Monday Playlist week of 11/29/2021

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Monday Playlist 2/24/20

Try not to dwell on the tough times.  So many good things in  life
to reflect on -- a good woman, birth of my babies, them growing up
and moving on, friends and family for support.  Ah, keep your
heart on fire!

My Heart's On Fire  (Original)

WEEPING IN THE VALLEY			
Songwriting, Lyrics - Tony Harris			
Song Project in Collaboration with Brave Beach			
Music Creation & Production - Bravei			
Vocals - Riff Beach			
			
WEEPING IN THE VALLEY			
NOWHERE TO TURN			
WEEPING IN THE VALLEY			
NOWHERE TO RUN			
DOWN IN THE VALLEY			
COVID HAS CARVED			
A DEADLY PATH			
LIKE A MAD PSYCOPATH			
DOWN IN THE VALLEY			
THE DEADLY VIRUS			
LAYED PEOPLE DOWN			
IN THE COLD...COLD GROUND			
DOWN IN THE VALLEY			
WORRIED ABOUT FAMILY			
FEELING FORGOTTEN,			
SICK AND DOWNTRODDEN			
DOWN IN THE VALLEY			
NOT ABLE TO SEE FAMILY			
FACE TIME WAS NOT 			
THE SAME AS REAL TIME			
DOWN IN THE VALLEY			
SOME WERE PRAYING			
SOME  LOST ALL HOPE			
MANY ARE STILL CRYING			
DOWN IN THE VALLEY			
GOOD THINGS CAN HAPPEN			
SPRINGS OF BLESSINGS			
CAN STILL FLOW IN THE VALLEY			
DOWN IN THE VALLEY			
DON'T FEEL DOWN AND ALONE			
JUST CALL OUT HIS NAME			
THE ONE WHO OWNS THE CROWN AND THRONE
DOWN IN THE VALLEY			
			
2021 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Weeping In The Valley - Collaboration by Tony, Riff & Bravei - Original

Many thanks to Phillip Clarkson for working with me on this track! (BMI)

Blistering End Of A Shovel (Lyrics by Tony & Phillip - vocal/music by Phillip Clarkson)

Many thanks to Roger Moore for doing a Country version of this song. And many thanks to Eddie Harrison for doing a 60's Pop version.

RIP Roger...your music lives on.

Red Dagger Wine - Country version (Lyrics by Tony - vocal/music Roger Moore)

Written and Produced by: Josh McAlexander

Nowhere To Run {Original}

Written by Carole King and recorded by Everly Brothers in 1962.  Reached # 6 on billboard.  What great music these guys created. So many hits that linger in my mind.  Just enjoying doing this one.

Crying In The Rain  (Cover of Everly Brothers)

This original song finds a woman that is soul searching and feeling deeply in need of something to reignite her inner self. Anywhere would be a step up from the mundane path she has settled for. She contemplates the changes that only she can make happen, the places and actions that must carry her upward and ahead to fulfillment.

We’re happy to have engaged the talents of Leon van Egmond on harmonica who was available to us through Fiverr.com. Thank you Leon!

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2023
Gentle Rain Records 
Available to Buy: danielsdurgy.bandcamp.com/
Written Performed & Produced by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
Vocals, Celeste Piano, Electric Guitar, Bass & Percussion :  Nat Daniels
Vocals:  Craig Durgy
Harmonica: Leon van Egmond (fiverr)

Road To Anywhere by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
“Hey don’t you know I was thinking of you”,  she keeps sayin’
But somehow the time just never seemed right either way
She talks to herself, as she plays with the keys in her pocket
The cobblestones glow in reflection of streetlights and rain

The more we change the more we seem to stay the same
It’s time to grow, It’s time to go, and fly away
She ain't sure where she’s going….her heart knows there’s somehow a plan

There’s a hole in her soul 
Thats’ been troubled so long
And a call to somewhere left unknown
And putting it off due to family ties, plans grew old
Hit the road to anywhere, however long, she doesn’t care
To escape was the plan all along
When she finds him, her heart will just drop, and finally be home

She walks through the doors of a tavern called “Admiral’s Daughter”
And sits in her corner seat looking at folks come and go
She keeps the seat next to her open and watches the doorway
And waits for the ghost of a sailor she knew long ago

But change will never come if she remains the same..
Hit the road to anywhere, however long, she doesn’t care
To escape was the plan all along
And when she finds him, her heart will just drop, and finally be home

Road To Anywhere

The season is upon us...Merry Christmas Folks! The Constant reliability through the Ages, has always been our ability to Love, to Hope, and to Dream.  May this song remind you all, that no matter how small an Idea or action may seem, you can never know the ripples it will initiate through time.  May you ALL Be Blessed, Fed, Healthy, and Loved this Christmas..    With All our Love, Nat & Durge.  

