Chuck Aaron

This set also included Newfoundland Artist:

Calvin Blackmore ~ Waltzing In Newtown Tonight 

David Andrec ~ Hear The Night 

Kellie Loder ~ Honey I’m Scared

Unsigned Radio Hour #23

Monday Playlist week of 2/17/2025

February Picks 2025

Monday Playlist week of 5/12/2025

2017_10_14

"Sunday Playlist"

Saturday Playlist

November treasures

Monday Playlist 11/26

I'm In No Hurry

Lots of acoustic instruments with a mix of folk. acoustic and jazz.  It's relaxing but happy feel too. It's kind of complicated too but nothing like a challenge. A Charming way to spend the day do you agree?

Leaving On A Stream

In Memoriam and as a Lasting Tribute to the Late Great, Allen Bailey....Gone, but Never Forgotten. This is a wonderful Allen Bailey Original Tune that I just loved from the moment I first heard it. I sent some ideas for a Collab contribution to Allen, and he graciously re-recorded to allow me to better integrate my vocals, guitar, drums, etc... We liked how it sounded, and then Gabe Vanore of VanGabriel Production took this one to another level for us. Thanks, Allen and Gabe for pushing this one down the rails, and for letting me ride this rather magical train. I feel genuinely privileged to have been a contributor on this joyful project.

Last Train - Ft. Allen G Bailey (RIP - Dear Friend) - VanGabriel Production Mix

Mixed/Mastered by Mariosyjp

LYRIC
I’m a foolish mortal
Standing at the portal
Of a heavenly night with you
You’re the rarest creature
Fine in every feature
Divine is a word that would do
In your description
But may I mention
I’m not as dumb as I may seem
I’m a foolish mortal
But I know this is a dream

This mortal fool here
Dropped out of school, dear
The hard knocks came too fast
Now my days I squander
As I roam and wander
Trying to escape my past
Wave if you see me
You wouldn’t want to be me
Nor would anyone else
I’m a foolish mortal
But I know this much about myself

I’m a simple guy
With simple tastes
And I don’t expect a lot 
At the end we all share similar fates
If you’ve figured out the plot 
We all rot!

I’m a foolish mortal
Good for a chortle
To gods and goddesses
That’s what we’re worth, friends
As our earth spins
And what a mess this is
Clowns and jesters
Crocodile wrestlers
Oh! we put on a show
But I’m just a foolish mortal
Good for a chortle 
Yeah a foolish mortal 
So… 
What do I know?

Foolish Mortal

Set Me Free

Cherryville

(Written by Terry Reeves)
Gary Reeves: Lead Vocal
Terry Reeves: Spoken Vocal
Hans-Michael Albers: All instruments, Arrangement & Production

Video: youtu.be/4t-H-HHpQ20?si=_reTvkVVmF73vkRi

I was walking down Mare Street, Hackney
Climbing boots and back pack on
Looking for a song of mountains
I had climbed them many times before
Challenge may help to find another door

I’ve climbed arduous N.H.S mountains
Planted flags a'top of wedlock peaks
Hung upside down on magical fountains
With my muscles springing major leaks
My heart is growing smaller by the week

Stood and pointed at hours of darkness
Winds of silence a challenge of their own
Worn out boots a testament to distance
But the misery of counting my toes alone
Sixty three feet behind me as it goes

I have loved being a man of mountains
I hope many will profit from my deeds
I will try to climb just one more mountain
Slide down the other side to save my feet
At the bottom I'll need brand new cleats

This was written over 10 years ago as a George Formby style (Google the name if you’ve never heard of him) ukulele song - a mildly amusing message to Gal to let him know that I was fully aware of the mental health difficulties he was having and that I would always be there if he needed me.

Over the years, we spoke often about the song but nothing much came of it until Gal suggested slowing the tempo and giving it a kind of shuffle beat. As it was about him, I thought he should definitely sing the lead vocal, which I think works rather well. (*Vocalist’s note: It would help if I could still sing…)

You’ll find many personal references to Gal’s life in the lyrics. At the time it was written, he was 63, literally a fatal age for men in the extended Reeves family and he wasn’t having the best of times himself, still wrestling with the grief of a marriage break-up alongside the loss of his big brother and closest friend less than a year before. But even with all of this going on (and not always out of choice) he found there were plenty more mountains to climb.

