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I walked by the WW-I monument in my old home town of Minitonas  many yrs back..As my mind wandered to that time in our history my imagination took over and this is the result.

Forgotten Memories  ''Original from time past''

"A Picture of Me (Without You)" is a country music song written by Norro Wilson and George Richey..
the bassline was put on the left contrary to the norm of centerline. Takamine guitar tracks on the right and left....canned drums from ZOOM R-24

B.Warner My Kind of Country   

A Picture of Me (Without You)

I Dreamed Of You - Nat Daniels, Craig Durgy, Rock Flexible
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This is what SC is all about for me: The magic of a collaboration out of nowhere ... The other day Nat contacted me if she could use one of my instrumental guitar tracks and could eventually add lyrics and her wonderful voice to it ... 
I sent her the recording tracks of the original tune giving her total free hands to use it with whatever she would come up with ...
Now you hear this wonderful ballad with her's and Craig's wonderful vocals on ... Thank you both for bringing this tune even further, love the result so much!

Please spend some love also on Nat's and Craig's wall:
https://soundcloud.com/danielsdurgy/i-dreamed-of-you-1

My original instrumental is here: 
https://soundcloud.com/rock-flexible/i-dreamed-of-you-rock-flexible
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Copyright Daniels & Durgy / Rock Flexible 2021
Instrumental track : Rock Flexible
Lyrics and Vocal Melody: Nat Daniels and Craig Durgy https://soundcloud.com/danielsdurgy
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Lyrics:
If I only could, I’d stay awake 
And dream with you
Grace the dead of night
‘Till I saw you smile in the sunlight ....

You touched me in a way I’ve never known
Silent rain burns on the undertow..

I concealed my gaze, 
But your smile taunted me as the flamenco played
Gripped around my waist ... 
Felt your hand lift my knee onto your thigh in close embrace ..

I dreamed of you... as my hair tumbled down onto my spine
I fell for you... And I won't be the same 'till I know your heart is mine..

Burning, yearning, Set the world on fire!
Time has lost all meaning in your eyes...

No deambule mas mi amor
(Wander no more my love)
Mis brazos estaban destinados a sostener solo a ti
(My arms were meant to hold only you)
Baila conmigo para siempre
(Dance with me forever)

It was like a dream came to life when I saw you!
And I’ll never let go as long as I draw breath!
‘Cause I dreamed of You…..

I Dreamed Of You - Nat Daniels, Craig Durgy, Rock Flexible

Songwriters: Hank Cochran / Harlan Howard

I Fall To Pieces...''From time long past' 'The golden age of Country

Written by Andrew Marlin (Mandolin Orange)
Bass fiddle, guitar, Mandolin, vocals; Josh McAlexander

Cavalry

one of my all time favorites LONG BLACK VEIL by LEFTY FRIZZELL
left center and right Guitar tracks.

Long Black Veil

Written and instrumental track performed by the Gatsbys
Piano and vocals - Nat Daniels.  Copyright Nat Daniels & the Gatsbys 2021

My profound thanks to my incredibly talented friend Dirk for allowing me to tag along. Thank you for trusting me... I am deeply moved and honoured you asked me to sing your song.  Thank you to Ben for producing the song as well as you did xx   Please See Dirk's page! It's amazing..!  https://soundcloud.com/the-gatsbys

Comfort -  by D Taubenheim..   a.k.a.  The ultimate Gatsby..

I didn't mean to make you cry
It hurts to hear you sigh
Sometimes I'm rude, I don't know why
Let me kiss your pale blue eyes

You're my angel, I love you
And I'll do all that I can do
To stop your tears and make you smile
To hurt your heart is not my style

My choice of words was not okay
I guess I didn't know what to say
Stuck in my anger, No way out
Feeling helpless, Getting loud

You're my angel, I love you
And I'll do all that I can do
To stop your tears and make you smile
To hurt your heart would destroy mine

I want to comfort you right now
Give you my love if you allow
Let me protect and save you
‘Cause this is all I wanna do

Let The Girls Sing

Comfort - Nat Daniels & The Gatsbys

Such a great artist and singer/songwriter.  Real and down to earth
songs that are so relatable.  One of country's greatest.  I love Merle
Haggard and I love this tune.  My thanks to my friend, Lefty Mike,
for his vocals,harp,bass and helping with the recording.  Mike is a 
talented singer/songwriter with great songs on SC.  It would be
a treat to visit his SC page.

