The story of Otto adopted from a shelter in the Midwest.  I wrote this several years ago assuming the personality of a thankful shelter dog.  Otto speaks frankly about his experience in a shelter.  First half of the recording is spoken then Otto paws out his song/prayer.  2010 Jon Hanson

Doggy Prayers: a Song for Shelter Dogs-Jon Hanson

Musical review of a recent trip to Walmart

People of Walmart by Jon Hanson (Danny Jones vocal)

Carol June Wheeler December 26, 1937, to September 3, 2022

Grandma went to heaven today
And now there’s no more pain.
No more counting days, until
Her and Grandpa can watch the grandkids play… 

Grandma loved her family.
She’s earned her rest, that’s true.
Someone else can wear that apron.
Someone else can look after me and you.

Spoken:
The fifth commandment is the only commandment with a promise from God. 
It contains both the duty and a blessing to all generations. 

You shall honor your father and your mother so that you may have joy and long life in the land that the LORD your God has given to you. 

As we mature we learn that Love’s not what you say it’s what you do.  We understand that as we honor, so shall we be honored in our last days.

You shall be missed as a mom, grandma, sister and friend.  


Grandma went to heaven today
And now there’s no more pain.

Carol June Wheeler Remembrance

Song for old friend. He always asked me to go fishing with him, then one day it was too late.

Love Every Day You Can

Curly, Let's Go FIshing (feat. Dale Crockett)

Song of rememberance for a nice guy from our church. Helped everyone.

The Lord Rides a Harley-Bob Shaner Memoria Song (feat. Dale Crockett)

Written for a friend about their rescue dog. To bring attention to the plight of dogs in kill shelters. And those that save these dogs. "God may save humans, but it takes a human to save a dog!"  Jon Hanson

Doggy Prayers Otto the Rescue Dog-Jon Hanson

Goofing: 

"Me Grandma made me Irish the night she made me Norwegian too..." 

Jon Hanson Sings You're Probably Irish Too

Caffeine Cowboy
Jon Hanson © 2011 Singer David Ward. Music Frank Michels Nashville

I’m a Blackberry laptop and Stetson Hat Guy
Bolo tie and boots—looking for some wi-fi!
I work all day doing what I’m told
But night’s I’m pickin’ country and playing rock and roll

That’s why

I’M A CAFFEINE COWBOY CAN’T GET ENOUGH
LOVE THE TASTE, LOVE THE SMELL GOTTA HAVE THAT BUZZ
NO DE-CAFÉ FOR ME OR LATTE WITH SOY
CAUSE I’M A CAFFEINE COWBOY, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH
I’M A CAFFEINE COWBOY


I like to tie up my truck in front of Starbucks.
The pearl white Ford full of last week’s cups
When I walk in they know just what I need 
A Venti Brew and a shot gets me up to speed.
Yi-ha!

Repeat the Chorus

Bridge:
Coffee cowgirls and six strings is all I need
When I’m caffed-up I sound a little Jerry Reed
I play some Hank a little Chuck Berry after nine
Gonna be a big star check out Myspace online (embarrassing 2011)

I’M A CAFFEINE COWBOY CAN’T GET ENOUGH
LOVE THE TASTE, LOVE THE SMELL, GOTTA HAVE THAT BUZZ
NO DE-CAFÉ FOR ME OR LATTE WITH SOY
CAUSE I’M A CAFFEINE COWBOY, YEAH, YEAH,YEAH
I’M A CAFFEINE COWBOY YEAH, YEAH,YEAH
I’M A CAFFEINE COWBOY YEAH, YEAH,YEAH

Banjo (of course)

Talk:
Someone bring me another shot of espresso…
I think my buzz is wearing off.    I NEED SOME MORE COFFEE OVER HERE!

Caffeine Cowboy-Jon Hanson

I wrote this in 2008 when my son joined the Army.  It is about the Father / son dynamic.  I am anti-war but love my son.  He spent a year in Iraq and returned safe.  All is well...

