January25

Treasure Trove Of Music

Monday Playlist week of 1/20/2025

Daily Drops

Monday Playlist week of 2/10/2025

Monday Playlist week of 3/31/2025

BOMB TUNES! 🎶

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhE79sHCWpc

Guitar Land original version BY BeechwoodUK

Latest Album from No Drinks For Jimmy. Post-Grunge Rock

Verse Chorus Rise

What Will It Be

Another sparkly gem from the Cat-Vault interpreted in my own AcoustaTronic way. He understands what Love is all about. Thanks for writing and creating such an incredible song, Cat Yusuf Stevens. It's remained a template for how to live and love from the time I first heard it. Such inspiring lyrics and music.
Oh, Very Young - Cat Stevens - 1974
Oh, very young
What will you leave us this time
You're only dancing on this Earth for a short while
And though your dreams may toss and turn you now
They will vanish away like your daddy's best jeans
Denim Blue fading up to the sky
And though you want him to last forever
You know he never will
(You know he never will)
And the patches make the goodbye harder still
Oh, very young
What will you leave us this time
There'll never be a better chance to change your mind
And if you want this world to see a better day
Will you carry the words of love with you
Will you ride the great white bird into Heaven
And though you want to last forever
You know you never will
(You know you never will)
And the goodbye makes the journey harder still
Oh, very young
What will you leave us this time
You're only dancing on this Earth for a short while
Oh, very young
What will you leave us this time

Sunny Beaches

Oh, Very Young - Version

Oh, Very Young - AcoustaTronic Version

Mr. Keb Mo   A style all his own.  For years I have enjoyed and loved his music.  I can relate to this song.  Nobody can do it like Keb, but I wanted to do a little version.

Henry(Keb Mo cover)

Written by Carole King and recorded by Everly Brothers in 1962.  Reached # 6 on billboard.  What great music these guys created. So many hits that linger in my mind.  Just enjoying doing this one.

Crying In The Rain  (Cover of Everly Brothers)

Tricksters triumph over the serpant and eat good.

Swamp Rabbits

Lyrics by Tony Harris & Glen Granthem
Vocals, Music & Mix by Glen Granthem

In times of old the men would travel west
Searching for silver and gold with little sleep or rest
The lack of housing, It was back breaking work
Living underground digging in the dirt

(Chorus)
Searching for silver and gold
Few got rich in those days of old
Searching for silver and gold
To end up dead and buried in a hole

The lack of law and order The mini camps took lots of lives
From the East and the South They gambled with their life
In all the wrong places they searched for silver and gold
Covered wagons on horse back clipper ships strong and bold.

(Repeat Chorus)

(Guitar Solo)

(Repeat Chorus)

2023 (c) BMI Lyrics by Tony Harris & Glen Granthem

Silver and Gold - Collab by Tony and Glenny G's One Man Band - Original

Written by Tom Paxton
Performed by Josh McAlexander
used my Ibanez UB 804 upright on this I think it sounds close to acoustic.

The Last Thing on my Mind

Hop to the Hip with a Riff

With lyrics by the wonderful Tony Harris and amazing Sax by Greg Willis , this new song was created , helped by backing singers Kim , Gladys and Beryl , we all hope you like it , I know I do Ha ! Next up on the 9th is another remix , then on the 15th is a real Stadium Rocker by Charlie and the Fox , then on the 22nd something different , a Rap/Rock song with Namibian Rapper Blaffy . After that is a great classic with Gaz Brownie and Nat Daniels , and a stripped back ballad , again with Tony Harris , phew , it's all go ! Thank you for giving me the time of day !

No Album

Shades Of The Past ( feat. Greg Willis )

Shades Of The Past ( Fox and Harris feat Greg Willis )

This is the next instalment in the tale of Mike Fox and amazing lyricist Tony Harris , the nicest guy on the planet ! I may have overdone the harmonies , oops , see what you think . On the 25th is a mega production with lyrics by wonderful Andrea Brennan , vocals guitar and basic format by myself , but everything else by Axel Menningen , including production ! Then on the 1st of November is the 2nd outing for Dave Cooper and myself , closely followed by a song actually by myself for a change ! Loads waiting in the wings ! Thank you .

