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Country Gems & Gents

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021
Gentle Rain Records.
Produced, Written & Performed by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
Instrumental Track: Martin Hirsch

Lyrics:
The Train Station by Craig Durgy

It was the hottest day that summer, the sun was slow to set
13 empty bottles,  on the porch still dripping sweat
Stepping through the bottles , with a hard and icy stare
Comes a tall and sturdy cowboy, like a man without a prayer

13 empty bottles, over one full figured gal
Cause he hadn’t figured on-her, breaking out of his coral
His boots kept moving steady, down Main Street into town
Headed for the station, and the train to Galveston

Hair black as a nightmare, and eyes that laugh out loud
A smile that drives ya crazy as a, roped…and wrangled cow
She ran off with another man, but he knows where she’s gone
(pause) Waiting in the station for the train…to Galveston
(break)
And shoved into his pocket was his heart…And a gun

He gave her more than seven years, and all he could afford
He kept on falling deeper in, but lately was ignored

Hair black as a nightmare, and eyes that laugh out loud
A smile that drives ya crazy, as a roped…and wrangled cow

She ran off with another man, but he knows where she’s gone
(pause) Waiting in the station for the train…to Galveston
(break)
And shoved into his pocket was his heart…And a gun

Then the cowboy…and the pain…board the train
With 13 empty bottles…the cowboy’s gonna see, his girl again

13 empty bottles, over one full figured gal
Cause he hadn’t figured on-her, breaking out of his coral

As the train pulls from the station, in the last light of the sun
His heart’s still in his pocket…with a gun

The Train Station (with Martin Hirsch)

The train station

The Train Station  - w. Martin Hirsch

I Dreamed Of You - Nat Daniels, Craig Durgy, Rock Flexible
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This is what SC is all about for me: The magic of a collaboration out of nowhere ... The other day Nat contacted me if she could use one of my instrumental guitar tracks and could eventually add lyrics and her wonderful voice to it ... 
I sent her the recording tracks of the original tune giving her total free hands to use it with whatever she would come up with ...
Now you hear this wonderful ballad with her's and Craig's wonderful vocals on ... Thank you both for bringing this tune even further, love the result so much!

Please spend some love also on Nat's and Craig's wall:
https://soundcloud.com/danielsdurgy/i-dreamed-of-you-1

My original instrumental is here: 
https://soundcloud.com/rock-flexible/i-dreamed-of-you-rock-flexible
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Copyright Daniels & Durgy / Rock Flexible 2021
Instrumental track : Rock Flexible
Lyrics and Vocal Melody: Nat Daniels and Craig Durgy https://soundcloud.com/danielsdurgy
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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 - Nat Daniels, Craig Durgy, Rock Flexible

This song was written by Chuck Berry while in prison and was recorded
in 1964.  This " poor boy" traveled across dozen states by bus, train and
plane to get to his promise land (California).  It was also recorded by
Elvis Presley .  Remember, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Freddy Weller,
had a hit with it also.  Louisiana's own Johnny Allen also had a hit with
it here in cajun land.  Having a little fun with this one.

Promise Land ( Cover of Chuck Berry )

For my Mom and the town I'm from
Oh I came from old east Boston - an Italian Neighborhood - Where i made the best of being a vagabond - Hand me downs were a plenty i think i wore them till i was twenty - Cause in my household you better get it before it's gone - Woke up high went to bed the same you know this lost soul stuck in the game while mom was pinching pennies i was robbing them - I thank the lord for her turning a blind cheek her life was oh so bleak yet I'm that kid who coveted all from them - Half my life in another town - but that Eastie Noise comes spinning round this old man's head all that he's become - and i still can hear my mother say my son my son its all ok cause i have seen the soul that you'll become
Oh i come from old east Boston where the noise was kept to a hush and whether you were were ten or forty you were seasoned and obedient  and your dad rushing down the street to spill his blood at your feet i aint got much but that's something to hold onto
Woke up high went to bed the same you know this lost soul stuck in the game while mom was pinching pennies i was robbing them - I thank the lord for her turning a blind cheek her life was oh so bleak yet I'm that kid who coveted all from them - Half my life in another town - but that Eastie Noise keeps spinning round this old man's head all that he's become - and i still can hear my mother say my son my son its all ok cause i have seen the soul that you'll become
Half my life in another town but that Eastie Noise keeps spinning round this old man's head cause that Eastie Noise is my Mom

Eastie Noise

The intensity you have when you are trying not to act on the feelings you feel for your biggest crush.

