This was the first song written for the record, and the one that gave the record it’s direction. The hope was to step out some from the last record (Hoots, Hollers, and Rooftop Serenades) which was very Brooklyn centric, and try to make this record more universal.
The lyrics convey a welcoming to all, neighbors, friends, and strangers alike, with an invitation to the House of Song, where people find their place at the universal table.
There’s also an environmental element to the lyrics, “ocean blue, forrest green, and a mountain blue…”
It starts off like gospel music and ends like a New Orleans style street parade, lots of singing, clapping, accordions and trumpets making a big celebratory party.


House Of Song

Hootenanny Pete