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“Angels Like You” by Miley Cyrus
Cover by Marisa Bettina
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Angels Like You

Squashing The Beef takes inspiration from the 70's socio-political movement led by legendary artists like Fela, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Gil Scott-Heron, Bob Marley and Sam Cooke.
The song touches on delicate issues like inequality, love and violence in the black community.

Squashing The Beef

Suzie Q is a tune with quite a long and rather remarkable history. This Classic was covered by many famous artists and bands, before it caught fire again as a breakout Monster Hit for Creedence Clearwater Revival (re-released on their 1968 Debut Album). The CCR version is still a primary frame-of-reference for me, but just re-created my own way with all due respect to the Original songwriter, Dale Hawkins. Hawkins wrote and first recorded it in 1957. Seems there's still a dispute about whether the '57 song was a remake of an earlier Sonny Boy Williams ditty of the same name, released as early as 1939. Anyway, vocals, all instruments, and production for this version by RiffBeach via RiffWerx Records & Production.  Hope it's enjoyed?  :D)))
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susie_Q_(song)

Sunny Beaches

Suzie Q - Version

Suzie Q - Version - Classic Vibe 50's Tele Tone

Lyrics:-
Just trying to tell you
To open up your eyes
Just trying to show you
How you've believed the lies

I'm waiting for you
Until you're not so blind
So I can show you
How to enjoy the ride

Ignorance is bliss
So safe inside the construct
But the walls are closing in
Do you plan to stay
When truth decides to disrupt
Will you take it on the chin

It's what I'm thinking
I'll leave you to your thoughts
Aint gonna force you
The choice is yours of course

Ignorance is bliss
So safe inside the construct
But the walls are closing in
Do you plan to stay
When truth decides to disrupt
Will you take it on the chin

If I caught the moon
Graffitied on it's surface
All the who, what, where and whys
You would still believe
The stories you've been fed
So comfortable in your denial

winkandwoo 2021

Ignorance is bliss

Ignorance Is Bliss

Ethiopia  
Words & music: Pravinand Maharaj (Johnny Minstrel)

Your fear has overcome you
And faith is just a matter of doing what you really doubt
Your strength has slowly left you
And everything you lost are the only things you cared about

Your dreams in shattered jars of clay now
Scattered all across the world and everybody knows
You scream through another day now
But all you hear are echoes of yourself the valley throws

Chorus
So far you couldn’t remember Eden
So down the road you don’t know who you are
So close to the post of the one left scourged and bleeding
On the desert road back to Ethiopia

The light is slowly fading
Edges of the darkness are creeping on your soul
Your queen back home is waiting
Waiting for the gift that can’t be bought or sold

Chorus
A sound and your heart it freezes
Till a voice tells you be not afraid
Just be strong
There’s a man and he’s sent by Jesus
As your fears disappear
You ask him what took so long

Chorus




Ethiopia

Written and performed by Josh McAlexander
Fiddle (Sampled instrument)

Sonshine

Son shine (Original)

Words & Music: Pravinand Maharaj (Johnny Minstrel)

By the sweet waters we stopped to drink
All through that evening didn't sleep a wink
You spoke of movement inside the womb
Seeking out shelter in a poor man's room

Chorus:
And with the sword of Gideon we traveled on
Found the balm of Gilead in the breaking dawn
A war or healing, what is it we bring
From the Stem of Jesse, a promised king

Rumours surround me, rumours and lies
Will love allow me its tender prize
Where are the shepherds and the songs they sang
Like a host of angels when their voices rang

Chorus:

He will walk among us when the hour comes
Will we be certain he be the one
How they rise among us through devious seed
The kings of mammon in idols of greed

Chorus:

Ryan Joshua on synth pads, backing vocals and keyboard generated "choir" - and a certain craziness possessed by a truly great soul

Cover pic: Ryan and Minstrel

By The Sweet Waters - Johnny Minstrel and Ryan Joshua

Such a great artist and singer/songwriter.  Real and down to earth
songs that are so relatable.  One of country's greatest.  I love Merle
Haggard and I love this tune.  My thanks to my friend, Lefty Mike,
for his vocals,harp,bass and helping with the recording.  Mike is a 
talented singer/songwriter with great songs on SC.  It would be
a treat to visit his SC page.

