Danniels & Durgy

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Although this song was written by me about one of my most loved places in the world, I heard Nat sing it when we were figuring out how to present it, and I just had to have her stick with the lead vocals as she sings it so beautifully, even though she has never set foot in the great Mountain State (now she wants to!). So we just changed "she" to "he" and it all fell into place. It tells the story of someone who has watched a lover leave and seeks solace in the Wonderful and Wild of West Virginia. The state became a bit of a passion for me since I first visited our friends in Keyser when I was still a boy. And it still represents a place of reflection and spirit to me. A place where one can find themselves and answer the deeper questions perhaps. And that's what happens in this song. It celebrates the wonders of this beautiful place even while it describes the complicated challenges of this world. This is dedicated to the entire Campbell family, without whom I'd not know the beauty I've tried to capture in this simple song. I especially want to recognize Margaret & Richard as the head of that Campbell clan, bless them both in heaven. As long as there are mountains and rivers in West Virginia, their memory will live large.
(lyrics below)

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021
Gentle Rain Records.
Produced, Written & Performed by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
Pedal Steel - Dakota Holden  
https://www.fiverr.com/dakotaholden/play-pedal-steel-on-your-song
Craig Durgy: Vocals, Guitar & Mandolin
Nat Daniels: Vocals, bass and production
Dakota Holden: Pedal Steel
See Our video! :  https://youtu.be/-FVLtkalVlA

Lyrics;
Hey, West Virginia, I’m crossing your state line
It’s me again, hello old friend, it’s been a long, long time
Four windows open, to feel your mountain air
To breathe you in, rememberin’, the child in me out there
You see I need your wisdom, your reassuring smile
I just want to listen, to the wonderful and wild
I know he’s leaving, I just came to tell you so
These backroads lead me back to me
To watch your Greenbrier flow
Yeah, he’s moving on now, you knew long ago
It’s what I do, so much like you, 
They come, they love, they go
You see I need your wisdom, your reassuring smile
I just want to listen, to the wonderful and wild
He loved my stories, and sunshine, wind and rain 
But like before, he’s found the door, and here I am again
Hey West Virginia, the tall grass crickets call 
The stars appear, much closer here
You catch ‘em when they fall
You always catch me when, I fall
You always catch me when,
You always catch me when, I fall

Back To West Virginia

West Virginia

This terrific song is the work of our friend Steve Low who granted us permission to attempt a cover. As much as we love Steve's original, we saw no point in trying to do it the same as he so wonderfully did, so we thought it would be fun to go country, perhaps a bit bluegrass and we're very excited to share it here. The song has some terrific lyrics that describe the longing one experiences when the one they love is gone. We thank Steve for allowing us the privilege and we also are pleased to again feature the amazing banjo work of Hamilton Belk.

Music and lyrics by Steve Low
Performed by Daniels & Durgy
Nat Daniels - piano, percussion, vocals, bass
Craig Durgy - guitar, vocals
Hamilton Belk - banjo

Lyrics (by Steve Low):
You yes you’re living in a cage
You’re bouncing off the bars
But it’s my ribs and tissue that’s inflammed
Yes it’s I who’s watching for your car
My roots are deep here in the west
Invested here I have to stay
But you got gypsy in your blood
Your fiddles playing the sounds of Spain
And so I’m watching yes I’m watching
All the headlights - all the headlights
Oh I’m watching yes I’m watching 
All the headlights - all the headlights
Coming up over the hill - hoping that one of them is you

Though you’ve had a travelling circus life
You been courting stability
And I’ve been prostrate at your feet
I been licking your toes to sleep
And though you bathe in pleasures warm
I sense our wine is running dry
I know as you commute each morn
You’re not the type to say goodbye
And so I’m watching . . . you

This evening’s sky is coal dust cloud
You’re late and I’m a clairvoyant
This house empty of all sound 
This house is empty
This house is empty