Real Soldierman - Jon Hanson (feat. David Ward)

My take on songwriters and songwriting groups.  Jon Hanson

Steven Howell vocals

♫♪♪Not MY SONG! ♫♪Jon Hanson-Dale Crockett picks)

Greg The Dog ♫Jon Hanson ♫Danny Jones♪ Vox

MY DAD 
© 2010 Jon Hanson
Lyric/melody: Jon Hanson 
Vocal and Guitar Dale Crockett
 
I used to work with Dad; sometimes he’d take me out of school
By the time I was eleven, I could use most any tool 
He taught me how to frame a wall and how to hang a door
I saw how much loved my Mom and five kids he adored
 
MY DAD WAS A CARPENTER AND TAUGHT ME HOW TO BUILD
I LEARNED BY WATCHING HIM—SOMETIMES I SEE HIM STILL
DADS TEACH SONS MORE THAN WORK AND HOW TO BE A MAN
NOW THAT I’M A DAD—I THINK I UNDERSTAND
 
If Dad had lived we would have finished that house on Jackson Street
And I know of a couple of grandkids that he’d sure love to meet 
He’d know his grandson serves in the Army just like his Grandpa
And maybe we could take a walk and he’d say son I’m so proud
CHORUS
 
Bridge
It’s hard to believe God called Dad home more than forty years ago
When I look back on all I’ve built I know I wasn’t working alone
CHORUS
Tag
I used to work with Dad..

Birth: Sep. 5, 1911 Death: May 25, 1968 
WI TEC5 Medical Dept WWII 
 Burial:
Sacred Heart Cemetery 
Spring Valley
Pierce County
Wisconsin, USA 
Created by: WJH
Record added: Jul 24, 2013 
Find A Grave Memorial# 114296589


My Dad - ♫ ♪Jon Hanson ♫ ♪(Feat. Dale Crockett)

Kids' song for my Grandson Aubrey and his cool little dog.

Moxie the Doxie ♫ Kids Song ♪♫ Jon Hanson

Quick 20 second post to share on FB.  

Lyric:
Happy Facebook Birthday! From SFLToday 

I don't care what they say...
I'm going to wish you Happy Birthday
I almost forgot but Facebook tells me when
So Happy Birthday my one year older friend...

Jon Hanson © 2015 Jon Hanson produced by Chris Davidson Studios

♫ ♪Happy Birthday Facebook Friend ♫♪ Original-Jon Hanson-Chris Davidson Vox

Written for my friend of 44 years, while he was in Hospice, probably Mid May 2011.  Dave sold this back to the guy who sold it to him, Jerry Ratcliff, because Dave was a man of his word, and so was Jerry he took care of his friend in the last few weeks he could.  We miss you Dave. 4 years RIP.  Jay Speight of Acoustic Vocals Studio, Nashville sings.  We put a new strumming pattern on something else I had written and keyed it differently. I can't even remember the donor song now. I sometimes use an existing track I have to put together a song quickly (he was dying) and change up the melody a bit.  I did the same thing with Sarah and Tyler (Tyler Plummer Memorial) to create a song for the family quickly. These are just a few of the songs I was listening to this morning while doing my 6 mile Walk, Waddle and Jog (Kids song with that title coming soon).  After writing 200 songs I am starting to have a "Soundtrack for My Life" that can take me back to any moment or memory I need.  More and more it's friends and family, it's always been perspective and gratitude.  All the best Jon Hanson

♫ CORVETTES IN HEAVEN ♪♫ Jon Hanson, for David Bennett

Happy Birthday-You're Still So Cool

I’m Doing Well (w/ Senator Dickus)
©2010 Jon Hanson  Dale Crockett (3:41)
 