The Way I Am  (cover by Chuck Aaron and Left Mike)

Gave this Classic tune a fresh Big Beat Beach AcoustaTronic Spin. Woodstock......1969.......Different Place in Time......Yet, relevance still Today. Melanie.......performed......a 'Song for the Ages'. Artists and bands strike Solid Gold from time to time. Background: https://www.songfacts.com/facts/melanie/lay-down-candles-in-the-rain

Sunny Beaches Abound

Lay Down - Version

Lay Down - Big Beat Beach Version (ft. Riff Beach)

This original ode to the desert night highway brings two lovers together in the splendor of the stars. The silent expanse inspires their moment of passion.

Guest Soloist - Ignacio Galaz (Erhu)
Nat Daniels: piano, guitar, bass, harmonica, vocals
Craig Durgy: banjitar & vocals

Song written  and performed by Daniels & Durgy (copyright 2022)
Gentle Rain Records
Lyrics:  Whispers and Wishes  (a.k.a "Was I Insane")

Black desert night... 
Dotted lines flashing white
Straight is the road 
The mountains like ghosts
And you're ever by my side…

The highway just wails
The stars form a veil
That shimmers and calls
‘till we give it pause 
And break a silent sky

Chorus:  
Your hands in mine..
Hearts that entwine..
Soft moans and kisses..
Whispers and Wishes.
That shatters the deep… 
That shatters the deep of the night.

(instrumental solo)

Chorus:  
Your hands in mine..
Hearts that entwine..
Soft moans and kisses..
Whispers and Wishes.
That shatters the deep… 
That shatters the deep of the night.
That Shatters the deep of the night..

Whispers and Wishes

This is an old song we wrote a long time ago but never released, due to not being able to find the correct sound we wanted to bring to the song.   Durge came up with the beautiful angelic Ukulele sound and it took the rhythm of the song to another level.   The song is about an Island girl willing her beloved back to her, singing his name and her words of love on a moonlit wind across the seas where he is on a boat, making his living.. and he in turn wills himself back to her as well..   but for now, they see each other in their dreams..  and so the song, is a wish on the heart of two star crossed lovers, and fate will bring them back to each other as the tides turn. 
We hope you enjoy this very simple island song, and we hope it brings you all a bit of joy.    Music Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j5Hs_tViTEk

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2022
Gentle Rain Records 
Written, Produced and Performed by Daniels & Durgy
Uke, Acoustic solo and vocals : Craig Durgy
Piano and Vocals: Nat Daniels 

Lyrics:
Moon is high this even tide, ... go to sleep, 
Wishing you were here with me, ... go to sleep
Feel the wind caress my cheek, ...  go to sleep
Like your kisses slow and deep, ...  go to sleep

Wish I may and wish I might, wish upon a star tonight,
Tides will bring you back to me, 
When the moon is hanging low above the sea..

Oh my love..  Go to sleep
Dream of me , till we meet.
May these words drift to your heart on a breeze, 
Where you lay your head tonight, think of me..

Solo / Bridge in Hawaiian 
Aloha Wau iā ʻOe (I Love You).   
Ku'Uipo..   (Sweetheart)
Aloha Wau iā ʻOe (I Love You)

I am yours and you are mine, 
Perfectly like stars aligned,
May these words fuel your desire,  
And with passion burn like a consuming fire...

Oh My Love ...  Go to sleep,
Dream of me 'till we meet
Like a sunflower seeking warmth from the sun..
In these arms your deep desires come undone..

Oh my love, Go to sleep!
Hear my voice,  Go to sleep..
Oh my love,  Go to sleep..  
'till we meet…  dream of me.

Go To Sleep

Lyrics are listed below that inspired Glen.
Vocals, Music & Mix by Glen Granthem (Glenny G)

YOUR UNFAILING LOVE
IS AS BIG AS THE HEAVENS
YOUR FAITHFULLNESS
REACHES BEYOND THE CLOUDS

YOUR RIGHTENOUSNESS
IS LIKE A MIGHTY MOUNTAIN
YOUR MERCIFUL JUSTICE
IS AS BIG AS THE OCEAN

(CHORUS)
UNDER YOUR WINGS
WE FIND SHELTER
UNDER YOUR WINGS
WE FIND LOVE
UNDER YOUR WINGS
WE CAN LIVE FOR EVER
UNDER YOUR WINGS
WE FIND LOVE

YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE
TAKES AWAY OUR FEARS
OUR REFUGE IN THE STORM
YOU TAKE AWAY OUR TEARS

YOU'RE THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
WE DRINK FROM YOUR RIVER
YOUR EVERLASTING LOVE
BRINGS US TOGETHER

(REPEAT CHORUS)

(GUITAR SOLO)

(REPEAT CHORUS)

2022 © Lyrics by Tony Harris/Heartlight Devotions

Under Your Wings - Original collab by Tony Harris & Glenny G's "One Man Band"

Written by: Hoyt Axton, Kenneth Elvin JR. Higginbotham
Produced by: Josh McAlexander

Evangelina

Word & Music - Beth Williams
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/vHXABDlW9JE

Unknown album (12/30/2011 2:40:56 PM)

Ruby & John - Beth Williams

Original in Memory (see lyrics below) 2014 (BMI)
Lyrics by Tony Harris - Vocal & Guitar by Phillip Clarkson 

AS I DROVE UP THE DRIVE WAY
I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG
MY WIFE CAME RUNNING OUT
SAYING HURRY WE DON'T HAVE LONG

I CAN BARELY REMEMBER THAT DRIVE
CARS KEPT GETTING IN OUR WAY
FINALLY WE ARRIVED AT HIS HOME
I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT DAY

HE WAS SO VERY YOUNG
THAT'S WHY I'M WRITING THIS SONG
LEAVING US A FEW MONTHS AGO
WHY...WE WILL NEVER KNOW
OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN
BUT HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
SOME CALL THIS...THE GOOD HURT

HE NEVER KNEW FATHERHOOD
AND HIS LIFE WAS VERY SHORT
HE WAS LIKE A FATHER TO MANY
THE MEMORIES BRING US COMFORT

(REPEAT CHORUS)

GO REST HIGH ON THE MOUNTAIN
IS ENGRAVED IN HIS HEADSTONE
NOW HE'S RESTING ON THAT MOUNTAIN
SINGING WITH THE ANGLES AND NEVER ALONE

(REPEAT CHORUS)

SOME CALL THIS THE GOOD HURT

The Good Hurt (Lyrics by Tony Harris - Vocal/Music by Phillip Clarkson)

Lyrics by Tony that inspired Riff are listed below.
Vocals, Music & Production by Riff Beach. (Revised 11/8/22)

WHEN WE'RE GROWIN' UP
WE ALL NEED SOMETHIN'
TO KEEP US ON THE RIGHT TRACK
HIS SOMETHIN' WAS THE CHURCH NEXT DOOR

ONLY A HUNDRED YARDS AWAY
IT WAS THE FIRST THING THAT HE SAW
WHEN HE WOKE UP IN THE MORNIN'
IT WAS ON HIS MIND EVERY DAY

(CHORUS)
EVERYONE NEEDS A SYMBOL
OF RIGHT AND WRONG
TO KEEP THEM HUMBLE
EVERYONE NEEDS A SYMBOL
OF RIGHT AND WRONG
TO KEEP THEM OUT OF TROUBLE
HIS SYMBOL WAS THAT CHURCH

EVERY SUNDAY MORNIN'
AS HE WALKED TO CHURCH
HE COULD HEAR THEM SINGIN'
PRAISES TO THE LORD

DURING HIS TIME IN THE ARMY
HE COULD FEEL HIS MAMA PRAYIN'
IN THAT CHURCH NEXT DOOR
EVERY SUNDAY MORNIN'

(REPEAT CHORUS)

(GUITAR SOLO OPTIONAL)

HE WAS BAPTIZED IN THAT CHURCH
MANY YEARS AGO AND IT'S IS STILL
HIS SYMBOL OF RIGHT AND WRONG

(REPEAT CHORUS OPTIONAL)

2022 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Symbol Of Right And Wrong - NEW VERSION - Collab by Tony Harris & Riff Beach - Original

Seagull gives this song a beautiful Oriental flavor taking one to a faraway place where passing time is seen in shadows cast. Kudos my friend:)
Spoken word introduction:

I left the house a young man,
Confident in stride,
Not knowing where I'd go.
As the sun raced across the sky,
I noticed out of the corner of my eye,
An old man,
An old man in the shadow.