All The Headlights

I was a street musician for a couple of years, longer ago than I care to specify ;) As a busker, playing hide-and-seek with the Law was part of the game. And when you got busted… 

Track image: original picture by Jacek Dylag on Unsplash

Game For Dimes

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 )

Added a bit of Blues Harpin', Lyrics and Vocals to this wonderful little Blues Ditty that the most talented Mr Gene Jumper created. What a joy to jump in on this fun collaborative project with Gene. This is the first of a few that we have enjoyed working on together. More on that real soon.
The Crooked Road  © 
Music and Instruments - Created and Performed by Gene Jumper - 2021
(Riff Beach - Lyrics-Vocals, Blues Harp Add)
Oh, I’m Walkin’ 	
Lord, I’m Walkin’ Down the Road
Yeah, I’m Walkin’ on Down that Road
Don’t You know?
Well, I lost my way
But, I’m still Amblin’ on Down that Road
The Crooked Way
On Down the Road
Yeah, it’s Crooked…..Ya’ know it’s Crooked
What else Can I Say?
Oh Lord, What Can I Say?
And, if Ever Get Home…..
Yeah, if I get back Home…
If I get back home
Maybe Tomorrow, Maybe Tomorrow or……
Even yet Today?
If I get home….
Well, you know that’s the place where I’m gonna’ Stay
Cuz’ Home’s the only place
To Chase those Low Down Blues Away
But, somethin’ Cloudy’s Comin’
Clouds are comin’…..
I can feel ‘em Comin' My Way
Oh, ya’ know…..
The Sun, it Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore
You know The Sun Ain’t Gonna’ Shine through My Back Door
Oh, No More….No, Not For Me
But, I need ya’ Mr. Sun
Won’t ya’ come a Shinin’?
Come a Shinin' Back My Way
Won't you Come a Shinin’?
A Shinin' Back My Way
Won’t ya’ help to brighten my Day?
Oh Lord, Come a shinin’ Back My Way

Sunny Beaches Abound

The Crooked Road ©

The Crooked Road © - Gene Jumper Blues Collab with Riff Beach

So much talent from my part of the country (SW Louisiana, SE Texas) George Jones, Tracy Byrd, Mark Chesnutt, George Straight, Janis Joplin, Edgar Winters and the list goes on.  Tracy Lawrence sang with a Louisiana based band in 1988-1990.  He was shot 4 times by robbers in may 1991 which delayed his first album Sticks and Stones.  He was named top new male country vocalist in 1993.  He continues to create great music.  Just one of my favorite Tracy Lawrence songs.

That's How A Cowgirl Says Goodbye (Cover)

Written by Paul McCartney and released near the end of the band’s existence on the Let It Be album in 1970, something made Craig try it out for our own style. It was a live home recording and we liked it. Nat then took it and added her magic harmonies and piano to pretty it up so nicely. Made it a very much more straight forward country folk sound with the accent on the lovely lyrics.
Gentle Rain Records

Deja Views

Long and Winding Road

Long and Winding Road (live cover)

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021
Gentle Rain Records
From Durge and Myself...  THANK YOU for listening to our Songs, and sharing our Truths!  Have a Safe, and Blessed New Year!!  

Seafaring Wanderer 
Produced, Written & Performed by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy

Starlight star bright 
I wished upon a city light
That the Western Winds will lead me to you
Like a long desert road with no detours or turns one can miss…
Ending in arms wide open
That greets me for certain.. with a kiss.

Oh that sun sets low 
And time waits suspended,
Mesmerising me, like the warmth of your smile
And though I’ve seen it all, the seafaring wanderer
Has found nothing new …
All this time I was searching for meaning
I found it in you.


Starlight star bright 
The bourbon made this night all right..
But the city streets, holds empty and cold
Every neon sign flickers a heart beat the beckons 
“Come on home”..
Every newspaper flutter, is like Angels that Mutter.. 
“Call his phone..” 

Oh this road I’m on has one destination,
Every star I choose just leads me to you…
Yes I’ve seen it all, like a seafaring wanderer
But one thing held true!
All this time I was searching for meaning 
I found it in you..

