Monday Playlist week of 2/3/2025

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This song was written by Chuck Berry while in prison and was recorded
in 1964.  This " poor boy" traveled across dozen states by bus, train and
plane to get to his promise land (California).  It was also recorded by
Elvis Presley .  Remember, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Freddy Weller,
had a hit with it also.  Louisiana's own Johnny Allen also had a hit with
it here in cajun land.  Having a little fun with this one.

Promise Land ( Cover of Chuck Berry )

And now for something completely different, Nat & I finally dare to delve into some areas we have always loved but didn’t jump into along the way. Classic folk and country seems at our roots and hard to deny as we’ve created our own sound with Daniels & Durgy. But As we yearn to express our vast musical interests we endeavored to find some way to create something that brought our diverse influences into being. So we took one of my simple folksy concepts and Nat’s production talents for building an infectious mid-eastern dancehall tapestry. We crafted something that paints the dreamy fantasy of a hot afternoon, taking the dreamer away to far off sandscapes and soaring sounds. This was a blast to create and opens a door we’ll not let close. We hope you will also enjoy it, come fly with us...
Written, Performed and Produced by: Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
Nat Daniels: keyboards, vocals and production
Craig Durgy: acoustic guitar and vocals
Copyright 2022 Daniels & Durgy * Gentle Rain Records
Lyrics:

Sunshine, my idling mind
Where no one goes
Winds warm, images form, as
My eyelids close

The blazing sands scatter wide
As I can see
Come fly with me

I glide, this carpet I ride
The desert calls
The drone, of drums softly moan
From ancient walls

These wings, these magical strings
Lead sand to sea
And rescue me....come go with me

Idling Mind

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)

Written and Performed by Josh McAlexander

Get me to Gloryland (Original)

Written by Ian Tyson
Performed by Josh McAlexander

This song always reminds me of my visits to Canada and all the great friends and hospitality...

Four Strong Winds

I think of this man as the Frank Sinatra of country music.  What
a voice and such a special gift.  So many wonderful songs and so many were so beautifully orchestrated.  I tried to get a bit of orchestra feel with the limited resources I have.

I Wish I Were Eighteen Again ( Cover  - Ray Price)

ReMix and revision of an Original song from back in the Early Days of SoundCloud. Original Lyrics, Music, Instruments, Vocals, and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records and 3B Production & Recording.

The Daily Grind © - Riff Beach Original Music - 2012, Revised 2024
Original - RiffWerx ®
Give me fresh coffee beans, and….. I’ll wake up feeling fine
Until I’m fed through The Daily Grind
It sure seems good while it’s churning away
But, I’m all ground up at the end of the day
Oh, I got a tune in my head that’s searching for words
Searching for something that’s never been heard
Pebbles in a quarry all mixed into a load
Smashed into gravel and used to build a road
(Chorus)
Change in my pocket and nothing but time
I’m working my way through The Daily Grind
Oooh.....Sometimes, I swear….that I’m losing my mind
‘Cuz, I’m so worn from The Grind
Oh, and I’m so worn from The Grind
Put some coffee on to start my day
Don’t want to work, just hang out and play
Sometimes, I swear that I’m losing my mind
Want more from life than The Daily Grind
Cuz’ I’m so tired of The Grind
(Repeat Chorus and Out)

Sunny Beaches ©

Daily Grind ©

The Daily Grind ©

Singing about sleepless nights and missing you.

I can't sleep. 
This night is too long My dear, whom I miss Come to me
I can't sleep.
My heart feels so sad In this lonely night I look for you

I can't sleep

I was going through the Tony Harris collection and came across this little gem he'd written years ago , so I asked him if I could have a go at a complete revamp , he said yes and this is the result , I hope you like it as much as I do ! On the 22nd is a super song with Gaz and Nat , and on the 1st of September is my first outing with fantastic German orchestral composer Axel Menningen , I'm doing a duet with R and B singer Kim . Working on a new song with Axel and Charlotte at the moment , as usual it's all go ! Thank you so much for listening !

