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Lola Demo

Copy of Jonesy200's Picks

One of my favorite songs of all time, created AcoustatTronically in my own way with all due respect to the Mighty Canadian Balladeer Songwriter, and Performing Artist, Gordon Lightfoot. Vocals, Guitars, and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records - 2021.
If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot - circa 1970
If you could read my mind, Love, what a tale my thoughts could tell
Just like an old time movie 'bout a ghost from a wishing well
In a castle dark or a fortress strong with chains upon my feet
You know that ghost is me
And, I will never be set free as long as I'm a ghost that you can't see
If I could read your mind, Love, what a tale your thoughts could tell
Just like a paperback novel, the kind the drugstores sell
When you reach the part where the heartaches come, the hero won't be me
Because heroes often fail
You won't read that book again, because the end is just too hard to take
I walk away like a movie star, who gets burned in a three-way script
Enter number two
A movie queen to play the scene of bringin' all the good things out in me
But, for now, Love, let's be real.....
I never thought I could act this way, and I've got to say that I just don't get it
I don't know where we went wrong, but the feeling's gone....
And, I just can't get it back
(Repeat Chorus 'Blended' Verse.....and Out)

Sunny Beaches All Around

If You Could Read My Mind - Version

If You Could Read My Mind - AcoustaTronic Version

Lyrics that inspired Glen are by Tony Harris (listed below).
Vocals, Music Production and Mix by Glenny G's "One Man Band"
A tribute to Mr. Windel Page

WHEN I WAS JUST A BOY
VISITING MY AUNT'S HOUSE
WOULD FILL MY HEART WITH JOY
I LOVED THAT OLD FARMHOUSE

MR. PAGE AND HIS WIFE
LIVED NEXT DOOR
THEY HAD A GREAT LIFE
WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE

THEY HAD SOMETHING SPECIAL
THAT I'D NEVER SEEN
HE TREATED HER LIKE AN ANGLE
IT WAS LIKE A DREAM

(CHORUS)
YOU COULD SEE THE FAITH IN HIS EYES
AND FEEL THE LOVE IN HIS HEART
HE WAS BAPTIZED IN GOD'S LOVE
YOU KNEW THAT FROM THE START

HE WOULD SING AMAZING GRACE
WITH A BIG SMILE ON HIS FACE
BEING A WORLD WAR II VET
DID HE HONOR THE FLAG? YOU BET

GOSPEL MUSIC WAS IN HIS SOUL
HE LOVED THE LORD AND FAMILY 
WHEN TALKING ABOUT HIS FAITH
HE WAS VERY BOLD

HE LOVED HIS CHURCH FAMILY
NO MATTER WHAT THEIR AGE
WILL FOREVER BE MISSED
REST IN PEACE...MR. PAGE

(REPEAT CHORUS OPTIONAL)

2016 © Lyrics by Tony Harris
(Revised 2022)

Rest In Peace Mr. Page - Collab by Tony Harris & Glenny G's "One Man Band" - Original

I was bit bored and decided to add some of my lyrics to a instrumental track that Tom Adams sent to me. This track has been used by some other people on Soundcloud also...love this instrumental by Tom. We all need something to lift us up.

WE HAD A FAMILY REUNION TODAY
FAMILY MEMBERS CAME FROM FAR AWAY
CHILDREN PLAYED AND THE OLDER TALKED
SOME TALKED ABOUT THE ROADS THEY'D WALKED

THEY SPREADED DINNER UNDER AN OLD SHADE TREE
SEEMED TO BE AS HAPPY AS COULD BE
EVERYBODY WAS IN A GREAT MOOD
WHILE ENJOYING ALL THE GOOD FOOD

(CHORUS)
SOMEDAY WE'LL HAVE A REUNION IN THE SKY
WE WANT EVER HAVE TO SAY GOODBY
WHAT A HAPPY REUNION THAT WILL BE
WHEN WE ALL WIN THAT SWEET VICTORY

(Guitar Solo)

AFTER DINNER THEY STARTED TO GATHER AROUND
SINGING GOSPEL MUSIC WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SOUND
THEY SANG PRECIOUS MEMORIES HOW THEY LINGER
AND MANY OTHERS THAT I DON'T REMEMBER

