This is awesome! Love the flow, wish there was a bit more. I could do another 4 minutes of this!

The WowApp Cypher Series...

(Written by Terry Reeves)
Terry Reeves: Vocals
Hans Albers: All instruments, Arrangement & production

From the age of 15 when I first stepped into the world of employment I was told it would be a major advantage to get a job that lasted through to the State retirement age of 65. At the time I'll admit it was not something I took at all seriously.  When you’re that age, the last thing on your mind is bloody retirement.   

However, by the time I reached my early 50’s and had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, my mind became a little more concentrated on reaching what might now  conceivably prove to be an eminently missable target.  In the interim, the UK government decided that, given the population was living considerably longer than it once had, they would incrementally be raising the retirement age, meaning that mine now became 66. 

Our dear old Nan was a dedicated Bingo player and knew that number callers used particular phrases for certain numbers, one of the best known being 66, known as  ‘Clickety Click’.  So reaching pensionable age became inextricably linked to Bingo, hence the title and subject matter of this song.   

The number one - ‘Kelly’s Eye’ - seemed a good place to start and having done some fascinating research, I worked my way through the Bingo calls, choosing the ones whose scansion worked best, until I reached the magic ‘Clickety Click'.  

As the chorus explains, there were no guarantees I’d actually get there, it was just a target.  But I did get there and this song celebrates the fact.  

The song ends with the traditional exclamation of the player who has won the game, being either ‘House!’ or ‘Bingo!’.  When I was recording the vocals, my constant and beautiful companion Marvin (it is he who is pictured in the cover art) reacted to my shouts with a loud bark, perfectly in time, so we decided to keep it in.  Marv is with me at 99% of the recordings and enjoys being involved when the opportunity presents.

As always, huge thanks to the wonderful Hans Albers for another brilliant backing track which is, as I think you’ll agree, perfect for the song.  That man is a genius.
Thanks so much for listening.   (Terry Reeves)


It all started with Ned Kelly’s eye (1)
A cup of tea (3) to stop going dry
Tom Mix (6) wearing hat, riding fast
Monkey’s cousin (12) hanging, trying to last
Key of the door (21), two little ducks (22)
Paid half a crown (26), keep up the luck
In a state (28), rise and shine (29) but alive
One dirty knee (33) to help jump and jive (35)

Sixty six not to preconceive
Sixty six, a target to achieve

Half way to laugh, more than eleven (37)
As life begins (40), time for fun (41) isn’t heaven
Up to tricks (46) towards four dozen (48)
Five-0, Five-0, it’s off to work (50) with percussion
Danny la Rue (52), a man at the door (54)
The snakes are alive (55) but don’t wriggle more
Shotts bus (56) to Scotland, check the sign
Variety of Heinz (57) to the Brighton Line (59)

Sixty six not to preconceive
Sixty six a target to achieve

A baker’s bun (61) all tickety boo (62)
Tickle me (63), almost retired (64) laughing too
Retirement age(65), it should have been fun
Clickety click (66), getting paid
Take the money and run  
Route 66, nearly there
Clickety click, the sound of my wheelchair

CLICKETY CLICK - CRIPPLE CLUB & HANS ALBERS

Experience the eclectic blend of jazz genres in the latest track. From smooth jazz to bebop and fusion, immerse yourself in a captivating fusion of styles.

Floomara Swaylix Duo

Music by Paploviante
https://soundcloud.com/paul-racle

Vocals and Lyrics by Cosmic Keanu

The Greatest

Love is patient, love is kind,
does not envy, takes the time;
endures all things, 
does not rejoice in pain,
never proud, or unkind

We knew in part at one time,
now the partial is done away
One time I saw in a mirror, dimly,
now we are face to face

[chorus]
When faith, hope, and love abide,
the greatest of them all is love

If I speak with the tongues of men and angels
but do not have love,
I have become a noisy gong,
fit for none

If I knew every truth
and have the faith to move mountains,
without love,
in the end,
it all amounts to nothing

[chorus]

If I give away all I possess,
and have the courage to face death,
If I don’t have love
in my understanding,
all the profits 
amount to nothing

Love is patient, love is kind,
does not envy, takes the time;
endures all things, 
does not rejoice in pain,
never proud, or unkind

[chorus]
When faith, hope, and love abide,
the greatest of them all is love

The Greatest (Paploviante & Cosmic Keanu)

This is my latest track "MONOPOLY" and it's based on FREEDOM being monopolized by Politicians, Corporations & Elites Worldwide.

Vocals, Lyrics & Production by RadBabyJoe.

LYRICS:

It's a Monopoly... (repeat)

Roll the Dice, Lose or Win,
It's all a Game.
But they hold the keys and we're
Chained to their name.

It's a Monopoly... (repeat)

They say we're Free to walk,
Free to chose our own path,
Free to chose our road.

But every step I take,
Feels like it’s like it’s full of wrath,
Feels like a debt that's owed.

So here's to the DREAMERS,
Who refuse to Play.

To the one's who break FREE,
Find their own way.

Maybe One Day,
We'll crack this Code.

And FREEDOM won't be something,
We're SOLD!

