A collection of original music ranging from folk to country and Indie styles featuring tight vocal harmonies from the duet of Nat Daniels and Craig Durgy. Included are two original seasonal songs to mark this Christmas 2021 release.

Chances

I Wrote this for my daughter to be played at her wedding this year. 
Congratulations Sarah and Larry! 
To see the Video:     https://youtu.be/i_13q7U7OJk

Many thanks to my friend and music partner Nat Daniels for adding her talents on piano, bass and the drum track.

Written and performed by Craig Durgy (Guitar and vocals)
Production, mixing, piano, bass and drum track by Nat Daniels 
Lyrics: see below

I Came Running by Craig Durgy

Doctors and nurses and Mom and me
We all were waiting to see, the little girl that would be
You came into view, and I came running to you

So many nights that were sleepless then
And I’d come running when, you cried and I came in, and through 
Every tear as you grew, I came running to you

Such a scary world, for such a little girl
And Daddy needs to come through
There to save the day, love makes a daddy brave
And there’s no greater than you
No greater than you, no, no

But little girls don’t stay little long
You’d chase me room to room, those bedtime stories soon
Drifted off like a dream, still there, but not to be seen

We always knew that there’d come a day
Spring flowers never stay, and I’ll give you away
To dream with somebody new, 
Someone who’s wonderful too

Such a scary world, for such a little girl
And Daddy needs to come through
There to save the day, love makes a daddy brave
And there’s no greater than you
No greater than you, no, no

So, on this day, let me see you smile
You’ve made it here so well, no one might ever tell
You fell now and then, black and blue, 
When I came running to you 
I’ll always come running to you / Bye-Bye, Miss American pie
We sang dirges in the dark…..ahhhh ahhhhh ahhhh

I Came Running

I heard this incredible instrumental track and fell in love..  it had this Flamenco quality to it which is hard to master.. but I heard the musical genius in the track and for a year the song called to me.   I asked Stefan if we could add words to his amazing Guitar track, and Durge helped me bring this lovely love story to life..    Thank you Stefan for allowing us to create with you. 

To hear the Original Instrumental, please follow this link: https://soundcloud.com/rock-flexible/i-dreamed-of-you-rock-flexible

Copyright Daniels & Durgy / Rock Flexible 2021
Instrumental track : Rock Flexible
Lyrics and Vocal Melody: Nat Daniels and Craig Durgy

Lyrics:
If I only could, I’d stay awake 
And dream with you
Grace the dead of night
‘Till I saw you smile in the sunlight ....

You touched me in a way I’ve never known
Silent rain burns on the undertow..

I concealed my gaze, 
But your smile taunted me as the flamenco played
Gripped around my waist ... 
Felt your hand lift my knee onto your thigh in close embrace ..

I dreamed of you... as my hair tumbled down onto my spine
I fell for you... And I won't be the same 'till I know your heart is mine..

Burning, yearning, Set the world on fire!
Time has lost all meaning in your eyes...

No deambule mas mi amor
(Wander no more my love)
Mis brazos estaban destinados a sostener solo a ti
(My arms were meant to hold only you)
Baila conmigo para siempre
(Dance with me forever)

It was like a dream came to life when I saw you!
And I’ll never let go as long as I draw breath!
‘Cause I dreamed of You…..

I Dreamed Of You

I Dreamed Of You - w Rock Flexible

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021
Gentle Rain Records
Produced, Written & Performed by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy

Lyrics:
Like a shadow that creeps up on you
Or a bend in the road surprising you
As you walked towards me 
Your smile met mine
and I knew that I could fall

I could hear my heart beat loud and clear
as the souls in the room all disappeared
and the veil was torn from my childhood eyes
Like a hole I’d fallen through.. 
at the end was you

Oh I..  I could fall…  God I think I’m already there
Is it real? Or is it me? 
a fool that never learnt not to care..
but I know what I know
and I feel it in my soul
in a world of constant cynics..
Be the least of all my critics..