THE TIME REALLY SLIPPED AWAY
ON THAT WONDERFUL SUMMER DAY
NOW IT WAS TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
PRAY WE ALL MEET AGAIN IN THE BY AND BY

(REPEAT CHORUS)

(Guitar Solo)

2022 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (Revised)

Reunion In The Sky (Lyrics/Vocal by Tony Harris - Music by Tom Adams)- Original

Written and Produced by: Josh McAlexander

Nowhere To Run {Original}

Mike  created this wonderful song .  I am so glad he asked me to participate .   I just love this old tune also recorded by Merle Haggard.   Such an emotional  song with deep meaning.  Thanks again Mike for letting me join in on your excellent version   I hope SC listeners feel the same

If I Could Only Fly (Blaze Foley cover by Lefty Mike and Chuck Aaron)

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)

The Dawn of the Mystics: Composed, arranged, performed and produced by Evandro B. Lira aka Vintage Mutation.

Cover Art / Photo: Evandro Lira aka Vintage Mutation (in the background, above, photo of the planet Venus)

“The return of the mystics for the awakening of human consciousness”.

“Even times of oppression are worthy of respect, for they are the work, not of men, but of humanity, and therefore of creative nature, which can be harsh, but is never absurd. If the times we live in are harsh, we have the duty to love it even more, to penetrate it with our love, until we have removed the enormous mountains that hide the light beyond them”. (Walter Rathenau)

The Dawn of the Mystics

Written by Tom Paxton
Performed by Josh McAlexander
used my Ibanez UB 804 upright on this I think it sounds close to acoustic.

The Last Thing on my Mind

Original Lyrics that inspired Glen by Tony Harris
Vocals, Music and Mix by Glen Granthem

HE GREW UP IN THE SOUTH IN THE 1920'S
WHEN WORK WAS HARD TO FIND
A YOUNG MAN IN HIS THIRTY'S
NO STRANGER TO THE DAILY GRIND

BACK IN THOSE DAYS OF OLD
MOST OF THE WELLS WERE DUG BY HAND
WATER WAS WORTH IT'S WEIGHT IN GOLD
AND VERY IMPORTANT WHEN BUYIN' LAND

TO EARN EXTRA MONEY DURING HARD TIMES
HE DECIDED TO START DIGGIN' WELLS BY HAND
KNOWIN' IT WAS HARD WORK AND LONG HOURS
IT WAS GOIN' TO BE HIS SHORT TERM PLAN

(CHORUS)
AFTER DIGGIN' SEVERAL  WELLS BY HAND
THEY STARTED LAUGHTIN' AT THE YOUNG MAN
HIS WELL DIGGIN' REPUTATION WAS A JOKE
HE COULDN'T HIT WATER IF HE FELL OUT OF THE BOAT
HE COULDN'T HIT WATER IF HE FELL OUT OF THE BOAT

HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF WELL WATER WITCHIN'
YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHERE THE WATER IS LOCATED
BEFORE YOU PICK UP A SHOVEL AND START DIGGIN'
IF YOUR GONNA BE A DEVOTED WELL DIGGER

HE NEVER TOOK THE TIME TO DO ANY RESEARCH
JUST PURCHASED HIS TOOLS AND STARTED DIGGIN'
WOUND UP BEING A WELL DIGGIN' JOKE
THAT COULDN'T HIT WATER IF HE FELL OUT OF THE BOAT

(REPEAT CHORUS)

(GUITAR SOLO)

(REPEAT CHORUS AND OUT)

2024 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

He couldn't hit Water if he fell out of the Boat -  Collab by Tony & Glenny G's One Man Band

Most of my songs come to me just before I fall asleep or just after I wake up. My brain's in a place of peace, quiet and openness at that time, I guess

Dream Come True


In a dream
she came to me
Claimed my heart
so easily

Sent me reeling
Barely breathing
Bedazzled me

Swept me up
in loving arms
with a dash of
magic charms

Helpless feeling
with no ceiling
God's majesty

I can't find
the words to say
to explain
that fateful day

The thunder rolled
All doubts did fold
Might seem a bit cliche

I was taken for a ride
I got to glimpse
the other side

A place of wonder
Unencumbered

It's true

Love came that day

You have made me happy Baby
Everything you freely gave me

Opened up my eyes
What a sweet surprise
You've blown me away

I will start this very day
to show you
in every way

All my love for you
For my whole life through

You're my dream come true

I love you!

