comes from the heart.The guitar and harp are just perfect for this song too- I loved it

Marian

[Johnfern99]

Thank you very much, Marian! I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate the kind words. At first it was based on someone I knew, and then I just kind of made it about having regrets which like most people, I could relate to.

[charlyhorse2002]

thats a nice piece of work ..i really like the cadence and the lyric.....nice job ..album worthy

[Johnfern99]

Thanks much, Charlyhorse! Nice of you to say and I appreciate that a lot! Hope ya have a great weekend!

[moveme77]

John, that was just beautiful, and sad.  You sound awesomely awesome.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Moveme77! I appreciate that a lot!

[guildmkvl]

John,

This is a great song. beautifully produced and pefromed as well! Bill

[Johnfern99]

Thank you, Bill! I appreciate that and I'm glad ya liked the song!

[agrlfmtx]

I love the sound on this song. What a great song! 2010 is showing to be a great year for songwriters so far!! LOVE it John!! t:)

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, T! I appreciate that especially since I know you have written some awesome songs written from someone else's perspective.

[agrlfmtx]

It is so weird that you mentioned the perspective thing. I have a song that I wrote years ago that I want to post that is big time from someone else's perspective called, "Shadows of Things That Were". It is pretty serious song. Maybe in the next few weeks.......anyway....I really liked your song!! t:)

[Cattwo12]

Really good original John. You have a Great

Talent! writing in the narrative sense.

Meaning, you are an exceptional storyteller.

Great performance on Vocals, Guitar and Harmonica as usual.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Linus! I appreciate the kind words about the song! It's always kind of interesting to see how a song like this comes together after tweaking it for a week.

[faffytunes]

Nice song sung very well

[Johnfern99]

Thanks very much! I appreciate that!

[derekjholak]

Great song John, as always!! Love the harmonica and guitar, which compliment each other.

♫ Derek J. Holak ♫

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Derek! I'm happy it came together so well with the audio. Glad ya liked it!

[jayrbee60]

yeah John, This is very good... real cool song!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks John! Appreciate that and I'm glad ya liked the song!

[rbutler8585]

WOW!!!!! Incredible song John! Love your voice on this...great harmonica and guitar too :)

[Johnfern99]

Thank you very much! Appreciate that a lot! I did the guitar and vocal seperate and even did the harmonica on another track. Used two mics for the guitar and I think it helped the quality. Glad ya liked it!

[busywave]

Beautiful story John.  Love that signature sound of yours. All the best.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks very much! I wonder sometimes if the songs are becoming too similar, but I think it is kind of falling into a style so I'll go with that for now. Thanks again, and I'm glad ya like the music!

[jonglenn100]

good feel like the words,the harmonica sounds great,quality recording,i will keep following

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Jon! Appreciate that!

[onkelbuke]

Great song man! °°°°°° great lyricks!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that!

[jonglenn100]

ill be watcing for new stuff like you songs very much

[coolanddark]

GREAT SONG JOHN!!! THis one would be great in a movie!!!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Dan! It would be such a trip to get a song in a movie! That would be a dream come true, for sure! There's a guy named Kevin Renick who wrote a song called 'Up in the Air.' When he heard there was a movie being made by the same name, he pitched the song to one of the guys making the movie. The guy took the cassette tape that Kevin made, and Kevin thought that would be the end of it. Some time later, they called him and said they would use it! If ya ever see it, it's at the very end.

[Oswlek]

Great song, John. Very heartfelt. I always enjoy tyour more mellow originals.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks very much! Sometimes I want to write faster songs, but these keep coming out of me. Glad you enjoyed it!

[lovacoustic]

Now why did I have to listen this the day after the Vikes blow a Super Bowl trip on 12 men in the huddle! I think you are clairvoyant.

[Johnfern99]

I know! I posted it before the game, and now I realize it fits the mood for the entire state! I know you've probably heard this already but...WE SHOULD HAVE WON THAT GAME!!!

(Oh well, maybe next year....sniff sniff.)

[BradCampbell63]

I like this John- very nice ballad. Good imagery ....I liked the video editing as well.....:)

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Brad! I got some pan and zoom effects I added to Windows Movie Maker and wanted to utilize them in this video. Mostly just to get the big fan out of view.

