As some of you may have experienced in your life, I also have been left wondering....How in the world could she possibly EVER have fallen for another?  Well, in this song, that exact situation is addressed!  While listening to the song, put yourself in the position of the songwriter and wonder with me while the songwriter tries to make sense of the unconscionable!

I chose to create an 'a cappella' version of this song which harkens back to the 'Doo-Wop' style of production---I hope you like it!  I assembled a group of guys who sing in this style to assume the vocal duties---they did a GREAT job, if you close your eyes while you're listening to their great vocal work, you'll feel as if you are on any street corner in Philadelphia during the late-50s and early-60s, from where many of the great vocal Doo-Wop singers originated!  Enjoy the song!  

PS~ Let me know what you think of the song and if this situation has ever applied to you!  Although I am slightly-biased, I love this song!!!   A seriously-heavy Rock 'n' Roll version of this song, with MY lead vocal, is currently being produced and will be posted here upon its completion!  Stay tuned!

I Want To Be Your Lover!

I have always been in search of someone, for whom I would be so inspired to write a song like this!  While waiting for her to come along, I decided to write the song in advance of her arrival.  It's a great production piece!

Different Things

Acoustic-Funk, Pop/Rock, Religious song, with identifiable message and catchy chorus, about the life-long quest of getting to know the Lord.  Did you ever think that you can do it alone, without any help from anyone?  Well, if you did, you are no different from the person in this song.  I'm hoping that this song will serve you as a doorway to another option that we all have!  Can you relate to this?  If so, leave a comment---Enjoy! Mark

Two of Us

This is an upbeat and happy song about being sad from the ending of a relationship!  So many out there choose to turn their heads from the fact that a relationship, like anything else in life that is worth-while, takes hard work,  dedication, and continued nurturance.  Some still choose to give-up and leave as soon as the relationship hits a 'bump-in-the-road.'  My saying has always been, "When the going gets tough, the tough stick-around!"  Have you ever in your life experienced the message conveyed in this song?  If so, leave a comment---Enjoy!  Mark.

Why'd You Have To Throw It All Away?

Founding member of 'The Ides of Mark' in 1978, and later co-founder (with Robert) of the Connecticut-based group, 'Pioneer,' Mark has re-emerged with new Original music in his signature style, with enhanced production and arrangements afforded now through the advances in digital recording technologies.  Mark, formerly a High-School Teacher, is an Entrepreneur, Lionel-Train enthusiast, and an avid song-writer, with influences that range from Buddy Holly to Brian Wilson & Jan Berry, and back again to Buddy Holly!  In Pioneer, Mark primarily was Rhythm Guitarist, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, and shared the songwriting duties with Robert.  Today, as in the days of Pioneer, Mark performs all of the same tasks in addition to both Upright-Grand Piano and Electronic Keyboards.  With Robert in the Production Booth, these songs have been brought to a point at which, they enjoy a life of their own!  Enjoy some of Mark's latest compositions---look soon for additional finished versions of songs Mark currently has in the pipeline!

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