Route 66

credits to @ austinhaney

this just a side show
everybody out here fake
everybody show a face
that’s why i be out the way
this just a side show

smoking my eyes low
i’d smoke a p’ in a day
i done seen greed in my days
it’s crazy what niggas will take 
that’s why i be out the way
this just a side show
everybody out here fake
everybody show a face
that’s why i be out the way

this just a side show

smoking my eyes low
i’d smoke a p’ in a day
i done seen greed in my days
it’s crazy what niggas will take 
that’s why i be out the way

XAN PUPPET

Recorded in Modesto Ca.    Featuring Gary Reese on vocals & lyrics. Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo. Harmonica solo, Gibson SG Electric Guitar Rhythm (left) Godin Electric Guitar Rhythm (right) Horn section Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone Trumpet, Fender Electric Bass (flanging).Trap Drum set (right) Trap Drum set (left) Percussion. Tambourine, Ago go bells! Crash Cymbal.

Double Down

Poker Face

Light on the darkness

Light on the darkness (feat. Rose Alaimo)

Do You Remember Anything?

Because of You

Well this is the latest from Gaz Brownie , Nat Daniels and myself , it's harmonies all the way , hope you like it ! Next up on the 24th is a song by Tony Harris and myself , a Country/Rock n Roll story . There are so many nearly finished songs to box off and get them out there , available time being an issue ! Don't forget if you get chance to have a listen to me and Charlottes new album - Hopes and Dreams https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw
Many thanks !

The Tower

Lyrics by Tony Harris (a tribute to a SoundCloud friend)
Vocals, Music and Mix by Glen Granthem

MAMA ORDERED A SILVERTONE GUITAR
SEARS AND ROEBUCK BACK IN THE DAY
ELVIS WAS A BIG BIG STAR
ROCK N ROLL WAS HERE TO STAY

LOVED COUNTRY ROCK AND ROLL
COULDN'T WAIT TO LEARN TO PLAY
SORE FINGERS TOOK IT'S TOLL
DECIDED TO LEARN ANYWAY

(CHORUS)
SOMETIMES LIFE'S REWARDS
NOT IN THE CARDS
A SILVETONE GUITAR
WITH BLACK DIAMOND STRINGS
WANT MAKE YOU A STAR
WANT MAKE YOU A STAR

WAS IN THE SUMMERTIME
AFTER BREAKIN' SEVERAL STRINGS
HE WENT TO THE LOCAL FIVE AND DIME
BOUGHT HIMSELF SOME BLACK DIAMOND STRINGS

HIS DADDY WAS A PREACHER MAN
HELPED HIM TO LEARN TO PLAY
DREAMED ABOUT PLAYIN' IN A BAND
HE WAS SOON ON HIS WAY

(CHORUS)

(GUITAR SOLO)

(CHORUS)

PLAYED THE NIGHT CLUBS AND STAGE SHOWS
WELL OVER THIRTY FIVE YEARS
BEFORE HE CAME TO HIS SENSES
THE ANSWER TO HIS MAMA'S PRAYERS

(CHORUS)

2020 © Lyrics by Tony Harris
(revised January 2025) BMI

Black Diamond Strings - Collaboration by Tony and Glenny G's One Man Band

Funny old world.  Whilst scrumping about on SC my travels took me to Michele's cloud where I alighted on his track as named above. Sharp intake of breath and a hurried message to Michele to ask if he might be so kind as to permit me to pen a few words to accompany it.  He graciously agreed.  Having nothing in mind at the time I hastily back-pedalled and explained that it might be best if he didn't hold his breath....next day I listened again and Mr Spotty Book called over Mr Pen for a chat.  What followed in the next hour or so is somewhat blurred.  I always try to read a text in one take, for integrity's sake.  This was my fourth attempt and the only one I managed to complete.  

