all songs jls

Uncle Rainbow

John lee

Don't Mourn For Me

JL Sanders/David Ritz demos   

Christ Is Simple

ChildrenOfTheWorld JohnLeeSanders

From my CD, Beacon of Light, recorded in San Jose CA
1999
Background vocalists, 
Jeanie Tracy, LZ Love,  Emma Jean Foster

BeaconOfLight JohnLeeSanders

The legendary composer Mike Stoller, Hound Dog, Kansas City, Stand By Me, Jailhouse Rock) and my long time co-writer, Chris Caswell contracted me to add vocals to this wonderful song,  "One Last Round". about getting older
Ever since I heard those great songs, Hound Dog, with Elvis, I knew I wanted to work with him

One last round
I've never been the type to give up easily
And I always take as much as I can get
So I offer a cold shoulder
With the thought of growing older 
Cuz I'm not a kid but hell I ain't dead 
My hair or what still there is growing grayer now
And I can't hear what you're saying very well
Yeah the menu keeps getting finer at the menu at the diner
And yes I'm still here as far as I can tell

So give me one last round
And then another round
I'm going to make it last cuz I don't wanna  go

One Last Round

Kingdom Come (Live from January Sound, Dallas TX

06 Disco Dancer1977

Home again

Kingdom Come

Skyline

One of my favorite hymns, since I was a child.  When I first heard the soundtrack of Lord of the Rings, I immediately recognized the theme from Howard Shore, as the opening motif of this song, but did not put the 2 together until recently.  
 


1 This is my Father's world,
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas--
His hand the wonders wrought.
2 This is my Father's world:
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker's praise.
This is my Father's world:
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass,
He speaks to me everywhere
3 This is my Father's world:
O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!

n ancient times, people believed that as the planets revolved in the universe, they made music or harmony. This is the belief Maltbie Babcock referred to in the line, “and round me rings the music of the spheres.” Though this belief has since been disproven, we know that objects in space do in fact emit sounds. Even more amazing, the ocean is also making noices at its very lowest and darkest depths - sounds which scientists are still unable to identify. The whole universe is singing a song of its creation, revealing something to us about He who created it. But, as Albert Bailey writes, “in stanza three, the author realizes that all’s not right with the world” (The Gospel in Hymns, 553). Creation is fallen and broken. Yet, it also still belongs to God. We are thus charged to listen attentively to the voice of God in His world – from the heights of space to the depths of the ocean - and witness how He restores it, listening for our own calling to be stewards of Creation.
More Gospel Music from John Lee Sanders
https://itunes.apple.com/bs/album/beacon-of-light-digital-only/id93232742

This Is My Father's World

Inspired by the 23rd Psalm, I learned this song while singing with the Choir at Our Lady of Lourdes in Oakland CA, and recorded a demo of it, in my style, It's normally performed much in a much more strict rhythmic interpretation in the Catholic Hymnal, but my background is soul, blues, funk, pop, and African American Gospel, and I hope the composer is pleased.

Written by Francis Patrick O'Brien

Ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston in 1985, Fran has spent all of his priesthood in parish and campus ministry, where, along with his sacramental and parochial duties, he has frequently served as music director and composer. He is currently pastor of St. Matthias Parish in Marlborough, MA, a western suburb of Boston.

Fran began working in music ministry at age thirteen as accompanist for the children’s choir in his home parish. He moved up the ranks from fill-in organist to music director while still in high school. During those years, Fran began composing for liturgy, taking inspiration from the works of Alexander Peloquin, Lucien Deiss, Michael Joncas and the St. Louis Jesuits. Fran later studied under Martin Pearlman, founder of Boston Baroque; John Huggler, composer in residence, Boston Symphony Orchestra; and noted choral composer, Julian Wachner.

Fran’s compositions for worship are born out of over 35 years of experience as accompanist, choir director and, since 1985, presider. His compositions, beginning with You Are All We Have and Shepherd of My Heart, in 1991, are known for their strong melodies and solid texts. He is a frequent presenter of workshops and concerts throughout the New England area as well as with NPM and GIA. His commissions include works for Form Reform, the NCEA and the Archdiocese of Boston in celebration of its bicentennial year.

Shepherd Of My Heart

Written during the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010,  Advance release of the John Lee Sanders CD, "Tweakin' Some Twang"
http://johnleesanders.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2A3djbTBCAsghTctBHYd4p

Hard Times Comin' Down Hard

John Lee Sanders (lead Vocal) teamed up with Robben Ford and the Ford Blues Band, with Chris Cain, and a great Horn Section, for this classic written by Nick Gravenites,John Lee Sanders (saxophones, vocal on 9) , Mic Gillette (trumpet, trombone) The original version was recorded by Michael Bloomfield and The Electric Flag

In Memory Of Michael Bloomfield

Groovin' Is Easy

Sample Rough mix from the upcoming John Lee Sanders CD, "Tweakin' Some Twang" 
John Lee Sanders Vocal, Piano, Saxophones, Keyboards, 
Mick Mestic, Drums
Bruce Kaphan, Pedal Steel, Weisenborn Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Nylon String Guitar, Dulcimer
To be added,  Chromatic Harmonica

Ridin On A Southbound Train

John Lee Sanders comes from the deep roots of jazz, blues and roots music through his early years in the Mississippi Delta, Alabama, the Bayous of Louisiana, and The plains of Texas. John Lee has a universal gift to reach audiences from a broad and diverse musical spectrum. 
With blues at the core, he has evolved a complex musical gumbo, with the flavors of Cajun, Rock, Gospel, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Soul, Country, classical, with a deep love of the traditions, and culture of New Orleans. 

There is another John Lee Sanders, on soundcloud, impersonating my name, and has nothing to do with my music,  which is about empowerment, Sacred spirituality, uplifting consciousness, musical integrity, virtuosity, and honoring the  great Jazz, rock,Soul, blues artists, composers, as well as the great classical masters, Film composers, and all great ethnic indigenous music of our world, inspired by our creator. Trademark pending

Skyline

John Lee Sanders ™ (official 🎷🎹 )