With Special thanks to Little Miss Maïa for singing along on this song! She's only 9 years old, but she showed a lot of courage to sing a long with her Mama, and her awesome Uncle Durge.  

Thank you Maïa, for being my Chorus of Angels xxx

Copyright 2023 Gentle Rain Records / Daniels & Durgy
Written, Produced and Performed by:
Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
and Featuring Maïa T on the Chorus and Choral parts. 

Lyrics: Down Through The Midnight by Nat Daniels

Rolling downward, through the midnight
Bursts a glorious heavenly song
And It’s a chorus of Light and Angels
That pierced the night so long ago

Oh Glory in the highest
On this glorious Christmas Eve
And it’s so crazy oh…to imagine
What a night it must have been
The earth stood still and witnessed Holy peace ..
And felt such peace!
And the wise became so humble,
As the Angels blessed the earth beneath their feet.

Choir:
Glory in the highest.. 

The gentle cry of a child that saved us
Will echo on ‘till all is gone,
But times have made life so confusing
And yet His love lives on in all

Oh Glory in the highest
Christmas Eve so long ago
And It’s so crazy oh.. to imagine
How a child could change the world
The earth stood still in silent reverie
And felt such peace!
And the wise became so humble,
As the Angels blessed the earth beneath their feet.

So do you hear it, through the midnight?
Can you hear the Angels’ song?
Oh it’s only heard in your kindness ..
And you will hear their song of old

Down Through The Midnight

Written by Jessi Colter
Performed by Josh McAlexander

Storms Never Last

Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocal, music and mix by Chuck Aaron (New version by Chuck)

WE DON'T KNEEL WHEN THE FLAG IS BEING RAISED
WE DON'T WANT OUR FREEDOM TAKEN AWAY
WE DON'T BURN AND LOOT DOWN ON MAIN STREET
WE LOVE OUR COUNTRY CAN'T YOU SEE

WE DON'T LIKE WHERE THE COUNTRY IS GOIN'
WE LIKE IT THE WAY IT USED TO BE
THE MUSIC BROUGHT US ALL TOGETHER
WHY CAN'T IT BE LIKE IT USED TO BE

(CHORUS)
AND I'M PROUD TO LIVE IN THIS COUNTRY
A PLACE WHERE ANYONE CAN HAVE IT ALL
YOU'LL FIND US AT CHURCH ON SUNDAY
AND GOD AND FAMILY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL

BOOTS ON THE GROUND ARE NEVER POPULAR
WE DO WHAT WE HAVE TO DO TO KEEP US FREE
WE HAVE TO PROTECT THE HOMELAND
I THINK MOST PEOPLE WILL AGREE
AND GOD AND FAMILY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL

(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES)


2017 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

God And Family - Collaboration by Tony & Chuck Aaron - Original

Renowned and well respected Alabama Lyricist Tony Harris had some lyrics that needed music and vocals , I obviously jumped at the chance and got to work on it ! We've done another one since which is out on the 8th of April . Me , Gaz and Greg have a belter out on the 1st and Charlotte and I have 2 great numbers waiting in the wings . In the meantime me and Xavier Jaari have a remixed anthem out on the 20th of March , you'll hopefully love it ! I hope you love this one by me and Tony . Thanks for all the support !

Don't Look In The Looking Glass

Don't Look In The Looking Glass ( Fox and Harris )

Original 2014 (see lyrics below) (BMI)

I tried to sing and play this song but it was just to emotional for me. I thank Johnny for taking the lyrics and creating this track...it really means a lot to me. Johnny Minstrel is from Durban, South Africa. Please donate to Alzheimer's research if you can. In memory of my Dad.