Can you stop the waves from crashing down?
Change the flow of the winds, or break the storms?
It’s the same when you find the one you’re meant to love
You leap… you fall… You fall…

Oh I.. I could fall.. 
God I know I'm already there..
‘Cause i’ve given in… 
without a fight to a velvet stare
Oh darling I am yours
Won’t you tell me you are mine..?
Cause I.. I could fall
Oh I,  I could fall
Oh I could fall for you

I could fall for you.. You Know…
I could fall

I Could Fall

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021
Gentle Rain Records
Produced, Written & Performed by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy

Durge sent me this beautiful Acoustic version and we decided to leave this live version intact as an Alternative to the Studio version...  It has Durge singing the lead and myself as the harmony,  just to switch it up, and it was a lot of fun to make it ..  We hope you enjoy this version as much as our recent studio version of this song..     (https://soundcloud.com/danielsdurgy/i-could-fall-9a-eq)   
Love, Nat & Durge. 

Lyrics:
Like a shadow that creeps up on you
Or a bend in the road surprising you
As you walked towards me 
Your smile met mine
and I knew that I could fall

I could I hear my heart beat loud and clear
as the souls in the room all disappeared
and the veil was torn from my childhood eyes
Like a hole I’d fallen through.. 
at the end was you

Oh I.. I could fall… God I think I’m already there
Is it real? Or is it me? 
a fool that never learnt not to care..
but I know what I know
and I feel it in my soul
in a world of constant cynics..
Be the least of all my critics..

Can you stop the waves from crashing down?
Change the flow of the winds, or break the storms?
It’s the same when you find the one you’re meant to love
You leap… you fall… You fall…

Oh I.. I could fall.. 
God I know I'm already there..
‘Cause I’ve given in… 
without a fight to a velvet stare
Oh darling I am yours!
Won’t you tell me you're mine..?
'Cause I.. I could fall
Oh I, I could fall
Oh I could fall for you.

I could fall for you.. You Know…
I could fall.

I Could Fall (Live)

I Could Fall (LIVE)

(CAN YOU SPOT THE TUNE? There is a short 4 second snippet of a famous Christmas Carol hidden in the song.  Hint: look around the 2:07 min mark... Can you tell which one it is?)

This is an instrumental track Durge and I created during a conversation about what the Christmas season means to us and how it embodies the best of our intentions.. we love more, we care more, and we also miss the ones we love more acutely because we are unable to be with them.  We wanted to share the passion in our hearts for music, life, love, and family with you all.. and we hope this instrumental track brings a bit of that closer for each soul who has found their way to us in this moment.  

All our Love and Sincerest Christmas Wishes & Whispers,
Nat & Durge

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021
Gentle Rain Records
Produced, Written & Performed by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy

Winter Whispers

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021
Gentle Rain Records
Produced, Written & Performed by Craig Durgy & Nat Daniels.

An original love song co-penned by Nat and Craig that captures the Christmas spirit between two people that can’t be together this holiday. There’s a bit of a play on the old Twelve Days of Christmas traditional song and a couple other classic references hinted at throughout.

Lyrics:

The first day of Christmas 

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Gave to me her heart with a kiss 
Her love, like lights upon the tree. 
Nothing is more beautiful than this!

Five gold rings, 
Could never match the Christmas song she sings, to me!

Winds blow, and drive Decembers' snow
But still her eyes just melt away the cold…
I know, I’ll always love her so,
With every bit of Christmas in my soul.

There’s a breeze of contentment 
And all the worlds’ a-glow,
Not only in our hearts but on the snow.
Gleaming like diamonds in the night,
Yet pales to him as he moves into sight! 

Two turtle doves, 
Could never match the pureness of his Love…  his love!

Dark clouds of troubles may descend, 
And yet his smile brings warmth to me again, 
I know this timeless love will shine
For darling I am yours, and you are mine.

