So, this is what happens when I spend February in Arizona, read a book about Carny's, and listen to Mark Knopfler. Having Kathryn Severing Fox sing harmony and play fiddle is magical. Enjoy! And share, share, share.

Magdalena (Original)

Cocoa live at O'Tooles 1978. Cassette direct off the board. The inimitable Bruce Jefferies on Drums/Lead Vocal (Honestly, who covers Bobby Tench and sounds like him?) Tom Patten/Guitar, Jerry Kenny/Sax&Flute, Greg Peery/Bass, me/Keys, Millie Jackson vocals and potty mouth :). Crowd is hollering throughout the song. Do they do that anymore?

Spread Your Wings Cocoa Live 1978

Rosalee

Artist here is Danny Arhus. A tune I wrote and recorded in my teens and forgot about.  Danny called from Honolulu some years later and asked about recording it, and then did. Pretty similar to my version as I recall, sans steel guitar. Apparently from my "Little River Band" period which lasted...well just this one song.

Easy As 1 2, 3, (Original) Covered by Danny Arhus

Lullaby for the grand babies, one of which really likes the Ukulele. All mic'd, real instruments, 79 Martin, 1917 Mandolin, 30's Chord organ and a cheap ass Ukulele, Enjoy.

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (Original)

Wrote and recorded this and 2 more for a 1999 film and CD produced for UNICEF and Kiwanis Worldwide.  Mike Cowman Bass. Tony Valdez Lead Guitar. Mac Hine drums. 

Big Back Yard (Original)

All My Money

Tune I wrote in the late 70's, This version from Night Flight's '83 EP. Me on keys, guitar and lead vocal. Phil Steffen, guitar, Rick Pfeiler, bass, John Spike, drums, Randy Hoyt and all on background vocals. Song was first recorded on an album by the band Fanfare. Fanfare included Randy Hoyt, Bruce Jefferies, and Steve Ferris. Ferris played with and/or recorded with Player, Kiss, Mister Mister and others. 

Like A Child, NightFlight EP, '83

Cocoa live at O'Tooles, Cedar Rapids, '77. We were kids. Tom Patten Guit. Greg Peery Bass, Bruce Jefferies Drums, Jerry Kenny Sax, Me Keys.

Spiral, Cocoa Live, 1978 Tommy Patten on Guitar

Hey Jude

TOM PATTEN ON GUITAR, 1955-2013, RIP.  Cocoa live at O'Tooles, 1978.  Straight off the board to cassette deck, pretty hi-tech.  Tommy playing incredibly and just what the song calls for, as always.

Matt Terronez Music

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