The Way I Am  (cover by Chuck Aaron and Left Mike)

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)

Word & Music - Beth Williams
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/vHXABDlW9JE

Unknown album (12/30/2011 2:40:56 PM)

Ruby & John - Beth Williams

Vocal Copyright Nat Daniels 2022 - Daniels & Durgy - Gentle Rain Records
Lyrics and Melodic Composition Copyright Andy Hall & Gary Brown
Produced by Andy Hall

"A song about a relationship that struggles against other peoples prejudices and aggression"

I was thrilled yet again when Gaz and Andy invited me once more to Collaborate on this terrific song, which was written by Gaz Brownie and Produced by Noobly..  my sincere thanks for inviting me along guys xxx  ... It was my pleasure xx  Nat

Lyrics: Butterfly Lips

We're like the pantomime villains
Everybody boo’s when we enter the room 
We’re just an imprint on your souls 
That you left like an unkept wilted rose
It feels like we have been dropped off 
After driving to the middle of nowhere 
So we will clear our desk find a box
Fill it right up and fuck right off

Chorus 
It’s been one of those days 
Now it’s one of those nights x2
And the one thing we’ll never resist
Is the taste of our butterfly lips x2

We are your coffee flavour
In our mixed up bag of revels
Maybe that’s the reason why everyone’s bitter and dishevelled
Our moral gymnastics has somersaulted through the roof again
We will clear our desk find a box
Fill it up and fuck right off

Chorus

Many people like to claim responsibility for their success
But we will find ourselves alone
For the failures and regrets 
So we keep it short and keep it sweet 
'Cause we’re listening through gritted teeth 
So we will clear our desk find a box fill it up and fuck right off!

Chorus

Butterfly Lips -  Nat Daniels with the Conscience of Kings

Bob Seger once told the New York Times that "Like A Rock was inspired partly by the end of a relationship that had lasted for 11 years. You wonder where all that time went? But beyond that, it expresses my feeling that the best years of my life may have been in my late teens with no special commitments and no career". This iconic tune was used in an advertising campaign for Chevrolet trucks that ran from 1991 - 2004, making it indelibly associated with the vehicles. The song helped sell a lot of Silverados, and is considered one of the best choices for an ad campaign in The History of Music. 'Like a Rock' was the Title song from the thirteenth studio album of same name by American singer-songwriter Bob Seger, released in 1986. My own version humbly presented here with all due respect and appreciation for yet another Bob Seger Sparkly Gem. Did it in my own way, featuring Nylon Strings and Tele Tones floating around in the background.
"Like A Rock"
Bog Seger 
Stood there boldly
Sweatin' in the sun
Felt like a million
Felt like number one
The height of summer
I'd never felt that strong
Like a rock
I was eighteen
Didn't have a care
Working for peanuts
Not a dime to spare
But I was lean and
Solid everywhere
Like a rock
My hands were steady
My eyes were clear and bright
My walk had purpose
My steps were quick and light
And I held firmly
To what I felt was right
Like a rock
Like a rock
I was strong as I could be
Like a rock
Nothin' ever got to me
Like a rock
I was something to see
Like a rock
And I stood arrow-straight
Unencumbered by the weight
Of all these hustlers and their schemes
I stood proud, I stood tall
High above it all
I still believed in my dreams
Twenty years now
Where'd they go?
Twenty years
I don't know
I sit and I wonder sometimes
Where they've gone
And sometimes late at night
Oh, when I'm bathed in the firelight
The moon comes callin' a ghostly white
And I recall
I recall
Like a rock
Standin' arrow-straight
Like a rock
Chargin' from the gate
Like a rock
Carryin' the weight
Like a rock
Like a rock
The sun upon my skin
Like a rock
Hard against the wind
Like a rock
I see myself again
Like a rock
Oh, like a rock!