Lyrics:
EVERY MORNING AFTER BREAKFAST
HE DROVE TO THE LOCAL COFFEE SHOP
ONE MORNING EVERTHING CHANGED
AS HE WALKED OUT OF THAT SHOP
SITTING IN HIS TRUCK HE REALIZED
HE DIDN'T KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO
WAS SUDENLY VERY CONFUSED
AND DIDN'T KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO
HE FINALLY DECIDED TO TURN RIGHT
HE WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME
WAS THE FIRST TIME TO LOOSE HIS WAY
AND HE FELT SO ALL ALONE

CHORUS
HE DIDN'T KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO
WHAT'S AHEAD GOD ONLY KNOWS
COULD ONLY REMEMBER THE BAD TIMES
THE GOOD TIMES HAD LEFT HIS MIND
HE DIDN'T KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO

THE DOCTOR MADE HIM STOP DRIVING
COULD NO LONGER GO TO THE SHOP
COULD HARDLY WALK WITHOUT FALLING
HE NO LONGER KNEW WHICH WAY TO GO
I'LL NEVER FORGET THE DAY HE PASSED AWAY
THE NURSE FOUND HIM SITTING UP IN BED
TOLD HER HE'D BEEN TALKING TO JESUS
SHOWED HIM THE RIGHT WAY TO GO

(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES)

HE DIDN'T KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO (Lyrics by Tony - Featuring Johnny Minstrel) with Lyrics - Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris (US) that inspired Mike are listed below.
Vocals, Melody, Music & Mix by Mike Fox (UK)
Sax by Greg Willis

DECIDED TO TAKE
THE SCENIC ROUTE			
TO THE MOUNTAINS			
 IN TENNESSEE			
			
WOULD BE			
TWO HOURS LONGER			
BUT A BEAUTIFUL DRIVE			
YOU SEE			
			
ENJOYING THE DRIVE			
COULDN'T HELP BUT NOTICE			
ABANDONED BUILDINGS			
NO LONGER ALIVE			
			
(CHORUS)			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
NO LONGER ALIVE			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
JUST A MEMORY			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE			
			
SOME PEOPLE FEEL			
THEY'RE SHADES OF THE PAST			
NO LONGER IMPORTANT			
THEY'VE LOST THEIR ZEAL			
			
DON'T LET FATHER TIME			
CONTROLL YOUR LIFE			
THEY ARE MOUNTAINS			
YET TO CLIMB			
			
THE SEASONS COME			
THE SEASONS GO			
STRIVE FOR THE BEST			
WHILE HERE BELOW			
			
(REPEAT CHORUS)			
			
(BRIDGE)			
ABANDONED BUILDINGS			
TELL A LIFE STORY			
WHAT STORY WILL YOUR LIFE TELL			
			
(REPEAT CHORUS -  OPTIONAL)			
			
© 2018 BMI Lyrics by Tony Harris BMI

Shades Of The Past - Collaboration by Tony & Mike Fox - Original

Well she's gone , and to keep her memory alive he paints a picture of her , just so he can see her every day and remember what they had together , don't be sad , it's only a song ! Me and Andrea are back on the 15th , then another remix of an old one on the 22nd . Then on the 1st of June is a belter with Tony Harris . In the pipeline and in the creating process are songs by me and Charlotte , rapper Blaffy and myself , and a new one with Gaz Brownie , early stage with that song ! Thank you so much for listening , so appreciated !

No Album

Painted From A Memory ( Mike Fox Remix )

Painted From A Memory

Remembering My Guitar Heroes

Written way back by Claude Putman Jr and made popular by Bobby Bare and Porter Wagoner in 1965 .  Some many artist have recorded it, including Elvis Presley and Tom Jones.  An old country standard that I really like and decided to do a few verses.

Green Grass Of Home

Songwriter - Beth Williams  LYRICS BELOW
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WISH YOU WELL -   words & music by Beth Williams
if i was a rubber ball i’d bounce back into your life
or a telephone call i’d ring day & night
if i was a falling rain i’d wash the years away
we’d be standing toe to toe face to face
though you’re nowhere to be found
in my heart you’re still around

and i wish you well i wish you well
i wish you well
i wish you well i wish you well i wish you well
where you are

if i was a hot cup of tea i’d be on your tabletop
or a tall willow tree i’d bend ’till you said stop
if i was a bright blue bird i’d be at your windowsill
tap tap tappin’ on the glass come tell me how you feel yea
though you’re nowhere to be found
in my heart you’re still around

and i wish you well i wish you well
i wish you well
i wish you well i wish you well i wish you well
where you are

well i’m not a rubber ball a telephone call or falling rain
not a hot cup of tea a tree or a bird at your window pane
what i am is sorry you’re not in my life
what i am is sorry you’re not here tonight
though you’re nowhere to be found
in my heart you’re still around

