Monday Playlist week of 1/9/2023

All My Yesterdays (Lyrics)

My mind ain't what it used to be
Now playing tricks on me
Places and faces I don't recall

Is this my bed, is this my home
Why these thoughts please Leave me alone
Who am I what's it all coming to

For I once was like you are now
Knew it all never had a doubt
Now my yesterdays are fading away
All my yesterdays fading away

When I wake I think I don't know
Looking for those who passed long ago
Oh why is this happening to me

Its such a strange such a lonely place
Thoughts leave you without a trace 
All my memories are slipping away

For I once was like you are now
Knew it all never had a doubt
Now my yesterdays are fading away
All my yesterdays fading away

I see something warm in your eyes
Struggle with your name I try and recognize
I'm sorry but this isn't me

Hold my hand comfort me
I know you now momentarily
How I wish this moment would last

For I once was like you are now
Knew it all never had a doubt
Now my yesterdays are fading away
All my yesterdays fading 

As song I wrote and recorded for an Alzheimer's charity! A subject very dear to me. Apart from funds raised it was also to highlight awareness to this heartbreaking condition.

Credits
Released Sept, 2021
Written by Michael Duffy
Vocals and Guitar: Michael Duffy
Recorded at Valley Music Studio with Terry McGinty

(c) license: all rights reserved

All My Yesterdays - Original Song

Peter Wheeler: Lyrics - Music - Vocals
Johnny Vienneau: Bass - Guitar - Drums - Vocal Coach
Produced by Peter Wheeler & Johnny Vienneau

See the video for this song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdHLMCKSArg

Recorded at Rawkin' J Production Studio - Montreal

In 2021 there were 2,755 billionaires in the world. They are guilty of committing ECOCIDE - yet they continue to choose profit over battling climate change.

Billionaires are the leading cause of climate change. More than 70% of global emissions come from just 100 companies as stated by the Carbon Majors Report.

Amazon alone emitted 61 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2020 - the equivalent of 16 coal-burning power plants running for a year.

Some of America’s most prominent companies, including Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Disney are backing business and lobbying groups that are fighting landmark climate legislation despite their promises to combat the climate crisis.

Time is running short - THERE IS NO PLANET B


                             Billionaires Are Destroying The Planet

Billionaires are destroying the planet
just so they can make a profit
pollution is killing Dear Mother Nature
melting - wiping out all our glaciers.

CHORUS
Greta Greta Greta U Da Man
you're the woman with a plan
Greta Greta Greta U Da Man
you're the woman with a plan.

Heat waves are killing more and more people
we keep on burning more and more diesel
you don't have to be a rocket scientist
to know why fires destroy our forests.
Politicians are climate change deniers
in the meantime, our homes are on fire
the air we breathe smell like hell
thanks to the coal and oil cartels.

CHORUS

MONOLOGUE

Rising sea levels from China to California
causing devastation - Hallelujah
writings on the wall with plastic in our seas
welcome to the world of climate refugees.
Every year when it's hurricane season
the rains and floods are beyond reason
subways flooding thanks to carbon emissions
now our planet is in remission!

Billionaires are destroying the planet
Billionaires are destroying the planet

So start listening to the children
and heed the words of Mr. Bob Dylan
or it's a "Hard Reigns Gonna Fall"
your need for greed will be our downfall.

CHORUS

Billionaires are destroying the planet
Billionaires are destroying the planet

28/10/2021

Billionaires Are Destroying The Planet

Its been a long while since I uploaded anything.Real life has stopped Me.
Finally got some time today.Hope you all like it .

Easy

Available on Bandcamp:  https://danielsdurgy.bandcamp.com/track/gentle-was-the-night

Copyright 2022 Daniels & Durgy  * Gentle Rain Records 
An original and tender country love song where even in parting, the two lovers remain fulfilled. Joined here by Dakota Holden on pedal steel guitar.