I decided to quit while I was ahead.

Thank you, Michele, for the warm nostalgic smile infused in this wonderful music of yours, and for the (unexpectedly moist) journey upon which it took me.

Find Michele's music here:  https://soundcloud.com/michele-ansani
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All the old little things we have lost

Of course, you know, Dad, that some stuff doesn’t work too well these days.
I’ll forget odd bits and bobs, like, maybe having lunch or doing promised jobs
Blimey, even birthdays on occasion slip the mind
As today’s neurons disconnect, recall’s evasion of my yesterdays so to find.
I actually forgot why I came into this room in the first place
Stood a while, cast about, then saw your face
Your smile leaping out from the old photo there
Engendered mine, returned, locked in loving stare
And propelled me back to play in those monochrome years
You know, our old box brownie’s still tucked away in the cupboard under the stairs.

Remember how it was, Dad,  how we lived, things we had?
Thrupenny bits and ha’pennies and bikes with hard rubber wheels
Plastic shoes and sock holes darned
Sparse but regular high carb, high fat meals
Never did us any harm
Hand-me-downs all around, we craved the latest style
Segs in shoes and outside loos
A homely fireplace, though just the one
We’d huddle round, our toasting forks with crumpets on, and laughing all the while

So I won’t forget all the old little things we have lost
Things so casually into history’s family album tossed
But neither have I lost my tendency to tears, welling soft
From the broken heart that burned for you, 
Then split apart and turned to frost
That day you died, just fifty two, so very young.
Who’d have thought that all those old little things
Would fill the font of memory springs 
From which this tearful smile of mine has sprung.

All the old little things we have lost: some words set to the music of Michele Ansani

In the wake of this tragedy the sun still rises over the City Of Angels. Peace and love to all affected and may recovery be swift to revamp this historic city.

Sun Rose Over The City Of Angels

Pour Them Drinks

measurements

I'm very pleased to share our first collaboration with the talented pianist Vicenzo Piano. I hope you enjoy this beautiful piano and orchestral piece!
https://soundcloud.com/vicenzopiano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArJWBJ3_olE
Composition & piano performance: Vicenzo Piano
Arrangement & orchestration: Franck Charles

Vals De La Luz

"Midnight Countdown" is a bit of a different tone this time. It pulses with a slightly urgent, seductive energy, drawing you into its hypnotic modular synth soundscape. The heartbeat-like rhythm creates a sense of tension & allure, weaving in & out of the captivating textures. Perfect for moments where the night feels electric, this track is an irresistible invitation to lose yourself in its sensual and entrancing vibe.

This is also my first submission for the Indie Boom SongWriting Contest under "Resilience" January 2025

Midnight Countdown

Traditional Country Tribute to my Cousin Wayne. R.I.P. Life never brought him down.

HIS MAMA DIED AT CHILD BIRTH
HIS DADDY DIED IN WORLD WAR TWO
BORN HARD OF HEARING
HE HAD A PROBLEM OR TWO

RAISED BY HIS GRAND PARENTS
THAT DIDN'T SHOW MUCH LOVE
TIMES THEY WERE HARD
HAD SOME HELP FROM GOD ABOVE

(CHORUS)
COUSIN WAYNE COUSIN WAYNE
HOW I MISS COUSIN WAYNE
ALWAYS JOKIN' ALWAYS SMILIN'
LIFE NEVER BROUGHT HIM DOWN
LIFE NEVER BROUGHT HIM DOWN

BEING FIVE YEARS OLDER 
I LOOKED UP TO HIM 
LOVED THEM FAST CARS
BURNIN' THEM TIRES

HAD A LITTLE RED TRUCK
ALWAYS HOTRODIN'
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
HE WAS DRAG RACIN'

COUSIN WAYNE COUSIN WAYNE
HOW I MISS COUSIN WAYNE
ALWAYS JOKIN' ALWAYS SMILIN'
LIFE NEVER BROUGHT HIM DOWN
LIFE NEVER BROUGHT HIM DOWN