[music starts]  Talking over the intro
Dickus: We ready to go?
Cindy the Senate Assistant: Senator sir, I don’t think this is a good idea [Senator Interrupts]
Senator: Don’t worry…
Cindy: Senator Dickus I’ve been reading your lyrics and I think well, they may be a little too truthful
Dickus: I don’t care no more, I got mine, I’m retiring. The Honorable Ernest Lee Dickus ain’t running for nothing no more  or from nothing no more
Cindy: Sir it’s “any” more ..uh..never mind but Senator, your image…
Dickus: Don’t worry tell Arpeggio to roll tape, cue the band, I’m singing my song
 
[Dickus Singing]
Vote for me and I’ll set you free—we say it every couple of years
We have to do this for the children—please forgive my tears
You keep electing us—ya don’t understand how this works
We can’t give you a thing—that we don’t take from you first
 
I think Johnny Edwards is right—there’s two America’s!
(ooo ooo ooo)
Those that obey—and ones that write the laws!
No one is really rich or poor—except in opportunity
Yet somehow you keep electing—job killers like me
 
I CAME TO DC TO DO GOOD AND NOW I’M DOING WELL
(bkg vocal: he’s doing well)
I’M PARTYING HARD WHILE THE COUNTRY GOES TO HELL
(bkg vocal: straight to hell)
I’M DOING FINE THANK YOU, AND I STILL GOT VOTES TO SELL
(bkg vocal: sell, Sell, SELL!)
I CAME TO DC TO DO GOOD AND NOW I’M DOING WELL
(bkg vocal: he’s doing well)
 
That company’s too big to fail—look at that printing press go
We can’t let folks discover—the emperor has no clothes
We took the gold and gave ya; paper money what a mess!
But it don’t matter—as long as you believe our promises
 
Voters hear ‘bout that money—and think they can get some
It’s funny to me they forget—just where it comes from
The masses can’t think or read—and they’re dumber than hell
And until it runs dry, we’re gonna drink from that well…..
Bridge
An election is just an advance auction of stolen goods
Campaigns bring politicians oozing into your neighborhoods
But change won’t come by voting Republican or Democrat
You all will have to start thinking for yourselves to do that
Or you can get elected like me |to know how it feels
To be on the gravy wagon |with the biscuit wheels
Chorus

Senator Dickus-I'm Doing Well-Jon Hanson

Children often think of other children before we do. I wrote this in 2009 and my Friend Greg Fritsch wrote the music.

Santa Make Cindy Smile	
© 2009 Jon Hanson words; music Greg Fritsch

Spoken:
Ya know, Every Christmas there’s a story I recall
About a little boy named Tommy
Standing in line to see me, 
when I was Santa at the mall

Sung:
Eight years old already on the road to being quite a man
He was on a mission his voice cracked as he began:
Cindy’s my big sister Santa—and you know I love her so
She’s awfully sick she’s getting sumpthin,’ my momma calls chemo 


SANTA I KNOW EVERYONE WANTS SOMETHING FROM YOU
BUT, FORGET ABOUT MY TOYS AND THAT BICYCLE TOO
BECAUSE FOR ME THERE’S ONLY ONE GIFT IN THIS WORLD WORTHWHILE
ALL I’M ASKING FROM YOU SANTA IS TO MAKE, MAKE CINDY SMILE,
MAKE CINDY SMILE

I walked into the hospital carrying a little pink bear
A loving family had gathered ‘round Cindy in prayer
Her Mom and Dad said they needed; a miracle from God
I thought of Tommy’s words and wept knowing Cindy’s odds

Repeat Chorus

Bridge:
One year later I see a young girl in line with a little pink bear
I had to fight, real hard to hold back my tears
Sometimes the faith of a child is exactly what we need
That was the year the “children” made Santa believe

Yeah, that was the year the children (spoken) made Santa Believe…


Fade

♫ ♪Santa, Make Cindy Smile ♫ - Hanson/Fritsch ♪♫

High Gas Prices and politicians promises
Jon

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