I’ve been singing those religiously for the past week 😂

Mr. So And So (Rock)

©2022, David Gersten
Words, Music, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards by David Gersten.
This is inspired by a true story told by Robin Easton. You can find Robin's story about "The Magical Barefoot Fairy" here: 
https://www.robineaston.com/blog/keepers-of-this-world

LYRICS
Somehow she knows what you’re feeling
Somehow she knows who you are
Sometimes she pours out her light to another
Filling up each aching heart

A blonde little girl stood in wonder
And stared in the wise woman’s eyes
She said, “You’re the Deer Keeper”
The wise woman replied

You’re The Magical Barefoot Fairy
An angel lives inside of you
She’ll be with you forever
I’m telling you the truth
The Magical Barefoot Fairy wore a most radiant smile
She turned to the angel, waving goodbye
Knowing that both of them can fly

Two strangers met in a forest
The little girl wanted to be
Barefoot like Deer Keeper
Living wild and free

Deer Keeper makes her decisions
Without exercising her mind
She opened her heart and poured out her love
These words changed the little girl’s life

You’re The Magical Barefoot Fairy
An angel lives inside of you
She’ll be with you forever
I’m telling you the truth
The Magical Barefoot Fairy wore a most radiant smile
She turned to the angel, waving goodbye
Knowing that both of them can fly
Both of them can fly

THE MAGICAL BAREFOOT FAIRY

It's so easy to get caught up in the pain of things that have happened. We spend so much time in survival mode that we can miss when happier times arrive. Yes, the song is a metaphor but if you enjoy it in a more literal way, that's great too!

Lyrics
Hello Bluebird!
Are you ready to sing?
You made it through winter.
Can't you see that it's spring?
You were left behind.
Hungry and cold.
You survived rain storms,
That turned into snow.
Hello Bluebird
Don't you give up now.
In the darkness you were scared.
You felt that no one saw or cared.
Marked with scars that tell your tale.
But you’re beautiful, my little bird.
Oh, my gentle one,
The joy you bring.
Your warmth never left you.
Though the frost left its sting.
You are so brave.
You did so well.
You fought off the serpents.
I know you went through hell.
You’re safe my darling.
You can let your hope swell.
In the darkness you were scared.
You knew that no one saw or cared.
Marked with scars that tell your tale.
Oh, but you’re beautiful my little bird.
Hello my bluebird.
Get ready to sing!
The world needs your heart song.
Now go and take wing.

Hello Bluebird

Words, Music, Guitar, Production by David Gersten
Written and Recorded in 2020. I was going through files on my iPhone and ran across "For You." I have no memory of when I wrote ir...or why. Almost all the time I remember those details. A few weeks ago I decided that this song did not belong only on my phone and computer. Enjoy.

You are the reason why God gave me a heart to love with
He knew that you and I would find joy in every kiss
With every warm embrace
You get a taste of all I feel for you

For you, every breath and every step
For you, for you Oh, my love, I live this life for you

Nobody knows the truth of the heaven that we live in
Every moment we’re renewed  
The secret is about forgiveness
Oh, and I cry these tears
Because it’s clear that God made me for you

For you, every breath and every step
For you, for you Oh, my love, I live this life for you

For you, for you, every breath and every step
For you, for you Oh, my love, I give my heart

And all the dreams, the hopes, and prayers
And every drop of love is there for you
And every night I pray
You'll stay beside me 'cause I live for you

For you, every breath and every step
For you, for you Oh, my love, I live this life for you

FOR YOU

©1994, words & music by David Gersten
Vocals by David Gersten
Pop with Peruvian flute and pop foundation.

Lyrics:
There's a ghost inside my head
Keeps me up at night
Girl, your memory haunts me since you walked out of my life
And as I fall asleep, I see your spirit come alive
Touching me so gently as she stares into my eyes

Every brown blond I see touches off your memory
Every woman's face I look into I see your eyes

Break the spell. . . Go haunt another heart
Break the spell  and let the ghost of love depart

I told you how I loved you and you swore you felt the same
But I was just a moth slowly circling the flame

From sanity I quickly fell far beneath your magic spell
How can I escape this lover's hell where I am bound

Break the spell . . . Go haunt another heart
Break the spell and let the ghost of love depart
And when I fall in love again, I’ll leave this heartbreak hell
And when she looks into my eyes, no longer will you dwell
Break the spell that keeps me bound to you

Maybe you were never real, though my heart you tried to steal
Now it’s time for all your memories to fly away

Break the spell . . . Go haunt another heart
Break the spell and let the ghost of love depart
And when I fall in love again, I’ll leave this heartbreak hell
And when she looks into my eyes, no longer will you dwell
Break the spell that keeps me bound to you

BREAK THE SPELL

© 1985, David Gersten. Ken Allen was an orangutan at the San Diego Zoo who broke out of his enclosure on a regular basis. KNSD TV 7/39, local NBC affiliate, did a fabulous music video of Ken Allen, which is on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NB9lxNsIag
The B side of this 45 rpm is California Condor.