The transition of the tune from Formby to Albers is a story in itself but suffice it to say that Hans somehow managed to transform it into this rather poignant opus.  He has also made a beautiful film to accompany the piece (see link above). All in all, it testifies perfectly to the reason why Gal’s cleats are somewhat care-worn...and he still has many mountains yet to climb.. (Terry Reeves)

MOUNTAIN MAN - CRIPPLE CLUB

Dave Cooper sent me some brilliant lyrics , and I couldn't resist making a song with them . Then I thought why not bring a fabulous Blues/Rock guitarist in , so I contacted Glenny G and this little gem was formed , we hope you like it ! On the 20th I've got a song by myself , then the 1st of March a belter with Gaz Brownie . Putting a great track together with Charlotte , our album links are at the bottom of this . Plus I've been recording with close friend
Kim , songs to look out for ! Many thanks for supporting what I do
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLA…L7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS4…DSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

I See The Love In Their Eyes ( feat. Glenny G )

Country Cover - wrote by Tony Seals & Eddie Setser - recorded by Willie Nelson & Ray Charles and released in 1984. Reached number one on the charts for a week and spent twelve weeks on the country charts.

Seven Spanish Angels (Cover by Tony)

One of my favorite Frankie Valli songs recorded in 1967. 

Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Cover by Tony

Tony sent me an Easter themed set of lyrics , and I thought " oh yes " something I could definitely work with , certainly different from the rather in your face last release ! Me and Tony hope you like it as much as we do . Charlie and the Fox are up next with a lovely song , me and Charlotte are in the early stages of a new one , our album links are below ! Then it's me and Dave Cooper with a corker of a Country/Rock song along with Kim . After them Gaz , Nat and myself have a belter of a song , plus more from me and Kim . Me and Axel are half way through a lovely song written by David Dunham , so plenty going on and we all thank you for taking the time to listen !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw
HIS ONLY SON
(CHORUS)
HE SENT HIS ONLY SON
TO WALK AMONG US
ON PLANET EARTH
HIS NAME IS JESUS
HIS LOVE IS UNENDING
AND UNCHANGING
HIS LOVE IS UNLIMITED
AND UNCOMPLICATED
HE NEVER STOPS LOVING US
IS ALWAYS WITH US
OUR EVERLASTING FATHER
THAT HOLDS THE WORLD TOGETHER
HE IS THE GREAT HEALER
THE GREAT REDEEMER
WANTS US TO BE HOLY
AND PART OF HIS FAMILY
EVEN WHEN TEMPTED
HE LIVED A PERFECT LIFE
COULD NOT BE CORRUPTED
WHILE HERE ON EARTH
(CHORUS) Repeat 2 times
HE SENT HIS ONLY SON
TO WALK AMONG US
ON PLANET EARTH
HIS NAME IS JESUS
2025 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

His Only Son

Songwriter - Beth Williams Music ©March 8, 2016
FREE DOWNLOAD. Click "More", then Download
A song written for my beautiful granddaughter, Mozelle Elizabeth.

Please come visit my You Tube Channel here: 
https://www.youtube.com/user/BethWilliamsMusic

Beth Williams - Guitar, Vocals 
David Snider - Bass, Piano, Drums, Lead Guitar

That Old Blue Rockin Chair- Beth Williams Music

Temptation is always lurking and the grass is not always greener.  Home is where the heart is.  Keep your heart where it should be.  Don't wake up empty with regrets.  Love and cherish your family

Home (Original)

The love of my life. The best 10 years 14 days we shared together.( Caroline Jean Winchester ) she was 50 years old. I think about her every day . She was the strongest person I ever knew. I miss her laugh the most. It came so easy for her. A tribute to her  written by myself in 2017.
LYRICS
IF I SIT ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLD WILL I FALL INTO OUTER SPACE
OR WILL I HEAR YOUR SOOTHING VOICE TELLING ME I'LL LEAD YOU HERE
OR WILL I SPIN WAY OUT OF CONTROL DOWNWARD SPIRAL
TO A DEEP BLACK HOLE. AND IF I TRY TO REACH OUT TO YOU
WILL THIS DREAM TONIGHT COME TRUE

