Powerful guitar and vocals, Davy, in this homage for a courageous woman. Man, I feel like her sometimes now.

really like the blues/jazz rhythm and guitar..lyrics are great..to me there is a sort of disconnect between the mood/melody and the meaning but it works well..like the ending and last line.I often wonder what people are thinking about if anything while they go through their lives

missed this one -- it could have come from a Dylan album, such strong writing

another great song ... especially like the lyrics

great track .......bang on with the social comment

Vedran - One Second

same shit, different year.........another one of my favs from the great man.....cheers for having a listen


The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
WRITTEN BY: BOB DYLAN
 William Zanzinger killed poor Hattie Carroll
 With a cane that he twirled around his diamond ring finger
 At a Baltimore hotel society gath’rin’
 And t   he cops were called in and his weapon took from him
 As they rode him in custody down to the station
 And booked William Zanzinger for first-degree murder
 But you who philosophize disgrace and criticize all fears
 Take the rag away from your face
 Now ain’t the time for your tears
 
 William Zanzinger, who at twenty-four years
 Owns a tobacco farm of six hundred acres
 With rich wealthy parents who provide and protect him
 And high office relations in the politics of Maryland
 Reacted to his deed with a shrug of his shoulders
 And swear words and sneering, and his tongue it was snarling
 In a matter of minutes on bail was out walking
 But you who philosophize disgrace and criticize all fears
Take the rag away from your face 
 Now ain’t the time for your tears
 
 Hattie Carroll was a maid of the kitchen
 She was fifty-one years old and gave birth to ten children
 Who carried the dishes and took out the garbage
 And never sat once at the head of the table
 And didn’t even talk to the people at the table
 Who just cleaned up all the food from the table
 And emptied the ashtrays on a whole other level
 Got killed by a blow, lay slain by a cane
 That sailed through the air and came down through the room
 Doomed and determined to destroy all the gentle
 And she never done nothing to William Zanzinger
 But you who philosophize disgrace and criticize all fears
 Take the rag away from your face
 Now ain’t the time for your tears
 
 In the courtroom of honor, the judge pounded his gavel
 To show that all’s equal and that the courts are on the level
 And that the strings in the books ain’t pulled and persuaded
 And that even the nobles get properly handled
 Once that the cops have chased after and caught ’em
 And that the ladder of law has no top and no bottom
 Stared at the person who killed for no reason
 Who just happened to be feelin’ that way without warnin’
 And he spoke through his cloak, most deep and distinguished
 And handed out strongly, for penalty and repentance
 William Zanzinger with a six-month sentence
 Oh, but you who philosophize disgrace and criticize all fears
 Bury the rag deep in your face
 For now’s the time for your tears

The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll

This was supposed to be ready 3 weeks ago, and now, even though Mardi Gras is over, I put too much work into it to not post it..I reworked it, transposed it up and redid the guitar work. sounds a little better now...

Put on your coat, Put on your shoes
We’re gonna go downtown like we used to do
and see the parade, have a drink or two
Find our old friends, and see what's new

There’s a party on the street
They come from miles around to celebrate
smiles on everyone you meet
(And) The music’s loud and wild and free

 So come on let’s go
Don’t move so slow
The world’s alive and (when) the music’s on
Raise your hand and feel the beat
There’s a party on the street
Hold on tight, don’t let go
Feel the music soothe your soul
Raise your hands and feel the beat
There’s a party on the street

We’ve spent too long behind these walls
Watching the clock waiting for our call
Time moves fast, it's down to you and me 
But Tonight we’re here  where we should be

Now it’s time to let the banners fly
Let the searchlights shine into the sky
Smiles on everyone you meet
And The music’s loud and wild and free

Mardi Gras Song 2025


I was lost in time
Feelin' like the victim of a perfect crime
Until that night I met you
How was I to know just what your love could do

Now I believe there has been a change in me
Oh, I believe that it was meant to be
Oh, can't you see I believe in you and me

In the dark of night
We can be what we would like to be
And it's all right
When it's you, you and me girl
Well I feel like we're the only people in the world

