Recorded in the basement studio of Mike Marshall in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in the summer of 1975, the song asks an eternal question that still begs an answer, "Where is this guy when you really need him?" If you're seeking Jesus, sing him this song ... maybe he'll answer! Musicians: myself on bass guitar and lead vocal, Al Macdonald on guitar and backup vocals, Bob Macdonald on drums and backup vocal, Rod Ferguson on lead guitar, and Dave Weir on rhythm guitar.

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Hey Jesus (1975)

Recorded in the summer of 1975 in the Dartmouth, Nova Scotia basement studio of Mike Marshall, with Al Macdonald on guitar and backup vocals, Bob Macdonald on drums and backup vocals, Dave Weir on guitar, Rod Ferguson on lead guitar, and myself on bass and lead vocal. The song is the story of a doomed romance that should have ended sooner than it did.

Forever Ended Yesterday (1975)

This is an updated version of the country version
also found on this site.

Here are all the personnel involved in its production:

“Hey Jesus” Recording Details
Recording Studio:
FMP Matrix, 17 Oathill Crescent, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4C3
Recorded Monday/Tuesday June 24/25
and Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Arranger/Producer: Mike Cowie
Recording Engineer/Mixer: Scott Ferguson

Rhythm Section:
•	Drums: Dave Burton
•	Bass: Ron (Ronald J.) Hines
•	Guitar: Jamie Robinson
•	Keyboards (electric piano and organ): Ross Billard
•	Tambourine: Mike Cowie
•	Hand Claps: Background Singers

Horns:
•	Trumpet: Mike Cowie
•	Alto Sax: Ken MacKay
•	Baritone Sax: Dawn Hatfield
•	Trombone: Danny Martin

Strings:
•	Violin 1: Émilie Paré
•	Violin 2: Anna Wedlock
•	Cello: Catherine Little

Background Singers (and hand claps):
•	Soprano: Liz Rigney
•	Alto: Katrina Roberts
•	Tenor: Lisa MacDougall
•	Bass: Alex Vaughn
•	Bass: Mike Cowie (though he only claims a single note)

Songwriter and Lead Vocal:
•	Porter Scobey

Hey Jesus (2019)

This song was written back in my 1970s country band days, and reflects some personal experience from those days, but was recorded for the first time in August, 2020. 
“I Can Only Sing Hank Williams (After Midnight)” Recording Details
Recording Studio:
FMP Matrix, 17 Oathill Crescent, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4C3
Recorded Wednesday July 22, Tuesday August 11, and Tuesday August 18, 2020
Arranger/Producer: Mike Cowie
Recording Engineer/Mixer: Scott Ferguson
Rhythm Section:
• Drums: Dave Burton
• Bass: Larry Bjornson
• Guitar: Rob Gooding
• Keyboard (electric piano): Ross Billard

Horns:
• Trumpet: Mike Cowie
• Alto Sax: Chris Mitchell

Strings:
• Fiddle: Anthony Rissesco

Vocal Background:
• Soprano: Liz Rigney

Songwriter and Lead Vocal:
• Porter Scobey

I Can Only Sing Hank Williams (After Midnight) (2020)

Any guy (girl?) who's spent any time on the bar scene (before COVID-19) can relate to this one ...

“Sometimes I’d Rather Wake Up All Alone” Recording Details
Recording Studio:
FMP Matrix, 17 Oathill Crescent, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4C3
Recorded Wednesday July 22, Tuesday August 11, and Tuesday August 18, 2020
Arranger/Producer: Mike Cowie
Recording Engineer/Mixer: Scott Ferguson
Rhythm Section:
• Drums: Dave Burton
• Bass: Larry Bjornson
• Guitars (acoustic and electric): Rob Gooding
• Keyboard (electric piano): Ross Billard

Horns:
• Trumpet: Mike Cowie
• Alto Sax: Chris Mitchell

Songwriter and Lead Vocal:
• Porter Scobey

Sometimes I'd Rather Wake Up All Alone (2020)

“Leavin’ New York” Recording Details
Recording Studio:
FMP Matrix, 17 Oathill Crescent, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4C3
Lead Vocal Recorded Wednesday, October 14 and Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Background Vocals Recorded Thursday December 3, 2020 and Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Arranger/Producer: Mike Cowie
Recording Engineer/Mixer: Scott Ferguson
Lyrics and Lead Vocal: Porter Scobey
Horn arrangement: Mike Cowie and Porter Scobey
Vocal arrangement: Mike Cowie and Porter Scobey
Rhythm Section:
• Drums: Dave Burton
• Bass: Larry Bjornson
• Guitars (acoustic and electric): Rob Gooding
• Keyboard (electric piano): Sylvio Pupo

Horns:
• Trumpet: Mike Cowie
• Alto Sax: Chris Mitchell
• Baritone Sax: Dawn Hatfield
• Trombone: Dan Martin

Strings:
• Violin: Anthony Rissessco
• Violin: Sarah Frank
• Violin: Carrie Van Slyke
• Violin: Kirsty Money

Background Vocals:
Liz Rigney
Katrina Roberts
Sue Mantin

Writing Credits
Arrangement Mike Cowie
Horn arrangement Mike Cowie Porter Scobey
Vocal arrangement Mike Cowie Porter Scobey

Leavin' New York (2021)

Currently (2023-2024) in year 55 of teaching Mathematics and Computing Science at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and remembering with great fondness playing with the Macdonald Brothers Band at numerous fire halls and legions, and especially at the long-gone but not forgotten El Strato on Gottingen Street.

Porter Scobey

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