I really don't have enough superlatives to describe this song, simply front to back beautiful with its portrayal of an innocent first love, the love that got away. This begs for a follow up song of how they meet later, fall in love...Sublime performances all of you.

Soo lovely - Love the Irish style - wonderful accordion sound - wonderful vocals!

love the tin whistle ...the simple instrumentation ...the first love of a young boy ...we all had our Heather's but no courage to knock on her door lol

This is such a well crafted song!  Always love Durgy's singing! And the musicianship is superb!

What a wonderous song! Nothing beats a great set of lyrics except when those lyrics are well sung! Very nicely done!

Cool song, great vocals, and production!! 🌍 ☮︎ 👍

So lovely to hear again thanks to Tony.  The Celtic lilt is infectious and oh so sweet, as sweet as the story.

Durge wrote this one based on his recollection of the little red-headed girl that lived down the street from his childhood home. The song is done in an Irish folk style with tin whistle and accordion to set the tone. It recounts the aftermath of the little girl suddenly moving away, never to be heard from again, including the disappointment and realizations that came with that moment. We thank Sara Formoso for her valuable contribution on accordion.

Copyright 2023 Daniels & Durgy / Gentle Rain Records
Written, Produced and Performed by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy

Nat Daniels: piano, vocals, guitar, tin whistle, bass & production
Craig Durgy: vocals
Sara Formoso (Fiverr): accordion

Lyrics: Heather of Welliver Lane by Daniels & Durgy

Cracks in the sidewalk and maple trees
July was just melting away
Riding my bike with a summer ease
Looking for friends that could play

Passing the Jamison’s door I spied
No drapes on the window pane
I stopped and I stared 
For the girl with red hair
Sweet Heather of Welliver Lane

No cat on the steps, or toys in the yard
The flag on the porch was no more
Nowhere a newspaper, no family car
As I walked up to knock on the door

But sure it was empty as I looked inside
And quietly called out her name
A thousand times no, I thought
How could she go
Sweet Heather of Welliver Lane

Yes, I knew then and there
Just how much I did care
For sweet Heather of Welliver Lane

How did I let her go
I’ll not, forget her now
Sweet Heather of Welliver Lane

Heather

Two song writers, two kindred spirits... that found each other by pure happenstance and great fortune, to collaborate and create music together.
To see our separate artist pages, please click on the following links:
Nat Daniels   https://soundcloud.com/natdaniels
Craig Durgy  https://soundcloud.com/durge

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