#newmusic #country #indie #unsigned #summer #crush #flame #fire #hot #original

Playing With Fire

There once was an amazing magical musical Band called 'Bread', fronted by the inimitable David Gates. Cover 'Sketch' created with all due respect and love for Bread, albeit only a rather small slice here. ;-)
Look What You've Done
(Bread - Gates - 1970)
You have taken the heart of me
And left just a part of me,
And look, look, look what you've done.
Well, you took all the best of me,
So come get the rest of me,
And look back, finish what you've begun.
There is some-one you ought to meet,
It's me, Mister Incomplete.
Look, at what I've become.
For it's due to the lack of you
That I'm now only half of two.
Look back, finish what you've begun.
Come and sit by my side
Where there's nothing to hide.
You will try to decide what you needed
But from where I stand today,
I can't think of the way
Or the words that I might say
That will change your mind and make you stay.
Oh, no, not for all the times I've pleaded.
Look, look, look what you've done.
You have taken the best of me,
So come get the rest of me,
And look back, finish what you've begun.
I'll be done.

Sunny Beaches - All of Them

Look What You've Done - Version

Written by Mark Heard
Arranged and Performed by Josh McAlexander

He will Listen to You

World Gone Bad - Words & Music: Pravinand Maharaj

I was born downtown on a bed of rats
From a dirty faced kid to a mean ol’ cat
Mama said son you look just like your dad
It’s hard being good in a world gone bad

Don’t wanna go where I don’t want to be
Don’t want to say what I don’t really mean
What a lowdown rotten life I had
It’s hard being good in a world gone bad

Gonna pull up my boots
Pick up my cane
Put on my hat
Get on the road again
Hit that trail before the break of dawn
You can wait all you want but baby I’ll be gone

Some get their kicks in the back of a hearse
Some drink blood just to quench their thirst
Me I’m on the edge going mad
It’s hard being good in a world gone bad 


World Gone Bad

I'am Crazy

LYRICS BY TONY
MELODY, GUITARS AND MIX BY BOB WARNER
LYRICS BELOW:

CHORUS
	WELL IT'S COTTON PICKING TIME IN DIXIE				
	THEM BIG OLD FIELDS ARE WHITE				
	IT'S COTTON PICKING TIME IN DIXIE				
	EVERYTHING GONNA BE ALRIGHT				
	IT'S COTTON PICKING TIME IN DIXIE				
	WE'LL BE TAKING COTTON TO THE GIN TONIGHT				
	IT'S COTTON PICKING TIME IN DIXIE				
	YEA, IT'S COTTON PICKING TIME IN DIXIE				
					
	WHEN I WAS JUST A CHILD				
	COTTON WAS STILL KING				
	THE PICK SACKS WERE LONG				
	AND THE ROWS WERE LONG TO				
					
	A SO CALLED GOOD PICKER				
	COULD PICK TWO HUNDRED POUNDS PER DAY				
	I CALLED IT SNOW IN THE SOUTH				
	WHEN THEM COTTON BOLLS WERE WHITE				
					
	(REPEAT CHORUS)				
					
	WELL THEY DON'T PICK BY HAND ANYMORE				
	THEM PICK SACKS ARE LONG GONE				
	FIVE ACRE FARMS ARE GONE TO				
	REPLACED BY THOUSAND ACRE FARMS				
					
	SONG, SONG OF THE SOUTH				
	SWEET PATATO PIE AND SHUT MY MOUTH				
	GONE, GONE WITH THE WIND				
	AIN'T NOBODY LOKING BACK AGAIN				
					
	(REPEAT CHORUS 1 or 2 times)				
					




Cotton Pickin' Time in Dixie (Lyrics by Tony - Featuring Bob Warner) Original

Original Lyrics by Tony Harris 2017 
Vocal & Music Production/Mix by Phillip Clarkson
Tribute to Merle Haggard R.I.P.