Old Man In The Shadow (Seagull, David)

Crime In High Places - Words & music by Pravinand Maharaj

There’s a death in the house tonight
Sorrow running wild
The priest has come and gone
Down the other side
You’re forgiven though you didn’t repent
A part of heaven’s love to you is sent
And all I’m left with are old familiar faces
Shadows deepen like crime in high places

I saw a man brought down
I saw a woman bleed
I saw children robbed of love by hate and greed
A war is raging, the battlefield’s a street
While someone’s staging a show of pure deceit
And in my corner I feel I’m slowly wasted
Darkness descends from crime in high places

I was forced to tell the truth
And swear by the light I pray
I was forced to give my youth
To old age and decay
But it’s alright now
I took a vow
By the hand of God to slay
The thief who comes before the light of day

There are no footprints on the shores of Galilee
By faith alone I stand, by grace alone I’m free
A multitude of sins dwell inside the soul  
There is no god within, just a demon without control
And every where I go there’s evidence and traces
Who does not know there’s crime in high places

Cover Art: Abstract of Crime Scene by S-caruso

Crime In High Places

Written by Ian Tyson
Performed by Josh McAlexander

This song always reminds me of my visits to Canada and all the great friends and hospitality...

Four Strong Winds

Our utmost thanks to Doug Roossien for allowing us to fly free on this beautiful song he wrote, and allowing us to change some of the lyrics and nuances to fit in with our style..  We'd also like to give our profound thanks to Joel Harkin for his amazing Pedal Steel contribution. He's a terrific artist, and well worth approaching for help when your song needs that perfect touch. 

Both artist pages can be found here:  
Joel Harkin: https://www.facebook.com/JoelHarkin
https://joelharkin.bandcamp.com/album/never-happy-2

Doug Roosien: https://soundcloud.com/doug-roossien

Copyright 2024 Daniels/Durgy/Roossien
Gentle Rain Records
Written by: D Roossien, Daniels & Durgy
Pedal Steel: Joel Harkin
Performed and Produced by Daniels & Durgy

Lyrics: 

Silent…tears are falling  
Raining teardrops… that call your name  
Darlin’… you stopped listening  
And I can’t reach you… or see you again  
And as the teardrops start to fall,  
Each one a hammer on the floor 
I hope that someday you will hear 
 A single silent tear

Days turn nights.. So all alone  
What kind of fool would turn and go?  
And I keep staring at the phone  
(Darling I'm sitting here at home...)
Wishing you’d call and say hello  
(Oh babe I miss you so..)
But as the teardrops start to fall, 
Their silence broken on the floor  
I hope that someday you will hear  
A single… silent tear

Oh Maybe you’ll forgive me  
Somehow not forget me…  Baby please…
(Can you forgive me too.. Oh baby)
And Oh Maybe you’ll remember
The way we felt together 
And come back to me..
… come back to me.. 
(come back to me...)

Oh Silent…tears are falling  
Wishing you and I could start again  
But Baby… time has taken over    
(My sweet baby)(My sweet Angel)
And I know we’ll never be the same 
(Baby please don't say it's so..)
 'Cause As the teardrops start to fall, 
Their silence broken on the floor 
 I hope that someday you will hear  
A single silent tear 
Oh I hope that someday you will hear  …
A single… silent tear 

Baby please.. can you hear each tear call your name..
(Baby please... oh baby i can hear each tear)
Baby please.. This is the one day I will hear..
A single silent tear..

Single Silent Tear

This is the 2nd song by New York Lyricist Andrea Brennan and myself , and she's doing some backing vocals , ooo ! We do hope you like it ! Next up is another remix of mine on the 22nd . I'm having problems with my distributor so things are up in the air after that . Waiting in the wings are songs with Tony Harris , another remix , a new one with Charlotte , one with Gaz Brownie , and one with rapper Blaffy . As soon are these are complete and my issues are resolved they'll be released , cheers !

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Dark Horse

Dark Horse ( Fox and Brennan )

Music: Little Man Project & Janne Hennie           
Vocals & Lyrics:  Janne Hennie       
Instruments & Mix:  Little Man Project

Lyrics:

Follow my head, or follow my heart
Which way to go?
What is the right thing?
Will it hurt?
I don't know...

