This song was inspired through observation. This man finally got to see his son again after not being able to do so for about 11 years. He kept telling his son how much he loves him and cares about him. Questionable, as when it was time for the boys Birthday Party, his Dad was out getting drunk instead of blowing up even one Balloon. I found that a bit questionable, but good old Alcohol does strange things to a lot of people.

THE BALLOON

A Bo Diddley number from 1961 and the single off our EP "Young, Gifted & Blue". The EP shot to No. 1 on the iTunes Blues Chart and the Top 30 on the Irish Singles Chart. 

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You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover

Originally a slinky blues released by Slim Harpo in 1957, "Got Love If You Want It" is a cut from our EP "Young, Gifted & Blue", which shot to No. 1 on the iTunes Blues Chart and the Top 30 on the Irish Singles Chart. 

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Got Love If You Want It

This is a total collection of the 58 songs I've written over a period of the last 44 years. I am always working towards improvements here and there on some of the songs in hopes
of making them sound just that much better. I have loved all kinds of music since I was a young boy, and the depth of that love has certainly gotten deeper over these years.
I sure hope you enjoy my music! Thanks for listening.

THE BALLOON

Dan Saville "Original"

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