I think your mother's so beautiful, think your mother's so beautiful, I like you too
I think your mother's so beautiful, think your mother's so beautiful, I hope you're liking me too
And maybe if I ask I might get lucky
And maybe you might start liking me too?
I think your mother's so beautiful, think your mother's so beautiful, I hope you're liking me too?
I (keep liking it)
I (keep liking it)
I (keep liking it too)
I, (you're liking it)
I, (I'm liking it)
I, (keep liking it too)
And maybe if you ask you might get lucky
And maybe you might win life's lottery too?
I think you're ever so beautiful, think you're ever so beautiful, and I'm a bit shy too, just like you!

Gary Wayne Rudd - You & I April Remix

A cover of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here,

Wish You Were Here Martin And Ian

Into My Arms

Sparked by the Irish aphorism 'May the dreams you hold dearest be those which come true, may the kindness you spread keep returning to you' - and inspired by a fateful encounter.

Emerald
No-one knows where their faith might yet lead them
Or how long their hope can prevail
But the truth in your heart can make rainclouds part
And there’s the star by which you must sail

If the fork in the road is misleading
And you don’t know the right way to go
Trust your intuition brings hope to fruition
Life’s a journey just follow the road

May the dreams you hold dearest be those which come true
May the kindness you spread keep returning to you
May the love in your heart last you your whole life through
May the universe watch over you.

If injustice tries to defeat you
Or deceitfulness robs you of sleep
There’s one thing you can do to see yourself through
Love’s the secret we’re longing to keep

When the odds you must face are uneven
If you’re beset by many-a-foe
Never despair you will find courage there
Where the timid aren’t willing to go

May the dreams you hold dearest be those which come true
May the kindness you spread keep returning to you
May the love in your heart last you your whole life through
May the universe watch over you.

Who else knows all the troubles you are keening
Or the everyday struggles you face
So take care of your health, look after yourself
And you’ll end up with beauty and grace

May the dreams you hold dearest be those which come true
May the kindness you spread keep returning to you
May the love in your heart last you your whole life through
May the universe watch over you.

©GaryWayneRuddMarch13th2018

Emerald

A parody describing the former Foreign Minister of HM Government's thrust for power and his use of Bannon's Islamaphobic trope.

He’s a dedicated follower of fascism.
They seek him here, they seek him there
His hair’s a mess, his jaw is square
His mouth will make or break him but the Nazis they’re impressed
'Cause he's a dedicated follower of fascism
And when he fires his dumbed-down rounds
Around the mosques of London Town
Eagerly pursuing all the latest fascist trends
'Cause he's a dedicated follower of fascism
Oh yes he is (oh yes he is), oh yes he is (oh yes he is)
He thinks that he’s a power to be reckoned with
And when he pulls his frilly right-wing panties right up tight
He feels a dedicated follower of fascism
Oh yes he is (oh yes he is), oh yes he is (oh yes he is)
There's one thing that he loves and that is flattery
One week he’s a racist, the next week he’s alt-right
'Cause he's a dedicated follower of fascism
They seek him here, they seek him there
In Finsbury Park they’re going spare
Everywhere the British Nasty Party marches on
Each one a dedicated follower of fascism
Oh yes he is (oh yes he is), oh yes he is (oh yes he is)
His world is built 'round racist propaganda
This power-seeking individual always does his best
To be a dedicated follower of fascism
Oh yes he is (oh yes he is), oh yes he is (oh yes he is)
He flits from job to job just like a butterfly
In matters of the cloth he is as fickle as can be
'Cause he's a dedicated follower of fascism
He's a dedicated swallower of fascism
He's a dedicated follower of fascism

Dedicated Follower Of Fascism (In The Style Of 'The Kinks')

Titan

Tuyo

Empty

Covid-19 Lockdown Blue
Professor Wu was a scientist who warned of a grim microbe
From Chinese Wuhan like wildfire it spread around the globe
It cut down folks in their prime of life, our response took far too long
“Just wash your hands for twenty seconds and sing daft birthday songs”

Professor Wu, what shall I do? 
I’m feeling kind of Covid-19 Lockdown blue
This funny feeling keeps me from healing, 
Oh won’t you kindly give me some O2?
My breath’s so short that I feel I’m being smothered
I’m gasping when I walk upstairs just like my dear old mum
Professor Wu what shall I do?
I’m feeling kind of Covid-19 Lockdown blue

Professor Wu, he’s got a funny kind of theory
He told us back in January but our leaders wouldn’t listen
Professor Wu what shall I do?
I’m feeling kind of Covid-19 Lockdown blue 

Our own Bojo nearly died from his stupidity
And thousands of our elders were sacrificed for herd immunity 
Boo-hoo! What shall I do? I’m feeling kind of Covid-19 Lockdown blue

They churned out lies again!

I need a test because I look just like a ghost
But how can I be diagnosed when the bugger’s in the post?
Professor Wu what can I do? I’m feeling kind of Covid-19 Lockdown blue

31 January 2020: Professor Joseph Wu, of the School of Public Health at the University of Hong Kong, co-authors an article in the Lancet medical journal about the Coronavirus outbreak in China. The authors note that “independent self-sustaining outbreaks in major cities globally could become inevitable because of substantial exportation of presymptomatic cases and in the absence of large-scale public health interventions. Preparedness plans and mitigation interventions should be readied for quick deployment globally”. (Lancet). “British officials took part in four meetings where EU projects to bulk-buy medical kit were discussed – the earliest in January, according to official minutes… At this [31 January 2020] meeting, four EU member states said the virus could require increased stocks in Europe of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks and goggles, and the commission said it was ready to help if asked… the UK had decided not to participate in any of four EU procurement schemes to buy medical equipment in response to the Coronavirus crisis.” (Guardian)

Dedicated Follower Of Fascism (In The Style Of 'The Kinks')

Gary Rudd