The fear f being alone (loneliness) is inherit in all humans.  Humans fear the thought of being alone; that is the fear of the fear of being alone that does brings the anxiety.  As in an individual that fears flying. The individual builds in anxiety prior to even arriving at the airport. Fearing the emotions that the person will experience during the flight. That is the fear of the fear.  Same with loneliness. When true love is lost(even before the loss in those of us that have insecurities about said love)  the fear of of losing that real true love can result in fear, nightmares, and pain resulting in the fear of the fear of loneliness. That is the key to this song.  such a loss is as painful, emotionally as the pain of inhaling a live fire's smoke...causing severe pain and difficulty breathing...makes one wish to die.

THE SMOKE OF LONELINESS

The pain and emotions effected by pain, suffering especially all and any form of abuse is NOT possible for another person to actually completely understand. The only entity that truly can understand that individual's pain and suffering is the INNER SOUL; which has been there through it all.  The inner soul is the singer of the lyrics in this song singing and encouraging and building/ rebuilding the self esteem and self belief.  It has been there through it all.  It truly knows and understands that pain. The rest of us can only empathize with the individual.

YOU'RE SO BEAUTIFUL

Just a fun song.. fun composing and fun recording and listening to.  The story about losing everything in the same day.  (somewhat)  enjoy

LEVI BLUES

about real love between two people wanting to spend the rest of their lives together...growing old together.
The pic with this track is a pic from the years after the love of my life and I were married; our dream was to grow old together.  she unexpectedly passed away July 1, 2017.  This song is dedicated to her ... my girl forever.  46 plus years of love.

WHEN TOMORROW COMES

performed live as a child, singer/song writer since 16; perform live clubs 21; battle of bands Univ. S.C.  at 26(45min.),Live TV  45 min.of hr show '86,Liberty Weekend '86 est. crowd 1700, radio play local rock station,  live to sound track (my song Lady Liberty); wrote/ performed live daughter's wedding song 2009 lg, diverse crowd;writing /studio recordings,  creating, perform today at 63 yrs. Outdoor concerts, clubs, churches, various venues; always strong positive audience reactions, standing ovations; perform from heart / soul; timing sig loose d/t 3 respiratory conditions..Father of 5/17 grands/ 15 great grands. Soft rock, rock blues, gospel, mild country, blues. GUITAR

Art Dupree (Mensing)