Rummaging through the archives, looking for a specific track - couldn't find it yet - I know I have it. But I came across this ditty and decided to do some mixing work on it.

It's from 1997 I think, original 4 track recording, I was having a blast playing the slide guitar and just felt this vibe coming, decided to record it.

I do not regret it for one bit :)

Lucy Lights

Artwork: Oil painting by yours truly; J.J. Terrell. Artwork training courtesy of inspiration of Bob Ross painting T.V. show 😂

The first song I ever wrote (memorized) when I was about 14.

I recorded a new version on April 3, 2023.

A Moment of Happiness

Help Us Break Free

Written, performed and recorded by Neli CoKo, 2022, all rights reserved.
Thank you so much for listening :)

Lyrics:
So far away
I am sitting here
And you are sitting there 
So far away
I ´m here on my own 
And youre there on your own
So far away
You´re my shiny star
I love you from far
So far away
One day you´ll be here
Take me in your arms
now you´re far away.

Neli CoKo - One Day

I guess I have heard enough about white or black or purple "supremacy " and learned enough from history that there isn't any "race" that has proven to be superior or actually much different from any other. All seem to have the same good qualities and bad qualities and make the same good judgements and bad ones.To me the issue is can we collectively learn from the past and go forward to a better place. I am an optimist (believe it or not) so let's see how we do.

This was sparked after listening to "American made" by the oak ridge boys(one of my favorite vocal groups)



take care and be safe

My baby is American made
her momma is Korean and her Daddy is from Spain

America is strong because our people came
from every country on earth to stake their claim
Except for the Iroquois Apache or Sioux
there is no such thing as an "American race"

We weren't built by white men alone
yellow black brown and red sang the same song
along the way we all got a little black and blue
but we somehow managed to pull the girl through

we each have our heritage
it's different from the rest
but that difference is our strength
no one is the best

so remember where we came from and how we got here
don't be blinded by the light of those preaching fear
instead listen to the words in every sacred scroll
ever written on this planet from the days of old
tolerance,respect and love should guide your soul

America(can be ) beautiful

Awake and wondering

Lyrics, music, and photo by Linda Straub

I barely ever saw him,
yet he was always in my life.
He spoke to me words of comfort 
a man so gentle and so wise. 

No more a man of flesh and sinew,
set free from life's human form, 
his voice speaks loudly to me,
live, let go, no longer mourn or conform. 

Rise up, look around, be profound.
Chase down your dreams
and don't stop until you astound.


Step out of your own shadow
and you will find me waiting there
in every beam of sunlight, 
in every breath of air. 

Open up your mind to the possible, 
be not afraid to do and dare.
Step out of your own shadow
and you will find me waiting there. 

Rise up, look around, be profound.
Chase down your dreams 
and don't stop until you astound. 

Chase down your dreams 
and don't stop until you astound.


Waiting There (Original) by-

K-Saku Vald

a track by Marco Lucchi reworked by progettosonoro

progettosonoro & Marco Lucchi -  ὁ γ​ὰ​ρ κ​α​ι​ρ​ὸ​ς ἐ​γ​γ​ύ​ς

Remembrance

The sun sessions - Love you


I am drawn to folk, blues, soft rock, and country music, new and old. I love songs that tell a story, especially the Irish, English, and Scottish ballads of long ago because their stories are often timeless, and most everyone at any time can relate to. 
 
I also am a pastel painter and find being able to express universal emotions through my art, as well as writing lyrics and putting them to music that I can sing and play on my guitar or ukelele so rewarding and comforting.

Memories of people, places, and events throughout my life influence the songs I write.