Seafaring Wanderer

Happy Valentine's All you Hardcore believers in Love! 

A beautiful bluegrass/country song recorded by J.D. Crowe, written by Steven F. Brines and James B. Smoak, interpreted here with a simple acoustic guitar, piano, vocals and mandolin complements. A long time favorite that we think was wonderfully suited to Nat’s gentle voice in lead.

Vocal Copyright 2022 Daniels & Durgy
Vocals, Piano, Acoustic guitar, Stand Up Bass, and Production - Nat Daniels
Vocals, Mandolin, - Craig Durgy
Mechanical Copyright Brines/Smoak

Lyrics:

When you say you love me I don’t know what you mean
But it seems like I should
So if I say I’m bruised and torn and other loves have warned me
You won’t mind if this one is for good

I don’t know if I can take it if we can really make it
I’ve never known a love without an end
But if you really think we can then you can share my blanket
And we’ll see what happens then

When your coat falls from your shoulders in a heap upon the floor
And the door behind is closed
I don’t know if I can stand it it’s an awful lot to handle
Taking count of all the things I know

When you say you love me I don’t know what to say
I’m afraid to go along
Afraid that you might hurt me unable to be certain 
Afraid that I might turn and you’ll be gone

So I don’t know if I can take it ..if we can really make it
I’ve never known a love without an end
But if you really think we can then you can share my blanket
And we’ll see what happens then
You are more than a friend...
I guess... we'll see what happens then....

You Can Share My Blanket

The 10th EP of "past is the verse"

-Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/3EErteygcU7XueiZD65oAE

-Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/1608704345

-Amazon Music
https://music.amazon.co.jp/albums/B09S9YF7T7

-bandcamp
https://pastverse.bandcamp.com/track/coil

Coil

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Writen & Mixed by Dvrkness & Rejkrune 

Produced by Dvrkness 

Cover art by Rejkrune

Lyrics:
[Dvrkness]:

All you bitches so fucking lame 
I know you can’t feel my pain 
All you bitches so fucking lame 
I know you can’t feel my pain 
One by one I’ll skin them alive 
Watch them bleed out wither and die 
Leave those degenerates hanging outside 
I can’t feel pain I don’t think I’m alive x2

[Rejkrune]:

Make a change, kill yourself
Tie a noose and hang yourself
Yah, Fuck everybody im outta here
Fuck, Lack of adrenaline omnisphere
Yuh, None of you pussies are safe here
None of you bitches are safe here
I'm the unholy one
I am the chosen one
Fuck you, Im not done
Hang them from their gums
Watch em, Make them run bitch

[Dvrkness]:

All you people are fucking waste 
I’ll end you without a trace 
Decapetate the heads of state 
This country’s corrupt they only to dictate x2

Run up in the house take out the guy 
That’ll be me if I see you alive 
Run up in the house take out the guy 
That’ll be me if I see you inside 
You will die 
I’ll make sure that your die

You Cant Feel My Pain II FT REJKRUNE [Prod.DVRKNESS]

Zombie - The Tumbling Paddies

Debra (@debra_buesking) a accepté de partager avec enthousiasme et gentillesse, cette aventure que je lui proposais, en apportant son grand talent de pianiste. D'autant plus .... qu'il lui a fallu très peu de temps pour intégrer et compléter ces harmonies.
N'hésitez pas à parcourir sa page musicale, vous y découvrirez son grand talent, et d'agréables moments d'écoute.

Voix de : Clara Sorace. https://clarasorace.com/

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Debra (https://soundcloud.com/debra_buesking) accepted to share with enthusiasm and kindness, this adventure that I proposed to her, by bringing her great talent of pianist.  All the more .... as it took her very little time to integrate and complete these harmonies.  
Do not hesitate to browse his musical page, you will discover his great talent, and of pleasant moments of listening.