So why are you still here
And care so much for me?
Maybe I'm not worth it
I'm just a mess ,can't you see..

Go with the flow, or go my own way
what to choose?
No matter what i decide to do
Someone will lose...

So why are you still here
And care so much for me?
Maybe I'm not worth it
 I'm just a mess, can't you see...

So why are you still here
And care so much for me?
Maybe I'm not worth it
I'm just a mess, can't you see...

Give it all up, or letting you in
what is the best thing to do?
Play it safe or take the chance
To belive in you?

So why are you still here
And care so much for me?
Maybe I'm not worth it
I'm just a mess, can't you see...

I'm Just A Mess

Recorded in Spring 2005 by Spin Cycle. Terrific drumming by Greg Tourian

Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover (Paul Simon Cover)

Musicians
 Stephen Peragallo electric and classical guitar
 Paul Buono guitar/mandolin
 Dr.Daniel Lewis steel guitar/dobro
 Jim Cabral piano/keyboard
 Jim Hadley bass
 Joe Hadley drums
 Gudula Urban cello
 Brain Silber violin/viola
Josh McAlexander vocals / acoustic guitar / harmonica

Background vocals
 Amy Hamm
 Annette Bednez
 Jim Hadley
 Jim Cabral
 Paul Buono

Produced by; Paul Buono and Jim Cabral
Song / traditional

Will The Circle Be Unbroken

Kinda’ Love - Original ©
Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2016

He asked if she would..... 
Pour her heart into his empty cup
Filled with her very best intentions 
There was no need to stir it up

He promised to sip slowly 
Only paused a bit to think
Well....You know what, Sweetheart ?
That makes for one fine Drink

Chorus
Please pour me another cup ?
…….and don’t leave one thing out
Honey, what’s a man to do?
There’s no reason to doubt 
When you Fill Me Full of You
When you Fill Me Full of You
When you Fill Me Full of You

She said, “Let’s drink to the good times
Let’s toast the warm and setting sun
Today sure seemed a dream
Hope tomorrow brings another one”

Bridge
They hugged as they walked  
Looking eye to eye
Framed like shooting stars  
Against the dark blue sky

Clouds faded one by one
As they bathed in golden moon
Sadness tasted somewhat of fun
Never stayed nor left too soon
(Back to Chorus, Verse, Chorus and Out)


Kinda' Love ©  - Original Master

Colab with the awesome Roger /B-Train . Roger is playing the very kool wah guitar.All smiles here Brudda !!!

Rogers B train/Colab

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Sam Sparro - Black And Gold {Sylow Feat.Shyam (Cover)} FREE DOWNLOAD

You can get this song for lease on my website/

www.derekjamesofficial.com

Inspired by duck dodgers.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Derekjamesart

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derekjamesproducer/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekjamesofficial/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkPbIosAtKh3oUtY7hPVuA

Duck Dodgers (Prod. by Derek James)

Lyrics by Tony
Vocal, Guitars and Mix by Bob Warner
https://youtu.be/04iGDD06NQM
AS THE OLD COWBOY		
RODE INTO TOWN		
HE WAS LOOKIN'		
ALL AROUND		
		
HE'D BEEN RIDIN'		
LONG AND HARD		
FROM HIS SADDLE		
SWEAT WAS DRIPPIN'		
		
HE TIED HIS HORSE		
TO THE HITCHIN' POST		
WALKED INSIDE		
THE OLD SALOON		
		
HE WAS LOOKIN'		
FOR BILLY DEAN		
A TWO LEGGED SNAKE		
MAN, WAS HE MEAN 		
		
CHORUS		
THE RATTLESNAKE SALOON		
WHERE THE WHISKEY FLOWS		
THE RATTLESNAKE SALOON		
WHERE THE BAD MEN GO		
THE RATTLESNAKE SALOON		
WHERE MANY HAVE DIED		
THE RATTLESNAKE SALOON		
WHERE FROM YOUR SIN 		
YOU CANNOT HIDE		
FROM YOUR SIN		
YOU CANNOT HIDE		
		
THE TIRED COWBOY		
SPOTTED THE ONE		
HE'D BEEN HUNTIN'		
NO MORE SEARCHIN'		
		
AS THEIR EYES MET		
GUNS WERE DRAWN		
THE OLD COWBOY		
BEAT HIM TO THE DRAW

AS DEAN FELL TO THE FLOOR
HE SAID, SORRY OLD MAN
DIDN'T MEAN TO KILL HER
GUESS YOU EVENED THE SCORE

(REPEAT CHORUS)


© 2017 Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Rattlesnake Saloon - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Bob Warner - Original

Many thanks to Glen Granthem  for all of his hard work on this track.
Original Lyrics by Tony Harris
Featuring Glen Granthem and The Glen Granthem Band

The lyrics that inspired Glen are listed below.

