Jack Johnson wrote the song 'Flake' years ago. Its legendary.  So, I decided to remix it.  I re-wrote the lyrics to the verses, but kept the hook (repeat/chorus/refrain) the same. I also changed the rhythm of the way its played. Its recorded live (un-mastered) because these days everyone auto-tunes their music and its way too repetitious.  Download it, spread it, send it to Oprah, etc.

The lyrics areeeeeee:

I can almost picture you, doin your make up in my mirror, youre so pretty
Dressed up for me, but played with every man that, goddamn dropped down to his knee
Youre an independent soul, but a naked lover of many
That gypsy breath would kiss my dream, then steal my tongue, rob me for my peace

"And it seems to me that maybe, pretty much always means no
So dont tell me, you might just let it go
And often times we're lazy, it seems to stand in our way, and no one, no not no one
Likes to be let down (Jack Johnson, Flake)"

You were my favorite cinema, your moves play through my mind, every night, girl
You were my favorite substance, I still taste your smell, with all of my life
Shell stay for a little just to deal her drug, that naked love is her addiction
She wears her mind on her sleeve, swears by flowers and peace, but that aint her religion

"And it seems to me that maybe, pretty much always means no
So dont tell me, you might just let it go
And often times we're lazy, it seems to stand in our way, and no one, no not no one
Likes to be let down (Jack Johnson, Flake)"

"I know she loves the sunrise, no longer sees it with her sleeping eyes and, I know that when
She said shes gonna try well it might not work because of other.. (Jack Johnson, Flake)"

Jack Johnson - Flake (Remix - Dave Brandon) 'Live bonfire sessions'

The first single released by Dave Brandon in the new year (2014), wonder sleep, was written, played (drums, vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, harmonica, ect), and produced by Dave in his home studio!    The track will be available on iTunes, Spotify, eMusic, GooglePlay, AmazonMP3, etc. in February! . Lyrics are below!

I been wondering lately
If I'll ever be like I am
In those dreams that I dream
When I'm sleeping away
The days in the place
Where I feel like I shouldn't be
But I'm tired and everybody's
Keeping me from leavin


So I so I
Wake up bake up
Splash my whiskey rye
Put the jeep in drive
I've got to leave
I hope you understand
I oh I been thinkin
Lon-don
I oh I been thinkin
Something
I oh i know I'll come back
high

I been wondering lately
If I'll ever be like I am
In the dreams that I dream
when Im sleepin away
And I'm thinkin London
Tourin an
Recordin like jack Johnson
But All I do is
Pack and unpack and
throw away my mind

wake up bake up - Dave Charles

Hey all! This song "Sweet Pea" written by Amos Lee is one of my favorites, so I figured I'd cover it for you! I hope you enjoy it and dig the vibe! I recorded it live in my home studio. Thank you and please spread the love! 

*I do not own the rights to this song*

Sweet Pea - Dave Charles (Amos Lee cover)

It's finally here!!!! This is the first track off of my debut EP 'Where The Waves Are' releasing this December!  Thank you everyone so much for listening and supporting!  

What I used to create this song:
 -Taylor 110e acoustic guitar
-Gretsch Electromatic Hollowbody
-Cakewalk 6 (program)
-Ditto looper
-Sennheiser MK4 Microphone
-The beat was made on the body of my guitar
-Shaker

**This song was written, recorded, produced, and engineered by Dave Charles. The lyrics and song are the property of Dave Charles Productions**:

Lyrics:
Hook 1:
Sittin on my porch sippin wine
wonderin when youre comin over tonight
Ive been thinkin all about you (x2)
Sittin on my porch sippin whiskey
watching the night fall away
Ive been thinkin all about you (x2)

Verse 1: 
Youre comin over, roller coaster
of emotions, got me thinkin,
that you might be somethin potent,
got me hopin that I may
get to, Ya I may get to 

Hook 2:
Lay You, so come on over boo (x4)

Repeat Hook 1

Verse 2:
Dippin in the ocean
not thinkin about your potions
just the motions of your hips
ya lemme hold you like this,
feel my hands all down your body.
Ive been thinkin that we gotta get it on
and let loose,theres freedome with no rules,
be free, like the water and the leaves,
smoke dreams, let me be your peace,
then I may get to,