Craig Durgy: Acoustic guitar & Vocals
Nat Daniels: Piano, Studio Bass, Percussion and Vocals
Dakota Holden: Pedal steel guitar. (Fiverr.com)

Lyrics:

Gentle is the night, when it’s calling out your name
Gentle is the wind, sliding through the window pane

Gentle were your lips, that left me here like this, 
Pale blue moonlight

Tender were your words, when you whispered like a ghost
The curtain softly swayed, as from my arms you rose.

Gently closed the door, each step upon the floor,
Turns to silence.

And in the quiet of your wake
You still give all I can take, as your body lingers still
My empty arms remain fulfilled

Pain was in your eyes when you said there were no sorrows
And you filled my hands with a million tomorrows

Gentle on each curve, your fingertips and words, 
Midnight breezes

And in the quiet of your wake
You still give all I can take, as your body lingers still
My empty arms remain fulfilled

Gentle was the night
So gentle was the night
Gentle was the night
So gentle was the night

Gentle Was The Night

Track five from the new solo album 'Automatic Karma Situation' in collaboration with the Verulium project, full album on bandcamp:

amandasanderson.bandcamp.com/album/auto…-situation

Thanks to all for listening and for your much appreciated support! :)

So Near So Far

I've known Chuck Aaron for as long as I've been on Sound Cloud and have always admired his songwriting and fine guitar work, so I was delighted when he invited me to add a few bits to this Merle classic penned by Sonny Throckmorton. Thanks for including me on it Chuck, it was a pleasure!

The Way I Am (Cover Collab w/ Chuck Aaron)

New Version of this (Yusuf) 'Cat Stevens' Classic I've listened to and loved for the better part of my Life. A song, a prayer, a Version......some thoughts. Just updated simply in my own way with all intended respect to a most prolific songwriter and performer from the 70's and beyond. Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, and Production for this Version by Riff Beach (RiffWerx Records & Production) 3B Productions - 2022.
Lyrics - The Wind
I listen to the wind, to the wind of my soul
Where I'll end up, well I think only God really knows
I've sat upon the setting sun...
But never, never, never, never
I never wanted water once
No never, never, never

I listen to my words but they fall far below
I let my music take me where my heart wants to go
I swam upon the Devil's lake...
But never, never, never, never
I'll never make the same mistake
No - never, never, never
Writer/s: CAT STEVENS, YUSUF ISLAM 
Publisher: BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Sunny Beaches, Son

The Wind - AcoustaTronic Version

Been writing about methane holes in the arctic and fascists but who needs more of that stuff ? Here's some old heart song instead.

A Hard Woman. ( Steve Killingbeck )

Mr. Keb Mo   A style all his own.  For years I have enjoyed and loved his music.  I can relate to this song.  Nobody can do it like Keb, but I wanted to do a little version.

Henry(Keb Mo cover)

Dont Be Sad

My First production for 2023. Somewhere Between Me and You . Original Music / Performance and Production By Glen Granthem
Added video link 

https://youtu.be/U1cEaE1r0pc

Lyrics By Dave Cooper

Somewhere  Between Me And You ( Original ) With Video Link  . My first song attempt 2023

Transfixed Traffic Lyrics

Our narrator slowly dips into a bit of a mental state and basically shuts down. Much like the traffic that isn't moving at all. 

Lyrics;
The tail lights on the freeway
Go on for miles and miles
And it's looking like I'll be here
for quite a long long while

In the middle lane
No place to turn
Home is so far away
I feel a real concern

The traffic on this freeway
Has me trapped me in this car
A claustrophobic feeling
Like a bee caught in a jar

Heavy rain is coming down
The wind is screaming
ominous sounds
And no one's moving
Like a bunch of trees rooted to the ground

It's an atmosphere of madness
My mind has gone off track
On a road of no return
And no way to turn back

Traffic jam goes on and on
I'm locking on to tail light glare
Going catatonic
'Cause I'm not going anywhere

