Back for another listen, can’t get tired of this

Great picking ! Nice voice too ! 😇 Congrats 

Really like that picking pattern, nicely done...

Wonderful cover, very personal. Love the singing

such a great cover Chuck, love this song...

A lovely version - lovely guitar picking! It reminds me of my youth when our folk song band played this song and a won a little talent contest.

@user-138663860: Always smiling, thank you Sandy

I’m always impressed with guitarists who can pick. Loving this

cheers for having a listen


i think it's time you have to go
but i think you knew this long ago
it happens to the best of us, cast aside and left to rust
you know thats just the way

then the realisation's taken hold 
you been left out in the cold
frozen out the welcome mat, took away and not put back
you know thats just the way

you made your peace now with your past
except some things aren't meant to last
everyone will tell you you'll get through
keep keeping on thats all you do
cos it's the only way

where would you go what would you do
there's a big old world in front of you
and it's hurtin now more than before, through heavens gate to the devils door
you know we lost our way

take a seat it won't be long, all the pain will soon be gone
you know thats just the way
make your mind up right or wrong, the way we're going it won't be long
thats the way

Thats The Way

Political satire about... well, you'll find out soon ;-)

Here is the YOUTUBE video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp_hOP5B5dI

LYRICS

Hey there people, I’m back in town
And I’m still truly brilliant and deserve this crown
I took over from grandpa, which makes me real proud
I’m always saluted by the ever-largest crowd

It’s so sad that you all had to wait
We wasted four years. Is this a shit-hole state?
I’ll take care of the losers and make them all straight
It’s not an empty promise, all will be great

I’m gifted and will make an end to each war
I just deport the people, so they can fight no more
And my plans never have a glitch. Really?
I’ll develop that shore and will be rich

Accused of treason and a stupid attack
I wasn’t inside. So, what the heck?
But they shouldn’t have done that, I’ll get them all back 
The judges were smarter and enjoyed my cognac.

Thanks to the Lord who saved me
And the devoted folks who voted for me
They follow me blindly, no matter the scandal
But don’t let them know that I don’t read the Bible

With force I’ll expand this beautiful land
No matter the color, I take blue and green land
It’s the owner that I will switch
A cross with my sharpie and I’ll be rich

Criminal intruders are eating our pets
They secretly job without paying tax
They’re doing my dishes and may mow my lawn 
But I don’t like their faces, so I’ll send them home

Women always get what they need
I grab them by their pussy and may kiss their feet
I used to be horny, but that’s years ago 
And don’t mention Stormy, she took all my dough

And then, I had this amazing plan
I decided to hire rocket man
And I will send him out to space
When he’s done cleaning up that governmental workplace
 
Remember how my first term was paradise
Of course, I volunteered for the Nobel price
And I will never go to jail
Instead I’ll stay, forever, on the Hill

And no longer you’ll have to wait
for the greatest head of state
no longer you’ll have to wait
for the greatest, for the greatest, for the greatest head of state

Frankly, I’m not surprised at all.

Back In Town

One little demo project with only Behringer's PRO-800's sound 

African Sunrise (Pro-800 Tribute)

Cast of characters:

TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Taylor T5z acoustic guitar, Tom Anderson Custom T electric guitar, Gibson Earl Scruggs banjo, Eastwood MandoCaster, mix, mastering, production, and composition

J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- organ

K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums 

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Fender Precision four string bass, played with a plectrum 

Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – harmonica, jaw harp, timpani, hambone percussion, and production editing  
   
This song began with Stephen, who recorded it on his acoustic guitar and bass to a programmed drum track a few months ago. We were all thrilled to work on it, even though it sat in BandLab as a project for almost a month before Stephen separated the tracks, thus allowing us to trickle in our parts. JJ was first to jump on it, because he could before the tracks were separated, as his part is completely his idea. He added the organ that really set up the entire sound of both dominant sections of the song. 

  Ken was first up to the project once the tracks were replaceable, making the wild, driving beat his own. Inspired by both JPJ and Michael Ivins, Josh laid down his bass line, trying to match Ken's energy. Last, but not least, Mark jumped in with the rumbling timpani. He also added the flavorful harmonica, and unique jaw harp you hear throughout, as well. Finally, Mark added the hambone percussion at the end of the song, too, which we all consider a treat.

Stephen wasn't done with it, though, and still had some magic to sprinkle. He went in and added the howling electric guitar you hear prominently in the second main section. Also, he added the tempting intro with his acoustic guitar and electric mandolin that looks like a Telecaster guitar. 

  Once it was in the bag, we thought it appropriate for our master mixer Stephen to put it to bed, which he did in his always expert manner. Mark did help with the production, though, as he's very good with editing and spotting mistakes that need to be corrected.