HIS HEART SKIPPED A BEAT			
WHEN HE OPENED THE LETTER 			
THAT SAID REPORT FOR A PHYSICAL			
IT KNOCKED HIM OFF HIS FEET			
			
IT WAS A EARLY MORNING RIDE			
TO THE GREYHOUND STATION			
NOT A DAY HE LIKES TO REMEMBER			
HE WAS FEELING SICK INSIDE			
			
STEPPING OFF THE BUS			
AT THE BASE IN MONTGOMERY			
A MAN HANDED HIM A SMALL BIBLE			
THAT'S WHEN HE STARTED TO WORRY			
			
PASSED THE TEST WITH FLYING COLORS			
TOOK HIS FIRST PLANE RIDE			
TO FORT BRAGG NORTH CAROLINA			
FELT LIKE HIS HANDS WERE TIED			
			
WITH A WIFE BACK HOME			
AND A TWO MONTH OLD SON			
SOUTHEAST ASIA WAS IN THE CARDS			
HE NEVER FELT SO ALL ALONE			
			
(CHORUS)			
HIS WIFE AND MAMA CRIED			
AS THE GREYHOUND PULLED AWAY			
HE HAD A SICK FEELING INSIDE			
ON THAT WARM SPRING DAY 			
HIS CAREER WAS SIDELINED			
THE DAY HE TOOK THAT RIDE………			
YEA, IT WAS SIDELINED			
THE DAY HE TOOK THAT RIDE………			
			
(BRIDGE)			
GOD'S WILL AND MAMA'S PRAYERS			
BROUGHT HIM BACK HOME			
FROM THAT FAR AWAY PLACE			
			
(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES)			
			
			
Lyrics by Tony Harris © 2018 (BMI)

Unknown album (1/25/2018 12:19:41 PM)

The Day He Took That Ride - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring The Glen Granthem Band - Original

Recorded in '97.  Inspired by a conversation I had with my mom & #1 Fan Frances Williams before her sudden passing in '93. Having given up her piano playing to be a Military wife & mother, she always encouraged me to pursue my music. Realizing she was leaving this world, I cried telling her she wouldn't know what happened with the dreams she & I had dreamed together.  Her 2 word response was "I'll Know".   Hope you all are blessed listening & knowing your loved ones also "know".  They're not gone- just gone ahead.  Happy Mothers Day Mom.  I love & miss you so much. www.BethWilliamsMusic.com 

ONE EMPTY CHAIR- Beth Williams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ML8fFRlMog

Dragan Marinković / vocal, keyboards & classical guitar

Produced by Dragan Marinković
Studio "Soulfree"

Believe (Elton John cover)

This started with one of Tom's Open Collabs
Guitar by Tom Adams
Lyrics by Tony's Lyrics
Vocal and Mix by Riff Beach

WELL, I WAS WALKIN' OUT THE DOOR…
JUST WHAT DID I FEEL?
YOU KNOW I FELT THE RAIN
IT WAS POURIN' DOWN ON ME
JUST POURIN' DOWN ON ME… OH, YEAH!  
THEN I JUMPED IN MY CAR…..
WELL, I TURNED ON THE KEY
OF COURSE THE CAR WOULDN'T START
HOW COULD THIS BE
…..HAPPENIN’ TO ME?
JUMPED THE CAR OFF
…….AS I WAS DRIVIN' DOWN THE ROAD
I HEARD A BUMPIN' SOUND
A TIRE BLEW OUT 
WELL, I STOPPED THE CAR
AND I OPENED THE TRUNK
OF COURSE THE SPARE WAS FLAT……IMAGINE THAT?
…..WE WERE RUNNING FLAT
I REACHED FOR MY CELL
TO CALL OUT FOR HELP 
OF COURSE THE PHONE WAS DEAD
WITHOUT A CHARGER IN SIGHT 
FLAGGED A CAR DOWN
JUST TO ASK FOR HELP
BLEW HIS HORN
AS THEY DROVE ON BY
(CHORUS )
WELL, I WAS HAVIN'
ONE OF THOSE DAYS
WHEN NOTHIN'S RIGHT
ONE OF THOSE DAYS
NO HELP IN SIGHT
ONE OF THOSE DAYS
OH YEAH, ONE OF THOSE DAYS
(BRIDGE AND OUT)
HAVE YOU EVER HAD 
ONE OF THOSE DAYS
PRAY YOU NEVER HAVE
(OH…. BRING IT ON HOME, TOM!!!)
(CHORUS)

