When it comes to reviewing songs I look for more than just how the song sounds but how it was put together in its tracking and mixing. In the process of the song, which by the way is a very good song in its own right, I find that the vocal seems to get a little buried as the song progresses. I think that if you went back and added some compression and limiting then the vocal would maintain that "stand in front of the band" aspect throughout the song. Other than that I really love the way the instrumentation is spread out and creating space while the vocal leads the listener through the journey.

The song writing is top notch and the vocals has a Merle Haggard twang both of which in my book are a BIG plus. The music was good only I like guitar leads that fit the vocal as if the lead was as sad or as happy as the song. A lead should be a second vocal that has emotion. I think over all you should be very proud of this song. Great job.

Hey TJ, Very nice song. Melody and lyrics go well together. I really don't have nits to pick on this one. Best of luck with your song Show Me The Way. Simply beautiful.

Well written song...it's more then obvious that TJ knows how to sing...really has an excellent voice...the next thought is difficult to put in writing: it's very challenging to be unique in how one sounds weather it be vocals, guitar style or for that matter pedal steel style...the last sentence is not meant to take anything away from TJ --- just that is a challenge to do what hasn't been done before.

TJ always has strong instrumental backing on his tracks. His vocals are solid with an excellent tonal quality and intonation. On this song I missed the harmony which has made other recordings of his shine. The lyrics are very strong. I rate this one a very solid **** stars.

I really enjoyed this song from the voice of the singer to the band to the arrangement it was what it should be. The lyrics gave me the fantasy of a cowboy trying to get back to the girl that he loves and that is heaven. Simple and endearing, this song works.

Show me the way is a heartfelt song reminiscent of the old days of country music. With a beautifully expressive voice that captures your ear and makes you eat to listen over and over again.

Very good song Something most people will understand and relate to. .Sounds like a song from the Heart with an old fashioned country feel that is lacking in current Country music .

I liked the production, the singer TJ Nelson is a good singer. I wasn't bored with the song. The song could be a great soundtrack for a movie. Great job and best of luck, Guy @ Fizer Music Productions

hi TJ i was brought up on country so you say i love it your song is a joy to hear if these are your own lyrics then hope you go long ways regards (ROSE OF THE THORN )

Hey TJ, The performance is heart felt and sad which fits the lyric. The lyric is concise and memorable. The song structure is good. Some critiquers would say don't use the hook in the verse to me it doesn't matter. The hook is cool. The hook and the rest of the lyric makes the singer sound like he's ready to slit his wrists. The production is very traditional as is the entire song. From a commercial stand point it is dated. I don't know if you care about that or not. Overall I like the song.

Thank you for this opportunity to review. First off. Nice piece of writing. Conveys a story and emotes feeling. Something very lacking in today's " good story mainstream". To me it is a retro piece and for that I give high marks. What is "new" is not always what is best! Very good story line. My only criticism is in the recording. I don't believe that it adequately captures your vocal ability. Although you sound good you also sound muddy in the mix. I would love to hear this with a good clean pronounced lead vocal higher in the mix. It would not hurt to throw some harmonies in as well to accentuate that lead vocal as well. Please keep up the good work. Looking forward to hearing more.