Monday Playlist week of 3/4/2024

Monday Playlist week of 6/3/2024

Written by Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett
Performed by Josh McAlexander
Picture of my wife Laura and me sailing (1993)

Never Ending Song of Love

There once was an amazing magical musical Band called 'Bread', fronted by the inimitable David Gates. Cover 'Sketch' created with all due respect and love for Bread, albeit only a rather small slice here. ;-)
Look What You've Done
(Bread - Gates - 1970)
You have taken the heart of me
And left just a part of me,
And look, look, look what you've done.
Well, you took all the best of me,
So come get the rest of me,
And look back, finish what you've begun.
There is some-one you ought to meet,
It's me, Mister Incomplete.
Look, at what I've become.
For it's due to the lack of you
That I'm now only half of two.
Look back, finish what you've begun.
Come and sit by my side
Where there's nothing to hide.
You will try to decide what you needed
But from where I stand today,
I can't think of the way
Or the words that I might say
That will change your mind and make you stay.
Oh, no, not for all the times I've pleaded.
Look, look, look what you've done.
You have taken the best of me,
So come get the rest of me,
And look back, finish what you've begun.
I'll be done.

Sunny Beaches - All of Them

Look What You've Done - Version

Across This Land (Original)

Words

Pack your bag yeah
We're going away on a little trip
Don't be sad
Just make sure you pack every little bit
It won't take long
We gotta get away from all of this commotion
Get in the car babe
And let's drive away, get some motion
Got to get away got to get away from these bad bad days
Got to get away got to get away from these bad bad days
Oh oh honey
Oh we've got to get to it
Oh oh honey
We will get through it

Break

We're gonna go real far
We're not going to stop until we're out of the rat race yeah
And when we get to that place
We're going to lay down in our spiritual space
Oh oh honey I've got to have you
Oh oh honey only you will do
Let's get away let's get away yeah
Hmm let's get away let's get away yeah
Let's get away let's get away yeah
Hmm let's get away let's get away yeah

It won't take long
We gotta get away from all of this commotion
Get in the car babe
And lets drive away, get some motion
Got to get away got to get away from these bad bad days
Got to get away got to get away from these bad bad days

Bad Bad Days

What can I I say, so many John Prine songs and I love them all.  Would have loved to see him in concert but we still have his music

Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness( Cover - John Prine)

This is a story about an Irish heroine called Grace O'Malley, Also known as Grainne of Clare. She lived in the late 1500's, she was known as the Pirate Queen of Ireland. She made fortunes, saved her sons from the Queen of England, fought on behalf or Ireland with her armada of ships and was a fierce, beautiful force of nature.. a true example of valour, will power, grace under pressure, fortitude and determination, with a commanding spirit. Here's to you Grace...   Happy St. Patrick's Day..    ☘️ Sláinte!!!  ☘️

Written, produced and performed by: Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
Nat Daniels: tin whistle, guitar, piano & vocals
Craig Durgy: mandolin & vocals
Copyright 2024 Daniels & Durgy / Gentle Rain Records

Lyrics:  The Tale of Grace O’Malley

Let me tell you the tale
Of Grace O’Malley
Crimson red hair 
And the courage she carried
A nobleman’s daughter
A life full of rules
But fate took her hands 
And gave her sailing shoes
A pirate queen,  deadly  and fair…
In Gaelic her name wasn’t Grace
It’s Grainne of Clare  

Oh Grainne, Grainne of Clare
Who could lead men to battle, lead with a valkyrie stare
And you’d never give in
Though your life was at stake
You’d show us what valour could mean
For you’d rather die freely
Than live on your knees

V2
In a time when a girl 
Had no worth but breeding
You broke all the rules
And pierced every ceiling
You made all your fortunes
Then saved all your sons
And paid the Queens’ ransom
Then called all to arms
For bonnie Ireland needed you so
And your heart would never let go.. could never let go….

Oh Grainne, Grainne of Clare
Who could lead men to battle, 
Lead them with a with a valkyrie stare
And you’d never give in
Though your life was at stake
You’d show us what valour could mean
For you’d rather die freely
Than live on your knees
Oh you’d rather die freely 
Than live on your knees…

So now you know the tale.. of Grace O’Malley
Just a girl with red hair .. who was worth more than marriage
Now look at your daughters..  and tell them you love them
And treat them like equals and never condemn them
They’re all so much more.. they’re  worth so much more…
Like Grainne of Clare.