Born In The Country

Born In The Country ( Fox and Harris )

Words & Music by Netta&McGill - another one while in Brisbane together :) Available on music streaming platforms: 3rd of Feburary 2025. Thank you for listening!

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When the evening comes
And the sun is down
Let your shoulders loose 
Wipe away your frown

For today was a good one
Some sadness and tears
Know at this moment
Stood up to my fears

And when you think it’s the last time 
Know it wont be long
Till I see you again
This ain’t really a song

Till I see you again
This ain’t really a song

Might never know the reason
Or why it’s like this
All I know
It’s the life that I’ll miss

And when you think it’s the last time 
Know it wont be long
Till I see you again
This ain’t really a song

Till I see you again
This ain’t really a song

 When you think it’s the last time 
Know it wont be long

Till I see you again

Till I see you again

Till I see you again

This ain’t really a song

This Ain’t Really A Song

Dear friends, this is a song for the weak people of the world

Silent Words

Have You heard those silent words that come from the smallest ones
They are the people that seldom are heard
They are so small and they can’t compete
with the guys that screem so loud
and noone listen to the words they say
we need to clear our ears so we can hear their voice


The children are silent when they suffer from something bad
we have seen pictures from Palestine and Ukraine
their eyes are empty reflecting pain
and the tears have now run out
and noone listen to the words they say
we need to clear our ears so we can hear their voice


In some parts of our cruel world the women don’t dare to speak
it is so strange that it can be like that
these women speak with some silent words
but in the future we will hear
what they say with their silent words
we need to clear our ears so we can hear their voice

Silent Words - 2025-01-29 14.24 (lyrics  in description)

I got to thinking, what would a country song sound like if outlaw musician Warren Zevon was still around to write them? (*)
Maybe something like this?  Everything you want in a country song: broken hearts, solitary country roads , banjo, and unique lyrical point of view.
Thanks for listening!

Lyrics:
They call me "Rusty"
But that's not really my name
It's a nickname a bartender gave me
He says: "Hey man, I think your mind is corroded."

Now I don't drink no more
I like to smoke
I don't need those California lagers
And the pinot noirs
She says that doesn't matter
"I'm throwing you out of this Florida bar,"

I get in my car, and I close the door
I'm driving all night on these lonesome roads
Anonymous and stoned

She said her name was "Honey"
You know I think that's funny
Because she never showed me any kind of real sweetness

I"d work for a million days
For a couple of Saturday nights
And some Sunday haze
I'm driving with the radio on
Waiting for the 'phrase that pays!'

I get in my car, and I close the door
I've been driving all night on these lonesome roads
Anonymous and stoned

I've been dragging my fat ass around
Like some kind of phantom limb I found
Don't pay attention to the foreground
All the real action is happening in the background

(sing along section)(2X)
I'm driving all night alone
On these old lonesome roads
Anonymous
Anonymous and stoned

I've been driving all night on these lonesome roads...

(*) After I wrote this, I had forgotten he recorded "Play it all night Long" , a pretty damn interesting song!

Lonesome Roads

If you've liked anything that me and Charlotte have done in the past , then you are gonna Love this one ! It's all about surviving a betrayed relationship and coming out the other side on top , make sure you catch the build up from around 2.25 . We have an album out at the moment , the links are at the bottom . Next up on the 10th is a Blues/Rocker by Dave Cooper , Glenny G and myself , it's a belter !
Then a song by myself . Another song with Charlotte , and one with Gaz are in production at the moment , and I'm dabbling with some other stuff , which I'll work on if time will allow . Thank you for all the support , here's the album links
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

Hurricane

Once again I am thrilled to work with Gaz Brownie and Andy "Noobly" Hall.. Andy composed a beautiful track and Gaz wrote the words and melody into it, and when Gaz & Andy invited to me to sing along I was beyond super excited to work with them again..   What a great song! Thanks for inviting me along fellas xxx

