Monday Playlist 7/20/20

Borderland  - Words & Music: Pravinand Maharaj aka Johnny Minstrel

There’s a wire fence running east
Keeping Eden out of bounds
And he speaks unto the least
Like a Sermon on the Mount
And as the living often do
Find a million ways to die
I was born loving you
A truth I still deny

It’s my inheritance they say
A house with many rooms
But I be homeless night and day
Until I’m in the tomb
Behind that solid door
Something else lies in
And when you open up you know
It was the same old thing

Now you and I we learned
That freedom’s golden chains
Caused Paradise to burn
And we both took the blame
Still shaken from the fall
And I can’t get back up
They all are prison walls
Everything I touch

I’m crawling through the sands
To the setting sun
Into the Borderland
Where shadows overcome
Into the Borderland
Where shadows overcome


Borderland

Broke Down in Tupelo
John Delk 2015

She took the high road out of Memphis
She had all that she could take
She called off the wedding
An her heart was about to break

Now he use to be a better man
But the whiskey changed  it all
She got tired of picking him up
Every time he'd fall

She drove a while in a pouring rain
Got as far as she could go
Stopped the car and started crying
She broke down in Tupelo

       Too many times changed her mind
       Made her question what she knows
       They broke up in Memphis
       She broke down in Tupelo


Now she don't know why
But when she stopped  to cry
She thought about going back

But she said right then
He's probly drunk again
An she ain't looking for that

       chorus

He use to be a better man
But the whiskey changed  it all
She got tired of picking him up
Every time he'd fall

She drove awhile in a pouring rain
She got as far as she could go
Stopped the car and started crying
Broke down in Tupelo

 chorus

Broke Down In Tupelo

Goin' Back To Kentucky (Original remixed)

I did this song a few years ago before Merle died on my Godin nylon string guitar.  A bit different with a little influence from other artist like Jerry Reed and others.  Forgive me Merle and Merle Haggard fans.  I love this man's work

Working Man Blues

Made this back in 2001
I had lost all My old songs over the years.
A big thank you to Archaic Dreamz who still had most of them.
Thanks buddy !!!

Curse Of The Blues

Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocal, Guitar and Mix by Phillip Clarkson

WHEN I WOKE UP IN THE MORNING
IT WAS THE FIRST THING THAT I SAW
SITTING NEXT DOOR TO MY HOME
WAS A REMINDER OF RIGHT AND WRONG

CHORUS
I WAS RAISED IN THE COUNTRY
NEXT TO A COUNTRY CHURCH
AND EVRY SUNDAY MORNING
I KNEW I WOULD BE GOING
THEY SANG AMAZING GRACE
HOW SWEET THE SOUND
IN THAT LITTLE COUNTRY CHURCH

WHEN UNCLE SAM CAME CALLING
I HAD TO ACCEPT THE CALL
ON HER KNEES MAMA PRAYED
IN THAT LITTLE COUNTRY CHURCH

(REPEAT CHORUS)

PEOPLE CAME FROM ALL AROUND
TO SING THE GLORY DOWN
AND IT'S WHERE I MET JESUS
IN THAT LITTLE COUNTRY CHURCH

(REPEAT CHORUS)

THEY SANG AMAZING GRACE
HOW SWEET THE SOUND
IN THAT LITTLE COUNTRY CHURCH

(c)2012 Lyrics by Tony Harris

Little Country Church #2 (lyrics by Tony Harris - vocal & guitar by Phillip Clarkson) Original 2012

This is our first song done mixed and mastered by a producer Seppo and hope you enjoy our effort's......more to come!!! Thanks for checking it out!!! :D

Krosstown Express

Can't You See (Cover) Krosstown Xpress.... Mastered!!!

Video for this song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggjYx1Xf65w

One of my heroes has always been Johnny Cash and I wanted to include one of his songs on my cover album. I originally was going to record his version of Depeche Mode’s song “Personal Jesus”. After going through the amazing list of over 1500  songs that Johnny Cash wrote I came across this gem that he recorded in 1974. My immediate reaction was “BINGO” -  this is the song that does it for me. He was clearly a man ahead of his time. To date, he has sold over 90 million songs.
RIP Johnny Cash.

