These songs were recorded during my isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in my Olivenhain Studio, all by myself of course, except for my family singing the Hallelujah chorus (thanks Oscar, Angel, Rhiannon, Megan and Stephanie). The final track, Sweet Mint Tea, was my first collaboration with Irish artist Johnny Mc Farlane. Johnny somehow elevated my provocative lyrics into an old-timey pub tune vibe that just begs the listener to sing along...yet another pandemic miracle.

The Pandemic Singles

The Life of Hymn & Her has been released by CDBaby.

The Life of Hymn & Her

This CD contains a collection of tunes familiar to everyone…and others less so, including two originals inspired by my youngest grandchildren who are working hard to find their way in our complicated world. Each new arrangement attempts to reimagine these classic songs while respecting the original intent of the composers. A special thanks to Johnny Mc Farlane for partnering with me, and Ray McKenna for his haunting harp, on Long Black Veil, and to my grandson Oacar Rey Flores for his rich baratone harmony on Louise.
- Vintage mount of my grandfather’s anvil on CD cover (Tobias Flores) 
- Sculpture on single-release cover of Blacksmith Boy (Braydan Tang) 
- Painting on single-release cover of Everybody’s Cryin’ Mercy (Scott Elliot).

The Obvious & Obscure

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This one's for you Gary...we'll always be up there holding Tango's reins.

Desperado

Long Black Veil [w/Johnny Mc Farlane] (feat. Ray McKenna on harp)

For my granddaughter Angel on her 18th birthday...and for all daughters coming of age.

Young Girl

Everybody's Cryin' Mercy

Blackbird

Louise (feat. Oscar Rey Flores)

Sixteen Tons

Michelle

Cover sculpture "Three Peas in a Pod" by Braydan Tang.

Blacksmith Boy

It is a bit intimidating to attempt a new release of the most covered song ever. Curiously, Yesterday officially drops next Monday.

Yesterday

The melody is based on the public domain song "The Ship That Never Returned" (Henry Clay Work, 1865).

DonOLD & the U.S.A.

DonOLD & The U.S.A

For No One

Originally released in 1965, updated production master.

Randy Souviney

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