Copyright 2025 Concience of Kings
Female Vocal Copyright 2025 Nat Daniels
Composed and Mixed by Andy Hall
Written and Performed by Gaz Brownie
Backing Harmonies Performed by Nat Daniels

Lyrics:

We made this to be broken 
after every word, we’ve spoken
Now we feed every  line 
Trying to make it rhyme 

And now were somewhere in between 
Prose and poetry it seems 
We gotta let it go 
Our Prose and poetry 
you know …. (repeat)

The party is no longer fun 
wallflowers we’ve become 
What happened to our desire 
Our flame only  flickers on the fire 

We drop shade into our light
prose & poetry tonight 
The novel has come to the end
 the lyrics now condescend 
Shadows falls all over us
nothing left to discuss 
amplifier that bleeds out noise
Prose & poetry’s Destroyed

And now were somewhere in between 
Prose and poetry it seems 
We gotta let it go 
Our Prose and poetry 
you know …. (repeat)

Prose And Poetry - Conscience of Kings with Nat Daniels

In your eyes. Moments of magic we can't resist. 

In your eyes

Winter's gentle plans.
In the quiet moments, Joy and love abound.

Winter's gentle plans

It is a song that emotionally expresses the story of lovers struggling with communication difficulties, yet still wanting to hold on to their love without giving up. 

Love Needs Translation

Endless love and gratitude to you, 
It is a song that brings to mind excitement and happiness.

To You

This song was written after watching a TV series called The way home. 
It is about Using the gateway of a magical pond to time travel back to your family's  history.
TIME TRAVELER " The way home " by Glenny G's one man band. ( Original 2025)
LYRICS
I'm standing in the river fifty feet away from shore
That pond is growing deeper , I'm so far away from home
I need to know  ( Time Traveler ) Where that water goes ( Time Traveler)
Time travels on beyond my home
My family is waiting in another place in time
I visit all their moments growing up they left behind
I need to know " On my way home "
Where that river flows " Where does it go "
So far away to find my way home
Solo (Guitar)
We are the children that are yet to be raised x 3
We are the children
I need to know ( Time traveler ) Where that water goes ( Time traveler)
Time travels on beyond my way home
Time Traveler  ( On my way home )
Time Traveler ( On my way home )
Time traveler ( I'm on my way home )

Time Traveler  "The Way Home" (original with lyrics)

This is a bit of a change from my last happy song , it's a tad sobering ! It's not an anti war song by any means , I know they do have to happen from time to time to when tyrants are involved , sometimes we have no choice and have to rid the world of a monster . But it's always a sad state of affairs and this song reflects that , I do hope you like it though ! On a happier note , me and Kim have a cracking song out on the 21st , and after that are two belting songs , one a tongue in cheek rocker with Axel Menningen , and a huge song with Gaz Brownie . Thanking all you guys and gals for the continued support . Remember me and Charlotte have an album out , give it a whirl if you get chance !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

The Weight of War

Another outing for Gaz , Nat and myself , cracking song , we hope you like it ! Loads coming up , one a week for a while with various artists including David Dunham , Axel Menningen , Skippy , Kim and Andrea Brennan , so please stay tuned ! Me and Charlottes album links are below , thank you so much !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

And For All The Above

My second time to try covering my favorite John Denver song.

Country Roads - Cover by Tony

Come on in My Kitchen
Written by Robert Johnson
Arranged and Performed by Josh McAlexander

Come on in My Kitchen

Started with a few simple tracks - vocals, my Martin Acoustic, a little backing vocal, and some quiet harp texturing. Marc Elluse wrapped my tracks with his luscious guitar work and tweaked a mix that just blew my mind. I'm so very proud to be part of this project and cannot say enough about the creativity and skill Marc brought to make this a recognizable cover, but a totally unique one, as well. We didn't want a sub-par soundalike version of this Classic Rock masterpiece. MakaVox Sax (jazzy key synth) in the mix, as well. :D

Sunny Beaches Abound

Mainstreet

Main Street - HQ ReMiX Collab feat. Nemorospo (Gtrs/Prod) - Riff - Vocals, Guitar

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