You're the one. I always knew
I love everything you do

With you time just flies
Never cloudy skies

You're my dream come true

I am yours from this day on
We have found a magic bond

that no one here can take
A bond that will not break

You're my dream come true

You and I we got it all
River wide and mountain tall

We will find our way
and cherish every day

You're my dream come true

 All I know is
you have made me happy Baby
Everything you freely gave me

opened up my eyes
What a sweet surprise

You're my dream come true

I love you!

Dream Come True

Bit of a wacky one this , written by and lead vocals by Gaz Brownie , he sent me a rough draft and basically said " off you go Mike " We got keyboard whizz kid Axel Menningen on board , and the whole thing turned out really good , we hope you like it ! Me , Gaz and Nat have just finished a real belter of a song , took a bit of doing but worth it in the end , released in about a month . Next up is me and Dave Cooper , closely followed by me and Glenny G . then a re release of last years Christmas song ( didn't have time to do a new one ! ) Plus me and Charlotte are working on 2 stunning songs , yet to be completed . If you get chance have a listen to a track or 2 off our new album . Thank you so much for listening !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

Polly-Anna Swift

Polly - Anna Swift

Big Black Eye is track 11 from Lola Demo's 17 track album Second Skin released April 2025.

Second Skin

Big Black Eye

BIG BLACK EYE

Scream for Your Life before it changes forever. 

Collaboration

Vocals, Lyrics, Composition, Production, Guitar - Billy @sidehustleprophets

Guitars, Bass, Composition, Production, Mixing - Chris @chris-schlue

Drums - Karli @mightymartens

Scream for Your Life

Scream For Your Life

Q-Don't Stand by Me

Great EWI Breath Controller Cello Jam by Jörg: https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx

The Next Level (Remix Cello Jam)

Dream of Freedom

A smooth blend of mellow pop, ambient textures, and downtempo jazz vibes. Laid-back grooves, soft keys, and warm tones come together to create a dreamy, late-night mood. Perfect for slow evenings, creative sessions, or simply letting your mind wander.

Floomara Swaylix Octo

A soundtrack from the double star system Døåregæan 51

Modulating through many C Majorish/C Lydianish and D Minorish tonica.

Hybrid Symphony Nr°3

Drip, Drop, Jump & Run

Legion

This is a song with lyrics written by Mary Augustson ( Skippy ) I heard it on her page and thought oooo , I'd love to have a go at this ! So with her consent I pinched it and got Kim to do the lead vocals . It's a bit near the knuckle and I really hope it doesn't offend , but swear words are masked and if I hadn't mentioned it you may not have noticed , we really hope you like it , I love it ! Much more to come with Charlotte , Kim , Dave Cooper , and Tony Harris . They are the finished songs , in the pipeline are songs with Gaz Brownie and Nat Daniels , plus early stage of a song written by David Dunham , I'm doing that with Axel Menningen ! Thank you so much for the continued support .
Charlotte and I do still have an album out , links below .
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

Truth ( Skippy and Mike Fox feat Kim )

A Kind Of Longing EP

A Kind Of Loving

Original acapella Che Paxin :
Looperman https://soundcloud.com/chepaxinmusic/feel-so-right-wet-acapella

Feel So Right Ft Che Paxin

Liz Dreher - Resonate - The Ruff Mate Remix

A song from my old band, Mercy Corps, back in the 2000s. Still hungover from the alt-rawk 90s we started to mess with dance punk. I went big crazy with the Moog on the verses. Too much? 