I believe there has been a change in me
Oh I believe that it was meant to be
Oh, can't you see I believe in you and me

It's so easy so damn easy to see
The way I feel for you
And you for me

Solo

Well, I believe there's been a change in me
Ya, I believe that it was meant to be
Can't you see I believe in you and me

Oh, can't you see I believe in you and me
Oh, can't you see I believe in you and me
Oh, can't you see I believe in you and me

V2.03

I Believe

Beacon is a exploration of changing mood and atmosphere that ends off on a bright warm embrace.  The journey on making this track has been an amazing ride and being able to finally share this one is an incredible feeling.  Thanks for any feedback on this and for checking it out!

Beacon

Mirror in the window

Original sung by Bette Middler (1979)
Written by Amanda McBroom

This is one of my favorite song, just had to do it....

I used Piano backing track

The Rose (Cover)

“Savanna - Erin”  by Luke 

I have 5 granddaughters..
this is for granddaughter number 3.. 
I will be writing a song for each in hopes they will be listening to their own song one day with their grandchildren…Love Grampy Luke 

Keys & Piano & Synthesizer & Drums  by Luke
Created & Composed & Produced by Luke
Music & Track & Album Photos by Luke
this is not a real photo , but Ai photo created by Luke
Beats by Luke©️
Luke  H.  S c h ü ß m a n n©️

“Savanna-Erin”  by Luke

l'art pour l'art - Profundium
March 2025
Duration: 3:00
Cover art painting: Carol Klepper
Cover art lettering: John-Marc Ventimiglia
For voices, harp, organ, virtual instruments and percussion

l'art pour l'art - Profundium

Living life

Jodie answered the phone
But no one said hello
Hey,hey,is anyone there?

In some ways she was glad
The phone rang when she was sad
Hey,hey,is anyone there?

She sits by the fire burning low
With memories from long ago
Hey,hey is anyone there?

This Monday passed on a week
Where she hasn't heard anyone speak
Hey,hey,is anyone there?

Jodie was found in her chair
Two years dead,no one cared
Hey,hey,is anyone there?

People come,people go
No one sheds a tear
People come,people go
Were we ever here?

Jodie

Second album of 10 songs 'Looking Up',available from bandcamp,Spotify and the rest.

https://vancemagill.bandcamp.com/album/look-up

First album of songs. 'Flying Solo'.
https://vancemagill.bandcamp.com/album/flying-solo

And on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/4BOvUv16dOl6cgcWANX1Dz
This is my first solo venture. It's an album of ten songs and it can be downloaded  from bandcamp free,or for whatever you deem it worth. I'd be happy if you just take a copy and listen to my musical ramblings. 
Thanks to all who take the time.  :)

Follow on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/album/4BOvUv16dOl6cgcWANX1Dz
A while back I viewed s/c as merely a hosting platform for posting on forums,but then I realised there was access to so many wonderful compositions by other folk,it then became my prime source of listening to music.
This little corner of the internet is actually a thriving musical community where nobodies such as myself can share songs with the great and the good.
All that just has to be positive and welcome.
Thanks to all who listen and comment,be assured I will return the favour,as I love finding new artists. Please don't follow me if you are going to unfollow,I only wish to listen and share music,I am not a follower collector.


Songs are a mix of solo work with all instruments played by myself,plus my own world weary vocals! I tend to favour my home made Telecasters and a Strat,though the odd acoustic makes an appearance. I use Logic Pro X and am a recent convert to DAW.

I play and write for the joy of expression and always with the hope my songs may be a positive force to anyone who takes time to listen. I'm an old boy now,so I harbour no dreams of success in the conventional sense,having the odd comment is just fine for me. Thanks to all who bother.

 Also earlier songs from a project in 2015, with Fiona and Martin Magill,Vocals and keys. Martin is a very talented working keyboard player,but sadly Fiona no longer sings. Our loss.
Lastly there are tracks from late 80s/early 90s from SOS,a band I was in back then.

Jodie

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