My hands melt to the wheel
My feet become the pedals
The rest of me no longer feels
And I harden into metal

Heavy rain is coming down
The wind is screaming
ominous sounds
And no one's moving
Like a bunch of trees rooted to the ground

And the tail lights on the freeway
Go on for miles and miles
And it's looking like I'll be here
for quite a long long while

Transfixed Traffic

Some songs are just meant to be.  In the earliest days of this song's creation, I came to a juncture that was make or break.  Stepping back, giving it some distance, molding it a bit more, it became a keeper, and one that was well received in its first posting over two years ago.  Debbie added her magic a year ago and its reception and audience grew even more.  Now Bix has added his superb vocal talent to take the song to even greater heights.  Have a listen and fly with us as the angels bear us up on their wings.  Hear more of Bix's great songs @user-432405235-236877019
and Debra Buesking's superb piano @debra_buesking

FLY (HE WILL LIFT YOU UP)
Music: David Dunham/Debra Buesking
Lyrics: Bix Bixler
Aaaah….fly with me
Let the angels
Bear you up
To meet Him
When He comes

Hear the angels
Hear them singing
God’s celestial song

He will lift you up
To rise with Him
On high
And drink His cup
Of love….

We’ll fly……
To meet Him
In the air
And sing
The angel’s song

We’ll fly……
To meet Him
In the air
And sing
The angel’s song

Let the angels
Bear you up
To meet Him
When He comes

Hear the angels
Hear them singing
God’s celestial song

He will lift you up
To rise with Him
On high
And drink His cup
Of love…..

We’ll fly……
To meet Him
In the air
And sing
The angel’s song

We’ll fly……
To meet Him
In the air
And sing
The angel’s song

Let the angels
Bear you up
To meet Him
When He comes

Hear the angels
Hear them singing
God’s celestial song…

FLY (Bix, Debbie Buesking, David Dunham)

A big thank you to Gabriel Vanore (https://soundcloud.com/vangabriel) for his wonderful production of this song, and for getting Brian on board.
A big thank you to Brian Peters (https://soundcloud.com/brianpeters-3)  for additional guitar and some marvelous backing vocals. It was so good working with him again - my old music partner.

Pravinand Maharaj (Johnny Minstrel): Acoustic guitar, vocals, lead solo

Brian Peters: Second guitar, backing vocals and chant

Gabriel Vanore (Van Gabriel): Mixing and Production

Cover Art by Chris Living (https://soundcloud.com/chrisliving)


Burning Tree – Words & Music: Pravinand Maharaj aka Johnny Minstrel - with additional Greek chant by Brian Peters

What fire’s this?
No smoke no burn
Whose voice it speaks?
So loud, so stern
Neath the burning tree

What does it say?
What can you hear?
Kneel down and pray
Till the thunder rolls clear
From the burning tree

Chorus:
I am, I am
Though my face you can’t see
I am, I am
And I will always be

What must you do?
You hear people cry
Who’ll go with you?
Set the captives free to fly
From the burning tree

Chorus:
I am, I am
Though my face you can’t see
I am, I am 
And I will always be

Who can change the aimless
A sated man won’t feed
Who can name the Nameless
On every tongue
Calling from your need

Chorus:
I am, I am
Though my face you can’t see
I am, I am
And I will always be

What fire’s this?
No smoke, no burn
Whose voice it speaks?
So loud, so stern
Neath the burning tree

Additional Chant by Brian Peters:
Ακίνητος υποκινητής – 
αιτία και Γεννήτορά...
Akienintosh Epokinitis – 
Atia kay Yennitora
(Motionless Mover – Causer – Begetter – Prime Parent)









Burning Tree by Johnny Minstrel and Brian Peters - A Van Gabriel Production

A song for Catherine Kenny who died in a shopfront in Belfast. This is for her and the other homeless folk who lack a voice.