        HE PULLED US INTO HIS WORLD
	AND LET THE MUSIC UNFOLD
	HOOKED US FROM THE START
	IT WAS WAY DOWN IN HIS SOUL
	
	WHEN IT COMES TO COUNTRY
	YOUR IN IT OR YOU AIN'T
	HAGGARD WAS IN IT
	PLAYED FROM CAN TO CAN'T
	
CHORUS
	MERLE SANG ABOUT LIFE
	THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD
	HEART AKES AND STRIFE
	COULD MAKE UM' RHYMN..MAKE UM' SAD
	HAGGARD IS GONE
	YEA, THE HAG IS GONE
	HIS MUSIC LIVES ON
	YEA, HIS MUSIC LIVES ON
	
 	PEOPLE CAME FROM ALL AROUND
	TO HEAR THAT BAKERSFIELD SOUND
	MADE THAT TELECASTER TWANG
	WE LISTENED WHEN HE SANG
	
	MERLE TRAVELED FAR AND NEAR
	TO SING HIS COUNTRY SONGS 
	IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE HE'S GONE
	HIS MUSIC WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON
	
	(REPEAT CHORUS 2 times)
	
	NO NEW SONGS ABOUT KERN RIVER
	HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN…NO, NEVER 
	
	© 2017 Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

DEMOS

Haggard Is Gone - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Vocal & Music by Phillip Clarkson - Original

This is the story of Junior, a hard drinking young man without a plan, following the lead of his lush of a father. Junior fancied himself a bit of a millennial cowboy and rode off quickly into the sunset, proverbial spurs a-flashing...

Junior

Lyrics from myself and David Graham (mctownmusic)
Music is an old track from Gary Carter
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Must of Been Luck
JD/DG/GC 2018
She grew up down in Texas in a little one horse town
Her daddy was a cowboy Never did come back around

Her momma didn't trust her So she drove off by herself
I saw her on the side of the road An I asked if I could help

(pre chorus)
She climbed up on my Harley We rode off into the wind
For years and years we were lovers Now we can’t even be friends

Chorus
We needed something more But I was never sure what of
I thought it was love It must of been luck
Must of been luck....Must of been luck

(music only then verse)
I loved being with her under that big Texas sky
One day my luck run out an she…told me goodbye

I climbed up on my Harley I rode off into the wind
For years and years we were lovers Now we can’t even be friends

We needed something more But I was never sure what of
I thought it was love ….It must of been luck (short)

bridge
I was lucky to learn from her   what it means to be free

I was lucky to be the man …that she  ..Use to need

I climbed up on my Harley I rode off into the wind
For years and years we were lovers Now we can’t even be friends

We needed something more But I was never sure what of
I thought it was love It must of been luck
Must of been luck....Must of been luck

Must of been luck....Must of been luck

Must of Been Luck

My grandson is showing some interest in music now.  I have taught him a few chords and buying him his first guitar.  Just a simple, short tune to let him participate and sing a bit.  So much fun with my boy!

Kiss Me Goodbye ( Original)

Written by Josh McAlexander
Produced and Performed by Josh McAlexander

Watching over me

Watching Over Me (Original)

Lyrics by Tony Harris 
Vocals, Music and Mix by Glen Granthem
The lyrics listed below inspired Glen to create this track.

SHE LEFT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ON A WARM SUNDAY MORNIN'
HAD NO REASON TO STAY 
THAT'S WHY SHE WAS LEAVIN'

TRYED HER HAND AT ACTIN'
IT DIDN'T WORK OUT
WOUND UP WORKIN'
LEARNIN' TO DO WITHOUT

MET A HANSOME YOUNG MAN
GONNA SHOW HER THE ROPES
HIS PLAN WAS THE WRONG PLAN
LEAVIN' HER WITH NO HOPE

WITH LA IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROW
SHE WAS HEADED BACK HOME
LEAVIN' NOTHING BUT SORROW
WHY'D SHE WAIT SO LONG

(CHORUS)
HEADIN' FOR THAT MISSISSIPPI LINE
WITH BILOXI ON HER MIND
TWO THOUSAND MILES AWAY
HEADED HOME TO STAY
THAT MISSISSIPPI LINE
WITH BILOXI ON HER MIND
YEA, BILOXI ON HER MIND
BILOXI ON HER MIND…........