Hook 2

Breakdown:
Im feelin good girl, yes Im feelin good
your feelin good girl, yah youre feelin good
I wanna

Repeat Hook 2

Repeat Hook 1


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Photo by : Sarah Hugel
Design by: Ann Parker

Lay You Down - Dave Brandon

I am proud and super stoked to put out this song 'I need somebody' as my first original track of 2015.  I really hope you like this song, it's definitely a personal one. Everything I used to produce this song is posted below, as well as my lyrics. Please share this and spread the love! Also, follow me on Twitter, Facebook, IG, ect. for updates. I'm coming to a city near you..

*This song was written, recorded, mixed and mastered by Dave Charles. This song in its entirety is copyright Dave Charles 2015.*

What I used:
Taylor Acoustic 110e
Martin Medium light strings
Gretsch Electromatic Hollowbody
Sennheiser MK4 Condenser Microphone
Mapex snare drum and hi-hat with Sabian cymbals
Mixing board
Ditto looper
Cakewalk 6

Lyrics:
I would have never thought
that I would be the one
But you, picked me
to take you home

And the Lord knows
I need somebody
And he told me
not to let you go
like the others
So my darling
why dont we
go somewhere alone

Youve got me spinning now
All around the room
Oh the way you move
so good

And the Lord knows
I need somebody
And he told me 
not to let you go
like the others
So my darling why dont we
go somewhere alone

Oh the Lord knows
I need somebody


I need somebody - Dave Charles

This is my next original track off of my list of possibilities on my album. I wrote this song about how some people are only attracted to certain people when they're drunk (drunk comfort food). The verses explain how one person is attracted to another, but scared to pursue the mutual feeling, for fear of getting emotionally hurt.  Lately a large amount of people have been asking me how I write and produce my music, or how I get my lyrics, and my answer is simple... I hear the songs in my head. They just come to me. I dont know how or why, but I can hear a fully constructed song in my head before I ever sing a note or play a chord....  I hope you dig the vibe and style of this original, and please please please share it with your friends!!! Also, be sure to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for my most recent updates, and songwriting tips. The lyrics and instruments used for this song are posted below...

Instruments:
Martin Custom X Series Acoustic Guitar
Ditto Looper
Cakewalk 6
Sennheiser MK4 condenser microphone
Shaker
Hit-hat, snare (Mapex)

Lyrics:
Verse 1:
Whyd you kiss me, if you dont want nothin more
Whyd you ask me to gun it, and put my pedal to the floor
And Whyd you hop up in my shot gun seat, if you never planned to play
No dont you go giving me that pretty face and say

Pre Chorus:
No Im not sure if I want nothin more
Ive got so many things going on
And its been so long since Ive shared myself with somebody
Oh I build a wall so I cant fall again

Chorus:
Because I dont know if I could take
Getting hurt by you
So for now youre just my drunk comfort food
Oh is that fine? If I call you early in the morning
Oh is that fine? Because right now Im in the mood
For my drunk comfort food

Verse 2:
Well did you know that I can see through your smiles
And it scares you that I dont care about the miles
Yeah Id drive to you when you need me to
Id leave the road just to come on home to your lips
And you hate to love the risk in this
But, if you make this head game a bitch,
Then I can guarantee.....

Repeat Pre Chorus..
Repeat Chorus...

Breakdown:
I build a wall, so I cant fall...

Repeat Chorus...

This song in its entirety is copyright Dave Charles 2015. These lyrics are the property of Dave Charles.  All music on this webpage is formally encoded. 

Drunk Comfort Food

Proud to share the unofficial release of Bad Girl by Dave Charles.
Find his debut single 'Lay You Down' on Pandora Radio, Spotify, iTunes, etc.

'Bad girl'
-Written, played and produced by Dave Charles.
-Copyright 2015 Dave Charles.
-All rights reserved Dave Charles 2015. 

Bad girl (explicit) - Dave Charles

 Engineered by Taylor Berrett of Warner Brothers Records.