YOU'LL FOREVER LIVE DEEP INSIDE MY HEART
THROUGH UPS AND DOWNS AND BRAND NEW STARTS
THE WORLD TURNS  THE SEASONS WILL CHANGE
IT'S NOT THE SAME IT'S NOT THE SAME

YOU USE TO SAY YOU'D FIND YOUR WAY 
TO KEEP ON LIVING BEYOND THE GRAVE
AND HELP ME THROUGH ALL THE PAIN  THERE'S STILL PAIN
SO MUCH PAIN... ITS BEEN EIGHT LONG YEARS SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY
TIME RAN OUT YOU COULDN'T BE SAVED 
THE DAY YOU DIED THE LIGHTS WENT DARK 
MY SPIRIT DIED AND MY SOUL CRIED OUT

YOU USE TO SAY YOU'D FIND YOUR WAY TO KEEP ON LIVING BEYOND THE GRAVE AND HELP ME THROUGH ALL THE PAIN BUT THERE'S STILL PAIN SO MUCH PAIN.,,,,,,

The Day You Died  ( ORIGINAL ) Carolines Song  With  Lyric Sheet

Original Lyrics by Tony Harris 2017 
Vocal & Music Production/Mix by Phillip Clarkson
Tribute to Merle Haggard R.I.P.

        HE PULLED US INTO HIS WORLD
	AND LET THE MUSIC UNFOLD
	HOOKED US FROM THE START
	IT WAS WAY DOWN IN HIS SOUL
	
	WHEN IT COMES TO COUNTRY
	YOUR IN IT OR YOU AIN'T
	HAGGARD WAS IN IT
	PLAYED FROM CAN TO CAN'T
	
CHORUS
	MERLE SANG ABOUT LIFE
	THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD
	HEART AKES AND STRIFE
	COULD MAKE UM' RHYMN..MAKE UM' SAD
	HAGGARD IS GONE
	YEA, THE HAG IS GONE
	HIS MUSIC LIVES ON
	YEA, HIS MUSIC LIVES ON
	
 	PEOPLE CAME FROM ALL AROUND
	TO HEAR THAT BAKERSFIELD SOUND
	MADE THAT TELECASTER TWANG
	WE LISTENED WHEN HE SANG
	
	MERLE TRAVELED FAR AND NEAR
	TO SING HIS COUNTRY SONGS 
	IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE HE'S GONE
	HIS MUSIC WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON
	
	(REPEAT CHORUS 2 times)
	
	NO NEW SONGS ABOUT KERN RIVER
	HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN…NO, NEVER 
	
	© 2017 Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

DEMOS

Haggard Is Gone - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Vocal & Music by Phillip Clarkson - Original

As always, many thanks for stopping by!
Lyrics:
Tell me stories ‘bout all the little things
Tell me stories ‘bout the rain
How the wind blew you into my life
Tell me stories ‘bout yesterday
Tell me stories ‘bout yesterday

Tell me about the photograph you keep
in a locket on that golden chain
Tell me ‘bout the memories it brings
Tell me stories ‘bout yesterday 
Tell me stories ‘bout yesterday

It’s those little things 
that make us who we are
in those memories we keep
Tell me stories about your rainy nights
Tell me stories ‘bout yesterday 
Tell me stories ‘bout yesterday

all the little things w/ lyrics

Original Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocal, Music, Production and Mix by Riff Beach
Re-mixed by Riff 1/13/19  

