Dustin, thank you for the comment buddy & you're welcome too! What you posted the other day on my page was the ultimate compliment & I am truly humbled by it! Thank you so much! What a blessing you are for a friend!
Thanks Willy, Being the VERY talented guy you are, your words carry alot of weight!
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Matt, One again another song i can relate to. As you may remember, my father passed on new years in 2004. your songs make me think of him. we love ours fathers and wish they never passed. thank you SOO much for this beautiful song. Never stop doing what you do. Bless you Matt.
@ Eddie - Thank you! Your thoughts are very much appreciated cuz!
@ Mickey - Thanks other cuz of mine! Eddie is a cousin on Dad's side Mickey! Hey, I truly appreciate you & your comments gal! You have always been one of my cousins that I didnt get to see as much as I would've liked because of distance but was so blessed to have! Love ya!
Thanks Amanda! Didnt know it was your birthday the other day! My brother's in Jan. 5th too!
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@ Diane - I knew you could relate & there's no fill for the void in either of our families! I hope your fears are wrong about your mom & she has many more with you! God Bless You, your mom & family!
Great job Matt. I lost my dad a few years ago. I would love to spend Christmas with him. My mom's health is getting bad and I fear that the Christmas we just had could be my last with her...I pray NOT! For those of you whom still have your parents....cherish these years. Once they're gone there's no going back and all you have left are memories. It's tough!
@ Joe -Tks for the props man, you are a blessing as a friend!
Thanks so much Tina! That really means alot to me! Tell Amaris thanks for me too! You guys will always be special people to me! :)
@ Gwen - Thanks buddie! That really means alot coming from my big sis AND my idol! :) you inspired me to write,play & sing & were the very inspiration for this song as well as many others! Love & miss ya!
@ Gina - Thank you so much! I hope the New Year blesses you & family!
WOW MATT HAVE THE FAMILY HERE BESIDE ME LISTENING TO THIS WOW YOUR VOCALS HAVE IMPROVED AND YOUR AWSOME , TOLD YOU TO NEVER GIVE UP ,...
TO ALWAYS FOLLOWER THAT DREAM , AND NOW LOOK AT YOU , ON THE WAY THAT GREAT GONNA HEAR A LOT FROM YOU SO...ON FROM NASHVILLE TN HUH ? CANT WAIT EXCITED TO HEAR MORE YOU GOT MYMY SMILEING AND CLAPPING HERE FOR YOU SAYING THAT MY UNC MATT THERE !!! AND THAT SONG IS AMAZING TOTALLY AWSOME . KEEP IT UP ,.....
@ Sherry - Thank You! Hope you & Bill are having a great New Year! Glad you liked the song! I will tell Breanna! Tell Bill "Hi" for me too!
@ Frank - Thank You Frank! Great to have ya as my friend! I will be making a professional... CD sometime in the future buddy! Thanks for listening & hope you're having a great New Year! God Bless!
@ Judy - You're welcome! If not for you I prob wouldnt have posted it until next year! I know first hand it is hard with such a huge void at Christmas every year & you're right, people should have the Christmas spirit more than just once a year for sure but for some reason life doesnt work like that! You are a blessing as a friend & I thank you for the kind thoughts! :)
That was awsome cuz you shure fond your calling hope to see you some time just want to say you are a wonderful son,father,brother,cuz,friend,prod to be you cuz love ya Shona!!!!
Sherry Braschler :
Sounds good, Good Luck... Hope it makes Christmas 2011 top hits :)
Jim Stratton :
Listening to it you do a great job of presenting it.. Good luck
Thanks for your kind words Mary! Like I said in the note, I am truly sorry for the loss of your son & I greatly admire your strength! I cant imagine losing one of my kids! Yes I loved my dad very much although we had a somewhat shaky relationship after I got grown. My mom says I'm just like him but I dont think I'm half the man he is! Once again Thank You for your thoughts & God Bless in this & future years to come! :)
Hi Matt, I just listened to your song, and found it to be absolutely wonderful, I lost my son when he was 18 and listening to this song, brought a tear to my eye, you sing it with so much emotion you must have really loved your dad. My most favourite songs are those that tell a story, with full emotion and without the screaming, so that you can actually hear the words. Thank you for sharing your song. xoxoxo
Matt, thank you for posting and sharing your Christmas song with us. I told you it's never too late for Christmas. We all need to keep the spirt of Christmas with us all year. My dad is still here but my mom died 10 years ago. But like many, I can relate to this song. You have a God given talent.
