The End was written by Bruce Chelucci, Billy McGourley, and John Petronis. Billy McGourley on vocals and John Petronis on Guitar. 

Bruce and Billy wrote The End as an acoustic song with different chords, strumming patterns, etc., was a totally different song. John Petronis presented what you hear today and it stuck as the new way to play The End. John Petronis went back over 15 years of jams to catch all of the phrasings and lyric choices. What worked and what didn't work. Once he was done keeping as much of the original in tact with as to stay true to the way it was written, he brought it to Billy to record the vocals.

There are no other instrument(s) tracks yet. Stay tuned for when we add bass guitar and possibly other instruments.

The End (Demo - John Petronis/Bruce Chelucci/Billy McGourley)

Or shall we say Unfair is Unfair?  John Petronis went to watch an acoustic 2-piece husband & wife duo at Enlightened Cafe in Ventnor, NJ and they had the corniest yet poppy and catchiest songs.  John said wanted to write a song that was poppy, catchy & corny.  One day not long after, he was was with his daughter at Miyako Japanese restaurant in Margate, NJ eating sushi. She told a story of how she was disappointed with her friend who ended their friendship after a few years of being really close.  She went on to say that she puts 100% into her friendships and was tired of giving 100% and no one else does. It's not fair. John went on to think that he feels the same way and can relate. He gives 100% and and often times doesn't get the same back in return. But, he isn't in relationships for a return, he loves giving his all to everyone. He feels he's on this life to serve by helping people and making them feel good. He just wanted to write a song about the experience, bury it, and go back to treating everyone great! He loves playing live music and seeing everyone dancing, singing-along, and having a great time!  He feels that if you treat someone good and don't care about what someone looks like, what they wear, be thankful, and not take advantage of anyone, it's only fair that other's should act the same way. He came up with the guitar riff in Savannah, GA in 2018 and the lyrics shortly followed.

Fair Is Fair (Demo - John Petronis / Explicit Language)

John Petronis wrote this song at Paradise Hills Winery and Resort in Blairsville, GA. Billy McGourley is on vocals. The night after his son was married, in his cabin, John was reflecting how much of a great time he had and how happy he was for his son, that he found love and a deep friendship with is new wife. Friends first!  Plus, knowing that his family & friends were all around was very special and inspiring to him.  Enjoy!

Mountainside Paradise (Demo - John Petronis)

Song written by John Petronis about a conversation that he had with his parents and his ex-wife's mom after he got his ex-wife pregnant. He promised to take great care of her, their child along the way, and make them proud. He fulfilled his promise. Yes, this is John singing and playing guitar awaiting Billy McGourley's vocals.

Rising Sun (Scratch Track before Demo - John Petronis)

Shortly after his divorce became final in January 2021, John Petronis met a girl name Michelle and both made it clear that in any future relationships, they wanted to be friends first. It was and still is very important to both of them. They started to date, became great friends, and then fell in love. John calls her his BOFA...Breath of Fresh Air.  Billy McGourley is on vocals.

Breath Of Fresh Air (Demo - John Petronis)

Written by: John Petronis
Singer & Guitar: John Petronis
Background Vocals and Studio Recording with Logic: Billy McGourley & John Petronis

Initially, Feelin' Fine came about after reading a SW Florida Blues Society contest ad for the International Blues Competition in Memphis. 

The inspiration is a walk-through of a simple way to look at our life's journey of ups and down. We should be Feelin' Fine and thankful for what we have as a result.

Feelin' Fine (Demo - John Petronis)

First, thank you to Billy McGourley for singing and bringing another song to life for me. You're a great friend! This song, Long Live (A song for Logan) is very special as I experienced my cousin Stephanie and her husband Darren lose their son and Erica lose her brother (Logan) in 2019. Logan had just received his driver's license at 16 years old and died behind the wheel shortly thereafter. Having kids, I can sympathize with my cousin's immediate family. Although, I can't exactly empathize with them, I can feel enough of the pain from the loss to know this can happen to anyone's family. And, that Logan would have wanted us to learn from it. To live. To cherish and enjoy each day as if it were our last. In this song, there is sadness about the loss, thoughts about how we always want to protect and help our children, simply be there for them, to support them in every way. And, how quickly life can change at any time. However, there is also happiness in remembering Logan, cherishing the time we had with him, his smile, his heart, his generosity, how much he cared, and what I felt when writing the song...his wish for us as we carry on...to Long Live and not let life pass us by.  Enjoy.

Long Live (A Song For Logan)(Demo - John Petronis)

Freedom song describes how happy I am to be an American and how much I cherish my freedom. This demo just needs a talented singer, I'm no singer. It makes for a great scratch track so you can see my process.  I'm just happy to write the music, lyrics, arrange, and phrase. I leave the finish track of vocals to the pros. Hope you enjoy, John

Freedom (Demo) (Music & Lyrics by: John Petronis)

Music, Words & Vocal Phrasings written by: John Petronis

Performers:
Vocals:  Billy McGourley
Guitar: John Petronis
Bass: Rick DeKarski
Drums: John Petronis & Rick DeKarski

Studio:  John Petronis's Logic, Rick DeKarski Logic, & Billy McGourley (Logic)

Darkest Days (Demo - John Petronis)

Song To Go (Demo - Bruce Chelucci/John Petronis)

I wrote this Lullaby song for my kids Heather & Johnny.  I started writing it about 6 years ago as an acoustical piece.  I started writing the lyrics this past weekend on my way to Oldsmar, FL to record with a friend Billy McGourley on Friday, 8/21/20 and finished the vocals and the recording on Sunday, 8/23.  Took about 3 hours to write the vocals and phrasings and 5.5 hours to record the guitar, rehearse the phrasings and record with Billy.  I definitely have over 40 hours in total that it took to write, arrange, getting the phrasings right and record this Lullaby.  It's so special to me that I want it to be perfect!  I only wish I was talented enough to write it when my kids were little. lol Better late than never.  I hope you enjoy!

Lullaby (Demo - John Petronis)

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