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Sundhine and Roses

Sunshine and Roses

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Song: Hard Times
Written by – John King (2023) 

Get ready to experience the thrilling conclusion to my furious recording project! Throughout this journey, I've lived and breathed the captivating world of Dr Feelgood. Their music has been my inspiration, igniting my passion and fueling my creativity. I've explored their incredible discography, dissecting their songs, got under the skin of my heroes and their influencers. I've relived the events that defined them and reignited the fire in me that first sparked when I got to know their music in the early 80s. It's been wonderful! If I've achieved just a fraction of their raw energy and infectious rhythms in my recordings then I'll be a happy man. Thank you for accompanying me on this journey of love.

But now, if you read between the lines, something unexpected and exciting just happened that will be taking up my time! For the climax of this project, a spark of inspiration has lead me to create something new. In this grand finale, I proudly present to you a special tune — a re-imagined version of Dr Feelgood's cover of James Cotton's rendition of Little Walters' timeless classic: 'Everything is gonna be alright.'

Prepare yourself for a rockier twist, a wonderful tune reworked with a double-shot of power and intensity. Alongside this musical transformation, I've crafted entirely new lyrics that feel pretty relevant to me today. It's an amalgamation of homage and a little bit of me.

This, my dear friends, is the culmination of it all — the culmination of countless hours of dedication, love, and respect for Dr Feelgood's legacy. It symbolises the true essence of what this project has been about — an homage to the timeless music that inspires us, the unyielding spirit of rock and roll, and the unending pursuit of creative expression. Enjoy!

If you are interested in hearing more songs from this project, please check out my playlist “Inspired by Dr Feelgood” where I present my take of some of the music created by Dr Feelgood. I even lay down some of my own compositions to mix it up a bit. My focus is predominantly on those very early formative years of the band and trying to capture some of the passion and raw energy of the music that they were creating at that time. Have I got the chops to capture the magic of a Dr Feelgood live performance? Have a listen and you be the judge!

If you’re interested in hearing more of the music that originally inspired and influenced Dr Feelgood, listen to the following Artists: The Rolling Stones (the band that first turned Wilko and Lee onto the Blues); Bo Diddley (whose signature rhythm guitar inspired Wilko’s distinctive “choppy” style); Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker (whose music inspired Wilko’s songwriting); Howlin’ Wolf (the artist who inspired Lee with his stage presence and growling vocal style); Chuck Berry (the artist whose “duckwalk” inspired Wilko’s very own “springwalk”); Little Walter, James Cotton and Sonny Boy Williamson I (whose cross-harp playing styles inspired Lee’s spine-tingling delivery); Johnny Kidd & The Pirates (whose fast and furious live 3-piece energy and all-in-one rhythm and lead guitar presence inspired Wilko).

Dr Feelgood were labelled as being leaders in what is often referred to as “Pub Rock”, a phenomenon than revolved around a tight-knit set of bands playing a regular circuit of venues in and around London in the 1970s. It’s a term that’s always felt a bit derogatory to me, but today you’ll hear it used to refer to the style of music that started to emerge from this scene. If you’re interested in hearing more British “Pub Rock” from notable contemporaries of Dr Feelgood, check out some fantastic music from the following artists: Graham Parker & The Rumour; Nicke Lowe; Nine Below Zero; The 101ers; Lew Lewis; Chris Spedding; The Inmates; Steamhammer; Kilburn & The High Roads; Ducks Deluxe; Eddie & The Hot Rods; The Count Bishops; The Kursaal Flyers.

Hard Times

Line

Music: Gebr.K
Guitars, Bass & Drummachine: JayK
Keyboard, Lyrics & Vocals: Xian3

Text:

No Ping, No Call

1 
Noone to report to
No Notes to write
Nobody to be filmed 
Inconspiciously with a mobile device
Noone to be observed to
No endless hanging out in the car
With a tele and cigarettes
Not even cuckolded husbands

ref
Walking down Main Str.
Along the shops and cinemas
Stop for an instant
What do they play so far ?  
No pursuit by car

2
Noone to report to
No Notes to write
Nobody to be filmed 
Inconspiciously with a mobile device
Noone to be observed to
No endless hanging out in the car
With coffee and muffins
No cuckolded husbands

Noone to respond to
No Notes to burn
No appartements to enter
No targets to be wired
Or pointed out
No marks and no remarks
Noone to be removed
Inconspiciously with a mobile device

ref
Walking down Main Str.
Along the shops and cinemas
Arrive at the main square
Sittin’ down at a table 
In a cafe bar

3
No pursuit by car,
Not on foot 
Nor by bike
No One-Trick-Pony 
To be applied
Not even the smallest bribery
No neighbourhood in question, 
Which as usual 
knows nothing 
about anything at all
No orders received
No things to do
No message on the prepaid
Now -  think about it,

out 
For quite some time
Nothing at all
No ping, no call…
Been quiet for some time
Nothing at all
No ping, no call…

No Ping, No Call...