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@ DeeMana - Thanks, I appreciate that! :)
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Thanks for the props buddy & once again I'm so sorry about your dad!
@ Joe - I didnt know that buddy! Man I'm sorry! You know it's great friends/musicians like you that I have had the privilege of playing music with over the years not to mention knowing you all of my life, that seem to help make sense out of all the madness life deals us! You have been a true blessing as a friend & was there to listen when I was going through my marital problems & I deeply respect you bro! If there's one guy I could always count on it was you! God Bless ya Joe!
Thank you Karen! I'm hopin to get there, I gave up the music a few yrs ago to raise Breanna but she is older now & I've gotten another chance with some great people & friends, got my fingers crossed!
@ Nancy - I am looking forward to it! It'...s been such a long hard road & I normally dont complain, I just roll with it but I think this is my last hoorah, Breanna is older now & she understands! I refuse to let life get in the way this time! Together we can do this!!!!
Wow!...Matt I love it, even though it brought tears to my eye's as I miss my Father and Mother every year and it's a sad time of year for me...Will be looking forward to hearing it when your finished recording it...I know it will be a hit....God Bless! ~ Media
Mignon Fetterhoff :
Mom will & Matt, you've got great songs & I've listened yet not always commented on the ones you've put out here. You are very diversified in what you do!!!!
Matt, you have a really nice voice and I'm a fan of your finger-picking style. Dee
Mignon Fetterhoff :
Susie, I think I'm looking at the words not so much tone of the music. I think Matt sounds great & needs to go further with his talent.
Susie White :
That's an interesting take Mignon...I don't hear that at all. I do hear a gifted up and coming Artist in the current music market, in the Country/Southern Rock genre.
I think it will be a hit!! cant wait to get started on ya, and I know you know who feels the same!!!! It will surely be a long and prosperous experience!
Mignon Fetterhoff :
Matt, it was a great song & in some ways it reminded of a song John Denver made (actually many) and I love listening to John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, etc of our era. Thank you so much for sharing with us!!
Beautifully done Matt. This song itself brought back so many emotions in me that I have felt over the years since losing my Mom. Christmas was her favorite thing of the year. That's when I think I miss her the most. Thank You for sharing your gifts!!!
Susie White :
It's official...It's a hit!!! An associate of mine passed it around here on a laptop, and EVERYONE loves it!!!! That's a tough crowd to please!!! :)
Very nice Matt! That really hits home. That's the one part of xmas that's tough buddy.
Cheryl Lincoln :
just listened to this, beautiful, and tearjerker, made me think about my dad, he's 81 and I know I dont have too much time left with him, and lost my mom 6 years ago, Im sorry for your loss, and yes it can be rough.
Sounds really nice . I wish we were closer so I could get to know you again because your an awsome cousin!!!
Lynda Jean Connor :
yes I agree with Nancy a tearjerker but, those tears are good tears becuz like Matt I know my Momma's in a better place, when the holidays roll around songs like this comfort my soul...ty, Matt xoxoxoxo
Matt...Ya got me right between the sternum and the left pectoral! I'm glad you waited until after Christmas to post this. FABULOUS and sad all in one. This one hit home, big time. You also have inspired me to create one about my Dad and the relationship we had. Thanks for sharing, my friend!
Nancy Graner : Awesome Matt....definately a tearjerker....reminded me of the christmas shoes.
Matt that is another wonderful song! You are one big ball of talent my friend. Unfortunately, I guess some of the best songs have come to people at a time when life wasn't actually the best for them. Thanks for allowing us to be able to share that with you. :)
Jessica Huckaby :
That's very beautiful Uncle Matt! I enjoyed listening to it. Grandpa was very special. He helped keep the family close. I miss him a lot! I wish Justin could have met him.