The wind blows,the doors close
Barred from the life within
Exclusion bites hard as the cold
Poor choice and no voice
The pills dull the hopelessness
Yet I know I'm losing my hold

Honours and flowers
Soft toys and tributes
You love me more now
Now that I'm gone
A shrine to the fallen
A moment of sadness
Before the world moves along

Shivering,invisible
A shadow in the dark
Only seen when I'm in the way
Think of me when passing by
Love the unlovable
Society's wounded and strays

Honours and flowers
Soft toys and tributes
You love me more now
Now that I'm gone
A shrine to the fallen
A moment of sadness
Before the world moves along



Honours and Flowers  (Catherine Kenny)feat Fiona and Martin Magill

'HANG ON'
by Andrew Borderick Copyright 2017
I made this rock'n tune in 2013 (one night with ?? cans of Jack)

2013 PRO TOOLS

HANG ON

Cover of one of my favorite Johnny Cash songs. Just a raw guitar/vocal.

Folsom Prison Blues - Cover by Tony

Every Light In The House Is On - Trace Adkins (vocal 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 by Terry Reeves)
Terry Reeves: Lead Vocal
Hans Albers: All instruments, Arrangement, Production & Final Mix

Douglas Adams challenged the world and asked the question “Why?” in such a witty and perceptive way that it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that it captured my reason to be in a way no writer has before or since. “The Hitch Hikers Guide To The Galaxy” has become an international best seller so it’s therefore a surprise, at least to me, not to see his name mentioned more frequently on regularly published lists of history’s most significant authors.  Whilst it’s no doubt true that I wouldn’t be someone whose opinion you’d seek out as an authority on such things, I do find it hard to believe that a man who created something so hilariously and philosophically original doesn’t get the true recognition he deserves. “Hitch Hiker” was so much more than a work of science fiction.  It was something that taught us the valuable life lesson that there really was no need to have an answer to everything.
Has anyone heard of Douglas? Well, he was certainly the man who let me know I wasn't on my own.

Once again, my grateful thanks to Hans (also a ‘Hitch Hiker’ fan, by the way) for the brilliant arrangement on this song.  But he’s just this guy, you know…
(Terry Reeves)

Has anyone heard of Douglas?
Writing life is for the living words
Has anyone heard of Douglas?
Tried not to kill a mocking bird

Has anyone heard of Douglas? 
Madness now was so profound 
Has anyone heard of Douglas?
He was not far from the madding crowd

Dickens, Lee, Lewis and Christie
Tolkien, Dahl, Fleming, and Rushdie
Kawakami, Smith, Whitehead and Orwell
Shakespeare, Austin, Pepper, and Powell

Does anyone remember Douglas? 
Forty two the reason why?
Does anyone remember Douglas?
Who was once the Catcher in the rye

Can anyone remember Douglas?
He had a gold but broken heart
Can anyone remember Douglas?
An Adam Blithe Spirit from the start

Ishiguro, Kipling, Russel, and Lessing
Fitzgerald, Woolf, Cookson, and Gissing 
Bronte, Thackeray, Richardson and Hardy
Winterson, Walker, Tan and Galsworthy 

Has anyone seen my Douglas? 
Taking as many baths time will allow
Has anyone read my Douglas? 
Climbing 39 steps with his towel 

Has anyone seen my Douglas?
Hitching to a galaxy of his own
Has anyone considered Douglas?
Taking us all To a God Unknown

Trollope, Butler, Smith and Beckett 
Hollinghurst, Gibbons, Golding but DON’T PANIC
Stein, Doyle, Tolstoy, and Adams
Checkhov, Vern, Steel, and the one and only Douglas Noël Adams

Douglas Adam, Douglas Adams, Douglas Adams, Douglas Adams

AT THE END OF THE UNIVERSE� CRIPPLE CLUB & HANS ALBERS,  Live At Milliways Feat. Max Quordlepleen

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 week of 1/9/2023

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