Words and music written by Bartley Charles Mastin
Performance by Bartley Charles Mastin
Copyright 2024 All Rights Reserved

Lyrics:
He left her on a Wednesday
While she was by his side
He drifted off to early
No time for goodbyes

And she's waiting for the sun
She's just waiting for the sun
Yes she's waiting for the sun
So she can leave

She said she's going home now
She's riding all alone
A love that last forever
A house that's made of stone

And she's waiting for the sun
Yes she's waiting for the sun
She's just waiting for the sun
So she can leave

Waiting For The Sun

The Overflow 🌊

No One Could Steer Me Right 🌞 JTSunrise Rendition 

Merle Haggard’s iconic song “Mama Tried” delves into the pain and suffering he caused his mother due to his incarceration in San Quentin in 1957. While the song isn’t strictly autobiographical, it reflects his experiences growing up

The story behind this timeless tune:
Merle’s father passed away when he was nine years old. His mother worked tirelessly to provide for the family. Merle was a wild child. At the age of 20, he was convicted of burglary and attempted escape from county jail. His 2 1/2-year term led him to San Quentin prison, where he played in the prison’s country band and pursued high school equivalency courses and where Merle had a cosmic encounter with the Man in Black himself! 

As a 21-year-old inmate at San Quentin in 1959, Haggard witnessed Johnny Cash’s legendary prison performance as an inmate. Cash’s prison show left an indelible mark on Haggard, inspiring him not only musically but also as a beacon of redemption

Merle began his musical journey earlier in life. He was performing music before he went to prison, and after his release, he resumed working in bars and clubs. His first recording was Wynn Stewart’s “Sing a Sad Song,” which became a national hit in 1964

I saw Merle preform live when my dad VL took me to a concert at our local county fair in rural Illinois in the 1970s

Merle passed away on April 6, 2016—his 79th birthday—in the San Joaquin Valley, California. He lost a brief battle with pneumonia. Haggard’s musical legacy, spanned the 1960s to the 2010s with nearly 40 number one hits. Interestingly, he had predicted his own passing, sharing this poignant insight with his son shortly before the fateful day

The iconic song “Mama Tried” was released in July 1968. It became one of the cornerstone songs of country music, spending four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It won the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999 and was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry due to its cultural significance. In 2021, it was ranked at #376 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”! 🎵🌟

[Verse 1]
                D          G             D                G
The first thing I remember knowing was a lonesome whistle blowin'
      D                                 A7
A young un's dream of growin' up to ride
     D                     G         D                 G
On a freight train leavin' town, not knowin' where I'm bound
       D                   A7             D
No one could change my mind, but Mama tried

[Verse 2]
        D          G             D               G
One and only rebel child, from a family meek and mild
    D                               A7
Mama seemed to know what lay in store
          D             G                    D             G
'Despite my Sunday learnin', toward the bad I kept on turnin'
     D             A7         D
Mama couldn't hold me anymore

[Chorus]
              D                         G               D
And I turned twenty-one in prison doin' life without parole
   Bm                                 A7
No one could steer me right, but Mama tried, Mama tried
     D                                 G             D
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleadin’ I denied,
                       A7                 D
That leaves me the one to blame ‘cause Mama tried

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
          D               G               D            G
Dear old Dad, rest his soul, he left my mom a heavy load
      D                            A7
She tried so very hard to fill his shoes
          D           G           D               G
Workin' hours without rest, wanted me to have the best
    D                 A7             D
She tried to raise me right, but I refused

[Chorus Refrain]
            
[Outro]
   D

#MamaTried

Mama Tried - JTSunrise Meets Merle (San Quentin Prison-Acoustic Blues)

Words and music written by Bartley Charles Mastin
Performance by Bartley Charles Mastin
Copyright 2024 All Rights Reserved

Lyrics:
Don't want to be a rose
You want to be a wildflower
Never mind the sun
You want to take a moon shower

Half a mile from here we'll disappear aboard the midnight train

You say you're getting old
You say you've reached a milestone mama
You're tired of being sold
You're tired of all the hometown drama

Half a mile from here we'll disappear aboard the midnight train

I love the way the moon glows
I love the way the wind blows
When it goes
Through your hair

Gonna be a wild ride mama
Gonna be a rodeo
Gonna be an LA drama
Gonna have to rope me down

Half a mile from here we'll disappear aboard the midnight train

Half A Mile From Here

Staring into nothing
Looking around me
It don’t feel right
Its more than I can take 
And not what I needed

Looking out for something
But not where I’m standing 
And I don’t feel nice
Got to change the feeling  
And get me away now tonight

Take me where the wind blows
When nothing’s going right
And it don’t feel kind
Take me where the wind blows
Till something’s turning round tonight 

Staring at the same thing
keeping me blinded
Where I don’t belong
Its less than I deserve
And its not what I wanted

I dream of any something 
Something that needs me
And it feels so right
Take me to the feeling
Take me away now tonight 
 
Take me where the wind blows
When nothing’s going right
And I don’t feel kind
Take me where the wind blows
Till something’s turning round tonight 

Staring into nothing
Looking around me
It don’t feel right
Its more than I can take 
And its not what I needed tonight

Take Me (Unplugged)

Song #47

I've always wanted to play this because it is one of my favorite songs. Let's just say it has been on my to-do list for a couple years and I've always been afraid to attempt it. Thank you for listening!! I appreciate you!