My dad is still around, but we all get older every year.
It's a great song and you do a great job with it. The thought of that day makes it very hard for me to listen to it. That's actually a compliment, it means you did your job as a singer/song writer very well as you have conveyed the emotions....
Tracy Stevanus :
Can't wait to bring back old times & have you come sit on my living room floor & sing for hours while you pick the guitar.YOU OWE ME MAN! PAY UP lol
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Matt Stratton :
Dustin, thank you for the comment buddy & you're welcome too! What you posted the other day on my page was the ultimate compliment & I am truly humbled by it! Thank you so much! What a blessing you are for a friend!
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Matt Stratton :
Thanks Willy, Being the VERY talented guy you are, your words carry alot of weight!
Dustin Dodson :
Matt, One again another song i can relate to. As you may remember, my father passed on new years in 2004. your songs make me think of him. we love ours fathers and wish they never passed. thank you SOO much for this beautiful song. Never stop doing what you do. Bless you Matt.
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@ Eddie - Thank you! Your thoughts are very much appreciated cuz!
@ Mickey - Thanks other cuz of mine! Eddie is a cousin on Dad's side Mickey! Hey, I truly appreciate you & your comments gal! You have always been one of my cousins that I didnt get to see as much as I would've liked because of distance but was so blessed to have! Love ya!
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William Smith :
great job Matt, can,t wait to hear it out of a studio recording
Mickey Thomason :
I thought I was tear free. Matt you are so blessed. Love ya
Such a talented person. So proud to be his family.
A must listen.
Eddie Lowe :
It is a great and beautiful song. Man have you got talent for singing and song writing, don't let it go to waste cuz.
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Matt Stratton :
Thanks Amanda! Didnt know it was your birthday the other day! My brother's in Jan. 5th too!
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@ Diane - I knew you could relate & there's no fill for the void in either of our families! I hope your fears are wrong about your mom & she has many more with you! God Bless You, your mom & family!
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Diane Lewis Peacher :
Great job Matt. I lost my dad a few years ago. I would love to spend Christmas with him. My mom's health is getting bad and I fear that the Christmas we just had could be my last with her...I pray NOT! For those of you whom still have your parents....cherish these years. Once they're gone there's no going back and all you have left are memories. It's tough!
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@ Becky - Thanks bunches! I hum your songs too so that makes us even! LOL, & I recall my daughter singing one of yours recently as well!
Rebecca VanScoyk :
Heck, your daughter is singing your songs for goodness sakes--what a compliment!
Rebecca VanScoyk :
Let me put it another way, I hum them now and then--that's all you need to know too. Rebecca VanScoyk :
Matt, you know I am your biggest fan. Your songs are from the heart, and that's as good as it gets.
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@ Joe -Tks for the props man, you are a blessing as a friend!
Thanks so much Tina! That really means alot to me! Tell Amaris thanks for me too! You guys will always be special people to me! :)
@ Gwen - Thanks buddie! That really means alot coming from my big sis AND my idol! :) you inspired me to write,play & sing & were the very inspiration for this song as well as many others! Love & miss ya!
@ Gina - Thank you so much! I hope the New Year blesses you & family!
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Gwen Stratton Redman :
Beautiful job, Matt. Amazing... Love it....
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Tina L Heaton :
WOW MATT HAVE THE FAMILY HERE BESIDE ME LISTENING TO THIS WOW YOUR VOCALS HAVE IMPROVED AND YOUR AWSOME , TOLD YOU TO NEVER GIVE UP ,...
TO ALWAYS FOLLOWER THAT DREAM , AND NOW LOOK AT YOU , ON THE WAY THAT GREAT GONNA HEAR A LOT FROM YOU SO...ON FROM NASHVILLE TN HUH ? CANT WAIT EXCITED TO HEAR MORE YOU GOT MYMY SMILEING AND CLAPPING HERE FOR YOU SAYING THAT MY UNC MATT THERE !!! AND THAT SONG IS AMAZING TOTALLY AWSOME . KEEP IT UP ,.....
