A stream-of-consciousness song, That's Right, was written amidst the center of the Pandemic in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, Spring of 2021.

That's Right

The Chemistry Club

Somethin to Do

THERE FOR YOU is a rock 'n' roll song about heartbreak, frustration, disappointment and finally facing-up to it.  Two guitars, bass and drums.

THERE FOR YOU
Music & Lyrics By Ian Cohen

Back and forth and forth and back
I see you in the corner of my eye
Starin straight ahead
Eyes are dead
Leave me cold and dry
Try so hard to love you
Now I take my time
Try so hard to love you
Tired of waitin in line, yeah.

And I’m a sick man and a spiteful man 
but I can see where I’m goin
And all along I knew it was wrong
to get those juices flowin
I was there for you
You called and I came
I was there for you
I musta been insane
Yeah, I was there for you

There for you

Didja see me baby?
You didn’t make a sound
Didja see me baby?
I was just standin my ground
Yeah. I was there for you

And now it seems there’s no in-between
I don’t wanna get mean
I try to stop
I’m all clogged up
Gonna have to get my pipes cleaned
I’m cryin baby
Seems like a million years
I’m cryin baby
In a billion beers
Yeah, I was there for you

Didja notice baby?
I put up a fight
Didja notice baby?
I was standin in the light
Tryin to let you know
I was there for you

Rough mixes

There For You

"Priority" is an early song of mine; a ballad about the struggle of choosing one's life choices.  A little corny, I admit, but sincere.  It's a "take a look in mirror" song.  I believe it was recorded with Joey George in Hoboken.

Ian Cohen

(What is your)Priority?

Not "folk," or "folk-rock," but those tags are the best I can do for now. 
 Anyone with a "better" idea, please let me know.  "BETTER NOW" is a ballad about recovery.

Better Now

There For You final draft v2 mastered

Two guitars (Acoustic and Electric guitars) electric bass and drums.

I was bad before
I was sad before
I was mad before
I’m better now
I cried before
And I lied before
Almost died before
I’m better now
I don’t mind bein alone
I’m not afraid to answer the phone
And if I get lost I know how to get home
Finally, I’m out on my own
I’m better now, etc.
The day will come
I know not when
A year or two or maybe ten
I’ll have a good job
And lots of friends
And you’ll say, “Hey, man!  It’s good to see you again!”
I’m better now

Recorded by The Chemistry Club, circa 1985
Ian Cohen
Chuck Montgomery
Phil Wieczkowski

She's Not Like That

The New Chemistry Club - Ian Cohen & Chuck Montgomery

Not This Time

When a loved one is ill, what do you do?  What is important?  How do you behave, when, for much of your life, you only needed to care about yourself.

I Hope I've Been Of Help To You

Ian Cohen & Chuck Montgomery (The Chemistry Club) play two of their favorite tunes, Thinkin About You and You Need Therapy on a magical night at Bar Nine!  Enjoy!

Thinkin About You / You Need Therapy

The New Chemistry Club, The Chemistry Club

Ian Cohen

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