LYRICS

Ken Allen is one hunk of a man
He never speaks too much 
And he has big old hairy hands
He’s got a lifetime sentence 
For some monkeying around
They said no bars could hold him
Now that boy is jungle bound

That’s Ken Allen, bad Ken Allen
Smarter than a hundred humans at the San Diego Zoo
Oh Ken Allen, sad Ken Allen
We wonder if your dream of freedom Is ever coming true.

That old orangutan sure has a plan
He makes his great escape
When the guards are not on hand
So the guards have changed their colors
Trying to fool old Ken
But in our hearts we know 
He’ll soon be breaking out again 

CHORUS

The way they punish you is so hard to understand
They lock you up with two fine ladies
Who are lovin up their man...

That’s Ken Allen, glad Ken Allen
Smarter than a hundred humans  At the San Diego Zoo
Oh Ken Allen, glad Ken Allen
In our hearts we know your dream is finally coming true

David Gersten's Album

KEN ALLEN

THE QUIET ONE

FIRE IN MY SOUL MASTER

Words & Music by Paul Simon
Karaoke backing track by Karaoke-Version
Keyboard Trumpets: David Gersten
Vocals: David Gersten
During the stress of Coronavirus I thought it was time for some fun, cheerful music. Enjoy!

59TH STREET BRIDGE SONG (FEELIN' GROOVY)

Words, guitars, keyboards, vocals: David Gersten
Melody:  Melody is from "What a Wonderful World," made famous by Louis Armstrong. Melody writers: Bob Thiele (as "George Douglas") and George David Weiss.
Piano and Drums: Kirk Arnold.
The lyrics were written July 4, 2020 as a heartfelt expression of the confusion and frustration millions are dealing with. Louis Armstrong was asked how he could write such a cheerful song when there is so much pain, suffering, and hunger in the world. Armstrong replied, "The real meaning of the song is...What a wonderful world it would be....if we did the things we need to." Enjoy.

Lyrics

I remember when I felt at peace
Wind in my face on a warm sandy beach
And I ask myself
When will dreams come true

I stand in lines six feet apart
I need some hugs to fill my heart
And I ask myself
When will dreams come true

A sea of masks black, green and white
Cover our smiles and I don’t know why
So I start shaking hands
And give everyone hugs
Trying my best to share my love

Children stuck indoors not much to do
They should roll in the grass til they feel brand new
And I ask myself
When will dreams come true

 ©2020 Lyrics by David Gersten

When Will Dreams Come True

CAROLINA IN MY MIND
©1968, Words & Music by James Taylor. Released in 1969.
Vocal: David Gersten
Instrumental: Karaoke Version
James Taylor wrote and recorded this song in 1968 while staying in an apartment in London. Taylor had just signed a recording contract with Apple Records. He skipped from London to the island of Formentera. Although he was hanging out with the Beatles on the island, he was feeling quite lonely and alone, and his thoughts led him back to his childhood home, Carolina. He met Karin on Formentera Island, but did not reveal her identity until 2009. She was Scandinavian, about twenty-four years old, and had shoulder length blonde hair. This was probably a fleeting relationship, or even simply a meeting. He never saw her again. 35 years later, and with the advent of the Internet, Taylor located a police artist and commissioned him to draw a sketch of what she would look like after all this time. The artist e-mailed him a most unflattering sketch the next day as a joke.

CAROLINA IN MY MIND

©2020 Words & Music by David Gersten
Vocal, Guitar, Keyboard by David Gersten
Written December 26, 2020. Recording completed January 4, 2021.
"Across the Distance" was written in gratitude for some amazing friendships developed on social media, especially Facebook. Although most of us connect across the distance, the depth of these friendships is sometimes deep, loving, and profound...beyond imagination.

LYRICS

Friends, living miles apart
We hold each other’s heart
No boundaries to our souls
Across the distance

You are never all alone
Our love can be your home
And now I’m letting go
Without resistance

Friends who don’t judge
Share the love of their existence
Holding other’s dreams
Touching hearts unseen
Across the distance

Words, that float across my screen
From friends who all believe
We give and we receive
Across the distance

Friends who don’t judge
Share the love of their existence
Holding other’s dreams
Touching hearts unseen
Across the distance

Friends, living miles apart
We hold each other’s heart
No boundaries to our souls
Across the distance

Friends who don’t judge
Share the love of their existence
Holding other’s dreams
Touching hearts unseen
Across the distance

KEN ALLEN

David Gersten

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