Whiskey & Coke, by : Dave Brandon
Lyrics:

Whiskey and Coke
Whiskey and Coke
Be my friend now
Ive got nobody else
Nobody else in my hand now
And I feel too good
I feel too good
When I'm alone now

Oh, I need a ride
In that old green mercedes
I need to fly
I feel my whiskey burn
Feel my whiskey burnin' now 
Ms old green mercedes
You are the reason why

Come out with me
I believe you could be my paintbrush
I need you to dance your way
Through my mind of dreams
Paint me a new picture of these walls
Surrounding me
Baby, I can't promise, but I swear
I'm not lonely

Oh, I need a ride
In that old green mercedes
I need to fly
I feel my whiskey burn
Feel my whiskey burnin' now 
Ms old green mercedes
You are the reason why

Whiskey and Coke
It looks like its you
Me and my

Oh, I need a ride
In that old green mercedes
I need to fly
I feel my whiskey burn
Feel my whiskey burnin' now 
Ms old green mercedes
You are the reason why

Whiskey & Coke - Dave Brandon

 Dave recorded this song live with a snowball mic to give it a more raw feel. Please, spread the love by downloading and sharing his new song, 'Tamed'!

Lyrics: 
There's somethin' about the way she steps that aint like any other
And I don't know why, But I understand her
Everybody's tellin me that, I waste my time, and this girl cant be tamed
And I don't know why, But I understand her
She needs her space and I respect her place, but she don't know a lie
And I don't know why, But I understand her

CHORUS:
Fate don't tell no lie, fate don't tell no lie
But I can do what I want, I can do what I want
and if I want to ,
I can love her
(I can keep her) -alternate ending

We're soul mates, she cleaned out my brain, but threw me on a train
to nowhere, But I understand her
She told me soon, that we'd be out, but don't wait, don't chase,
And I don't know why, But I understand her

CHORUS

Well she came down and shined in the sun and that was all I need
to hold on to my beliefs (x2)

I'm feelin' good now, we're feelin' good, and everybody see's, everybody seems 
to understand...

CHORUS

Tamed - Dave Brandon 'Live bonfire sessions'

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Solo artist Dave Brandon is an accomplished  BMI affiliated singer/songwriter, with an old soul.  Although just the beginning of Dave’s budding career, he has already begun to make a name for himself with his powerful lyrics and effortlessly smooth performances.  Dave uses his rich vocal to accent a warm acoustic melody, embracing his own unique sound and style.

 “Great vocals, Bob Marley meets Elvis, WOW.”
  -Universal Motown Recording Artist, 2014    

 You can catch Dave performing live at an array of venues on the East Coast; to name a few: the Ebenezers Lounge, Washington D.C., the Hebe Music Lounge, New Jersey, the Tree House Lounge, Washington D.C., Rockwood Music Hall, NYC, the Meteor Music Festival, Monkton, Maryland, the Hard Rock Café, Washington D.C., Sofar Sounds, NYC, 98.1 Rock FM Irie Radio Live Lixx at 6, Ocean City, Maryland, The Bowery Electric, NYC, The Alphabet Lounge, NYC, and many others.... 

 “His music brought me back to my late teens-my wonderful college years-and listening to contemporary blues of Eric Clapton.”
   -Nancy Weeks, Author, Keeping Your Dreams Alive, 2012

 Dave’s debut and self-produced single ‘Lay You Down’ was released through his record label on December 2, 2014.  The same day, Lay You Down was featured by international broadcaster Alan Cross on his weekly Top 11 Playlist on mediazoic.com, as well as an official add to New York based radio station Schizophrenic Radio.

 “You got a great sound, let me know when your EP drops.”   -Two Ton Music Show, Springfield Massachusetts, 2014

 “This is your year. Phenomenal job on the track.”
 -Catherine Khom, editor-in-chief at Local Wolves Magazine, on Wonder Sleep, 2014

Thank you reading up on Dave Charles! I promise you, we have a lot of big things in the works! Please be sure to follow Dave Charles on Twitter, Facebook, Insta, etc. for updates on his music and important news. Thanks!

 


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