A love song to my old band, Sunface. All those nights in the jam room practicing, writing, and jamming till we got it right. 

We live a life as a local band
Aint no fame aint no promised land
We live a life of sacrifice and late nights

But every night when we arrive
We close the door and get it right
And only you and I know what it's like

And baby it's all in the name of rock and roll

A million bands so we gotta run
Start our day with the setting sun
Dedication isolation
Days that weigh a ton

And we don't care if you throw a dime
We got sweet lyrics and melody lines
And we're gonna play all night long tonight

And baby it's all in the name of rock and roll
Yeah it's all in the name of rock and roll

Words and music by Al Birnstill
Guitars, bass, vocals: Al Birnstill
Drums: Ezdrummer
Copyright Al Birnstill. All rights reserved

Name Of Rock And Roll

Driving rock song written as a song that Joe would write for Beck in the Netflix series, "You".
Words and music by Al Birnstill
Copyright Al Birnstill 2021
All Rights Reserved

4ever4u

A poem written by my brother, Doug Birnstill, put to music. It's a short diddy but I love the lyrics.
Words by Doug Birnstill
Music by Al Birnstill
copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved

Ocean Like An Eye

Starin at your picture on my wall
My heart is achin like it never has before
You told me tonight that you're movin on
I ask you baby, why'd you wait so long?

You set my heart on fire
You filled me with desire
I know it's wrong
To keep hangin on

But I'm not ready
To let you go
I'm not ready
I still love you so

All my love for you was such a crime
Cause now our history's just wasted time
I want you to stay, can I change your mind?
Oh tell me why love is so unkind

You set my heart on fire
You filled me with desire
I know it's wrong
To keep hangin on

But I'm not ready
To let you go
I'm not ready
I still love you so

Remember that sweet summer night
When we kissed for the very first time
We held each other so tight
Yeah I had forever in mind
It hurts me to my core
Cause we aint kids no more
It's got me down on my knees
Can you hear me say, oh baby
I'm not ready

I'm not ready
To let you go
I'm not ready
I'll never let you go

Words and music by Al Birnstill
Performed by Al Birnstill
copyright Al Birnstill
All Rights Reserved

Im Not Ready

Murphi Field’s sophomore single ‘Speechless’ is set for release on the 24th of September, 2021. Fun fact – The pulsing drums in the first verse and chorus were played on a couch armrest in the home studio! Recorded at home during the pandemic, Murphi’s creamy, sombre vocals speak of a darker, more emotional side. The swelling harmonies show the overwhelming emotions of betrayal, anger, confusion and pain felt during heartbreak.

Speechless

A blues  song about New York written and recorded in Stockholm  years ago before I finally moved here! 
Played and recorded with a Rock  Attitude !
Enjoy  like and share!

New York City Blues

When the Man is gettin' on your nerves
You feel like you'll explode if he says another word

Don't hold it in, baby, why not shout about it
If you want to be heard in this world
You know you got to

Kick a big drum
And raise some hell

It happens every day
They try to cut you down to size
There's blood rushin' through your veins
And fire in your eyes

Don't hold it in, baby, why not shout about it
If you want to be heard in this world
You know you got to

Kick a big drum
And raise some hell

Words and music by Al Birnstill
Performed by Al Birnstill
copyright Al Birnstill
All Rights Reserved

Ocean Like An Eye

Al Birnstill

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