Sunny Beaches

Rock of Ages - Like a Rock Version

Like A Rock - Version

Lyrics by Tony that inspired Riff are listed below.
Vocals, Music & Production by Riff Beach. (Revised 11/8/22)

WHEN WE'RE GROWIN' UP
WE ALL NEED SOMETHIN'
TO KEEP US ON THE RIGHT TRACK
HIS SOMETHIN' WAS THE CHURCH NEXT DOOR

ONLY A HUNDRED YARDS AWAY
IT WAS THE FIRST THING THAT HE SAW
WHEN HE WOKE UP IN THE MORNIN'
IT WAS ON HIS MIND EVERY DAY

(CHORUS)
EVERYONE NEEDS A SYMBOL
OF RIGHT AND WRONG
TO KEEP THEM HUMBLE
EVERYONE NEEDS A SYMBOL
OF RIGHT AND WRONG
TO KEEP THEM OUT OF TROUBLE
HIS SYMBOL WAS THAT CHURCH

EVERY SUNDAY MORNIN'
AS HE WALKED TO CHURCH
HE COULD HEAR THEM SINGIN'
PRAISES TO THE LORD

DURING HIS TIME IN THE ARMY
HE COULD FEEL HIS MAMA PRAYIN'
IN THAT CHURCH NEXT DOOR
EVERY SUNDAY MORNIN'

(REPEAT CHORUS)

(GUITAR SOLO OPTIONAL)

HE WAS BAPTIZED IN THAT CHURCH
MANY YEARS AGO AND IT'S IS STILL
HIS SYMBOL OF RIGHT AND WRONG

(REPEAT CHORUS OPTIONAL)

2022 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Symbol Of Right And Wrong - NEW VERSION - Collab by Tony Harris & Riff Beach - Original

Copyright Tim Hardin (Mercury) / Vocal Copyright Nat Daniels 2022
Gentle Rain Records
* Lyrics revised to create Bridge - by Nat Daniels
Performed & Produced - Nat Daniels 

Lyrics:

Reason to Believe

Lyrics

 
If I listened long enough to you
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true
Knowing that you lied straight-faced while I cried
Still, I look to find a reason to believe

Someone like you makes it hard to live without
Somebody else
Someone like you makes it easy to give
Never think about myself

If I gave you time to change my mind
I'd find a way to leave the past behind
Knowing that you lied straight-faced while I cried
Still, I look to find a reason to believe

Someone like you makes it easy to live without
Somebody else
Someone like you makes it hard to give
* And with it all the hope I felt 

Bridge - By Nat Daniels
Your words are sweet but your heart is cold
Behind your smile, I see your soul,
But Nothing I do is ever enough
You criticise and control and call it love.. 
... it isn't love...

If I listen long enough to you
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true
Knowing that you lied straight-faced while I cried
Still, I look to find a reason to believe
Still, I look to find a reason to believe..

Reason to Believe

Reason To Believe (Cover)

Crime In High Places - Words & music by Pravinand Maharaj

There’s a death in the house tonight
Sorrow running wild
The priest has come and gone
Down the other side
You’re forgiven though you didn’t repent
A part of heaven’s love to you is sent
And all I’m left with are old familiar faces
Shadows deepen like crime in high places

I saw a man brought down
I saw a woman bleed
I saw children robbed of love by hate and greed
A war is raging, the battlefield’s a street
While someone’s staging a show of pure deceit
And in my corner I feel I’m slowly wasted
Darkness descends from crime in high places

I was forced to tell the truth
And swear by the light I pray
I was forced to give my youth
To old age and decay
But it’s alright now
I took a vow
By the hand of God to slay
The thief who comes before the light of day

There are no footprints on the shores of Galilee
By faith alone I stand, by grace alone I’m free
A multitude of sins dwell inside the soul  
There is no god within, just a demon without control
And every where I go there’s evidence and traces
Who does not know there’s crime in high places

Cover Art: Abstract of Crime Scene by S-caruso

Crime In High Places

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

Will keep playing and see you on the other side!!! HuGZZZZ!!! 

Thank You BB  <3 <3

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 / Harmony and Mix by DLynn
Music Production by PJ Projects

SHE GREW UP IN A VERY SMALL HOUSE	
IN A LITTLE TOWN CALLED PEPPER TOWN	
HER MAMA WORKED AT THE LOCAL COFFEE HOUSE	
HER DADDY'S FACTORY WAS SHUTTING DOWN	
	
YES, TIMES WERE HARD IN PEPPER TOWN	
JOBS WERE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN	
HE DIDN'T LET IT GET HIM DOWN	
HIS FAITH WAS ON THINGS UNSEEN	
	
