This track has a lot of soul. Outstanding work -a joy to listen to.

Excellent lyrics and fit into the playing.  Super cool.

So glad you reposted this with Last of the Summer Flies as I'd missed this one 3 years ago. Magical playing and as always the lyrics are superb. Glad I caught this gem eventually. Cheers Steve

F Chord makes my Fingers Bleed

All across the plain there’s a heavy kind of drone
And the picking has cleared the fields
And every one’s talkin’ bout where to go next
Some with scars on hearts to keep

But me I ain’t gonna be running anywhere
I got land here to put on ice
And I’m saying it to you there’s a song to sing
But I sense you know you gonna take flight

Want your breath upon my face
Neath the still of the trees
And feel the edging of your lace
But there’s rot in the leaves
 I been playing long and loud
But you haven’t come around
Now F chord makes my fingers bleed
F chord makes my fingers bleed

I know you’re gonna rev up your car one night
Yeah my bones fear the ebb of your heat
And lonely be the grip of the ice breaker days
And the strength of the clime to beat

Yes the warmth of your body ‘n flickering flames
Has fled to the universe
And nothing but pain ‘til the end of time
As the season stiffens up the earth

F CHORD MAKES MY FINGERS BLEED

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Grooveclowd Presents--MJ Taylor--Loita De Espana

Reading to the children has been shown to have great importance for their development.
I have made a new version of this song since I discovered some problems with the sound in the first version.

Lyrics:
Read to Them
They long for the night when someone can spend some time
with them without noise or television sounds
They want to… listen to a nice fairy tale
which is told to them by their mom or their dad.


There are some creatures in the world who deserve much attention from birth and 
until they retire, their parents are worrying about them
and to give them good conditions in advance
they must teach them the importance of communication

Children need to learn what is important for their future lives
and speech is the crucial point for their success
They learn so much when they listen to the words
when their mom or their dad reads a book before they go to sleep

Approximate Lyrics in Swedish
Läs för dem
De längtar efter kvällen när någon kan spendera lite tid
med dem utan oljud eller TV-ljud
De vill ... lyssna på en trevlig saga
som berättas för dem av deras mamma eller deras pappa.


Det finns några varelser i världen som förtjänar allvarlig uppmärksamhet från födseln och,
tills de går i pension oroar sig föräldrarna för dem
och för att ge dem goda förutsättningar i förväg
måste de lära dem hur viktig kommunikation är


Barnen måste lära sig vad som är viktigt för deras framtida liv
och tal är den avgörande punkten för deras framgång
De lär sig så mycket när de lyssnar på orden
när deras mamma eller pappa läser en bok innan de lägger sig

Read to Them. Today, September 8 is "The International Literacy Day"

I Wrote this for my daughter to be played at her wedding this year. 
Congratulations Sarah and Larry! 
To see the Video:     https://youtu.be/i_13q7U7OJk

Many thanks to my friend and music partner Nat Daniels for adding her talents on piano, bass and the drum track.

Written and performed by Craig Durgy (Guitar and vocals)
Production, mixing, piano, bass and drum track by Nat Daniels 
Lyrics: see below

I Came Running by Craig Durgy

Doctors and nurses and Mom and me
We all were waiting to see, the little girl that would be
You came into view, and I came running to you

So many nights that were sleepless then
And I’d come running when, you cried and I came in, and through 
Every tear as you grew, I came running to you

Such a scary world, for such a little girl
And Daddy needs to come through
There to save the day, love makes a daddy brave
And there’s no greater than you
No greater than you, no, no

But little girls don’t stay little long
You’d chase me room to room, those bedtime stories soon
Drifted off like a dream, still there, but not to be seen

We always knew that there’d come a day
Spring flowers never stay, and I’ll give you away
To dream with somebody new, 
Someone who’s wonderful too

Such a scary world, for such a little girl
And Daddy needs to come through
There to save the day, love makes a daddy brave
And there’s no greater than you
No greater than you, no, no

So, on this day, let me see you smile
You’ve made it here so well, no one might ever tell
You fell now and then, black and blue, 
When I came running to you 
I’ll always come running to you / Bye-Bye, Miss American pie
We sang dirges in the dark…..ahhhh ahhhhh ahhhh

