Name: Put on a Happy Face (Acoustic Version) by Joel Brogon
Duration: 3 min 5 s
Description: By far my most requested song at gigs, "Put on a Happy Face" is a lighthearted take on dealing with days that just don't go as planned.

Rhythm of the Road (Acoustic Version)

Rhythm Of The Road (Acoustic Version)

This song was written right before the first lockdown here in the States, not really knowing what was ahead of us all. It deals with how sometimes all we can do in the face of immense challenges is to just take a breath and try to find peace within.

Simple Answers

"Break Away" is an invitation - to revisit places we love, to get outside and breathe fresh air, to just get out of our own heads for a while. It also speaks to the fact that sometimes we need someone, be it a friend or a loved one to take us by the hand and lead us out of the dark.

Break Away

Fly Again is a hopeful song about someone who has been through difficult times. While they aren’t quite free from their troubles yet, they know that soon they will break away from what holds them captive. Fly Again seems to resonate in this very difficult moment we are in, with its themes of determination, resilience, and strength.

Unlock the Doors

Fly Again

When I would spend the night at Grandma’s when I was very little, she would tuck me in underneath a quilt she had made and lie beside me telling stories of her childhood in Missouri. Her voice was like a lullaby to me, and I would drift off to dream listening to her. Years later I found myself at her bedside lulling her to sleep. This song is a reflection on what a privilege it is when we can care for those who once cared for us.

Reunion: Songs of Family and Home

Sleep (Grandma's Lullaby)

THESE PHOTOGRAPHS.
Family photographs inspired this song. A collected gift of images
from my Aunt Aideen. All annotated with descriptions. It made me look 
with wonder at these dappled lives. Moving light and shade.

“We are photographs. All made from light. Moving images. What a happy sight.
And the joy we seek and the joy that comes. We are like the moon all kissed by the sun.”
RSH.

Red Man Rua

These Photographs

By far my most requested song at gigs, "Put on a Happy Face" is a lighthearted take on dealing with days that just don't go as planned.

Put on a Happy Face (Acoustic Version)

Love Has Always Known My Name

If I Can't Hold You

Improvisation on Halo in Ursa Minor 
Recording on Zoom H1 
Processed in Logic Pro
www.robinburk.com

Convergence

Joel Brogon is a Folk/Americana Singer/Songwriter from South Texas.
At the heart of Brogon's artistry lies a profound commitment to narrative storytelling, weaving tales inspired by his own life experiences and those around him. Through his songs, he sheds light on a wide range of topics, from the beauty of nature to social justice issues like LGBTQ+ rights and environmental stewardship.

Put on a Happy Face (Acoustic Version)

Joel Brogon

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