Na na na na na, na na na.
I miss you….  (I miss you too)

First Day Of Christmas

This is a song Craig wrote and was the first song that we did together, prior to officially forming Daniels & Durgy. Both of us added fresh vocals and Nat has gone back in and polished up a lot of the sound quality and added instrumentation to make this now a new, Daniels & Durgy creation. The song describes two people who are temporarily separated by distance but not in spirit. The man remains at home in the country (rural) while the lady is off at some urban setting waiting to return home and be reunited.

Copyright 2021 Daniels & Durgy  *  Gentle Rain Records
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LYRICS:
Softly, softly the morning
Sunlight, quietly warming
Fills the fields, with you until
You're back home with me

Echoes, traffic below my
Window, strangers that go by
My hotel, can't wait until
I'm back home with you

Every day far away 
Each moment filled with you
Everywhere I feel you there
So gentle and so true
Time alone, but love has grown
So softly, softly with you

Glowing, lights of the city
Knowing, your heart is with me
A siren cries and fills my eyes 
Till I'm in your arms again

Starlight, showers the quiet of the
Dark night, and I realize it is a
‘nother sign from you, till I'm
In your arms again

Every day far away 
Each moment filled with you
Everywhere I feel you there
So gentle and so true
Time alone, but love has grown
So softly, softly with you

Softly, softly the morning
Sunlight, quietly warming
My windowsill, just wait until
You’re back home with me

Echoes, traffic below my
Window, strangers that go, right by my
Windowsill, just wait until
I'm back home with you
Gentle rain on my window pane, till you’re in my arms again
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Credits
from Chances, releases November 25, 2021 
Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021
Gentle Rain Records
Produced, Written & Performed by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy

Softly (2021 edition)

Softly (2021 Edition)

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2020
Gentle Rain Records
Written, Performed and Produced by Daniels & Durgy
Lyrics:
Take a look at me, not the man that I used to be because
Love let me down, what have we done
What was that you said, wish you held onto me instead but now
I’m not around, love let me down
I thought of you day and night girl, did you think about me
Those letters that I would write, crying out girl, that you ought to be
My dearest friend (arms around me) so we could spend (eternity)
Don’t let it end, oh girl, think about me
Tried to make love stay, but it only chased you away, and then
Life with you gone, what have we done
Finally moved along, loving on without you was wrong, and so
I settled down, turned things around
You talk of a love before girl, you talk about me
You reach out for something more, now you know
You’re reaching for me
You’re only one (thinking ‘bout me) 
And what we’ve done (thinking ‘bout me)
When love is gone, darlin’, darlin’, think about me.
I know it’s a killing game girl, but think about me
It never can be the same girl, just think about me
We share the seed, both hearts agree, and both hearts bleed
Holding him you feel empty baby but, think about me
Those dreams that you dreamt maybe girl, you dream about me
And how I feel (arms around me), a love that’s real 
Love lost forever, think about me
Love lasts forever, think about me

Think About Me

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2020
Gentle Rain Records
Written, Performed and Produced by Daniels & Durgy

Lyrics:

Unveiling of the night
Leaves a misty moon 
In the morning light
Driving in my car 
I know what’s up ahead
And seeking what’s behind

Floating down I’m lost within this feeling
As your sweet sweet words own all meaning
I’m in trouble....

Chorus
Chances are... you’ll stare at the same moon
Chances are... you’re needing my love too 
I can see your lights are on,
As I’m passing on your line
Chances are... I’ll give in one more time
Chances are......Chances are....

Memories rewind like a broken film
Taking me through time
Wish I had a dime for every time I said
I’m leaving it behind

It’s no use, I’m locked within this feeling
‘Cause your sweet sweet words ...
Owns all meaning ...  I’m in trouble..

Chorus
Chances are...my phone will play a tune
Chances are... you’ll sway me like you do
It’s a game the fates keep playing 
And It’s playing you and I
Chances are... 
the road will lead me to your arms tonight ..  
Chances are...   
Chances are...   
Chances are.

