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August marks 3 years since the passing of Per-Olov Lemhagen, Master Peo, as he was known on Bandcamp, mp3u.com and other music platforms.

Peo was a clarinetist and used to play in a swing band in the 50's in Sweden. His familiarity with the instruments, arrangements and all that goes into creating authentic band pieces made him a valuable mentor in the American Jazz classics.

This one, Darktown Strutter's Ball is such a piece, and it was always a joy and a learning experience for me to lend a vocal to Peo's arrangements.  This is loosely based on Ella Fitzgerald's version of this classic.  Peo wanted to slow the tempo for his interpretation...which worked for me too ;)

In memory of Peo.

Lyrics:
Darktown Strutters Ball

I'll be there to catch you in a taxi, honey.
Better be ready about half past eight.
Now baby, don't be late,
I wanna be there when the band start playing.
Remember when we get there, baby,
Two-steps, I'm gonna have them all,
Gonna dance out of both of my shoes,
When they play that Jelly Roll Blues,
Tomorrow night at the Darktown Strutter's Ball

Songwriter:  Shelton Brooks
1915

Darktown Strutters Ball

“This song is inspired by McCartney 1, The Beach Boys and The Beatles’ short musical pieces. During writing I had this idea of someone saying/thinking this to themselves while looking in the mirror. I recorded this live, 1 track using only my iPhone and Garageband for iOS.”

“ELELUKU”

It’s been a long long time since I said “I love you”

© Heart House Records 2024

Written, performed, recorded, produced and mixed by Heart House Records
Mastered by DOLBY

ELELUKU

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Wheels Down

I don't want what I want anymore
I don't give a shit, I close the door
Throwing pennies down the well
But well whiskey has a smell
All that I got is this guitar

Take another drink of your Tennessee whiskey
I’ll finish up this final song
I don't think they'll miss me

Now they're sending shots up to the stage
Damn- there goes my chance to leave with grace
But I don't want what I want anymore
It's fine-- at this point, I don't mind closing that door (that door)

I don't mind, I don't mind, I don't mind
Clear the stage, cut the lights
Make it all feel alright
This is what you wanted
You stupid bitch
You said you'd sing
You said you'd play your songs

But I don't want what I want anymore
I don't want what I what anymore (anymore)
I don't want this damn guitar

(Closing: 9 years ago, my first Soundcloud upload)

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