JJ(Johnny) Vienneau:
Drums
Keyboard
Bass
Lead & Rhythm Guitars

Peter Wheeler:
Vocals

Produced by; JJ Vienneau & Peter Wheeler
Recorded at: Rawkin' Productions - Montreal

Don't Go Near The Water - Johnny Cash Cover

Original song by Beth Williams from her ONE EMPTY CHAIR cd. 
LIVE PERFORMANCE : https://youtu.be/tjxxj_iyng0 (with story)
LYRIC VIDEO - https://youtu.be/vwbtcn1SWsE

She looks from her watch to the loud ticking clock
then at the pink stick em note on the calendar in her hand
Retama park it says, in big bold black letters
six P.M, May ten, and it’s signed sam
Though it’s barely two , she says ” I can’t leave this room.
There’s so much to do & Sam, Sam will be here soon

In a pastel of colors, hair neatly brushed
ready & waiting, cool breeze on the dust
She moves from the window, to the open door
then back to the same stare in the same spot once more
Not glancing at the row on strangers hanging in her room
moves back to the door cause Sam, Sam will be here soon
(Sam will be here, Sam will be here, Sam will be here soon)

CHORUS
She doesn’t know what year it is
Where that woman in the mirror lives
She only knows Sam will be here soon
(Sam. will be here, Sam. will be here, Sam. will be here soon)

In a garden of flowers, beyond the windowsill
honeybees suckle until they get their fill
A thousand times over, the window to the door
she glides like a skater, cross the hardwood floor
No one passing by can tell you why she stays in her room
singing oh so softly “Sam….Sam will be here soon”
(Sam. will be here, Sam. will be here, Sam. will be here soon

One Empty Chair

Sam Will Be Here Soon - Beth Williams

Written and lead singing by Randy Arnold, who was our group leader.  
Old tracks from late 90s band Morry and I were members of - Ten Months Later. Morry played lead guitar and I played rhythm guitar and sang back up vocs. The main singer is our friend Randy Arnold who wrote this song. Other bandmates: Yandell Wood (Drums) and Matt Garlove (Bass), along with other friends. Recorded mainly in Matt's basement. Sadie Hawkins Dance was the name of the album.

Sadie Hawkins Dance

Don't Get To Deal (10ML)

Seein' My Father in Me - Paul Overstreet (vocal cover)

Hope things are going well for you in these crazy times! I have the funky beat track ready to go! 

This one I called The Old Man Is In Vegas Again. Some folks are quite optimistic. This old man thinks this is his time to shine! I hope he does! 

Lyrics;
Been a long time sonny since I been to this city
I'm making my comeback
I got a pocket full of quarters and a dollar for the valet
I'm getting back on track 

I'm gonna get the drop on those one arm bandits
You know they don't stand a chance
And maybe find a honey who might need a little money
A lady who knows how to dance

Feeling good feeling lucky feeling high as a kite
This is a night for a king  I'm gonna own this city
If I play my cards right

Get me to a table baby and blow on those dice
a gambler needs a friend
Rolling seven come eleven  bring this table to life
Everybody wins

Aces and Jack I'm feeling the vibe
I got that gambler's itch
And I feel it my bones gonna be a high roller
This time I'm striking it rich

Feeling good feeling lucky feeling high as a kite
Last time I lost my shirt but I'm gonna own this city
Gotta play my cards right

Got the glitter in the gulch got the ladies wearing nothing
At least that's what it seems
And like a million walking suckers who got lost in the lights
I'm Lost inside a Vegas dream

It's been a long time since I've been to this city
I'm making my comeback
I got a pocket full of quarters and a dollar for the valet
I'm getting back on track

The Old Man Is In Vegas Again

Back when the world was old style 'normal' and I was young and mad for love i knew this girl.......... 
I hope you're all well out there and you and your families are navigating the new normal......."New Normal" Who came up with that ?  Has there ever been a time when the madmen were not at the helm ?  That nice lady who is leading New=Zealand should be made Queen of the world. I'd sleep a lot easier.   I hope you enjoy this love song.

You say that you're a goddess......I could have told you that,
as you adopt a position on your yoga mat.
I'm on my knees, I've got one eye on the door,
little queen of heaven, lying on the floor.

Standing in the river where the fishes swim,
waste deep and dappled, you've got freckles on your skin.
Flowers in the meadow, big bird in the sky,
thunder in the mountains, and laughter in your eye.

I trace the patterns, on your summer dress,
just to feel you tremble, and just to make you guess.
Living in the moment, we've got nothing planned,
an extraordinary woman and an ordinary man.

