Witches (Bob Lawson)

The Pennycandystore Beyond The El (Ferlinghetti/Melody Bob Lawson)

The Boys In Love (Bob Lawson)

Sweet Sweet Nothing (Bob Lawson)

Strings (Faye Taylor/Melody Bob Lawson)

Rivers Are Rising (Faye Taylor/Melody Bob Lawson)

Imagination (John Davidson/Melody Bob Lawson)

House Of Doors (Bob Lawson)

Originally from Durham City Bob Lawson has lived in the Scottish Borders for most of his life. Described as an incurable romantic his love of the lowland Scottish hillsides has been a great inspiration in his life and work. His songs are frequently inspired by literature and paintings like the much appreciated ‘Sweet Sweet Nothing’ or the descriptive ‘Rousseau’s Dream‘. One of the original Morden Tower guitar players his arrangements of poems by Pete Morgan, Ferlinghetti and the Liverpool Poets, Patten, Henri and McGough have been widely performed including Glasgow’s Mayfest and at The Edinburgh Festival. Bob features on ’Vanishing Tricks’ a wonderful album of poetry set to music and performed by Norma Winston and Linda Thompson. The latest contributor is the wonderful young poet Faye Taylor and a number  of her compositions feature set to music by Bob.

Recognised for his original 12 string guitar playing Bob was inspired by his friend and fellow guitarist John Renbourn to write for the 6 string guitar again and in the few years since Bob has produced a collection of songs just itching to inspire singers and musicians to perform. Jazz, blues, folk and rock influences are all apparent in these compositions which include a bunch of songs created in the summer of 2010 with lyrics by Kathy Stewart. Bob has a new compilation called Angels and Devils and examples from this collection will appear here for your appraisal, enjoyment and I hope for your consideration. Be it lyrics, melody or an original combination of both to craft a fine song Bob Lawson would be delighted to discuss with fellow contributors to Soundcloud or with those searching on Soundcloud for suitable project material.

Bob Lawson

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