[Cameragirl803]

Great to hear a new original from you John. The picking is so pretty in this sad tune! Love your writing!! The sand castle part was excellent! faved*****

[Johnfern99]

Thank you, Jane! I appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you liked the song. I was going to call the song, "Sand Castles" but thought if I went with "It's too late, anyhow," I might get more hits from folks looking for Carole King's song "It's too late." Thanks for faving it!

[fvfrau]

brilliant, John! I love that song!

greetings from Grit

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[RobJamesPaynter]

Nice original John. Guitar picking sounded great - I always look forward to your originals.

[Johnfern99]

Thank you, Rob! Coming from someone with your songwriting skills, I appreciate that a lot!

[lGaming]

cool man good good

[Johnfern99]

Thank ya so much! Appreciate that!

[jherr5150]

excellent John! Love your original work.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Jason! Appreciate that a lot!

[dinnycash]

what a truly great songwriter

[Johnfern99]

Thank you, Dinny! So nice to hear, and I'm just so glad when folks such as yourself appreciate my music!

[WizKil]

Wow John another great job. Wonderful! 5*

[Johnfern99]

Thank you very kindly, and I appreciate that a lot, and the stars too!

[duckscli]

This is beautiful, John, I love it.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Duncan! If someone with your songwriting skills likes it, I must have been on the right track!

[Brandtstifter1]

Great sound and professional video!

*****

[Johnfern99]

Thanks very much! I wanted to use some pan and zoom effects I added to WMM, and also recorded it on three differnt tracks so I could seperate the guitar, vocal and harmonica.

[karaokewoman4life]

Most excellent John!!! Touching lyrics.... Im sure a lot of people can relate to it.... I know I can from when I was younger.... I enjoyed it a lot:) jackie

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Jackie! Glad ya liked it, and even if I can't relate to all of it, I certainly have had my share of regrets over poor decisions. I guess that's life.

[jimmymac30]

You are a superb songwriter John. This song may not be based on actual events, but it expresses universally understood feelings.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Jimmy! I've known a lot of folks who could have written this song from personal experience. Hope they don't think I'm judging them too harshly if they hear this.

[0258jtj7]

This really shows your superb talent at writing when it's not from personal experience!! It's hard enough when you've experienced this kind of self-examination!

I especially liked the "castles built too close to the water" line!!!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Ray! Yea, It may be a fictitious song, but I've built my share of castles by the water line in my time. I hope I learned a thing or two though.

[Eddie629]

Wow !...Johnny !! Great song man...awesome recording...cool vid too...glad yer brain was lookin for a new idea...excellent tune bro...Always a treat when you upload a new one !! Cheers !*****

[Johnfern99]

Thank ya, Eddie! I used two mics on the guitar and then did the vocal and harmonica on differnt tracks. Glad ya liked it!

[jugnutgut]

excellent work John, enjoyed it very much

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Rob! Appeciate that a lot!

[nllleonard]

You have a very keen understanding of human nature, John. I love to hear you write outside of your own experience. It's a beautiful song. Maybe if I land in a different place, I'll be a different man. That is marvelous. Into my favorites. Love this one. ~NAncy

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Nancy! I appreciate that and I'm glad ya liked it! I have to use my imagination a bit sometimes otherwise I wouldn't have too much to write about. I could relate to the parts of the songs about certain regrets and figuring stuff out after the fact.

[bios36]

I really like this kind of music John, the song´s wonderful!

Rick

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Rick! Glad ya like the song and I appreciate the positive comments!

[canajian]

A beautiful Fern Original!

VERY NICE bro!

*****

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Gerry! Appreciate that and thanks for the stars!

[psuttonsr]

When I finally see the light...It's too late,anyhow.......No truer words have ever been written!! Great lyrics....Great song John!!  5*****s my friend!!

Phill

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Phill! I have to admit that the line applies to some of my life's experiences. Unlike the guy in the song though, I hope I learned a thing or two.

[destoman1]

Superb John. 5*

Peace

BoB

[Johnfern99]

Thank you, Bob! Glad ya liked the song and I appreciate the stars!

[OHMYGORDIE]

Sounds Great John!!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Gordon! Glad ya liked it! Saw your new channel so I subbed ya!

[90265SE14]

Sheesh Lou Jersey Louise, am I the first viewer?!? So, I get to be first to give you 5stars?!?. As usual, John, you write, play and sing the best!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Robin! The ink wasn't even dry on the video yet, and you found it! Glad ya liked it and I hope things are well! (Did ya see Bruce on the Haiti telethon?)