Lost Love Ballads

Winter 2025

Live

Jazzy Piano

Stare up at the summer sky
Counting all the clouds that pass me by
So I whistle up a tune to while away
Everything’s so perfect here today

And all in all what a perfect day it is
how life all changes with a simple little kiss
can't believe it could turn out as it is
so take me home

Slowly taking in the view
While everybody turns to look at you
so I close by eyes and tune in to that sound
waiting for your footsteps on the ground

And all in all what a perfect day it is
how life all changes with a simple little kiss
can't believe it could turn out as it is
so take me home

For here we are on this extraordinary day
it's all around us, so little left to say
and everybody seems to smile and turn your way
Ooooo

And all in all what a perfect day it is
how life all changes with a simple little kiss
can't believe it could turn out as it is
so take me home

Stare up at the summer sky
Counting all the clouds that pass me by
And I whistle up a tune to while away
everything's so perfect here today

Extraordinary Day

Sadly I never gota live band version of this song, but I do have this version from Band Practice which sounds ok(ish). On this version my Son Tom 
sat in on drums!, Eddie and Terry also played Lead Guitar and Bass, my Acoustic is buried somewhere :-)

For 20 million years or more this hill has stayed the same 'till here in 1899 
won't be the same again
One thousand men marched to the top to fight the will of one
Into a hail of molten rain they fell there everyone

Empire calls you
Kitchener is asking after you!

Barely 15 years has passed a new fixture and time
One million men on every side along the Western line
Haig's whistle burst upon his lips, Balloon is up let’s kill the Fritz
Over the top your bayonets fixed, fell like a pack of cards

Empire calls you
Kitchener is asking after you!

And now they have found Empires fallen to the ground
And  all your  Mothers Sons have fell in vain
Whilst in a field somewhere in France, a sway of Poppies dance
And a sea of crosses stretch for evermore......

A replay’s called in 39, by 44 it's extra time
From East to West along the line, the Bosh is on the run
Now Monty calls to Eisenhower, Churchill to the Eastern power
Send Hitler to the Bloody Tower, The British Empires done

Empire calls you
Kitchener is asking after you!
Empire calls you
Kitchener is asking after you!

Empire- (Live)

Mother would watch as I'd dive for the money they'd throw.
Down below.
Down so low.

From in the blue water, the people above move so slow.
They don't know.
What I know.

Give me a reason to stay.
Guess it's true that we all run away.
Though I can't see the future, I'm sure.
That I can never know what's in store.

Some coins for the coven, there's buns in the oven.
To pay.
We will see.
What will be.

Son, fetch me your Shoeshine, this town it is all mine. 
What's more.
I'm the law.
Above the law.

You fantasy swinger, you phoney gunslinger, who deals?
Out the deals.
Ride the wheels.

A priest or a bandit, a boxer or prophet, your breath.
Your last breath.
On to death.

Lord, give me a reason to stay.
There are times when we all run away.
Though I know there's no future, I'm sure.
That you can never know what's in store.

Oh mother, oh mother, the life they have taken from me.
I am free.
I'm the sea.

Oh, father, my father, now why hast thou forsaken me?
You can't see.
What I see.

Lord, give me a reason to stay.
Guess it's true that we all run away.
Though I can't see the future, I'm sure.
That I can never know what's in store.

Shoeshine

This is a live version of an original song, written many years ago when I was young and idealistic :-) The Band was called "Both Ends Burning"

Class Distinctions (Dm Am7) Capo 1
Class distinctions your working class (Dm Am)
In the environment you need a pass (G Am)
Class is colour back or white (Dm Am)
Class big brother a knock in the night (G Am)

Class Distinctions

Class addiction the drugs you need
Class infection the rag you read
Class rejection your down and out
Class detection and you’ve been found out!

Class Distinctions

You know its right (Dm Am)
You’ve never liked it and you’d like to fight (G Am)
Maybe someday (Dm Am)
We’ll as see things a different way (G A)

And those Class Distinctions

Class election red or blue
Whatever you choose now it ain’t up to you
Class defection don’t cross that line
Class reflection get it right next time

Class Distinctions

You know its right 
You’ve never liked it and you’d like to fight 
Maybe someday 
We’ll as see things a different way 

And those Class Distinctions

Class Distinctions (Live)

"Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" - Music from Book 5: (Part 1) A New Beginning

Book 5 of "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" opens a new chapter: The horrors of war lie behind the protagonists, but the scars run deep. This music collection accompanies the Feyerabend family in the post-war era, a time of rebuilding, hope, and slow healing.