Chances Are

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021
Gentle Rain Records  
Available to Buy: https://danielsdurgy.bandcamp.com/track/the-hardest-part
Written Performed & Produced by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
Vocals, Mandolin, Harmonica: Craig Durgy
Vocals, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Bass: Nat Daniels

Lyrics:

The Hardest Part of Loving you is letting go

The Hardest part of loving you, is letting go
Because i’m deeper in the storm
You Hint at words of love for me,
But nothing solid and concrete
it’s always some damn mystery
That's paved by so much history 

The hardest part of knowing you is loving you
For I couldn’t help it if I tried
But I got no place left to speak
Beneath a silent you and me
But without words the bones grow cold
Like some forgotten graveyard stone

Chorus:
I always say I’ll walk away,  but never do
Because you’re part of me and who I am
And if the earth came to a stand
No more oceans… no more land
The words I’m not allowed to say 
Would still endure through any age.

Instrumental

The Hardest part is bearing love I cannot show..
To burn so bright it cannot die
I wish that you could feel the same
I’d love you in a thousand ways
And though I know you never will
I hope you know I love you still...

The hardest part of loving you.. is letting you go.

The Hardest Part

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021  / Martin Hirsch
Lyrics and Vocal Melody Written by Craig Durgy
Instrumental Melody written and performed by Martin Hirsch
Performed & Produced by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
Piano, and Fiddle: Nat Daniels
Thank you for inviting us to collaborate with you Martin!
Please check his music folks!:   https://soundcloud.com/martin-hirsch-656665916

LYRICS:
As I Look Out My Window

As I look out my window, I see a sky so blue
The clouds like angel’s pillows, God’s gift for me to view
And as I sit in wonder, I finally see the truth

As I look out my window, I’m looking up into
The eyes of love and heaven, and all I see is you

So many times I sat there, and watched the world go past
But nothing seemed to matter, from this side of the glass
But you looked back and found me, and I could see at last

As I look out my window, I’m looking up into
The eyes of love and heaven, girl, and all I see is you
All I see is you..
(I see forever when I look at you)
You know who i’m talking to girl..

(solo)

Now my window’s open, and I see it all so clear
God’s not just in heaven, since He brought you to me here
And here you stay beside me, and heaven’s so much nearer

As I look out my window, I’m looking up into
The eyes of love and heaven, and all I see is you

All my life’s an open window, every day is new
And I can see forever, now that I have you
Now that I have you
All I see is you

As I Look Out My Window

As I Look Out My Window (w/Martin Hirsch)

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021 / Gentle Rain Records
Tin Whistle - Nat Daniels
Bag Pipes - Donald P Hicks   -  Our profound thanks to you Don!!
Written by Craig Durgy
 
For those that have occasion to think back on "the one that got away". Imagining that other person today, wondering what might have been and what has actually happened over the years since. This wistful, original song is done in traditional folk style with an Irish/Celtic feel. Let your guard down a moment and go with the contemplation, for better or worse, a brief indulgence as Saint Patrick's Day visits us once again...only to drown our lament and fancy in Guinness and whiskey. Many thanks to our good friend Don Hicks for his wonderful bagpiping on this song.

Lyrics:

Darling Where Are You Now  - by Craig Durgy

Where are you now, is it too far away
Will the distance allow, you to say
To say you remember, when there was no doubt
Just an ember, oh where are you now

Have you really forgotten, did you really move on
Did life take you to, where I am gone
Do you sometimes imagine me,  some day some how
Or abandoned me, where are you now

The heart’s a good soldier, as time marches on
But wiser and older, seems wrong
The days melt like candles, but one won’t burn out
As my heart rambles, where are you now

Did the mountain Laurel bloom like a sunrise at noon
Did your eyes shine like light from the moon
Do our promises echo like birds in the clouds
Have you let go, oh where are you now

If we came face to face, would we smile and embrace 
Or has love disappeared with no trace 
When your memory’s near I may, wish you could hear me say 
Darling, oh where are you now

Darling Where Are You Now

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