Chances

I Came Running

NOWHERE TO GO TO
NOWHERE TO COME FROM
AIN’T THAT MAGICAL
THE AIR TO GO THROUGH
THE ROAD FOR KINGDOM
I ANSWER THE CALL

DAYS OF HARBORING
WAYS OF ANCHORING
LONG GONE THEY ARE NOW
CIRCLE WANDERING
CRAZY WONDERING
ABOUT WHY OR HOW
ARE ALL OVER NOW

THE GAME IS RULING
THE RULES ARE CHANGING
CHANCE IS AT COMMAND
THE SEA FOR SAILING
THE SKY FOR CEILING
 PLUS TIME ON MY HANDS

DAYS OF SHELTERING
FEARFUL WINTERING
SOON GONE WILL BE NOW
TIMES OF MADDENING
MISHMASH HAPPENINGS
WITH NO WHY NOR HOW
ARE ALL OVER NOW

I AM HERE AND THERE
ALL IS CLEAR AND FAIR

DAYS OF SLUMBERING 
MIDNIGHT STUMBLING
LONG DONE THEY ARE NOW
CHEAP TALK OFFERING
USELESS BLATTERING
ASKING WHY OR HOW
LEFT OUT THERE ARE NOW

I AM HERE AND THERE
ALL IS CLEAR AND FAIR
  
CAN IT BE A DREAM
AN AWAKENING 
I REALLY COULDN’T TELL
THE END TO BE SEEN 
OR THE BEGINNING 
BLIND WILLY MIGHT TELL

DAYS OF TRAVELLING
AIMLESS WANDERING
BACK HERE THERE ARE NOW
WAYS OF GOOD-BYEING
AND WINGS OPENING
AT REACH THEY ARE NOW
WITH NO WHY NOR HOW
 
SAY GOODBYE FOR ME 
TO EACH AND NO ONE
IN PARTICULAR
WHAT WILL BE WE’LL SEE
HOPING IT WILL BE
SO SPECTACULAR

DAYS OF BACK-LOOKING 
REGRETFUL DRIFTING
OVER THEY ARE NOW
TIMES FOR MIND-BLOWING
GOLD DUST IN THE WIND
AT LAST HERE AND NOW
WITH NO WHY OR HOW

I AM HERE AND THERE
ALL IS CLEAR AND FAIR

THE WHY AND THE HOW (Lyrics)

Word for Word

Hey you and that guy you glow in neon light 
You and him up town are wrapped up by eyes
But that’s not a language I read
I’m a petri dish that’s growing need
If only he would be swallowed up by the night

And I know what you’re going to say word for word
I been talking up into the sky and no one heard
I’m wanting you and I’m lighting a fire
But the smoke it seems is hurting your eyes
Yeah I know what you’re gonna say word for word

You got most of the answers to all of my poking
There’s a wall of cliches you use to tip up my hoping
And couldn’t just once you smile
Just a twinkle in austere eyes
I know I’m drowning in what I’s once only soaking

And I know what you’re going to say word for word
I been talking up into the sky and no one heard
I’m wanting you and I’m lighting a fire
But the smoke it seems is hurting your eyes
Yeah I know what you’re gonna say word for word

You said it with passive face – Your life is in such a good place

I know what you’re going to say word for word
I know what you’re going to say word for word
I’m wanting you and I’m lighting a fire
But the smoke it seems is hurting your eyes
Yeah I know what you’re gonna say word for word
I been talking up into the sky and no one heard
I’m wanting you and I’m lighting a fire
But the smoke it seems is hurting your eyes
Yeah I know what you’re gonna say word for word

WORD FOR WORD

Eternal classic by The Cure. Unplugged. A weekend project. A rough and ready version.
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Just Like Heaven

This song was initially an instrumental.  With the great help from Richard and Mellina, we successfully converted it into a vocal song preserving the original title.  See what you think.   Hope you like our work.
Thanks for stopping by.

