Mark Cottrell ♡♡♡

A Little of Everything -  Playlist

December Stats
Plays for December: 452
Top 'Plays': Sands of Time
Top Country: USA

December 2014 - :)

A selection of... me

Introducing

Takeover - York Theatre Royal 15th Nov - 7.25pm

Jekyll & Hyde

Something - Music and lyrics by Kirby Howarth

Musical arrangement by Mark Cottrell.

Something

I Don't Know

Gotta Get Out of Here

The World it Keeps on Turning

Album Taster - Stupid Train
Written & Composed by Kirby Howarth
Musical Arrangement by Mark Cottrell

Stupid Train

The song expresses feelings of hope and optimism about finding love and how it can turn one's life around, touching on the vulnerability and fragility of the heart. 

The words convey the importance of being strong and carrying on after experiencing heartbreak. 

Overall, the song has a message of hope, resilience, and the power of love to heal and inspire.

Breathe

Steve Attridge and The Sleeping Giants - GOLDRUSH

Written and Composed by Kirby Howarth
Musical Arrangement by Mark Cottrell

Granddad Joe

Circles

The Promise

Three Too Bad

Put Some South In Your Mouth

Phi Phi Ya Ya

Composed by Mark Cottrell & Tracy Collins

Danny Boy

Rise Above The Sorrow

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Aerodynamic Feat. Sidekicks - Summer Love

The debut single from Island Cassettes. Our December 1st. 
https://www.facebook.com/IslandCassettes
They play Servants Jazz Quarters December 1st. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1517622565153284/

Island Cassettes - Navajo

Funny how life is always a source of inspiration... as it should be!

Sands Of Time

OK this is a cover of an Adele/Dan Wilson track with new lyrics by me, Kirby Howarth

This is a kind of reply to the original lyric, so as you will soon realize I've changed all of them :)

Thanks to Daniel Bowater for his excellent piano work :)

Someone Like you - Adele/Dan Wilson (Cover) (New Lyrics  - Kirby Howarth)

Baby's Gone

The girl they call Daisy May

How many times have I heard those words
Work hard settle down,  find a nice girl
Don’t waste your time on silly little pipe dreams
They’re never ever what they seem

You can blow of steam on Friday night
But watch your mouth and treat those girls right
They’ve seen you around and think your a heartthrob 
But don’t give up your day job

Because it’s all you got 
to see you through
Happy’s just a word 
in a room with a view
and when your eyes are closed
and the lights are out
There’s nothing but darkness 
to dream about

It seems harder by the day
Listening to the words they say
But she’ll be my saviour one of these days
The girl 
They call Daisy May

Now so many people think they know best
They want to make sure your life’s just a mess
They’ll fill your head with their own mistakes
And tell you that it’s just to late

So move yourself away from the fast lane
Take it slow to avoid the pain
And if you want, you can pray to your god
But don’t give up your day job

Because it’s all you got 
to see you through
Happy’s just a word 
in a room with a view
and when your eyes are closed
and the lights are out
There’s nothing but darkness 
to dream about

It seems harder by the day
Listening to the words they say
But she’ll be my saviour one of these days
The girl 
They call Daisy May

Cause she’s the only one 
Who’ll see me through
Holding my hand
in this room with a view
Yeah she’ll be my saviour one of these days
The girl 
They call Daisy May

2016 Kirby Howarth

The Girl they call Daisy May

The girl they call Daisy May

The Girl they call Daisy May - RD

I try so hard to keep my head above the waterline
To keep afloat of this turmoil that I hide
Looking up then looking down 
I see my future all but drown
As I try to fight these demons to the ground

Well it’s always one step forward two steps back
And the harder that I push the less I have
Looking right I’m looking left 
Feels like I’m stepping of a cliff
I’ve only got this life… I wanna live!

It’s never black and white
Just perceptions in the night
I’m drifting in I’m drifting out of my dreams
It’s never black and white
Just perceptions in the night
I’m drifting in I’m drifting out…

Well this music in my mind it keeps me sane
As it echoes through the rails of this subway train
Spinning round I’m falling down 
But I’d be lost without this sound
Listening to the call of the underground

It’s never black and white
Just perceptions in the night
I’m drifting in I’m drifting out of my dreams
It’s never black and white
Just perceptions in the night
I’m drifting in I’m drifting out of my dreams
I’m drifting in I’m drifting out of my dreams
I’m drifting in I’m drifting out…

2017 Kirby Howarth

Black and White

Black and White - RD

Just Another Place


Just a little truth
Just a little reason
Just a little lie
That sent me to prison

Just a little heart
Just a little soul
Just a human being
That I didn't know

Just another time
Just another place
I thought you were my friend
But now I see your face

Just Another Place

Kirby Howarth is a talented singer-songwriter hailing from the picturesque city of York in the United Kingdom. With a captivating blend of folk, indie, and blues influences, Kirby's music weaves together heartfelt storytelling, soulful melodies, and raw emotions.

Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the world around him, Kirby creates songs that resonate deeply with listeners. His lyrics are poignant and introspective, offering a glimpse into the human condition and the complexities of life. Accompanied by his soul-stirring acoustic guitar, Kirby's warm and emotive voice carries his melodies with a graceful authenticity that leaves a lasting impression.

Kirby's talent has garnered recognition beyond the local scene, with his music being featured on esteemed platforms such as BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, as well as receiving widespread airplay on various local radio stations. His performances are characterised by an intimate and genuine connection with the audience, where each song becomes a shared experience that touches hearts and lingers in the memory.

“Acoustic laid back new wave punk indie folk with a sprinkle of deep meaningful day to day observations on how the world goes round and round and round and sometimes I actually notice this happening and decide it’s worthy enough to write a song about.”
- Kirby Howarth

"In the years I’ve been tracking the progress of York singer songwriter Kirby Howarth it’s been fascinating to hear him refining his approach and zeroing in on the sound he’s been hearing inside his head all these years.
As a result, his songs grow ever more focussed and appealing"
- Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

" A strong collection of songs, well written and delivered. The vocal styling is distinctive and appealing - you connect emotionally with the listener."
- Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

" That's another fantastic song everyone's a gem from you, you write really really nice songs Kirby."
- Alan Raw, BBC Radio Leeds Introducing