The Lonely Sax

Popcorn Dreams

Chillin

Industry

Marbles

Unusual Designs (JOWWWAFI/Duffield) 23
Lyrics&Vocals perfomance : MARK DUFFIELD https://soundcloud.com/markduffieldcollaboration
Instrumentation&Mixing : Jowwwafi

Lyrics

Belts & breeches
Bows & bells
Unusual designs

I’m the guy who wants to be
By your side, eternally
Love of my life
I see you
& I will find you..

Guns & tresses
Bangles & baubles
Unusual designs

I’m the guy who finds his train in dosser-dog philosophy
I’m the Catholic priest who spilled his wine & found Theosophy
I’m the single mum who found her Sister was an Aunt to be
I’m the soul who’s name was once trumpeted in the N.M.E

In the N.M.E

(Well, I)
Hold the spike
It’s real
(Well, I)
Miss the vein
It’s cruel
(Well, I)
Tit for tat
It’s rude
(Well, I)
Drop your bowl
It’s gruel

UNUSUAL DESIGNS (with  MARK DUFFIELD )

https://youtu.be/7J4Ajo0glmo?si=loOW99f7ypyiHqYI  😉VIDEO
A Variation of the Celtic Calm Version
... hope you enjoy this little piece of mine 😏

Ah, the Scottish Highlands. What wonderful landscapes...and so inspiring, full of magic and stories. Follow me on this musical journey full of legends, fairy tale characters and enchantment 🧚‍♀️🪄🧙‍♂️

Frank Mehl

Video 🙏

View Over The Rises (Orchestrated Version)

The Haunted Hotel

Check us out on: https://linktr.ee/legacyofthought

The album: Mystical Cities
Step into the labyrinth of vanished worlds, where forgotten cities whisper in the dark. Beyond maps, beyond memory, they wait in shadows of the ancients...

Release date: 01-08-2025 on Legacy of Thought label:

The tracks:

01 Ambient Indigo - Lyonesse
02 Time Away - El Dorado
03 Aestheia - Ys
04 snurretop - Zerzura
05 Andawan - Rhapta
06 Colin Stevens - Camelot
07 Der Bischof - Kitezh
08 Tuuligan - Paititi
09 Hellweed - Shambhala
10 Sonic Bodhi - Thule
11 Progeny-1 - Agartha
12 Cosmic Cadence - Astradorei
13 Wane of Summer - Atlantis
14 Promethex - Hyperborea
15 Helsinki Project - Ophir

Artwork & Mastering: Chris Held

Time Away: https://soundcloud.com/timeaway
Colin Stevens: https://soundcloud.com/colin-stevens
Der Bischof: https://soundcloud.com/daturasonoris
Andawan: https://soundcloud.com/andawan
Progeny-1: https://soundcloud.com/progeny-1-617773258
Tuuligan: https://soundcloud.com/tuuligan
Ambient Indigo: https://soundcloud.com/ambientindigo
Promethex: https://soundcloud.com/promethexmusic
Wane of Summer: https://soundcloud.com/wane-of-summer
Cosmic Cadence: https://soundcloud.com/cosmic-cadence
Hellweed: https://soundcloud.com/hellweed
Aestheia: https://soundcloud.com/aestheia
Sonic Bodhi: https://soundcloud.com/sonic-bodhi
Helsinki Project: https://soundcloud.com/helsinki-project
snurretop: https://linktr.ee/snurretop


Agartha *Mystical Cities*

Chrysalis

Saving The Rest

David Wurden is a composer, keyboardist, drummer, and skilled producer. With a penchant for exploring the unconventional, he possesses a unique ability to revolutionize musical compositions, defying traditional boundaries. Through his artistry, David takes listeners on a captivating sonic odyssey, venturing into uncharted territories and reimagining both vintage and contemporary sounds. His evocative melodies and intricate rhythms transport audiences, allowing their imaginations to wander freely in the boundless expanse of the universe. With an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of musical expression,  David Wurden is an unparalleled force in the world of music.

https://youtube.com/channel/UCaFR1fBrwmQddm-gmwPGEzA
https://davidwurden.bandcamp.com/follow_me

The Lonely Sax

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