Voice by: Clara Sorace. https://clarasorace.com/

I Pray For You .... Piano by Debra Buesking - Voice of Clara Sorace

Can’t Take You

The swimmer

Silent Phase

Many thanks to Eddie Harrison for his work on this new love song. Eddie gave it that 60's feel that I love.  (BMI)

Do You Know (Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Eddie Harrison) Original

Video:  https://youtu.be/9FFo2xsLauo
Take Me Down  - Words & Music by Pravinand Maharaj aka Johnny Minstrel

There’s a ghost star light
Somewhere in the night
If ever I be found
Baby take me down

I’m out on a limb
And the odds are slim
If ever I be found
Baby take me down

Out on this side
Everything’s hazy
Nothing’s ever clear
Out on this side 
It’s so crazy
How far the way appears

Some leave tracks
To the moon and back
If ever I be found
Baby take me down

Out on this side
Everything’s hazy
Nothing’s ever clear
Out on this side 
It’s so crazy
How far the way appears

When worlds collide
A spark survives
If ever I be found
Baby take me down

There’s a ghost star light
Somewhere in the night
If ever I be found
Baby take me down

Image from "Photo Bucket"

Take Me Down

A Tribute to all the Wonderful People I have Met on Soundcloud.

LYRICS  " Here's To All My Sound Cloud Friends "
COLORADO TO SCOTLAND
SOUTH CAROLINA TO JAPAN
CANADA TO ALABAMA 
SUNDERLAND AND FRANCE
HERE'S TO ALL THE ROCKERS
THE BLUES MEN ON GUITAR
TO ALL THE GREAT COMPOSERS
AND THE LYRICS FROM YOUR HEART
HERE'S TO ALL MY SOUND CLOUD FRIENDS 
HERE I UP AND GO AND WRITE AGAIN
MUSICS UNIVERSAL 
NO MATTER WHAT LANGUAGE YOU SING
IT REACHES EVERY COUNTRIES CORNERS
AND RIDES THOSE ANGELS WINGS 
HERE'S TO ALL MY SOUND CLOUD FRIENDS
TO ALL THE GREAT SINGERS
AND THE ORIGINALS THAT YOU WRITE
ROCK BLUES AND COUNTRY
THE MUSIC THAT NEVER DIES
MUSICS UNIVERSAL
NO MATTER WHAT STYLE YOU PLAY
IT CROSSES EVERY BORDER
AND BRIGHTENS UP YOUR DAYS
HERE'S TO ALL MY SOUND CLOUD FRIENDS

"Here's To All My Sound Cloud Friends" ( Original Tribute To All ) With Lyrics

Written by Josh McAlexander
Produced and Performed by Josh McAlexander

Watching over me

Watching Over Me (Original)

The City - Words & Music by Pravinand Maharaj

Once it was a city
Now it’s just a street
With every mile another dream lays crushed
And the sun shows no pity
Pouring out its heat
As mighty towers crumble into dust

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

There were signs on the water
Portents in the sky
The Watchers blind by sleep didn’t see a thing
Six crows at the altar
A bargain for the price
Half less worth an eagle’s broken wing

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

What walks the moon at midnight
Through the narrow lanes 
Lurking in the shadows that it cast
A pestilence upon us, a blight
A spreading stain
Taking everything out on its path

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

So, sing the last love song written
Drink up the vineyard grape
Rouse the ghosts of tomorrow from their slumber
If I break out of this prison
And the hour’s not too late
I’ll be down the road without a name or number

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

Pravinand: Vocals and Acoustic
Bas: Backing Vocals and Electric
Mix and Mastered by Bas Kooman

The City - Johnny Minstrel and Bas Kooman

Written by Ola Belle Reed
Banjo, Upright Bass, Guitar and Harmonica : Josh McAlexander

I've Endured

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

Chances Are

Original song 1998 - Added a 3rd verse to this song in April 2013.

Soldier And The Cross #2 (Lyrics by Tony - Vocals & Music production by Pat Eriksson) 2013 version

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