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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/aPtOH9ymgrM
Original 2013

Fast Cars And Guitars (lyrics by Tony - vocal / music by Phillip Clarkson) Original with video link

Don't Go Down To The River - Blues (Lyrics/vocal by Tony -  Bob Warner on the Guitars) Original

In Tribute to Glenn Frey, "The One You Love"  
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The One You Love by Beth Williams

Songwriter - Beth Williams ;  From her "ONE EMPTY CHAIR" CD.  
LYRICS - HE KISSED HER PICTURE
Ronnie is 50 or maybe he's 5
depends on who you're talkin' to
Lives in a home on the outskirts of town
where dreamers believe dreams come true
He strums his guitar so sweetly
and though the strings were not in tune
he was playing to the love of his life
the girl who hung the moon

CHORUS
Then he kissed her picture
said "My mother ...I miss her."
Then he kissed her picture
said "Someday I be with her"
Soft as angels whisper
..he kissed her picture

Ronnie has good friends he's made though the years
in that special home on the hill
As children they play at being grownup all day
though they never hide how they feel
At night come the quiet shadows 
down the hall looking in each room
And there by his bed in a frame,
the girl who hung the moon.

Then he kissed her picture
said "My mother ...I miss her."
Then he kissed her picture
said "Someday I be with her"
Soft as angels whisper
..he kissed her picture

Ronnie is 50, or maybe he's 5
He might be a hundred and 2
A vision of wisdom, the face of a fool
depends on your point of view
He believes love is forever
and nothin's gonna change his mind
He thinks the girl in the frame isn't gone
...he's just a step behind.

Then he kissed her picture
said "My mother ...I miss her."
Then he kissed her picture
said "Someday I be with her"
Soft as angels whisper
..he kissed her picture

Words & Music - Beth Williams
©Beth Williams Music

Beth Williams - Vocals
Floyd Domino - Piano
Guitar - Chris Gage
Bass - Luke Marino
Drums - Ric Connell
Acoustic - Scott Cain


He Kissed Her Picture - Beth Williams

Previously penned Original from 2013 that I Revised and Re-Recorded.....As Always..... Thanks for Listening. Most Genuinely appreciated. ;-)
Chasing Shadow © 
Riff Beach - Original 
RiffWerx - 2019 (Revised)

The Truth you define…….
Filled with thought evasive
Perhaps, you can find… 
Something more persuasive?

The things you accept for spirituality
That’s just not my take on reality 
Fire a torch and slow the night…..
Or, should we wait for morning’s light?
Chorus
We’re ready for a change
The Now’s all new
To disagree not strange
That’s just me and you 

Do the shadows we chase?
Tend to shade what’s real?
Do they cause you pause? 
Cloud the way you feel?

Bridge
Can you hear my laugh?
Can you free my soul?
Can you be my half?
Can you make me whole?
< Repeat Chorus-Bridge-Chorus and Out >

Sunny Beaches Abound

Chasing Shadow ©

Chasing Shadow © - Revised Original Version

Demo of a song I wrote May 16, 2016.  
Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/hxb4OeAWqVg
Live Version: https://youtu.be/t74r3QC4IG4

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©Beth Williams Music  May 16, 2016
Tater

From a Distant Land - Beth Williams

Written and Performed by Josh McAlexander

I'm coming home

I'm Coming Home(Original)

I have to thank Mr. Tom Adams (What a terrific  guitarist).  Tom had posted his original track and invited me to add some lyrics.   I did so and added  some vocals.    I loved his original track with a little country sound and  that great bluesy guitar of his.  You wanta' hear some fantastic playing please check his sound cloud ( Tom Adams).  Thanks again Tom

A Country Walk(Original by Tom Adams and Chuck Aaron)

Tan Line

Shades of The Past ©
(Original - Harris/Beach)