Yamaha Acoustic Guitar
Peavey Bass
6 different woven synths
Vocals

We don't have to worry
Life goes where it does
Faster than a bullet
From an empty gun
Turn yourself over
Loose change we could spend
Grinding down diamonds
Round, round, round the bend
Round, round, round the bend

People pushing harder
Up against themselves
Make their daggers sharper
Than their faces tell
Babe, its your time now
Loose change we could spend
Where we are going
Round, round, round the bend
Round, round, round the bend

Round the Bend (Beck Cover)

A song about the American Dream experiment.

Fuck Trump 2025

Devil's Got My Shoes

Cast of Characters:
Cgmaness – @user-419254289-15129531 – Chris – acoustic guitar, drums, lyrics, vocals, and composition
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- organ and piano
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 – four string fretless bass
This song started all the way back in October, when Chris came up with lyrics and a vocal melody to go over his acoustic guitar composition. He also added the drum beat that carries it along, and contrasts Josh's bass part, which he added next. JJ came along shortly after and added his twinkling piano and ambiance thickening organ. 
  We had all these parts down, but for some reason this sat on the shelf for a few months. Finally we decided to dust it off. Chris mixed it for us expertly, as always, and we decided to put a ribbon on it. 
 This is an example of Chris's brilliant songwriting, shared with a couple of other musicians who are mutual admirers of his work. This is also a trio within the Eclectic Collective family, as we sometimes do side projects with different iterations of the group. We all hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it.  
  
Original lyrics by cgmaness:

Let the night tuck you under,
When you feel you can't go on.
When you want to be happy,
I will be what you want...
And, it's you that makes me happy.
When I'm down on my bad sign.
Washing out all the tie-dye from the blue sky.

Let the Night (Eclectic Collective)

The Rear-View Mirror

The city's hum that we dwelled
Came a time to find our way
And the fire it rose out from ashes 
And the bond is here to stay

Our hearts are bound in concrete
And the forgotten ones we knew
We searched and searched for balance
In the tangled streets we knew

So damn the city lights...in the rear-view mirror

So we got a place spent some time to choose
Left behind some urban scheme
We had a home and that's what succeeded
To share in this old dream

Now we've lost those city lights
And we're seeing things so much clearer
Yeah we took on this flight together, away from the rear-view mirror

The city's hum that we dwelled
Came a time to find our way
And now the fire came out from ashes 
And our bond is here to stay

So we tread on untamed pathways
Where we have been found
In the silence pure our spirit
Can we still belong?

Now I lost those city lights
And see things much clearer
So, we took on a flight together, but don't look into the rear-view mirror

Those damn city lights

(Don't look back, Into the rear-view mirror x 3)
Don't look back...

V2.04

The Rear-View Mirror

Brandon Welsh’s Debut Album: Mural of Coins – A Soulful Exploration of Life’s Moments

Brandon Welsh's debut album, Mural of Coins, is a deeply personal and introspective collection of songs that reflect both the highs and lows of life. Drawing inspiration from the laid-back, heartfelt styles of Jack Johnson, the emotional depth of John Mayer, the timeless storytelling of Bob Dylan, and the ethereal tones of Aurora, this album is a rich tapestry of folk, indie, and acoustic influences.

Featured artists Rob Silva and Tyler Welsh bring their unique talents to the album, with Rob contributing guitar, bass, shaker, and production, while Nala, the three-legged dog, adds a distinctive touch with her unexpected yet charming backup vocals. From the very first track, Mr. Blue, with its soulful guitar and rhythm, the album invites listeners into a world of warmth and authenticity. Nala’s vocals provide a surprising layer of depth to the track, adding an emotional and whimsical touch.

Throughout the album, Brandon’s poignant lyrics shine, as heard in tracks like Rhymes and Reasons, All Alone, and Cold, where he explores themes of isolation, reflection, and emotional turmoil. A special highlight is his cover of Bob Dylan’s Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright, which adds a fresh, modern spin on the classic while staying true to its original spirit.

Out of My Mind, a standout track featuring Rob Silva’s production and bass, pulses with energy and explores the feeling of mental unrest. Mural of Coins encapsulates the album's theme—life’s fleeting moments and the memories we carry with us. The closing track, I Don’t Stay, leaves listeners with a sense of resolution and introspection.

Recorded in both East Bridgewater and Fort Carson, Colorado, Mural of Coins blends the essence of two distinct locations, giving the album a unique, grounded vibe. It’s a collection of songs that feels both intimate and expansive, inviting listeners to connect with the journey Brandon has captured through his music.

With Mural of Coins, Brandon Welsh has created an album that will resonate with fans of folk, indie, and acoustic music. It’s a deeply authentic work that touches the heart, showcasing the beauty of life's simple, yet powerful, moments.

I Don't Stay

Somewhere77’ is a London based self-taught solo artist, delivering more of a traditional song writing style with rock, acoustic, folk, country and blues influences.
2024 saw the release of the debut acoustic album “Whipped, Stripped & Almost Unplugged” which is a combination of new songs and acoustic versions of his own original rock songs. 
Further releases of "Take Me" and "Won't Let You In" followed although expect more amplified and acoustic tunes to be coming from Somewhere77' in the near future.
Whilst he is aware that his vocals can be an acquired taste 😂, he hopes you at least enjoy the musical side of things!
With occasional assistance from long time friend and collaborator ©️CrackerJack on various tracks, both artists are proud to produce and share this music with you and hope that you can find your song among what they have created.
Much Love