An Extraordinary Woman. (Steve Killingbeck)

Shirt Off My Back

Bravei created and produced Musical arrangement. Riff supplied Lyrics, Vocals and a Bit of Stratified Guitar!  :D)))
When It’s All Over ©
Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2020
Lyrics, Music - Bravei Brasil, RIff Beach
Production - Bravei Brasil
Do you think we’d do anything differently…..
When It’s all over?
Oh, Maybe, we’ll make a whole new start….
Or, will we just begin where it all ends?
(Chorus)
Oh, Yeah!
Oh, don’t you know?
You simply must Keep the Love 
Let it flow and let it always grow
Oh, Yeah - Deep within your Heart….
There’s been so much sadness
And, It’s lasted far too long
Oh, but you know we stole a little gladness
And we did our best to seem strong…Oh, Yes, we Did….
And, When it’s all over, will we survive?
Overcoming this unseen Enemy
As we learn to better understand
Will you remain a Friend to Me?
And, if you need, I’ll lend a helping hand
Don’t You know?
Oh, Yeah!
Quando tudo acabar ©
Praia de Riff - RiffWerx 2020
Letras, Música - Bravei Brasil, RIff Beach
Produção - Bravei Brasil
Você acha que faríamos algo diferente ...
Quando tudo estiver acabado?
Ah, talvez, vamos dar um novo começo ...
Ou vamos começar onde tudo acaba?
(Refrão)
Oh sim!
Ah, você não sabe?
Você simplesmente deve manter o amor
Deixe fluir e deixe crescer sempre
Oh, sim - profundamente dentro do seu coração….
Tem tanta tristeza
E durou muito tempo
Oh, mas você sabe que roubamos um pouco de alegria
E nós fizemos o nosso melhor para parecermos fortes… Ah, sim, nós fizemos….
E, quando tudo acabar, vamos sobreviver?
Superando esse Inimigo Invisível
À medida que aprendemos a entender melhor
Você continuará sendo meu amigo?
E, se você precisar, eu ajudarei
Você não sabe?
Oh sim!

Sunny Brazida Beaches

Lyrics;
Down in Florida is a city and a beach they call Jacksonville
Sunrise on the ocean got the sand but there's an even better thrill
Hear the crashing of the waves
And the strumming of the strings
He is playing like a hurricane
The low fi King!

As real as anything that have you ever heard
Pouring out his soul with each and every word
Hear the ocean's ceaseless roar
Feel The pounding surf
And Orange Drink will hit the spot if music's what you thirst

He soaring through the hi fi clouds
With low fi powered wings
Raise an orange drink and cheer
The low fi King!

He hasn't posted in quite a while, but the music is still there. If ya get the chance, give him a listen! ☺ https://soundcloud.com/orange-drink

Lo Fi King

Two years ago today, on Rudi's birthday, we released "Dream of Hebrides", our first collab. We decided to release another version, we had created, at a later date, but where does the time go, Rudi said this morning.... as it is 2 years later, on this anniversary, that we now give you that version.
A big happy birthday Rudi, and thankyou for letting me share your beautiful music, always magic to work with you <3 
Keep safe and well everyone!

Rudi  - Music, Lyrics, Arrangement and Mixing
Lizzie - Vocals and guitar
Cover picture - Lizzie Pentland " The Starry Selkie"
Lyrics
We are all just grains of sand
But together we form the shore
And we are all just tiny sparks
But we fill the sky with stars

And we are all just breath
But it forms the wind that cradles the grass
And we are all just tiny streams
But together we fill the Sea

An we are all just a moment in time
Just a moment in time
But together Eternity
But together Eternity
But together Eternity

Dream Of Hebrides - Anniversary    (Rudi & Lizzie)

Original by T-Rex 1971.
PJ : Drums, bass & mix
PdB : vocal & all other instruments

Get It On, W/PdB Orchestra

Been almost, well....years since Ms. King and I did a tune together.   So Here is a track a long time in the making!     Loraine provides stunning vocals and original lyrics.   Cheers, and now i'm gone fishing for the summer!!!
https://soundcloud.com/mskingjazzsinger

Vocals: Ms. King
Lyrics: Ms. King
All Music: Tom Adams

Tag Along ........Feat Ms KIng

Gene Jumper &  Adron Jumper ,The Crawdad Song, Remaster, Norm Evans, On Bass Guitar, Recorded on Forrest Record Label.

The Crawdad Song # 15, Remaster, Gene Jumper & Adron Jumper, Norm Evans, on Bass Guitar

Love country, folk, rock, gospel, blues and 60's style rock/pop music. I also post a Monday Playlist each week. My main page is Tony's Lyrics https://soundcloud.com/tonyslyrics

Monday Playlist 7/20/20

Country/Folk/Rock/Blues/Gospel - Monday Playlist