My Playlist #1

Great American novel (Cover Of Larry Norman)

Song about how people that were discounted as crackpots a while back are now emerging as prophets.

They're Callin' Me Right

Song about how God is always there no matter what is happening all around us and how He gave His all.

You Always Gave Your All

Advice to my daughters after the passing of their mom

Your Mother and I

Denial is Not Just a River in Egypt

If you've ever been scared before a big race, life event or performance, you can relate to the message of Last Minute Jitters

Last Minute Jitters

Song about summer love that ended too soon.

The End of Me and You

Summer romance ends too soon (female vocals).

The End of Me and You (Version 2)

Describes the flair and style of the flamenco dancer as she commands the crowds' attention.

Queen of the Dance

Song about a guy who asks a girl out on a date and is crushed when she shrugs and laughs. Then, years later, when he's the star, she asks him if he still wants to ask her on a date and he just shrugs and laughs and won't give her the time of day.

Turnabout's Fair Play

Based on a real experience when my girls were young teens and how I felt when I found them gone and had no clue where they were. Luckily, I found them at a park in town. Gave me a real scare at the time. 

Runnin' Away

Song about an outlier who became an insider in God's kingdom...

The Outlier - That Ball and Chain

Message to the "Frozen Chosen" written and produced by Stan Countz

The Frozen Chosen

Song by Stan Countz about not holding grudges or letting the sun go down on your wrath...

Let Not the Sun Go Down

"Jesus, He's the Truth, the Way, the Life. We won't bow the the knee, to your Golden Calf. It's not by power, no, it's not by might. We make our plans and He, just laughs." Great lyric!

Golden Calf

Just Sit Back

Living Sacrifice

Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz (aka Stan and Be Counted) is a genre-bending songwriter with over 250 original songs under his belt — a true craftsman of lyric and melody. From his debut track “Those Hap Happy Days” in 2005, a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of the ’50s and ’60s, Stan has built a musical legacy rooted in meaning, melody, and message.

Writing under the moniker Stan and Be Counted, he stands tall in the world of music as both a creator and a voice of purpose. His catalog spans a kaleidoscope of genres — from contemporary Christian rock and gospel to EDM, country pop, blues, R&B, hip hop, folk, and beyond. Each song is a reflection of his passion for storytelling and his desire to uplift, challenge, and connect.

Whether crafting soul-stirring love ballads, foot-tapping jingles, or heart-pounding hard rock anthems, Stan brings a rare blend of versatility, depth, and soul to every track. He doesn't just write songs — he writes moments you can feel.

Stan Countz is more than an artist — he’s a movement. A call to stand... and be counted. He is a prolific lyricist and lives in Denison, Texas with his artist/photographer wife. 

If you're an Artist looking for a song for the next hit, send me a message. Who knows, I may have a gem and a #1 hit for us both!

Denial is Not Just a River in Egypt

Stan Countz

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