THE UNFORTUNATE SON
                             
BEEN READING JOHN'S NEW BOOK				
SAW IT ON THE BOOK STORE SHELF				
DECIDED TO GIVE IT A LOOK				
JUST A FEW OF THEM WERE LEFT				
BEING A CCR FAN				
WELL I GAVE IT A READ				
I LOVED THAT SIXTIES BAND				
GLAD THAT JOHN TOOK THE LEAD				
THE FORTUNATE SON				
BECAME THE UNFORTUNATE ONE				
LEFT OUT IN THE COLD				
FOR A FEW PIECES OF GOLD				
OH THE FORTUNATE SON				
BECAME THE UNFORTUNATE ONE				
OH ,YEA, THE UNFORTUNATE ONE				
AFTER THE BAND BROKE UP				
HE DIDN'T PERFORM FOR AWHILE				
MET THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE				
CONVINCED HIM TO NOT GIVE UP				
THEN BEFORE TOO LONG				
HE WAS BACK ON TOP AGAIN				
WITH A STRING OF HITS				
FOREVER A BANSMAN				
THE FORTUNATE SON				
BECAME THE UNFORTUNATE ONE				
LEFT OUT IN THE COLD				
FOR A FEW PIECES OF GOLD				
AWESOME GUITARIST				
HE PRACTICED EVERY DAY				
ONE OF THE BEST				
HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
AND NOW HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
I'M SO GLAD HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
THE FORTUNATE SON				
BECAME THE UNFORTUNATE ONE				
BUT NOW HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
AND NOW HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
I'M SO GLAD THAT HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
				
© 2017  Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

The Unfortunate Son - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Riff Beach - Original - ReMix 1/13/19

Written by Jesse Winchester
Arranged and performed by Josh McAlexander

Blow on, Chilly Wind... New Mix

https://soundcloud.com/drunkeninstrument
thank you Marco
always such a pleasure

Michael Weber's Album

honey - drunkeninstrumentcorp./cw

Pearls (Brian Peters)

I'd like to ask you something
Tell me if you'll be so kind
Can you step into the same river
For the second time
Every man was once a baby
Every woman was a child
Everybody sees the chain of humanity
In the mirror of time

I'd like to ask you something
I hope you tell me clear
What's the sound of a tree falling in the forest
When there's no one to hear
With one eye you can see high and wide
With two eyes you can see deep
But you got a third eye in the middle of your forehead
When you go to sleep

I'd like to ask you something
I hope you tell me now
Did you see a stone that was growing
To shatter the plow
Everybody lives in two worlds
The human and the mystical plane
Everyone is made of two love materials
The sacred and profane

I'd like to ask you something
I hope you tell me true
Did you see a tree that was burning
But was not consumed
The marriage of Shiva and Shakti
The union of the yin and the yang
The love of Dionysius and Aphrodite
Written in the big bang

I'd like to ask you something
I hope you tell me straight
Could you see into the black hole
Hidden by the light

Night Room

Pearls

So many good years with this lady standing by me.  I don't know how or why she does it.  We are living in our latter years now and can reflect on the so many good things in our lives.  I am not very good at love songs, but I wrote this one a while back.  She has a birthday this week and I would like to share this on SC.  Happy Birthday my Lou Ann

I Will (original)

This song is dedicated to Sam Prock!! We been talk'in past couple days and thinking on stuff but in the mean time while I was banging ideas with him....this backtrack come about and he said something that triggered the name so the credit go's to him for that!!! It's just a jam and had fun to relax for the evening!! Hope you like?? Cheers!! ;)
https://soundcloud.com/samprock

Tonic Blue

Lyrics and vocals by Melly  
Call you up just to say hello
to hear your voice down the telephone
you're the beacon that guides me home
you're the radar sending signals I read them all
I'm all alone
I'm in this tunnel trying to find the end
I'm crying out into the darkness looking for a friend
and in a world of emptiness who can I depend on
I'm in a world so void of all feeling and emotion  
you are.. 
the supernova
you are.. 
the brightest star
you are.. 
my knight in shining armour
oooh so valliant my lion heart 
caught the moondust as it fell from the sky
I found paradise in your eyes
you're the mystery 
like who knows where lightning strikes
or what's going on in your mind..
I climb the walls when you're not around
am I crazy I need you to calm me down
coz the voices in my head are screaming out
trying to understand what life's  all about

You are (Supernova) Prod by Tallic Beazt

another fun collab with TTM check him out here @tyrone-the-man

(Turtle)
Life's just thrown a curve ball at me 
The day started off a little bit crappy
But I think it might just turn out to be a happy day today
Life's just thrown a curve ball at me 
The day started off a little bit crappy
But I see a little glimmer of hope 
There's a chance it could go my way