Lift Me Up

Life’s a wild ride

Song: No Mafia
Artist(s): KooKerpo
Genre: Slap House

Verse 1:
He said he'd take me for a ride
And I said
"Baby
Not tonight"
He said
"I wanna change your life"
And I said
"Baby
Not tonight"

Verse 2:
I like the gold
I like the glitz
He said
"I got it
And it's lit"
I like the fame
I like the hits
But if you love me
Baby
Say it

Pre-Chorus:
Ooh
My body's got you wantin' it
Ooh
Your body's got me wantin' it
Ooh
My body's got you wantin' it
Ooh
Your body's got me wantin' it

Chorus:
No mafia
Just my lover
He just want my body under covers
No mafia
Just my lover
He just want my body under covers
[Post-Chorus]
He just want my body
He just want my body
He just want my body
He just want my body

Verse 3:
And I said
"Tell me all your plans"
He said
"You wouldn't understand"
I said
"You're not that kind of man"
He said
"You don't know who I am"

Verse 4:
And I said
"Baby
Get a grip
You're too obsessed with all that shit"
I said
"I'm so over it"
But if you love me
Baby
Say it

No Mafia

This song was written by Gaz Brownie as a tribute to Mike Peters from The Alarm who sadly died recently . As soon as I heard the rough demo I said " give it 'ere ! " We got Ken from K2 and the Three to provide brilliant drums to give the whole song a real live feel , we do hope you like it !
Me and Kim are still trying to win this damn song contest , if you get chance please vote for us
http://hofa-contest.com/song/19226/  Next up is a great song by me and Kim , followed by more from us and a few by myself , and a fab country song with lyrics by Dave Cooper recorded by myself and Axel Menningen .
Me , Andrea Brennan and Axel are at the moment working on a huge project that involves a good few of you Soundcloud folks , it's a Xmas song in aid of The Ukraine , one to look forward to !
Me and Charlotte's album release links are below , many thanks for listening .
https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DOLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM&token=88f49a-1-1754088287790
https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Falbum%2F78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O%3Fsi%3DyDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw&token=37cc66-1-1754088287790

Anthem of Resilience

What Will I Do? 

Verse 1
I'm lying here
In the quiet
Your pillow still
Carries your scent

Pre-chorus
Replay the words that
Slipped from my mouth
A mistake I'll never forget

Chorus
What will I do?
What will I do?
When my heart still belongs to you

Shout it loud the truth cuts through
I'm lost without your love

What will I do?
What will I do?

Bridge
Oh, it was a moment, words went wrong
I've missed your voice for far too long
I can't forget the way you cried
That night I left your side

Chorus
What will I do?
What will I do?
When my heart still belongs to you

Shout it loud the truth cuts through
I'm lost without your love

Chorus
What will I do?
What will I do?
What will I do?
When my heart still belongs to you

Shout it loud the truth cuts through
I'm lost without your love

Outro
What will I do?
What will I do?

What Will I Do? – v. Rock/Pop Love Song – A few wrong words, he storms out...Reidmoto: Lyrics

This song is part of my fourth studio album, Endlessly Yours.

🎶 About this song:
Betrayal cuts deeper than silence. Why Couldn't You Be is the story of love built on lies, a heart torn apart by hidden truths, and the strength it takes to finally break free.

🌍 Stream “Why Couldn't You Be” on all platforms and be part of the journey.

🎵 Song: Why Couldn't You Be
🎤 Artist: Britney McClearn
✍️ Songwriter: Christopher Haines
💽 ISRC: GXFSV2400044

© 2024 – 2025 Christopher Haines. All rights reserved.

"Why Couldn't You Be" – Endlessly Yours Album (Track 10)

This song was written and created by: 
J J Samuel & King Chico Music
The Coverart, production, music and vocals were done: 
J J Samuel & King Chico Music

#RnB #Soul #Gospel #Euphoric #Powerful #HeartFelt #FatherSon #Resilience #Retrospective #Courage #Cinematic 

Get ready to soar! 🚀 Climb That Ladder is a pop soul & R&B banger that hits you with euphoric vibes and cinematic swagger! 🎬🔥 Feel the rush of chasing your ambitions, rising stronger from every fall, and owning your destiny with fierce determination. 🪜💪 With smooth vocals, soulful grooves, and reflective wisdom, this anthem pulls you in and lifts you up! 🌟🎵 Dance, reflect, and conquer fear—let’s climb! 🙌

Climb That Ladder

This song was created and Written by: 
J J Samuel 
The music, production and Vocals were done by: 
J J Samuel 

#EDM #Yodetronica #Country #Progressive House #Hope #Encouragement #Determination #FeelGood #Uplifting