WISH YOU WELL - Beth Williams

Kinda’ Love - Original ©
Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2016

He asked if she would..... 
Pour her heart into his empty cup
Filled with her very best intentions 
There was no need to stir it up

He promised to sip slowly 
Only paused a bit to think
Well....You know what, Sweetheart ?
That makes for one fine Drink

Chorus
Please pour me another cup ?
…….and don’t leave one thing out
Honey, what’s a man to do?
There’s no reason to doubt 
When you Fill Me Full of You
When you Fill Me Full of You
When you Fill Me Full of You

She said, “Let’s drink to the good times
Let’s toast the warm and setting sun
Today sure seemed a dream
Hope tomorrow brings another one”

Bridge
They hugged as they walked  
Looking eye to eye
Framed like shooting stars  
Against the dark blue sky

Clouds faded one by one
As they bathed in golden moon
Sadness tasted somewhat of fun
Never stayed nor left too soon
(Back to Chorus, Verse, Chorus and Out)


Kinda' Love ©  - Original Master

Gospel/Blues fun cover.....like it may have been in a Big Tent Revival. 
Many thanks to Riff Beach for adding backing vocals, more music and remixing the track. New Remix by Riff August 2018.

Jesus On The Mainline - Vocal/Guitar Tony - Backing Vocal/Music by Riff Beach - ReMix

Original Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocal, Music, Production and Mix by Riff Beach
Re-mixed by Riff 1/13/19  

THE UNFORTUNATE SON
                             
BEEN READING JOHN'S NEW BOOK				
SAW IT ON THE BOOK STORE SHELF				
DECIDED TO GIVE IT A LOOK				
JUST A FEW OF THEM WERE LEFT				
BEING A CCR FAN				
WELL I GAVE IT A READ				
I LOVED THAT SIXTIES BAND				
GLAD THAT JOHN TOOK THE LEAD				
THE FORTUNATE SON				
BECAME THE UNFORTUNATE ONE				
LEFT OUT IN THE COLD				
FOR A FEW PIECES OF GOLD				
OH THE FORTUNATE SON				
BECAME THE UNFORTUNATE ONE				
OH ,YEA, THE UNFORTUNATE ONE				
AFTER THE BAND BROKE UP				
HE DIDN'T PERFORM FOR AWHILE				
MET THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE				
CONVINCED HIM TO NOT GIVE UP				
THEN BEFORE TOO LONG				
HE WAS BACK ON TOP AGAIN				
WITH A STRING OF HITS				
FOREVER A BANSMAN				
THE FORTUNATE SON				
BECAME THE UNFORTUNATE ONE				
LEFT OUT IN THE COLD				
FOR A FEW PIECES OF GOLD				
AWESOME GUITARIST				
HE PRACTICED EVERY DAY				
ONE OF THE BEST				
HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
AND NOW HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
I'M SO GLAD HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
THE FORTUNATE SON				
BECAME THE UNFORTUNATE ONE				
BUT NOW HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
AND NOW HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
I'M SO GLAD THAT HE'S BACK IN CENTERFIELD				
				
© 2017  Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

The Unfortunate Son - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Riff Beach - Original - ReMix 1/13/19

Tough one here.  In recent years, I have lost many family members and so many friend.  The deepest cut was the lost of my beautiful 31 year old daughter a few years ago this month.  As members of this human race we all share in these emotions and feelings.  Many, many good days, some sad.  SO IS LIFE

Dreams Don T Go Away (Original)

My grandson is showing some interest in music now.  I have taught him a few chords and buying him his first guitar.  Just a simple, short tune to let him participate and sing a bit.  So much fun with my boy!

Kiss Me Goodbye ( Original)

Lyrics by Tony Harris (listed below) - Featuring Riff Beach
Remix of vocals and music by Riff Beach December 2018 (c)

WE KNOW MUSCLE SHOALS
THEY HAD THE SWAMPERS
THEY HAD MUSIC IN THEIR SOULS
MAN, THEY WERE KEEPERS

THEY CAME FROM FAR AND NEAR
LOOKING FOR THAT SWEET SOUND
TO UNDERSTAND YOU HAD TO LIVE HERE
THEY WERE BAMA BOUND
CAUSE THEY WERE BAMA BOUND

Chorus
TENNESSEE RIVER AND MUSIC
THEY GO HAND AND HAND
TENNESSEE RIVER AND MUSIC
THAT MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND
TENNESSEE RIVER AND MUSIC
THAT MUDDY WATER BRINGS OUT THE BEST
YEA, IT BRINGS OUT THE BEST