It's a Monopoly... (repeat)

Monopoly

Created on ipad or in other words, foolin around on the ipad ;)

Illusions

This is my very simple take on the old familiar Christmas carol as my offering to the holy and joyful season. Stripped down and a bit different from the standard delivery. My wishes to all for a Happy Christmas!

O’ Little Town of Bethlehem

O Little Town Of Bethlehem

Nap Mix - Variations on a Dream

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#wowapp cypher: Society & Life... aaron knish & sirobosi frawstakwa...

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#wowapp cypher: Rain Dance... professor kells & sirobosi frawstakwa...

the #wowapp cypher series presents: Instead Of Us

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~ A Journey Through Sound ~

I want to make a journey through the sound with you...
I want to share the feelings of my heart with you...
Out of my mouth my voice...
I sing this song for you...Today this is my choice...
I want to walk a part of your way with you...
Can you see the clouds in the sky...
Can you feel the sound...Can you hear me try to do?
I want be like the light, breaking through the dark...
like the morningf light...
I want to send my vibes to you...
I want to try to be true...
I want be like the sun...in the sky for you...
I want to warm yer heart...
Can you hear me try?
I want to take you high...

Let us dive into the sound and let`s see what comes arround...
Let us fly like the clouds and let us flow with our mind...
with the river of sound....
Let`s see what we dream...Let love comes arround...
Can you hear me try...
Can you feel the sound...
I want be like the light you found...
breaking through the dark...like the morning light...
I want send some vibes to you...Like a litting spark
I want to try to be true with this song...
I want to shine like the sun..to chase away the dark...

~ Light Song ~ (music produced by Frawstakwa)

The WowApp Cypher Series presents…

How Did They Know?

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production by bitzone
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vocals by sirobosi frawstakwa
www.wowapp.com/w/frawstakwa 

——

how did they know that I would flip out with the flows?
was it something I said? assuming so but I suppose
that that’s the way that it goes like how else could I ever hope
to upload a viral video as a post?
 I’m nowhere near a pro but if by chance I get close
I’ll continue to show integrity gotta have soul
in this twilight zone guest starring celebrity ghosts 
I just get in the spirit when I get on the microphone

without a worry in the world
working my way towards rhyming with every word
I guess you could say I’m a nerd
or something else unlike what you have ever heard of
some of my lyrics are absurd
others are profound and each of them obscure
through it all rest assured
that me without a sound it never would occur

never striking a pose in model citizen mode
political moves without ulterior motives
a modern day mogul making the most of the moment
the message in the music just keeps on giving them more
so without further adieu about to give them what for
and if you want to know the reason why I’m not really sure
it’s just a natural occurrence an artist to the core
and this has been my #verseoftheday thanks for listening yo

this is my second attempt at catching wreck mic check
but maybe it’s just not my time yet

early bird gets the worm
meaning get up ready to get out there and earn
I’m not waiting until my turn
both ends of the candle burn baby burn
I’ve been aware of my worth 
I wonder what would happen if I pushed myself further
well let me finish this first
then I’ll follow up with something so good that it hurts

always been old school
since the days of my youth

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The WowApp Cypher Series Presents: How Did They Know?

Sirobosi Frawstakwa, member of the Instagram group "Verse of the Day" invited me to a special chat (at Wowapp, see below)- this group and the chat are dedicated to freestyle rappers who only work with their smartphones.
•thanks, that's a talented bunch of vocalists - very cool ;)•

I like the idea to bring poems to the world in such a short and unadulterated way. So I asked him if he would give me some of his verses to combine with something new and yes :)
here it is:

*How Did They Know?*

how did they know that I would flip out with the flows?
was it something I said? assuming so but I suppose
that that’s the way that it goes like how else could I ever hope
to upload a viral video as a post?
I’m nowhere near a pro but if by chance I get close
I’ll continue to show integrity gotta have soul
in this twilight zone guest starring celebrity ghosts
I just get in the spirit when I get on the microphone

without a worry in the world
working my way towards rhyming with every word
I guess you could say I’m a nerd
or something else unlike what you have ever heard of
some of my lyrics are absurd
others are profound and each of them obscure
through it all rest assured
that me without a sound it never would occur

never striking a pose in model citizen mode
political moves without ulterior motives
a modern day mogul making the most of the moment
the message in the music just keeps on giving them more
so without further adieu about to give them what for
and if you want to know the reason why I’m not really sure
it’s just a natural occurrence an artist to the core
and this has been my #verseoftheday thanks for listening yo

this is my second attempt at catching wreck mic check
but maybe it’s just not my time yet

early bird gets the worm
meaning get up ready to get out there and earn
I’m not waiting until my turn
both ends of the candle burn baby burn
I’ve been aware of my worth
I wonder what would happen if I pushed myself further
well let me finish this first
then I’ll follow up with something so good that it hurts

always been old school
since the days of my youth

——
vocals & artwork by @frawstakwa
production by @bitzone
——

This is a contribution to:
The WowApp Cypher Series presents…
https://soundcloud.com/collaborativeefforts/the-wowapp-cypher-series-presents-how-did-they-know
curated by Sirobosi Frawstakwa
www.wowapp.com/w/frawstakwa

How did they know? #Frawstakwa

Piano composition by Anibal Seminara 
Image by Many Souffan

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Fantasía En Fa Mayor

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