2019 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

One Of Those Days - Collab - (Tom Adams - Guitar) (Tony Harris - Lyrics)- (Riff Beach - Vocal/Mix)

Antiquities in Tupelo ©
2019 LYRICS BY Tony Harris (BMI)
(with some tweaks by Riff)
Music/Vocal/Mix by Riff Beach
The cover art is the Painting hanging in the Shop 

Walking into an Antique Store
On a cold Winter's day
I noticed a painting…...
That I hadn't seen before
With a Guitar in the Center
Well, my mind, it went back in time
To when Elvis lived here
Such a fine picture
Strollin' through the shop
Well, he was on my mind
Yeah, Tupelo….
That's where he learned to play
On an old flat top
(Chorus)
We were Antiquin' in Tupelo
What a fun thing to do
Antiquin' in Tupelo
On a cold Winter's day
Let your mind relax….and float away
Down in Tupelo
On a cold Winter's day
And you know, all his Daddy could afford
Was a two-room house
But, it kept him from being bored….
Playing music over in East Tupelo
This 'Ol Southern town
Why, it just has music in it's soul
You can feel it in the air - everywhere
As you drive around
In Tupelo…..
We were Antiquin' in Tupelo
What a fun thing to do
Just Antiquin' in Tupelo
On a cold Winter's day

Antiquities In Tupelo - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Riff Beach - Original

The City - Words & Music by Pravinand Maharaj

Once it was a city
Now it’s just a street
With every mile another dream lays crushed
And the sun shows no pity
Pouring out its heat
As mighty towers crumble into dust

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

There were signs on the water
Portents in the sky
The Watchers blind by sleep didn’t see a thing
Six crows at the altar
A bargain for the price
Half less worth an eagle’s broken wing

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

What walks the moon at midnight
Through the narrow lanes 
Lurking in the shadows that it cast
A pestilence upon us, a blight
A spreading stain
Taking everything out on its path

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

So, sing the last love song written
Drink up the vineyard grape
Rouse the ghosts of tomorrow from their slumber
If I break out of this prison
And the hour’s not too late
I’ll be down the road without a name or number

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

Pravinand: Vocals and Acoustic
Bas: Backing Vocals and Electric
Mix and Mastered by Bas Kooman

The City - Johnny Minstrel and Bas Kooman

Started with a few simple tracks - vocals, my Martin Acoustic, a little backing vocal, and some quiet harp texturing. Marc Elluse wrapped my tracks with his luscious guitar work and tweaked a mix that just blew my mind. I'm so very proud to be part of this project and cannot say enough about the creativity and skill Marc brought to make this a recognizable cover, but a totally unique one, as well. We didn't want a sub-par soundalike version of this Classic Rock masterpiece. MakaVox Sax (jazzy key synth) in the mix, as well. :D

Mainstreet

Main Street - HQ ReMiX Collab feat. Nemorospo (Gtrs/Prod) - Riff - Vocals, Guitar

Glen Granthem does his best to keep up the speed  of the lyrics and lead guitar to an american treasure...

Hot Rod Lincoln (Commander Cody) TRIBUTE COVER

https://open.spotify.com/album/6NCB80f3fSAga6bufSqLFG?si=qeFXRuCQSeKUueseYE6-hA

Replay

Replay(Prod.Tim4e)

Written by John Fogerty
Performed and Arranged by me

Have you ever seen the rain

80s cover of Third Eye Blind's "Semi-Charmed Life"

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Semi-Charmed Life (80’s cover)

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.
 