The Tale of Grace O'Malley

The Tale Of Grace O'Malley

Lyrics by Tony Harris that inspired Mike listed below.
Vocals, Music and Mix by Mike Fox UK 

IT WAS A SAD DAY TODAY
IN OUR SMALL TOWN
THE RADIO STATION
IT CLOSED DOWN

FOUNDED IN NINETEEN FIFTY
AND A LOCAL LANDMARK
PLAYED ALL KINDS OF MUSIC
WAS SPECIAL TO OUR HEART

(CHORUS)
THE MUSIC DIED TODAY
IN OUR HOME TOWN
THEY FLIPPED THE SWITCH
AND IT FADED AWAY
YOU CAN BLAME IT ON THIS
YOU CAN BLAME IT ON THAT
WHAT MORE CAN YOU SAY
THE MUSIC DIED TODAY

THE DEJAY'S WERE THE BEST
ALWAYS TAKING REQUEST
THE SONGS WERE ALWAYS PLAYIN'
AND VERY SATISFYIN'

TEARS FLOWED FREELY THAT DAY
AS AMERICAN PIE WAS PLAYED
AFTER SIXTY SEVEN YEARS
WHY WAS THAT CALL MADE

(REPEAT CHORUS)

THE RED BRICK BUILDIN'
NO LONGER STANDS
THE RECORDS WERE SOLD
THEY WASHED THEIR HANDS

(REPEAT CHORUS 2 times)

2017 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (revised 2024 BMI)

The Music Died Today - Collaboration by Tony and Mike Fox - Original with Lyrics

Lyrics by Tony Harris (US) that inspired Mike are listed below.
Vocals, music/arrangement by Mike Fox (UK)

EVERY BREATH I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
EVERY STEP I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

EVERY WORD I SPEAK
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
EVERY PROMISE I KEEP
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

EVERY RIVER I CROSS
IS BECAUSE OF YOU  
EVERY MOUNTAIN I CLIMB
IS BECAUSE OF YOU  

THE FAITH THAT I HAVE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
THE HOPE THAT I HAVE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

THE LOVE THAT I HAVE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
THE BLESSINGS THAT I HAVE
ARE BECAUSE OF YOU

WITHOUT YOU LORD
I AM NOTHING
BECAUSE OF YOU LORD
I AM SOMETHING

(GUITAR/KEYS SOLO-OPTIONAL)

(REPEAT VERSE 1)
EVERY BREATH I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
EVERY STEP I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

2024 © BMI Lyrics by Tony Harris BMI

It's All Because Of You - Collab by Tony and Mike Fox - Original

With lyrics by the wonderful Tony Harris and amazing Sax by Greg Willis , this new song was created , helped by backing singers Kim , Gladys and Beryl , we all hope you like it , I know I do Ha ! Next up on the 9th is another remix , then on the 15th is a real Stadium Rocker by Charlie and the Fox , then on the 22nd something different , a Rap/Rock song with Namibian Rapper Blaffy . After that is a great classic with Gaz Brownie and Nat Daniels , and a stripped back ballad , again with Tony Harris , phew , it's all go ! Thank you for giving me the time of day !

No Album

Shades Of The Past ( feat. Greg Willis )

Shades Of The Past ( Fox and Harris feat Greg Willis )

Songwriter - Beth Williams Music ©March 8, 2016
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A song written for my beautiful granddaughter, Mozelle Elizabeth.

Please come visit my You Tube Channel here: 
https://www.youtube.com/user/BethWilliamsMusic

Beth Williams - Guitar, Vocals 
David Snider - Bass, Piano, Drums, Lead Guitar

That Old Blue Rockin Chair- Beth Williams Music

Years ago I saw this artist perform at the Hard Rock In New Orleans.
Keb Mo, just him and his guitar.  Wow, I was hooked , obtained his CDs and wore them out.  I had to learn a few of his songs.  This is a short version of this great tune.  Just acoustic guitar with a few lick.  Singing and Picking

Hand It Over  (Cover-- Keb Mo)

...just a tiny bit of fading noise...

ex-drummer, ukulele player, sometimes guitar player, keyboard tinkerer and harmonica player. Love to listen to and create music...

Bad Bad Days

Lawrence Farr