WHEN GRANDMA GAVE UP
HE MET A GIRL FROM BULL MOUNTAIN…….
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
TIME TO PARK THE LITTLE RED TRUCK

THEY WERE SOON MARRIED
BOTH ARE GONE NOW
THE BULL MOUNTAIN GIRL
ROCKED WAYNE'S WORLD

(REPEAT CHORUS )

© 2018 Lyrics by Tony Harris

Cousin Wayne - Lyrics by Tony Harris- Traditional Version

Love...lies beneath me
so discretely we slip into this life
Love...don’t come too quickly
Sometimes the missing is all you need to find.

Each time you think it may be the last time
Hoping you found the Golden Key
At night you drift off and wonder, “Can it be?” 

Love...the equation
Without reason, logic or design
Love...the perfection
Of your reflection in your Mother’s eyes. 
Each time you think it may be the last time 
Hoping you found the Golden Key
At night you drift off and wonder, “Is it me?” 

Love is like a warm wind
That comes a-waltzin’
Perfect ¾ time.

Love Lays Lying

Hey, this guy's alright! https://soundcloud.com/john-palmer

Spiralizer + John Palmer - Thought I Could Hear You

Ever wish you were somewhere else.  I know I'am not the only one who, at times,has to sit and listen while be chewed on.  Let your mind take you away.  John Prine- Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame.  He won his first Grammy in 1991 and at age 70 he was named Artist of the Year by the Americana Music Association.  His songs have been recorded by the likes of Johnny Cash, Bettte Midler, Bonnie Raitt, George Strait and many others.  His new album , The Tree of Forgiveness is receiving so much acclaim.  Love this man

The Other Side Of Town( Cover-- John Prine)

Electronic Trance, Funk, Hip-Hop, Soundscape, Soundtrack, Uplifting Trance

Choices

Had a Dream Last Night. Woke Up and captured it all quickly here in Charvel Heaven. Music Composition, Vocals, Instruments and Production via RiffWerx (Riff Beach) 2020.
DreamRider ©
Riff Beach - RiffWerx (Original 2020)
Oh, Yeah, it was somewhere back around 1958 or so
Well, I was maybe, almost 3 years old
Walking around, eyes wide open
Just trying to stand upon steady ground
And, just wanting to go outside and Play
Making the most out of….
One Beautiful, Sunny Day
Oh, I remember I was……Dreaming
Oh, I was …..Just riding on a……Dream
Oh Yeah, but I hadn’t met you yet
Don’t think you were even born back then, Baby?
But, that’s OK, cuz’ you know I’m waiting
Because Our paths……
Were bound to intersect
….One day real soon
And, I know that I’d simply say
Why, Come on and follow me…….
Come jump on this Amazing Ride
And, Let’s share some Dreams
Why can’t you just see? ….Riding on a Dream
Oh, yeah, Just You and Me
Let’s Be DreamRiders
Dream Away with me
So much to say and so much to see
Take a Walk, Let’s Take A Ride
Be a DreamRider with me
I thought I’d better hurry and sit beside her
Because, She’s My DreamRider
As she takes my hand
And We ride a Dream
Riding a Dream, just her and me
We’re DreamRiders
Riding on a Dream……
You and Me

DreamRider ©

This is a true story about my Uncle A. J. Holly that died in WWII before I was born. His music died in that war...but with this song his memory lives on. Thanks for all the plays and comments. Original (BMI)

The Guitar Man (Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Phillip Clarkson) original 2013

Contemporaneous noodling on Martin GPC-2Ke X Series Guitar.

The legacy of colourful and relatable American roots music lives on in the form of Seattle’s JAMES CARR BAND. The cornerstones of this group’s sonic bliss are their locked-in groove, their heart-touching emotive soul, and their funk-infused rhythm. This is a country rock experience reimagined for the current climate.

Pour Them Drinks

James Carr Band