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Gina Barrier :
Matt this is a beautiful song! Your vocals are awesome and I love the lyrics to this song! Your very talented my friend. Best of luck with your song!
Matt Stratton :
Thanks Johnny! So are life long friends like you buddy!
John Jones :
Awsome Matt!!!
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Thanks John!
@ Sherry - Thank You! Hope you & Bill are having a great New Year! Glad you liked the song! I will tell Breanna! Tell Bill "Hi" for me too!
@ Frank - Thank You Frank! Great to have ya as my friend! I will be making a professional... CD sometime in the future buddy! Thanks for listening & hope you're having a great New Year! God Bless!
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@ Judy - You're welcome! If not for you I prob wouldnt have posted it until next year! I know first hand it is hard with such a huge void at Christmas every year & you're right, people should have the Christmas spirit more than just once a year for sure but for some reason life doesnt work like that! You are a blessing as a friend & I thank you for the kind thoughts! :)
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Joe Thomure :
You played this song for me and Mandy and it is really heart filling. Impressive Matt.
Frank Chollée :
Very nice Matt, keep it up and I would like to take a disc;))))
John Bronnbauer :
thats a great job matt
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@ Shonna - Thanks cuz for all the kind words! Hope you guys are having a great New Year!
@ Sherry - Thank You! I would be very humbled if it did make a top hit one day!
@Jim - Thanks! Hope the New Year is going well for you & family!
Frank Chollée :
Very nice Matt, keep it up and I would like to take a disc;))))
John Bronnbauer :
thats a great job matt
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Shonna Conner :
That was awsome cuz you shure fond your calling hope to see you some time just want to say you are a wonderful son,father,brother,cuz,friend,prod to be you cuz love ya Shona!!!!
Sherry Braschler :
Sounds good, Good Luck... Hope it makes Christmas 2011 top hits :)
Jim Stratton :
Listening to it you do a great job of presenting it.. Good luck
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Matt Stratton :
Thanks for your kind words Mary! Like I said in the note, I am truly sorry for the loss of your son & I greatly admire your strength! I cant imagine losing one of my kids! Yes I loved my dad very much although we had a somewhat shaky relationship after I got grown. My mom says I'm just like him but I dont think I'm half the man he is! Once again Thank You for your thoughts & God Bless in this & future years to come! :)
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Mary Andersen :
Hi Matt, I just listened to your song, and found it to be absolutely wonderful, I lost my son when he was 18 and listening to this song, brought a tear to my eye, you sing it with so much emotion you must have really loved your dad. My most favourite songs are those that tell a story, with full emotion and without the screaming, so that you can actually hear the words. Thank you for sharing your song. xoxoxo
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Judy Click Prier :
Matt, thank you for posting and sharing your Christmas song with us. I told you it's never too late for Christmas. We all need to keep the spirt of Christmas with us all year. My dad is still here but my mom died 10 years ago. But like many, I can relate to this song. You have a God given talent.
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@ DeeMana - Thanks, I appreciate that! :)
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Thanks for the props buddy & once again I'm so sorry about your dad!
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@ Joe - I didnt know that buddy! Man I'm sorry! You know it's great friends/musicians like you that I have had the privilege of playing music with over the years not to mention knowing you all of my life, that seem to help make sense out of all the madness life deals us! You have been a true blessing as a friend & was there to listen when I was going through my marital problems & I deeply respect you bro! If there's one guy I could always count on it was you! God Bless ya Joe!
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Thank you Karen! I'm hopin to get there, I gave up the music a few yrs ago to raise Breanna but she is older now & I've gotten another chance with some great people & friends, got my fingers crossed!
@ Nancy - I am looking forward to it! It'...s been such a long hard road & I normally dont complain, I just roll with it but I think this is my last hoorah, Breanna is older now & she understands! I refuse to let life get in the way this time! Together we can do this!!!!
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Nancy Graner :
awesome Matt.....I am a Jim Croce fan as well!!!!!
