I wrote this song back in the late 90's.  I cut this version in 4 hours with my brother at his studio in Bellingham back in 2019.  Somehow it vanished from all of our devices by 2020 and I thought it was lost forever.  My sister found a version I'd put up on the family page of whatsap in 2021 and now it will be here foever.

October Sunshine

Song's Backstory:
The struggle for meaning and depth in our personal and intimate relationships is real and universal. This song was born after conversations I have had with my sister, Mel Shaker.

Take Another Chance On Love

'My Life With You' is an epic Pop Ballad from award winning, multi-genre singer/songwriter, Matthew Shaker. It's a cosmic trip into finding that one true love. Written, Arranged and Performed by Matthew Shaker.
Music Video created by Matthew Shaker here: https://youtu.be/Oj1YeEQxnnI

My Life With You

A Def Leppard, Cory Hart sort of rock ballad

Ronald Reed Jackson - Tempted

I got inspired by listening to various ambient tracks and decided to make my own......hope you can chill to this Instrumental.....

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Sunrising

The original release of Matthew Wilder's hit song, 'Break My Stride' launched into super stardom in 1983. I have loved it ever since and am so thrilled to do my tribute cover. A bit faster, some new arrangement elements, but honoring the original. Written by Greg Prestopino and Matthew Wilder.

Break My Stride (Matthew Wilder Cover)

Where did you go

I’m wrote this song in a style similar to Avenged sevenfold. The song is about a guy whose girl has been cheating on him.

Last time

'Next Time' by Matthew Shaker (2024 HUGS RADIO Hall OF Fame Inductee, 2022 Male Artist of the Year) is a soulful Jazz Torch Ballad.  The winner of the World Songwriting Awards Best Jazz Song, 2024 and A Finalist in UK Songwriting Awards.

LYRICS:

NEXT TIME
Music & Lyrics
Matthew Shaker

This time I've learned my lesson well
When it comes to love, you've got to give your all
I don't mean with just your heart
But the greater part
You've got to give your soul
(Interlude)
When love is gone it's like a song,
Who's time has come to end
Next time I pray that love will stay
'Cuz I've been to school
I've learned all the rules
Next time I will give my heart
And the greater part
I'm gonna give my soul. Oh oh ohh...
Mmmm Next time, I'm gonna give my soul
Next Time
Next Time
Next time, I'm gonna give my soul
Next Time
Next Time

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Next Time

Unconditional love song.......
My New Single is out Now! release 21st March 2025

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Tell Me Why

From the Original NEW Musical, 'EGYPTOMANIA!' by Matthew Shaker
https://mattshaker.wixsite.com/egyptomania-musical 

Even If It Rains
Music & Lyrics by 
Matthew Shaker
(Performed by Anna Watkins Anawalt)

(Prologue)
I know you’re hurting
It’s so disconcerting 
But still you’re not alone
I promise you’ll never be alone

(Verse 1)
This morning you woke up and felt the urge to cry
The sky was grey as were your reasons why
I know sometimes the hurt can cloud your eyes
But even in the storm you must realize that

(Chorus)
Even if it rains I will be there for you
You’ll always have someone who 
You can come running to
Even if it rains I’ll always care for you 
I’ll always remind you that there’s still a ray of hope
Even if it rains

(Verse 2)
Remember a time you were free from fear and doubt
You gazed into the sky and chanted sun come out
So now you must look deep inside of you
Find the simple faith that once you knew but

(Chorus)
Even if it rains I will be there for you
You’ll always have someone who 
You can come running to
Even if it rains I’ll always care for you
I’ll always remind you that there’s still a ray of hope
Even if it rains

(Interlude)

(Bridge)
Though you may want to say
Rain rain go away
Hold on to what matters most to you
Look up to the sky
You will see the sun shine through and

(Chorus)
Even if it rains I will be there for you
You’ll always have someone who 
You can come running to
Even if it rains I’ll always care for you
I’ll always remind you that there’s still a ray of hope
Even if it rains
Even if it rains
Even if it rains
Even if it rains

©Copyright 2020 Matthew Shaker Music ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Even If It Rains (Featuring Anna Watkins Anawalt)

Matthew Shaker is an Actor (AEA),  Singer/Songwriter and Composer. He is at home on stage in a play or musical- as well as behind it. His credits are numerous and diverse with lead roles
in shows such as, "Kiss Me Kate", "Singing In The Rain", "Wait Until Dark", "Hello Dolly", "Hair",
"Into The Woods" and "I Love You, You're Perfect-Now Change", to name a few.

Matthew won the 2015 Desert Theater League  Award for Best Actor -Comedy (Professional), for his role as Felix Unger in Neil Simon's 'The Odd Couple' (presented at the Indio Performing Arts Center, November, 2014). He has also been nominated and received 'DTL Best Actor Awards' for his performances in 'Proof'  and 'The Cocktail Hour'. He has been Musical Director and arranged and recorded soundtracks for  dozens of shows as well.

Matthew has spent decades as a Piano Bar Performer in cities such as Palm Springs ,  Los Angeles and New York. Currently, he can be seen at the piano Saturday and Sunday mornings at Idyllwild's popular  'Mile High Café'.
He has performed on cruise ships in big production shows produced by Emmy award winner, Anita Mann.
He released his original album, 'Dance Romance!', winning a finalist prize in the Jazz division of the John Lennon Songwriting Competition for his ballad, 'Next Time'. He continues to garner awards in top songwriting contests, including two Finalist awards in the 2021 UK Songwriting Competition.

Matthew has composed music for television, films and commercials and lives in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He is currently writing (book, music and lyrics) an historical based 
Broadway bound musical, "EGYPTOMANIA!"

(Visit Matthew Shaker website:  https://mattshaker.wixsite.com/mattshaker )

Even If It Rains (Featuring Anna Watkins Anawalt)

Matthew Shaker (ASCAP)

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