(TTM)
I see your days are numbered here
as we try and make it work in here
you keep on banging on your head
pain is over running head

the season is for making fear
of all the things we used to hear
but now it's time for laying bare
the things for which we used to care

Curve Ball Ft TTM

"Give Me Jesus" is a traditional Negro Spiritual. It has been printed and added to many hymn books over the years, but was most recently updated by Fernando Ortega (1999) and Jeremy Camp (2007
Arranged and Performed by Josh McAlexander

Give Me Jesus

Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocal/Guitar by Tony

WE DON'T KNEAL WHEN THE FLAG IS BEING RAISED 	
WE DON'T WANT OUR FREEDOM TAKEN AWAY	
WE DON'T BURN AND LOOT DOWN ON MAIN STREET	
WE LOVE OUR COUNTRY CAN'T YOU SEE	
	
WE DON'T LIKE WHERE THE COUNTRY IS GOIN'	
WE LIKE IT THE WAY IT USED TO BE	
THE MUSIC BROUGHT US ALL TOGETHER	
WHY CAN'T IT BE LIKE IT USED TO BE
	
(CHORUS)	
AND I'M PROUD TO LIVE IN THIS COUNTRY	
A PLACE WERE ANYONE CAN HAVE IT ALL	
YOU'LL FIND US AT CHURCH ON SUNDAY	
AND GOD AND FAMILY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL	
	
BOOTS ON THE GROUND IS NEVER A POPULAR 	
WE DO WHAT WE HAVE TO DO TO KEEP US FREE	
WE HAVE TO PROTECT OUR HOMELAND	
I THINK MOST PEOPLE WILL SURELY AGREE	
AND GOD AND FAMILY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS)	
	
Lyrics by Tony Harris © 2017

God and Family - Original by Tony

Many thanks to Riff for taking my words and tweaking them a bit to make them flow into this song. Vocals and Music Production/Mix by Riff Beach.

WALKING INTO A SHOP 
OVER IN TUPELO 
WHAT DID I SEE?
BUT, A DUSTY OLD FLAT TOP

WALKED OVER TO IT
PULLED IT OFF THE WALL
AND GAVE IT A STRUM
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TONE

AS I WIPED THE DUST AWAY
IT JUST BLEW MY MIND
IT WAS A ’52 GIBSON J-45
MAN, WHAT A FIND

CHORUS
I PLAY GUITAR BECAUSE I LIKE IT
NOT BECAUSE I'M PARTICULAR’LY GREAT AT IT
I KNOW A BARGAIN WHEN I SEE IT
AND I KNEW I HAD TO HAVE IT
YEAH, AND I KNEW THAT I HAD TO HAVE IT
WHAT MORE CAN I SAY?
I JUST HAD TO HAVE IT THAT DAY

HOW MANY ROADS HAD IT TRAVELED?
WHAT STORIES COULD IT TELL?
ASKED THE STOREKEEPER IF IT WAS FOR SALE
IT SURE PLAYED SO WELL

EVERYTHING’S FOR SALE
I’LL TAKE A HUNDRED OR TWO
FOR THIS OLD GUITAR…….
EVEN THOUGH IT'S WORTH SO MUCH MORE 

BRIDGE
I HAD FIVE HUNDRED IN MY POCKET
GLADLY GAVE IT TO HIM
COULDN'T WAIT TO GET IT HOME
RESTRUNG AND HUNG UPON THE WALL

IT MAY BE WORTH MORE
IT MAY BE WORTH  LESS
TO ME IT WAS QUITE A FIND
BUT, THEN I WOKE UP
FOR IT WAS ONLY A DREAM ……. (AW, MAN!)  >>>  REPEAT CHORUS

Lyrics by Tony Harris © 2017

I Knew I Had To Have It - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Vocal and Music Production/Mix by Riff Beach

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.