DRIVIN' ACROSS SEVERAL STATES
MEMORIES CAME TO MIND
PRAYIN' IT'S NOT TOO LATE
AS SHE CROSSED THE MISSISSIPPI LINE

ARRIVIN' IN THE NIGHTTIME
WOULD SHE BE WELCOMED
SHE'D BEEN GONE A LONG TIME
WHAT WOULD BE THE OUTCOME

PULLIN' INTO THE DRIVEWAY
THE PORCH LIGHTS CAME ON
SAID MAMA I'M HERE TO STAY
BILOXI'S ON MY HOME

SHE WAS GLAD TO SEE HER
GREETED HER WITH OPEN ARMS
STARTIN' A NEW CHAPTER
A SHELTER IN THE STORM

(REPEAT CHORUS)

2019 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Biloxi (on her mind) - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Glenny G's "One Man Band" - Original

Ten Miles Away

Copyright Nat Daniels / Colé 2020
Written by Nat Daniels & Colé
Performed and Produced by Nat Daniels

Lyrics:

Will I be Remembered - By Nat Daniels and Colê

Another 10 yrs has gone by
And I still haven’t written that book
Took some time to look up a friend
And see who still cares

It’s day after day with a mortgage to pay
it’s grind in itself to get by
I’m still holding on to the dream inside
And I wonder if time will be kind

Chorus:

Or will time leave me forgotten
Like a ball of used up cotton?
Am I still somewhere in someone’s mind?
Or a remnant of the days behind?
Will I be remembered for my deeds
And the love I left behind?
Will I be remembered....  
Oh remembered 

The Mirror keeps changing on me
Showing lines ain’t seen before
My eyes sees a child with a grin in her eyes
Who had dreams that could never be sold

And looking back on the life I had
I should count my blessings more
And I’ve many scars to show,
But strength to go on…

Chorus:
Or will time leave me forgotten
Like a ball of used up cotton?
Am I still somewhere in someone’s mind?
Or a remnant of the days behind?
Will I be remembered for my deeds
And the love I left behind?
Will I be remembered.... oh remembered
Remembered.

Will I Be Remembered

New AcoustaTronic Tune. All Original Song Lyrics, Instruments, Vocals, Production, etc. by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production. 
A Taste of Wonder ©
Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2020
When you Wander in The Wonder
You push beyond the plain
You can hold onto all you love
And still embrace the change 
(Chorus)
Don’t you lose your Sense of Wonder
Don’t be afraid to feel the pain
And don’t fear the distant thunder
Turn your face and taste the rain
(Bridge)
When you choose to find happy
You begin to lose the sad
Sometimes grabbin’ all the good
Means blasting past the bad
Inspire me with your smile
Make me love the journey’s end
Let me wipe a tear of joy away
Because we’re together here again

Sunny Beaches Prevail

Martin wrote this incredible instrumental track, and when he invited me to write words and a vocal melody to his song, I couldn't resist.  He is immensely talented, and it's been my honour to work with him on this song.  Please check out his music on this link:  Martin Hirsch https://soundcloud.com/martin-hirsch-656665916

Copyright 2021 Nat Daniels / Martin Hirsch / Gentle Rain Records
Music and Instruments - Martin Hirsch
Vocals, Lyrics and Vocal Melody - Nat Daniels
Produced and Mixed by Nat Daniels and Martin Hirsch

Lyrics:   Where Are You Now (I Surrender) 🌻☀️

Darling ain’t no use, to try and let you go..
Because your sweet touch lingers in my bones
You said all the right words to make me believe and in that surrender
You brought me to my knees…

Adept at discretion, you made it easy to dwell,
But like an assassin, you knew me too well..
And I let my guard down, went out on a ledge 
But where are you now? When all has been said…

I stare at that shimmer, that glides on the waves
I swear I can hear you calling my name
And there in that whisper of a slow midnight breeze
I surrender, but you’re not here with me…

I wasn’t used to love, and may at times seemed cold
But somehow you saved me from the dark in my soul..
But where are you now when I finally believe ?
Oh I surrender unto the dream…
Baby I surrender unto the dream.

Where Are You Now

Where Are You Now  - Nat Daniels & Martin Hirsch

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