A song about the struggles of a family dealing with alcoholism.

Oh Mama

A "tongue in cheek" song about political correctness and how ludicrous it's all become!  Just written as a bit of fun, not meant to insult anyone in any way.   It's more of a story than a song so forgive me for some of the dodgy notes!  
"So keep your tongue in cheek, bite it before you speak and try to be politically correct!"

Politically Correct

Ailsa Bee

A folk /rock/pop song about a controlling relationship, now broken.  
Many thanks to Zoe Cochrane for singing this song with just the right sassy attitude.  Thanks also to Malcthep for the bass and encouragement; Chris Dempsey for his encouragement and his help with the mix; Michelle Hutcheson for suggesting Zoe as my singer and to Anne Macdonald and Levi the Cat for the photograph!!

CAT’S GOT THE CREAM

A song dealing with families coping with the early stages of dementia in a loved one, being there for them, and continuing to surround them with support and love.   

Memory Lane

A folk song about deception, lies and pretence.  Got through to the UK Song Writing Contest Semi Finals 2024.

Lady Marianna

One of my strongest memories from my childhood was visiting my Aunt's home to find a huge half completed jigsaw sitting on the table. My Aunt loved her jigsaws and she always seemed to have one on the go. She passed away just before Christmas and memories of her jigsaws came back to me. This song is for my beloved Aunt who I will miss so much. She is a flower who will never die in my heart. Many thanks to my great friend Malcolm MacPherson for the bass.

Some Flowers Never Die

I have loved rock'n'roll since the late 1950s - my republican sympathies came to the fore slightly later !  My thanks go to Chris Dempsey for his rockin' production, and to Allyson Ross for her illustration.

Rock'n'roll has failed

malcthep