Sunny Beaches

HURT AcoustaTronic Version

HURT - Riff Beach

Recorded at home, instruments, lyric, vocals by me.
I intend to put synth into this later :)

The stillness between us /(Better with headphones)

>>>LYRICS BELOW (click "Show More")
*****see the video on YouTube (my first video!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4vER6YNVdI

This song is for all my friends in Kazakhstan, where I've been working as a consultant the past few years. I've also met and worked with many amazing Kazakh musicians. This song is played on a dombra or "dombyra" (домбыра), a Kazakh "lute" that is very ancient but still the national instrument of Kazakhstan. Traditionally, during courtship, any Kazakh worth their salt would be expected to compose a love song accompanied by the dombra as an expression of love. This is my take on that tradition, the lyrics incorporating traditional Kazakh imagery.

This was recorded "live" at home--me playing the dombra and singing on a single take of a stereo track (see the video!). I later added an additional dombra track to thicken the rhythms (the percussion is just me knocking on the dombra top). I also added a discrete bass line and the electric guitar--making this, I guess, an "alternative dombra" track.
--The guitar is my '78 Guild S-60
--The dombra is made of birch with a Tien Shan spruce top.

Many thanks to Laura Paluanova and her husband Oscar for helping me select my dombra in Kazakhstan and for Laura's instruction and her wonderful playing!

Here's an example of a beautiful Kazakh song with dombra:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVXUmbnMIFM

LYRICS:
See the eagle flying through the sky--
that's how my love soars when you're by.
Please don't go away and leave me here.
I'm just so afraid you'll...disappear.

CHORUS: Something 'bout the way you move through the air
just wants to make me stop and stare.
It's the winged horse of love that I ride,
and I want to make you my bride.

Like a snow leopard in the night,
I can sense you when you're out of sight.
I can't seem to get you off my mind.
I just want to be with you...all the time.

CHORUS: Something 'bout the way you move through the air...etc.

In the moonlight I see you clear.
Your eyes' starlight is twice as dear.
Won't you climb up in this saddle now--
fly with me across the mountain's brow?

CHORUS: Something 'bout the way you move through the air...etc
*****Words & Music by Timothy Walsh

Download

"The Winged Horse of Love" for Kazakh dombra (домбыра)

The words that you write on your window
read like the opening lines
of a song that I heard on the radio
singing 'we're out of time'
We're out of time

Fallen down fools just be bold
race to the finish line
Wonder if we'll ever let go
or wound and up too tight
Too tight

So let's sail to the ends of the world
Pulling us like the tide
If I wasn't afraid of my shadow
I'd see out with open eyes
with open eyes

Another day, I wouldn't waste my time

The words that you write on my window
read like the opening lines
of a song that I heard on the radio
singing 'we're out of time'
We're out of time

Out of time

Tough one here.  In recent years, I have lost many family members and so many friend.  The deepest cut was the lost of my beautiful 31 year old daughter a few years ago this month.  As members of this human race we all share in these emotions and feelings.  Many, many good days, some sad.  SO IS LIFE

Dreams Don T Go Away (Original)

Regrets, lost, searching, lonely, sad, indifferent.  Just a short tune expressing some of these emotions we all have from time to time.

But I Have To(original)

The Angel From Montgomery
Written by John Prine
Arranged and performed by Josh McAlexander

The Angel From Montgomery

Somewhere Up The Hollow

Friday is movie day for the wife and I.  Recently we saw the movie (12 Strong) about the first American soldiers to fight back after 911.  As the credits rolled at the end, this song played and has stuck with me.  Recorded  by Zac Brown and trio, Sir Rosevelt.  Love this song and tried a little version.  Thanks for the listen

It Goes On And On (cover)

A Tribute to all the Wonderful People I have Met on Soundcloud.