THEY EVEN CAME FROM FAR AWAY
TO GRAB THAT SOUND
MAN, THEY SURE HAD SOME FUN
LAYING THEM TRACKS DOWN

IT AIN'T NASHVILLE, HOSS... NEW YORK OR LA. 
SOMETHING ABOUT THAT MUD 
ROLLING DOWN THAT RIVER EVERYDAY
MUSIC WAS THEIR ANCHOR

(REPEAT CHORUS )


© 2016 Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Tennessee River Music - ReMix - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Riff Beach - Original

www.bethwilliamsmusic.com
Beth Williams sings IN THE GARDEN written in 1912 by C.Miles Austin.  

IN THE GARDEN - Beth Williams

Written by Josh McAlexander
Produced and Performed by Josh McAlexander

Watching over me

Watching Over Me (Original)

Tony had sent me some Lyrics as an idea to create a song about New Orleans. Since it's my Hometown, he felt I might be able to add some of my own thoughts to the concept. So, I used his lyrics to inspire a few revisions, then created/edited this Original musical arrangement, along with BIAB Backing Tracks, played and recorded my guitar, Djembe/Shakers, vocals, and mixed it all up.  Hope it's enjoyed? As always, your Listening and Comments are genuinely appreciated. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! ;-)
Away On Down In New Orleans ©
(Lyrics - Beach/Harris) - RiffWerx 2019
Original Music, Vocals, Production by Riff Beach  
Lyrics Inspired by Tony Harris (Tony’s Lyrics)
Oh, just around the corner
Of Hope and Despair
Why there’s Voodoo and Hoodoo 
Can’t you just feel it in the Air?
Maybe, somewhere in The Quarter…
Not far from Jackson Square?
Winding along The Mouth of The Mighty Mississippi
Riverboats, Streetcars, Uptown and Down
Dreamers and Schemers, Jumpin’ Jazz Beats
Why, there’s Music n’ Dancin’
Out in The Streets
(Chorus)
Oh, Away Down in New Orleans
If you’ve ever been….
You know just what I mean?
Whatever happens there….
Not always as it seems
Yeah, Down…Away Down
Down in New Orleans 
There’s Madness in The Moonlight 
Mystery in The Rising Sun
Saints and Sinners 
All praying, or playing, or paying
For whatever it is They Done
Yeah, New Orleans
Ain’t Nothing Like it, Friend
Cajun Queens and Pirates and Mardi Gras
Just a few special things……
But, then there’s so much more

Sunny Beaches Abound

Somethin' in a Bottle

I grew up listening to country music along with early Rock & Roll. Chuck
Berry was nicknamed "Father of Rock & Roll.  With such songs as
Maybellene, Roll Over Beethoven, Rock & Roll Music and Johnny B. Goode he topped the charts in the 1950's.  Every guitar player of my
generation played or tried to play Johnny B Goode.  He died March 18, 2017. No one does it like Chuck Berry, so I decided to do my version of Nadine as a tribute to the man.  Thanks

Nadine  ( Cover - Chuck Berry)

Version of a Lord Huron Gem created in my own way with all due respect and All of My Love for Dearest Daughter, Lauryn, and Her Wonderful Hubby, D-Rod! Vocal, Instruments, and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production.

The Night We Met - Lord Huron
Oooooooooooooo.....
I am not the only traveler
Who has not repaid his debt
I've been searching for a trail to follow again
Take me back to the night we met
And then I can tell myself
What the hell I'm supposed to do
And then I can tell myself
Not to ride along with you
I had all and then most of you, some and now none of you
Take me back to the night we met
I don't know what I'm supposed to do, haunted by the ghost of you
Oh, take me back to the night we met
When the night was full of terror
And your eyes were filled with tears
When you had not touched me yet
Oh, take me back to the night we met
I had all and then most of you, some and now none of you
Take me back to the night we met
I don't know what I'm supposed to do, haunted by the ghost of you
Take me back to the night we met

Sunny Beaches

The Night We Met - Version

The Night We Met - Lord Beach Version (Slow 'Verb Vibe)

I write simple songs, mostly in a country/folk vein. All recordings posted here were done at home with minimal production on my little Tascam Pocket Studio. No great commercial intent here, just a love for the writing process and the hope that one day I will pen one really good one.  Thanks for taking the time to listen!

Somethin' in a Bottle

Lefty Mike