  This is a gift from Stephen to all of us, and you, too. It to
ok a lot of teamwork to make the dream work, as always for Eclectic Collective. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Country Ham - (Eclectic Collective)

X-Where is Postman?

Got the ol acoustic guitar out of the case last night. It's been awhile! Dang my fingers, powered through though, cause this song had to be guitar. Part of this song was an old rift I've had forever and it's destiny was this. Someone very dear to me wrote the lyrics and she wishes to remain unknown. This whole thing came together in a day, and it's such a good feeling. I hope you enjoy this live take I did tonight! Thanks for listening!:) Here's to my first guitar song on here! 

My Escape

The world fades to silence
The night pulls me in 
Close my eyes 
And I find you again
No time no distance 
No walls in between
Only the place
Where you're waiting for me 
In the daylight 
you're a memory 
But in the dark
You're right here with me
Oh Oh  Oh Oh 

You're my escape
When the stars start to shine
Where the past and forever
Collide in my mind
No goodbyes no heartbreak
Just you next to me 
In the place where we love 
Endlessly 
Ooo Ooo 

Your touch feels so real
Your whisper so clear
I swear you can hold me 
Like you are really here
But the morning keeps stealing 
What the night lets me keep
And I wake up 
Alone from the dream
In the daylight 
you're a memory 
But in the dark
You're right here with me 
Oh Oh Oh Oh

You're my escape
When the stars start to shine
Where the past and forever
Collide in my mind
No goodbyes no heartbreak
Just you next to me 
In the place where we love 
Endlessly
Ooo Ooo 

Maybe someday
I won't have to wake
Maybe one night 
You'll ask me to stay
Until then I'll be waiting
Eyes closed heart awake
For the moment
I find you
My escape 
Oh Oh Ohhh Oh 

Music written by Daniel Colter Valentine
Lyrics written by someone lovely 
©2025

My Escape (Original song live)

🎶 CREDITS 🎶

Words & Music: Roger Whittlesey
Lead & Background Vocals, Keyboards: Roger Whittlesey
Guitar: Harry Jacobson (Philadelphia, PA)
Bass: Noel Barrett (Cork City, Ireland)
Production & Arrangement: Roger Whittlesey
Mixing & Mastering: Roger Whittlesey
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🎸 "Between the Lines" – Roger Whittlesey feat. Harry Jacobson & Noel Barrett

Get ready for an electrifying ride! Between the Lines is an upbeat, heartfelt song about love that lingers just out of reach. Featuring the incredible virtuoso guitar work of Harry Jacobson (Philadelphia, PA) and the rock-solid bass groove of Noel Barrett (Cork City, Ireland), this track delivers emotion, energy, and unforgettable melodies.

Written and performed by Roger Whittlesey, who brings soaring vocals, rich harmonies, and dynamic keys, Between the Lines is packed with passion from start to finish. And don’t miss the standout guitar solo and fiery outro—this one is a must-listen!

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Between the Lines

No but Yeah

Hey…. Glad you dropped by. This is a simple, fun banjo song, with an instrumental break that has some mandolin, recorder, homemade percussion, and guitar-bass. It also has some vocal shenanigans. The song is about my time in graduate school, 40 years ago, when I lived off campus in a harmonious hippie house. I lived in the attic with my wife, and there were 4-6 roommates downstairs at any one time. We were all university students, peace loving, free-thinking, socio-environmentally conscious free spirits who became a family of sorts. There were potlucks, guitar jams, gardening, all sorts of ecological endeavors, helping our neighbors out, sharing meals, peace protests, shows and concerts and of course, studying for our classes, among other things. It was a time that helped shape who we would become. There was Joan, who became a professional wildlife photographer, Jack, an environmental engineer, Tim, a social worker, who built a farmhouse and had a large family with the love of his life. Andrea, a founder/owner of a community composting and recycling business, Delilah, an ecological research scientist and me, a laid back science teacher. We’ve kept in touch over the years, and now we are all old people. A lot of that lifestyle, ideology and sense of peace and freedom has stuck with me to this day. Hope you like the song. Mark

Our Harmonious Hippie House

Living like you want to believe ... data stream ...

Data Stream

One of the greats by Bob Dylan in 1962.   This song has been covered by Elvis, Eric Clapton, Waylon , Willie and Merle, John Mayer, Ed Sheenan ,Peter Paul and Mary,  and the list goes on.   Wow- this song has been with me a long time.  I can't do it justice but this is a simple version that I enjoy playing.

Don't Think Twice

Retired musician .  Just writing a few simple songs about
life and growing old.  Song about my childhood on a
Louisiana delta farm.  Most songs were written and composed by me on my Boss  BR8 Digital Recording Studio.  Hope to complete my first CD soon.  I have a few cover songs also.
 

Don't Think Twice

Chuck Aaron

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