Ride into “Path of Hope”! 🌵🎶  it’s a story of hope and family Legacy, it’s a Spaghetti western club banger with a yodel-like melody soaring over twangy guitars and Pounding 4/4 kicks/Hi-hats. The Pulsating EDM drops lift you to where dreams come true! 🤠⚡️ Sing along and feel the desert vibe! 🎻💥 #WesternEDM #PathOfHope

https://on.soundcloud.com/dl1msZJzCqhBh4VY03

Path of Hope

This song was created and written by: 
J J Samuel
The production, music and vocals were done: 
J J Samuel

#Pop #LoveBallad #Jazz-Pop #Gospel #Soul #Redemption #1960sVibe #Remix2025

A heartfelt love ballad to show my devotion to my partner, owning my mistakes and pleading for redemption, this Elvis like track, is a tribute is to Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll 👑🎙️ Blending 1960s gospel-soul, jazzy pop, and subtle pop rock,  I wanted to bring back the old sound completely remixed for 2025 with cinematic flair ✨, it’s a goosebumps-inducing ode to love’s healing power, echoing Elvis’s timeless charisma. So much research was done to get these results and
I wanted to write something special in the way Elvis would sing it ✍️ but with my own words. 🔥🙏.

❤️ I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT YOU! 🎸

Oldest story in the world: What happens when couples, friends, or family take each other for granted. Cherish and nurture your relationships with those you love dearly. Don't take them for granted and don't forget to let them know just how much you love them every day......while you still can. Yeah, bit of a Bummer song, but  inspiration so often found 'there', too. ;) Kept everything pretty straightforward, simple on this Re-Recorded, ReMiXed 'storyteller' song, originally crafted many years ago. Vocals, guitar, and production - Riff Beach-RiffWerx 2017.

Years of Love © > Original - Riff Beach - RiffWerx © 
The sky last night was angry red
Lots of things we shouldn’t have said
Are you ready for bed tonight?
Are we headed to another fight?
Empty promises and a broken heart
Make it hard for a brand new start
So much love gone so fast
Can’t go forward and live the past
Chorus
Years of Love in ruin today
We both know I made it that way
So much loss and a lotta’ pain
Can we ever do it all again?
One more time and we will try
No more tears left to cry
Can’t seem to find a smile
Can I hold you for a little while?
(Back to Chorus)

Sunny Beaches

Link follows with all background on this Gem, first written and performed by Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails). Most poignantly later delivered by the great Johnny Cash (RIP), and included in a mesmerizing video featuring this cut from his highly acclaimed 2002 album - 'American IV, The Man Comes Around'. http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=2727
This one was recorded in my own AcoustaTronic style long ago. Recently resurrected the files and ReMiXed. These haunting, memorable lyrics speak just as meaningfully to The Opioid and Heroin Crisis today, as when Reznor first penned the Original. Hoping tragic losses and addictions affecting so many continue receiving all needed support, attention, and coordination in working toward the elimination of this mind-boggling situation. Lyrics follow:
Hurt
Reznor (Cash)
I hurt myself today 
To see if I still feel 
I focus on the pain 
The only thing that's real 
The needle tears a hole
The old familiar sting 
Try to kill it all away 
But I remember everything
What have I become 
My sweetest friend 
Everyone I know goes away 
In the end 
And you could have it all 
My empire of dirt 
I will let you down 
I will make you hurt
I wear this crown of thorns 
Upon my liar's chair 
Full of broken thoughts 
I cannot repair 
Beneath the stains of time 
The feelings disappear 
You are someone else 
I am still right here
What have I become 
My sweetest friend 
Everyone I know goes away 
In the end 
And you could have it all 
My empire of dirt 
I will let you down 
I will make you hurt
If I could start again 
A million miles away 
I would keep myself 
I would find a way
Songwriters: Trent Reznor
Hurt lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

HURT AcoustaTronic Version

HURT - Riff Beach

Jerry Reed- I have his autograph on my old Takemine that is just about faded out.  Jerry was just inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this year.  Love this man and his music.  I have tried to play his claw type of fingerpicking, but it is so difficult and so many types of tuning.   I dropped my guitar down 1/2 step and played in drop D tuning.  The best I can do is to try and capture a little of his style

500 Miles (Cover of Jerry Reed)

Minstrel Singer meets Male Chorale



My desperate pursuit of the song.

The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why....Mark Twain

Dream Come True

#Chasin@Dream