[CREDITS]
Vocals – Richard John
Lyrics – Mellina Barnett
Music / Arrangement / Programming / Keyboards (synth strings) – Michael C. Lynn
Sax Solo – Mark Douthit @Band_in_a_Box
Guitar Solo (Ending) – Darin Favorite @Band_in_a_Box
Piano – Miles Black @Band_in_a_Box
Acoustic Guitar Picking – Jason Roller @Band_in_a_Box

[LYRICS]
Let me lead you through the silver stars			
We can kiss under the moon			
Wrapped inside each others arms			
I can show you where your path could be			
If you walk along with me, come now you’ll see		
		
Watch the sun slip into night			
Hold each other till it’s out of sight			
Don't ever hide or stop thinking of me 			

(Chorus)			
I only wanted to be your secret dream			
No-one else can see, no-one else can dream			
When the sun comes up and I have to wake			
Thoughts of you are still in my head			
Thoughts of all that we have shared			
			
If you like we could dance under the rain			
Life will be full of hope as it begins to change			
Oh I'm watching thru my lattice window			
Behind the glass just like a shadow			
Take my hand and I’ll guide you through			
 			
Repeat Chorus			
 			
As you lay down alone and turn your head			
Feel the cold from your empty bed			
Close your eyes and think of me			
			
Only you can have that secret dream			
No one else can see,  no one else can dream			
Only you can see			
When the sun comes up and I wake with you in my head			
Thoughts of all that we have shared

Collaborations

Lattice Window   (featuring Richard John)

Last of the Summer Flies

At last you have left - my insecticide is spent 
Though your screw driver voice is reverberating   
Your tongue it got bent - drilling holes in my head  
Now I’m smoothing hurts by restorative ironing 
And though they must have a role in ecosystems          
I’m so glad to see the last of the summer flies           
I’m so glad to see the last of the summer flies          

I guess you’ll find a niche – with some human who can reach
To find that tiny star behind the grating
Your sun first shone so bright – enough to launch a kite
But that superficial wind was soon deflating
And though . . . .

It’s in the news each day
Insects will fade away
Unless we realise
Every living thing has a vital place

I wish you the very best – maybe both of us are blessed
We were counting down our days so surely numbered
Hey you’re not to blame – I’m dreamy and often vague 
And for the earth I’ll pray for flies now just departed

LAST OF THE SUMMER FLIES

An exploration of the world's dark and imperfect heart.  Will probably be sung increasingly better as I get older.  

Seven Days

A song for my brother Jim. Redone fuller version with some new lyrics, fuller instrumentation, bridge added etc. , still working on some better mastering but mostly finished. Thank you Morry for doing all the creative instrumentation and bridge! 

I put this smile on every morning
to hide the obvious trace
Of the tears that keep falling nightly
with their bitter and haunting taste

Blame keeps surging up inside me
drowning what was once a spark
If I could have you here beside me
I'd find a way to mend your broken heart

I've been holding on so tightly
I've been pushing down my heart
But it keeps rising up to spite me
Rising up to find its missing part

There are times I feel you present
though my mind knows that you have gone
Just beyond the answers we keep searching for
in a bird, the rising sun, a song

I've been holding on so tightly
I've been pushing down my heart
But it keeps rising up to spite me
Rising up to find its missing part
	 
I see you standing beside me
I can hear your words 
I wonder if you are lonely, lonely as I am without you
Some nights it takes over
Some days I can hold it far away 
But when I'm quiet I hear it inside me
knocking louder the longer I stay

I've been holding on so tightly
I've been pushing down my heart
But it keeps rising up to spite me
Rising up to find its missing part

I put this smile on every morning
To hide the obvious trace
Of the tears that keep falling nightly
With their bitter and haunting taste

Bitter Taste

Playing live and writing & recording in Nelson New Zealand - began recording in 2004 once technology was available to make CDs using industry standard equipment at home. Radio airplay on Fresh FM and the TLC network from 2005. The track IS THIS WHO I THINK IT IS was a finalist in the 2009 NZ MLT songwriting contest.  In Dec 2012  DUNEDIN SOUND reached  no. 26 on NZ on Air "The Audience" chart. In December 2015, RIP OFF THE SCAB and DREAM DESTINATION were selected by a US A&R agent for promotion to artists, In July 2017 - HIGHEST ROOM also picked up by a US agent for promotion. July 2018 DON'T YOU TURN AWAY selected by NY agent to promote to a London soul singer. August 2018 LOVE MY LIFE assigned to BuyNZ audiovisual advertising. December 2018 WHERE CIGARETTES FALL forwarded by Taxi.com to US TV music director. Latest 3 albums seek to marry singer songwriter Imagery with multi-harmony musical movement. 2024 FLOATING INTO WONDER and ECCENTRICITY SO BEAUTIFUL got airplay on a New Foundland radio station. Dec 24 FAKING IRONY and CAUGHT UP IN A WAR have have gotten a foothold in Spotify.

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