CHORUS	
PEPPER TOWN SEEMS SO FAR AWAY NOW	
SHE'S GOING BACK SOME DAY SOME HOW	
THE MEMORIES STILL LIVE ON	
PEPPER TOWN WILL ALWAYS BE HOME	
YEA, PEPPER TOWN WILL ALWAYS BE HOME	
	
THEY ALWAYS HAD PLENTY TO EAT	
AND A ROOF OVER THEIR HEAD	
ALWAYS A WARM PLACE TO SLEEP	
JUST COULDN’T GET AHEAD	
	
SAID I'M LEAVING THIS PLACE SOMEDAY	
NOTHING FOR ME IN THIS SMALL TOWN	
SHE PACKED HER BAGS HEADED TO LA	
SHE WAS CALIFORNIA BOUND	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS)	
	
THE STARS DON'T ALWAYS ALIGN	
NOT EVERY STAR IS LIT	
THE SUN DOESN'T ALWAYS SHINE	
NOT EVERYONE MAKES IT	
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA	
IS FULL OF DRAMA	
ONLY WAY TO FIND GOLD	
IS TO SELL YOUR SOUL	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS)	
	
© 2015 Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Pepper Town - Lyrics by Tony - Vocals by DLynn - Music by PJ Projects

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)

Written by Josh McAlexander
Produced and Performed by Josh McAlexander

Watching over me

Watching Over Me (Original)

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)

Copyright Nat Daniels / Colé 2020
Written by Nat Daniels & Colé
Performed and Produced by Nat Daniels

Lyrics:

Will I be Remembered - By Nat Daniels and Colê

Another 10 yrs has gone by
And I still haven’t written that book
Took some time to look up a friend
And see who still cares

It’s day after day with a mortgage to pay
it’s grind in itself to get by
I’m still holding on to the dream inside
And I wonder if time will be kind

Chorus:

Or will time leave me forgotten
Like a ball of used up cotton?
Am I still somewhere in someone’s mind?
Or a remnant of the days behind?
Will I be remembered for my deeds
And the love I left behind?
Will I be remembered....  
Oh remembered 

The Mirror keeps changing on me
Showing lines ain’t seen before
My eyes sees a child with a grin in her eyes
Who had dreams that could never be sold

And looking back on the life I had
I should count my blessings more
And I’ve many scars to show,
But strength to go on…

Chorus:
Or will time leave me forgotten
Like a ball of used up cotton?
Am I still somewhere in someone’s mind?
Or a remnant of the days behind?
Will I be remembered for my deeds
And the love I left behind?
Will I be remembered.... oh remembered
Remembered.

Will I Be Remembered

Written by John Fogerty
Performed and Arranged by me

Have you ever seen the rain

Free Bird ( Lynyrd Skynrd Copy ) A Special Tribute by Glenny G

Martin wrote this incredible instrumental track, and when he invited me to write words and a vocal melody to his song, I couldn't resist.  He is immensely talented, and it's been my honour to work with him on this song.  Please check out his music on this link:  Martin Hirsch https://soundcloud.com/martin-hirsch-656665916

Copyright 2021 Nat Daniels / Martin Hirsch / Gentle Rain Records
Music and Instruments - Martin Hirsch
Vocals, Lyrics and Vocal Melody - Nat Daniels
Produced and Mixed by Nat Daniels and Martin Hirsch

Lyrics:   Where Are You Now (I Surrender) 🌻☀️

Darling ain’t no use, to try and let you go..
Because your sweet touch lingers in my bones
You said all the right words to make me believe and in that surrender
You brought me to my knees…

Adept at discretion, you made it easy to dwell,
But like an assassin, you knew me too well..
And I let my guard down, went out on a ledge 
But where are you now? When all has been said…

I stare at that shimmer, that glides on the waves
I swear I can hear you calling my name
And there in that whisper of a slow midnight breeze
I surrender, but you’re not here with me…

I wasn’t used to love, and may at times seemed cold
But somehow you saved me from the dark in my soul..
But where are you now when I finally believe ?
Oh I surrender unto the dream…
Baby I surrender unto the dream.

Where Are You Now

Where Are You Now  - Nat Daniels & Martin Hirsch

Need help with your Backing Vocals, Time Alignment, Pitch Correction, Production or Mixing?   Message me.   I'm Singer/Songwriter/Instrumentalist and Producer focused on many Genres.  Co Owner of Gentle Rain Records and Part of the Duo https://soundcloud.com/DanielsDurgy