True Blessings are on their way to us all this year will be the BEST!!!! God is good all the time!
Karen Wallace :
Beautifully Done, Why aren't you famous yet! Keep up singing like that and you will be very soon, thanks Matt for sharing! Very touching!
Matt Stratton :
Thank You Media! It's always hard for me too! I hope the New Year is being good to you! :)
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Media D Henricks :
Wow!...Matt I love it, even though it brought tears to my eye's as I miss my Father and Mother every year and it's a sad time of year for me...Will be looking forward to hearing it when your finished recording it...I know it will be a hit....God Bless! ~ Media
Mignon Fetterhoff :
Mom will & Matt, you've got great songs & I've listened yet not always commented on the ones you've put out here. You are very diversified in what you do!!!!
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Susie White :
I can see that in the depth and sentiment in the lyrics to this song :)
Matt Stratton :
Thank You Mignon!!!! Hope your mom recovers quickly! :)
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DeeMana Christoff :
Matt, you have a really nice voice and I'm a fan of your finger-picking style. Dee
Mignon Fetterhoff :
Susie, I think I'm looking at the words not so much tone of the music. I think Matt sounds great & needs to go further with his talent.
Susie White :
That's an interesting take Mignon...I don't hear that at all. I do hear a gifted up and coming Artist in the current music market, in the Country/Southern Rock genre.
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Rhonda Shea :
I think it will be a hit!! cant wait to get started on ya, and I know you know who feels the same!!!! It will surely be a long and prosperous experience!
Mignon Fetterhoff :
Matt, it was a great song & in some ways it reminded of a song John Denver made (actually many) and I love listening to John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, etc of our era. Thank you so much for sharing with us!!
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Susie White :
Beautifully done Matt. This song itself brought back so many emotions in me that I have felt over the years since losing my Mom. Christmas was her favorite thing of the year. That's when I think I miss her the most. Thank You for sharing your gifts!!!
Susie White :
It's official...It's a hit!!! An associate of mine passed it around here on a laptop, and EVERYONE loves it!!!! That's a tough crowd to please!!! :)
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Lynda Jean Connor :
GREAT SONG .....GREAT MAN!
Rick Klobe :
Very nice Matt! That really hits home. That's the one part of xmas that's tough buddy.
Cheryl Lincoln :
just listened to this, beautiful, and tearjerker, made me think about my dad, he's 81 and I know I dont have too much time left with him, and lost my mom 6 years ago, Im sorry for your loss, and yes it can be rough.
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Donna Rodriguez :
Sounds really nice . I wish we were closer so I could get to know you again because your an awsome cousin!!!
Lynda Jean Connor :
yes I agree with Nancy a tearjerker but, those tears are good tears becuz like Matt I know my Momma's in a better place, when the holidays roll around songs like this comfort my soul...ty, Matt xoxoxoxo
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Danny Mendoza :
Matt...Ya got me right between the sternum and the left pectoral! I'm glad you waited until after Christmas to post this. FABULOUS and sad all in one. This one hit home, big time. You also have inspired me to create one about my Dad and the relationship we had. Thanks for sharing, my friend!
Nancy Graner : Awesome Matt....definately a tearjerker....reminded me of the christmas shoes.
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Bruce Monahan :
Matt that is another wonderful song! You are one big ball of talent my friend. Unfortunately, I guess some of the best songs have come to people at a time when life wasn't actually the best for them. Thanks for allowing us to be able to share that with you. :)
Jessica Huckaby :
That's very beautiful Uncle Matt! I enjoyed listening to it. Grandpa was very special. He helped keep the family close. I miss him a lot! I wish Justin could have met him.
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Mike Bennett :
My dad is still around, but we all get older every year.
It's a great song and you do a great job with it. The thought of that day makes it very hard for me to listen to it. That's actually a compliment, it means you did your job as a singer/song writer very well as you have conveyed the emotions....
Tracy Stevanus :
Can't wait to bring back old times & have you come sit on my living room floor & sing for hours while you pick the guitar.YOU OWE ME MAN! PAY UP lol
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