I wrote these lyrics 20 years ago. It's Spring, we are escaping Covid Lockdown so it seems appropriate to record it and release it to the waiting world!

Derek Smith

Spring Song

My version of a song hidden away on U2's "Rattle & Hum" album. Sung on the album by The Edge. According to Songfacts "This song is about John Boyle O'Reilly, the leader of an 1848 Irish uprising after the Great Famine. He was banished to Australia for rebelling against the government." Van Dieman's Land was of course, present day Tasmania.

Van Dieman's Land

Richard Thompson's great song, originally recorded & released in the '70's. I've tweaked the lyrics slightly....

I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight

I have loved this song since I bought the album in the '70's. It's the story of a couple of lovers by the Berlin Wall so, because I could never match the original, I've done a version as a duet with my friend Bev Harrell.

Heroes

A song about that moment feared by so many men... when their other half says "Let's dance"....

I Can't Dance

Appropriately recorded on the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing in 1969 ... I don't think Elton & Bernie's depiction of the role of astronauts' role was entirely accurate. Great song though...

Rocket Man

A story of finding love on the daily commute

Transport of Delight

A song about the sort of person who is doing very nicely but still sees himself as a victim. There seem to be a lot of them about,..

Rich Man's Blues

A song about those things we all know we should do something about but don't know where to start.

First World Blues

My bluesiest-blues song. Inspired by listening to Gregg Allman's final album, and yes I know I sound nothing like him!

You're A Winner Babe

I've always loved this Nick Lowe song, from Elvis Costello's hyper New Wave version onwards. So here's my attempt for these difficult times.

Derek Smith

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