Took the Scenic Route
Through the mountains of Tennessee 
With two hours more to go 
Such sites you’ll soon see
Couldn’t help but notice 
While enjoying The Drive 
Abandoned Places along the Way….
That are no longer alive
Chorus
Shades of The Past 
That’s just what they are…
Shades of The Past 
Like a Free-Fallin’ Star 
Shades of The Past
That’s all they really are 
They’re nothing but a Faded Memory 
Just like a Free-Fallin’ Star
Bridge
Seasons Come 
And, Seasons Go 
Just do your Best 
Let your heart-light Show
We’re all fading away slowly
Some have lost their zeal 
Yet, we all keep clinging
To shades of what seems real 
Hang on for Dear Life 
Forget about ‘Ol Father Time 
There are plenty enough Mountains
Out there still left to Climb
Abandoned Places all around
Lost Tales trapped in Time 
What Stories, My Good Friend
Will You Leave Behind? 
(Repeat Chorus and Out)
© 2018 BMI Lyrics by Tony Harris/Riff Beach - Music and Adds by Riff Beach

Shades Of The Past - Lyrics by Tony & Riff - Featuring Riff Beach - Original

The Sugar Shack ©
Riff Beach - Original
RiffWerx  2018
You know, whatever you do 
Comes back to you
So, jot it down, Baby 
In a book about yourself
Before you put it back 
Upon the shelf
Chorus
As for me, well….
I just wanna’ go back
To a jumpin' little bar
Called The Sugar Shack
Bridge 
On sugar white sand
With a hard-rockin’ band
Playing an earth shaking beat
You just can’t stay off your feet
No need streaming music
When I’m dreaming you
Makes me wanna' go back
We can dance like two fools
Chorus 2 
At the Sugar Shack
I just wanna’ go back
To The Sugar Shack
Ya’ know we wanna’ go back
To The Sugar Shack
Oh, Lord….Take me back
To The Sugar Shack

Sunny Beaches

The Sugar Shack ©

An original written , composed and presented by Gary McMahon and myself.  We had the help of two great musicians (Josh McAlexander and Lawrence Farr) who brought the lyrics to life with their great voices.  I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of you guys for a great job.  Gary and his families lost their homes in the Paradise, CA fires recently and having a rough time.  We all keep him in our thoughts and pray.  
Lyrics:
Christmas night is here, and the skies seem so crystal clear
And the star that shown so bright, so long ago still shines tonight
A mother holds her child, wise men bow down a world reconciled
( May the warmth from that star that flows
Set your heart aglow
May that star lead you home)
Loved ones all are near, tinsel and lights hang for good cheer
And atop of that Christmas tree, we place a star for all to see
Love can open your eyes, for one, for all, our Christmas sky
And in our hearts there will be, that star that shines eternally.

The Star (Gary McMahon,Josh McAlexander,Lawrence Farr,Chuck Aaron)

Lyrics by J. K. Atwood 1879
Vocal by Tony
Vocal Harmony on Chorus by Dlynn
Acoustic Guitar and Mix by PJ Project

Unclouded Day - Collab by Tony, Dlynn and PJ Project

Grammy Award winner and Nashville songwriter inductee, Paul Overstreet, one of the most successful songwriters in country music.  He has written or co-written 27 top ten songs for artist such as Randy Travis, George Jones, Tanya Tucker, Kenny Chesney, The Judds, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Braid Paisley, Glen Campbell and many more.  Paul has several #1 hits of his own.  He has been involved with Billy Graham and the Franklin Graham Evangelistic Association and travel to Nicaragua and Honduras committed to helping people in crisis situations.   My friend Dan agreed to sing with me.  Also known as Gg (Grandpa grouch), Dan has such a smooth, natural and honest voice, just perfect for this Paul Overstreet tune.  Please find his SC profile (Gg)

The Richest Man On Earth (cover) featuring my friend Gg

Traditional
Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Harmonica and Vocal: Josh McAlexander

Deep Elem Blues

Traditional, Arranged and Performed by Josh McAlexander

The Midnight Special

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!

Tan Line

Lefty Mike