LYRICS  " Here's To All My Sound Cloud Friends "
COLORADO TO SCOTLAND
SOUTH CAROLINA TO JAPAN
CANADA TO ALABAMA 
SUNDERLAND AND FRANCE
HERE'S TO ALL THE ROCKERS
THE BLUES MEN ON GUITAR
TO ALL THE GREAT COMPOSERS
AND THE LYRICS FROM YOUR HEART
HERE'S TO ALL MY SOUND CLOUD FRIENDS 
HERE I UP AND GO AND WRITE AGAIN
MUSICS UNIVERSAL 
NO MATTER WHAT LANGUAGE YOU SING
IT REACHES EVERY COUNTRIES CORNERS
AND RIDES THOSE ANGELS WINGS 
HERE'S TO ALL MY SOUND CLOUD FRIENDS
TO ALL THE GREAT SINGERS
AND THE ORIGINALS THAT YOU WRITE
ROCK BLUES AND COUNTRY
THE MUSIC THAT NEVER DIES
MUSICS UNIVERSAL
NO MATTER WHAT STYLE YOU PLAY
IT CROSSES EVERY BORDER
AND BRIGHTENS UP YOUR DAYS
HERE'S TO ALL MY SOUND CLOUD FRIENDS

"Here's To All My Sound Cloud Friends" ( Original Tribute To All ) With Lyrics

Ever wish you were somewhere else.  I know I'am not the only one who, at times,has to sit and listen while be chewed on.  Let your mind take you away.  John Prine- Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame.  He won his first Grammy in 1991 and at age 70 he was named Artist of the Year by the Americana Music Association.  His songs have been recorded by the likes of Johnny Cash, Bettte Midler, Bonnie Raitt, George Strait and many others.  His new album , The Tree of Forgiveness is receiving so much acclaim.  Love this man

The Other Side Of Town( Cover-- John Prine)

Had a Dream Last Night. Woke Up and captured it all quickly here in Charvel Heaven. Music Composition, Vocals, Instruments and Production via RiffWerx (Riff Beach) 2020.
DreamRider ©
Riff Beach - RiffWerx (Original 2020)
Oh, Yeah, it was somewhere back around 1958 or so
Well, I was maybe, almost 3 years old
Walking around, eyes wide open
Just trying to stand upon steady ground
And, just wanting to go outside and Play
Making the most out of….
One Beautiful, Sunny Day
Oh, I remember I was……Dreaming
Oh, I was …..Just riding on a……Dream
Oh Yeah, but I hadn’t met you yet
Don’t think you were even born back then, Baby?
But, that’s OK, cuz’ you know I’m waiting
Because Our paths……
Were bound to intersect
….One day real soon
And, I know that I’d simply say
Why, Come on and follow me…….
Come jump on this Amazing Ride
And, Let’s share some Dreams
Why can’t you just see? ….Riding on a Dream
Oh, yeah, Just You and Me
Let’s Be DreamRiders
Dream Away with me
So much to say and so much to see
Take a Walk, Let’s Take A Ride
Be a DreamRider with me
I thought I’d better hurry and sit beside her
Because, She’s My DreamRider
As she takes my hand
And We ride a Dream
Riding a Dream, just her and me
We’re DreamRiders
Riding on a Dream……
You and Me

DreamRider ©

Original Lyrics by Tony Harris (listed below)
Vocals, Melody and music by Chuck Aaron

YOU MAY THINK THAT I'M FOOLISH
FOR WANTIN' MY OWN SPACE
AND IT MAY SEEM CHILDISH
TO THE FEMALE RACE

DON'T PUT ME DOWN
FOR WANTIN' MY OWN PLACE
DON'T MAKE IT A SHOWDOWN
HONEY, IT'S NO DISGRACE

(CHORUS)
EVERY MAN NEEDS A MAN CAVE
A PLACE TO GET AWAY
EVERY MAN NEEDS A MAN CAVE
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
EVERY MAN NEEDS A MAN CAVE
AND SOME TIME ALONE
EVERY MAN NEEDS A MAN CAVE
A PLACE TO GET AWAY

IT MAY BE A BASEMENT
OR A MAKE SHIFT STUDIO 
IF IT'S A PLACE OF ENJOYMENT
THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS

WHEN LIFE GETS IN THE WAY
IN THIS OLD WORLD WE LIVE IN
WE NEED A SPECIAL PLACE
AND SOME OF GOD'S AMAZING GRACE

(REPEAT CHORUS 1 OR 2 TIMES)

2021 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Every Man Needs A Man Cave - Original collab with Chuck Aaron

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.
 