The music of Book 5 is an eclectic mix of styles and eras, reflecting the complexity of starting anew. German Schlager hits of the 1950s and nostalgic chansons evoke memories of the past and a rediscovered joy of life. Acoustic sounds, folk, and jazz symbolize the search for security and a new normal. Brit Pop, Swing, and Rock'n'Roll represent the dawn of a new era, while Indie Pop, Chamber Pop, and even a wedding march musically underscore the hope and the gradual blossoming of new dreams. But the shadows of the past are still present, captured in melancholic ballads, a sad piano piece, psychedelic folk, spiritual hip-hop, and powerful post-rock. Even punk rock finds its place, expressing the regained freedom and zest for life.

This music is a sonic tapestry of the post-war era, a tribute to the will to survive, the importance of family, and the strength of the human spirit. It captures the ambivalence of this epoch: The burden of memory and the simultaneous spirit of optimism, the grief for what was lost and the hope for a new beginning.

Music: A musical journey through time from the 50s to the present day with elements of German Schlager, Chanson, Folk, Jazz, Brit Pop, Swing, Rock'n'Roll, Indie Pop, Chamber Pop, Post-Rock, Punk Rock, and more.

Discover the musical soul of "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land"!

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"Hinter uns das Land" - Musik zu Buch 5 (Part 1): Aufbruch in eine neue Zeit

Buch 5 von "Hinter uns das Land" schlägt ein neues Kapitel auf: Die Schrecken des Krieges liegen hinter den Protagonisten, doch die Narben sind tief. Diese Musiksammlung begleitet die Familie Feyerabend in der Nachkriegszeit, einer Zeit des Wiederaufbaus, der Hoffnung und des langsamen Heilens.

Die Musik zu Buch 5 ist eine eklektische Mischung aus Stilen und Epochen, die die Vielschichtigkeit des Neubeginns widerspiegelt. Schlager der 50er Jahre und nostalgische Chansons erinnern an die Vergangenheit und die wiedergefundene Lebensfreude. Akustische Klänge, Folk und Jazz symbolisieren die Suche nach Geborgenheit und einer neuen Normalität. Brit Pop, Swing, und Rock'n'Roll stehen für den Aufbruch in eine neue Zeit, während Indie Pop, Chamber Pop und sogar ein Hochzeitsmarsch die Hoffnung und das langsame Erblühen neuer Träume musikalisch untermalen. Aber auch die Schatten der Vergangenheit sind noch präsent, eingefangen in melancholischen Balladen, einem traurigen Klavierstück, psychedelischem Folk, spirituellem Hip-Hop, und kraftvollem Post-Rock. Sogar Punkrock findet seinen Platz, um die wiedergewonnene Freiheit und Lebensfreude auszudrücken.

Diese Musik ist ein Klanggemälde der Nachkriegszeit, eine Hommage an den Überlebenswillen, den familiären Zusammenhalt und die Kraft der menschlichen Seele. Sie fängt die Ambivalenz dieser Epoche ein: Die Last der Erinnerung und die gleichzeitige Aufbruchstimmung, die Trauer um das Verlorene und die Hoffnung auf einen Neuanfang.

Musik: Eine musikalische Zeitreise von den 50er Jahren bis in die Gegenwart mit Elementen von Schlager, Chanson, Folk, Jazz, Brit Pop, Swing, Rock'n'Roll, Indie Pop, Chamber Pop, Post-Rock, Punk Rock und mehr.

Entdecke die musikalische Seele von "Hinter uns das Land"!

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A Child Awaits (LANDR remastered)

LipiDan

From Afar (feat. S. Manchester)

Wors and Music Andrew Smith. Joined on live performance at the Shirley Institute by Dave Shwan, maybe 20 years ago!

