I live on the Parramatta River and walk there most days. This song attempts to encapsulate 30 000 years of history in  3 minutes.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

Parramatta River

When my Dad was young he thought his life would be on the land of the Far South Coast of NSW. It didn't turn out that way but he rode horses all his life and loved them with all his heart.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

Keep On Riding

Everyone loves a steam train and 3801 was a legend of Australian steam travel.

Photo of 3801 by Ethan Jones of Jonesy's Photography

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

3801

Australia had a reputation for its natural beauty, egalitarian society and generous spirit. These qualities have been undervalued in recent years and should be returned to the centre of our national identity because they make us better Australians.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

Because

This is an optimistic song with a blues feel - a sort of "Haven't Got The Blues" song.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

When Its Good

Dance music is a complete departure for me but I had fun exploring it. 

"Your destination stays the same if you don't change your route."

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

See The Ground

Written after I was diagnosed positive for COVID. It got me thinking about other ways to be positive. The first time I've recorded in GB Mac and exported the project to GB iOS to add strings. And the first time I've not had a bass guitar part.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

I'm Positive

A song for my 11 year old grandson who is a keen reader and loves experiencing the places books take him.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

This Boy Can Fly

This song is not autobiographical nor is it written about one person in particular. It's for all people who find themselves in coercive and toxic relationships.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

Close My Eyes

A song for my 2 year old grandson whose favourite things are - cars and trucks.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

Cars & Trucks

A song for my daughter who's had to get back on the horse more times than many.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

Back On The Horse

I guess this could apply to lots of people but it's written for my daughter.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

Missing Piece

A song about the place I grew up - not saying we had it better than anyone else but it was a wonderful childhood with friends I can still count on 60 years later.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

Melrose Park

I retired from primary school teaching in 2015 after forty rewarding years. This is a song of appreciation to dedicated teachers everywhere and a plea to stick with it in the tough times.

All my songs are demos and are regularly updated.

More Than Thanks

I am a retired teacher from Sydney, Australia who enjoys a wide range of music - singer/songwriter, folk, country, Australiana, rock, jazz, Celtic, classical and world music. I am happy playing, performing, composing and collaborating.

I played bass in Dirranbandi bushband for more than 20 years and have played rock'n'roll, country rock, singer songwriter and 50/50 dance music at various times over the past 45 years. You'll find traces of all these styles in my original songs.

Ian Jenkins

Popular tracks