Memories of my youth compared to life today and my disappointment with present standards and situations.  Somehow seems more pertinent as years go by.

Back To A Younger Me

Trees

Medley based on the Regimental March of the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards; Fare Thee Well Inniskilling, also featuring The Town I Loved So Well, a Phil Coulter song

Fare Thee Well

Country house romance.  Originally an instrumental, Cyn wrote the lyrics and performed the vocal.    

The Drawing Room - The Song ft. Cyn

A classical/rock instrumental featuring piano and guitar to celebrate a boy who has had to deal with more in his first few years of life than most of us will ever have to handle.

Thomas's Theme

I was very, very, fortunate to get to know Julia through an online media site way back in 2014.  She very kindly agreed to sing the vocal on here which started a music friendship that still exits to this day.  We have collaborated with many songs and demos, always online - Julia in New Jersey USA, me in Dorset UK

We Can Be Lovers Again - Duet ft. Julia Schmidt

She's had enough of feeling dirty and sad.........  She's gone, he's out of the equation.

Out Of The Equation

A powerful Christmas pop love ballad sung with great feeling by Emina

My Christmas Love - Bob Bentley

Great news, this collaboration with Mike Baldwin has Won the Country Category in the UK Songwriting Contest 2024.
A country ballad reflecting on memories of happier times.  A collaboration with Mike Baldwin who wrote the beautifully poignant lyrics.  We are incredibly grateful for the excellent vocals of Easton Driver on this song

Can't Lose Those Memories

A classical melody played on viola in the first instance backed by piano continuing to a full string and woodwind ensemble

View From A Window - Bob Bentley

Country/Dire Straights type ballad.  Boy with musical ambitions never realises them and stays put in his home town playing to small audiences in local bars instead of following his dreams.  Although he still hopes to be a star, he's happy enough with his lot in life.

Grand Old Man Of Rock N Roll - Bob Bentley

A love song about that special person who keeps you grounded and who stands by you, no matter what or why. Literally, the only thing that matters is you. An Americana-Rock song featuring male vocals (Sean Killeen). Written originally by Robert Quigley but with significant musical contribution (including production) from Bob Bentley.

The Only Thing (That Matters)

Country Rocker.  Although there may be setbacks, don't hold back, you might just get what you want.  

Nature Of The Game

The great news is the song co written with Mike Baldwin, Can't Lose Those Memories, has won the Country category in the UK Songwriting Contest 2024.  I've had a few final places but never a win, I'm a very happy man.  Thank you for wonderful lyrics Mike.
I have been a guitar player and lead vocalist since the age of 13, performing in bands of varying genres including Pop, Heavy Rock, Folk & Modern Country.  Main instrument is the guitar, influenced by a variety of artistes and styles including Mark Knopfler, The Eagles, Don Williams, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Deep Purple and Santana. This has helped me to perform and write in different genres but I particularly enjoy Americana, modern country music and instrumental themes/incidental music.  
I play keyboard well enough to provide accompaniment and additional instrumentation to my recordings.  Now retired, I write, record and produce from a home studio.  Songwriting successes include shortlisted lyrics for a Commonwealth Song for HM The Queen in 2022, a song to be presented to Sir Cliff Richard in 2018, several UK Songwriting Contest Finalist Places and appearances on BBC radio in the UK.  I have successful collaborated with several other writers and performers across the UK and US.

Bob Bentley (UK)

Pinned to spotlight

Popular tracks