It's not Fair! (Live)

Written, performed, mixed and mastered by Andrew Smith.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?edufilter=NULL&v=iEoEIdf9zOc

Tom are you listening to me, how your letters set me free and spur me on
Mar, many thanks for your advice, the cake was very nice, please send some tea
As we march into this town, dark shadows in the window
Your photo in my pocket, next to me
And my boots upon cold stone, so alone
Please keep the home fires burning for me
Jo though you begged me not to go, I’m a long, long way from home and missing you
Par, these days I often think of you, and that smile I never knew, look down on me
But when all is said and done, this war it must be won
And we are fighting for our children to be free
And for all the folks back home, home sweet home
Please keep the home fires burning for me
Sam, help your mother while you can, one day you’ll be a man, so young and free
Tom, lost out here we are the few, my heart cries out for you, don’t follow me
As we lay upon the ground, with birdsong all around
Hear whispering of children in the breeze
And all the guns are silent now, remember how
To keep the home fires burning for me

Home Fires Burning

Out my window, calm tonight 
See the sky, northern light  
Waiting for the sun to pull me through 
But somewhere in the crowd tonight 
There's a secret soul burning bright 
Waiting for the star that shines on you 
If we could only see the sign
Take control and cross that line
We could make it home tonight 
Sit and watch the morning light 
Waiting for a dream that's yours and mine 
And I could be your Fred Astaire 
Dancing in a moonlight square
you could be my Red Adair when I fall 
I could be your Jimmy Dean 
Even be your Steve McQueen 
And you can be my dancing queen when I call 
Out with friends, feeling fine 
Nothing here is really mine 
Feel myself slowly sinking down 
But somewhere in these hills tonight 
There's a secret soul burning bright 
A Girl out there is going to turn me round 
If we could only see the sign 
Take control and cross that line 
We could make it home tonight 
Sit and watch the morning light 
Waiting for a dream that's yours and mine 
And I could be your Fred Astaire 
Dancing in a moonlight square 
you can be my Red Adair when I fall 
I could be your Jimmy Dean 
Even be your Steve McQueen 
And you can be my dancing queen when I call 
I can be your Fred Astaire 
Dancing in a moonlight square 
you could be my Red Adair 
Catch me when I fall 
And you can be my movie star 
Driving in my favorite car 
And I can play my blue guitar when you call

Secret Soul

A Neon light , Late night train   
I’m caught in the rain, Midnight station
And my poor heart , On the line
So give me a sign, Our situation
But all I have is this feeling
Everything I love is up this time
I need you here this evening
Both of our hearts are down the line
Riding on midnight train
Way on down the line
I hope to see
Sleeping on a midnight train
Hoping, maybe you’ll, Be there for me
A million souls pass me by
A blink of the eye
No sensation
Hear your words one last time
Here in my mind
My salvation

But all I have is this feeling
Everything I love is up this time
I need you here this evening
All of our hearts are on the line

Riding on midnight train
Way on down the line
I hope to see
Sleeping on a midnight train
Hoping, maybe you’ll
Be there for me

Midnight Train (Midnight Station)

An extended version of Going Home with Robert Grigg on superb lead guitar.
Thanks also to my good friend and old band mate Bob Lilley.
All other music Andrew Smith/Bob Lilley
Songwriting/mixing/mastering Andrew Smith

Your eyes are fixed upon the window
my eyes are glued upon the door
guess we've come to this decision
a thousand times before
I know exactly how your feeling
but not exactly what it's for
yesterday's just like tomorrow
today we're back for more
And if I count the times I should have walked away
we're surely better off alone
today's tomorrow's are tomorrow's yesterdays
think I'm going home!
I wasn't built for disappointment
you wasn't made for all this pain
shall we book our next appointment
and start it all again?
And if I count the times I should have walked away
we're surely better off alone
today's tomorrow's are tomorrow's yesterdays
think I'm going home!
Your eyes still fixed upon the window
my eyes still glued upon the floor
yes we've come to this decision
a thousand times before

Going Home (with Robert Grigg)

Singer songwriter from the Heart of England with a box full of old and new songs on a mission to understand the art of recording and mixing. Most started life on my trusty Martin acoustic and have been played live but never been given the luxury of being recorded. I suspect am gonna be at this for quite a while!

Class Distinctions (Live)

Andrew LB Smith