A Long Time Ago

This is the first Ross song that really captured me.  In January,
1994, Jayne (Ross's wife) finally managed to talk him into doing the
world a favor and playing his wonderful music in public.  (Thanks,
Jayne!)  I happened to be hosting the open mike at a coffee shop when
Ross came to play.  I was completely starstruck, and I've been
following him around ever since.

Normally I can't remember a song until I've heard it at least 3 times,
but "A Long Time Ago" stuck with me after just one playing.  I was
humming it that night and I surprised Ross by remembering it the next
time I saw him.

My minimalism got the better of me in producing this one.  I kept
wanting to leave stuff out, and Ross kept assuring me that things like
bass and drums would not be excessive.  He was right, as usual!

I think the violin break is very reminiscent of Kansas's "Dust In The
Wind".