1972 - No George Clinton Here, Sorry - 
Just Me & My GP Accent - 
This was the home demo that got me into the studio  
Recorded in my apartment 1310 N Vista Ave West Hollywood, Ca. 
I Like This Vocal Better Than The Studio Vocal

The George Clinton Studio Version Can Be Heard Here..
https://soundcloud.com/richardgoldman-music/dont-spoil-it-now

DON’T SPOIL IT NOW

You Take The Window 
And I’ll Take The Aisle
I’ve Got The Pillow 
If You’ll Get The Light
And We’ll Lay Right Here 
Like Two Morning Stars
Seeming So Near 
But So Far Apart
Don’t Spoil It Now, Boy 
Don’t Spoil It Now
Is All You Have To Say
Don’t Spoil It Now, Boy 
Don’t Spoil It Now
It’s Been Such A Perfect Day

Two For The Seashore
And Three For The Waves
Leave By The Backdoor 
And Don’t Wake The Babe
You Hold Me Close
But You Don’t Hold Me Tight
We’ve Waited For Morning 
All Through The Night
Don’t Spoil It Now, Boy 
Don’t Spoil It Now
Is All You Have To Say
Don’t Spoil It Now, Boy 
Don’t Spoil It Now
It’s Been Such A Perfect Day

Pardon The Love That I Have For you
I Only Wanted To Show It To You
Pardon The Sin Of My Memory
It's Really Only Just A Part Of Me

Dance In The Hallway
And Play The Telephone
You Hide All Your Love
In That Child Of Your Own
So You Take The Window 
And I’ll Take The Aisle
And We’ll Watch The Days Go 
By Single File
Don’t Spoil It Now, Boy 
Don’t Spoil It Now
Is All You Have To Say
Don’t Spoil It Now, Boy 
Don’t Spoil It Now
It’s Been Such A Perfect Day

®rgoldman dragbunt music

Richard Goldman's Album

DON'T SPOIL IT NOW

This is mostly a true story. This song is for my friend Ben Kennedy, and anyone who believes that you should sing like no one is listening, dance like no one is watching, love like you've never been hurt, and live every day like it was your last. Love to all.

Goat Mountain Final Mixes September  Session

Somebody Said

The songs on The Sensational Country Blues Wonders! new album are about the sky, the universe, and altered states of consciousness.  They were influenced by the psychedelic music that was so prevalent on AM top forty radio and FM stations in the sixties when I was growing up. This is my third full album of original material.  “If I Stop Moving, I’ll Fall From the Sky” is a trippy, whimsical musical journey guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Why Did I Eat The Whole Bag Of Mushrooms?

Around that ole mountain demo

Where the winds... demo

6 pine breakdown demo

The Sutra of the Mad and Free

A raw, howling anthem for the sacredly unhinged—where the Lotus Sutra collides with Greek mythos and Appalachian grit. Follow the outlaw pilgrim’s journey from temple exile to cosmic kinship, guided by Samantabhadra’s six-tusked elephant, Hercules’ club, and Asclepius’ half-spoken cures. Banjos duel with sitars, thunder harmonizes with mantras, and every chorus is a middle finger to dogma. For those who’ve tasted the Dharma in storm clouds and found Bodhisattvas in barroom brawls. This song mirrors the madness: crumbling temples, mirrored lotuses, and a throne built from broken precepts. The path home is paved with holy heresy.

Lyrics: 
Verse 1
Oh, they called me crazy in the temple halls, Swore I’d lost my way. But the Buddha smiled in a thundercloud, And Hercules said, “Stay.”

Samantabhadra rode his six-tusk steed, Through the cracks in Tushita’s door. “The Dharma’s a wildfire, child,” he laughed, “Burn your maps—just dance on the shore.”

Chorus
Sing the sutra of the mad and free, Where angels chew tobacco. Heaven’s just a halfway house—The real road’s paved with “No turning back-o!”

Reprise Verse 1
Oh, they called me crazy in the temple halls, Swore I’d lost my way. But the Buddha smiled in a thundercloud, And Hercules said, “Stay.”

Samantabhadra rode his six-tusk steed, Through the cracks in Tushita’s door. “The Dharma’s a wildfire, child,” he laughed, “Burn your maps—just dance on the shore.”

Chorus
Sing the sutra of the mad and free, Where angels chew tobacco. Heaven’s just a halfway house—The real road’s paved with “No turning back-o!”

Verse 2
Asclepius whispered in a doctor’s coat, “Son, I’ll heal you blind. The cure’s in the wound that never closes—A heart cracked wide, entwined.”

Akasagarbha’s lotus-throne blooms, Each petal a shattered mirror. “Your exile’s the crown,” Maitreya grinned, “The outcast’s throne is clearer.”

Bridge
The Chan master’s silence was the first chord I knew, The nuns’ scorn, the rhythm I’d borrow. Now I strum my veins like a banjo of light, And my tears tune the fiddle of sorrow.

Outro
So here’s to the liars, the saints, and the fools, Who lick the stars and chew the rules. If your God’s too small, let my madness expand—The cosmos don’t fit in the palm of your hand.

The Sutra of the Mad and Free

Dancing in the Ashes

On this weeks episode of Middle Class Rock Star, I sit down with Colorado-based bassist, songwriter, and producer Ace Engfer, who just released his new solo album, Time Drifts Away (June 6).

Ace has spent years holding down the low end in the Colorado music scene as a longtime member of Grant Farm, and touring with acts like Madeline Hawthorne (Montana) and Kind-Hearted Strangers (Nashville). But in this episode, we go beyond the stage.

We talk about:
 • Ace’s journey with sobriety, and how it’s shaped his creativity and career
 • His approach to writing great charts and being a reliable sideperson
 • Navigating the music industry and release strategies in a streaming era
 • What exactly is Cosmic Americana?

If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review!

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Guest Links:
https://www.acengfer.com/

Episode Music:
Original music by Andy Sydow

Contact me: middleclassrockstar@gmail.com (or) andysydowmusic@gmail.com

#cosmicamericana #cosmiccountry #countrymusic #bass #sideman #musician #musicbusiness #musicpodcast

Middle Class Rock Star

141. Ace Engfer on Sobriety, Being a Reliable Sideperson, and New Album

Revival is a four-song journey of reckoning, resilience, and inner awakening. Blending
folk-rooted storytelling with ambient textures and spiritual undertones, Halcyon Cowboys
deliver an Americana gospel for the modern mystic. Each track is a meditation on truth, loss,
hope, and transformation — a quiet revolution in song.

Old Men Shouting

We Rise

Are You Listening

Walk With The Flame

Cosmic Turtle 20.10.25

Please like and share. 
Welcome to the musical world of The William Altig Choir, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary sound.

Inspired by the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and infused with deep spiritual themes, my music blends the rich traditions of blues and folk with modern elements, creating a unique fusion that resonates with both the heart and soul.

I've been captivated by the Lotus Sutra's messages of compassion, wisdom, and transformation since my youth. It's a journey of self-discovery that has found its voice in my music. Each song is a reflection of my own spiritual awakening and a celebration of universal truths.

My style is characterized by emotive storytelling, powerful lyrics, and a commitment to exploring the depths of human experience. Featuring contemplative blues, acoustic slide guitar, saxophone melodies, and the harmonies of a gospel choir, my music reflects a quest for enlightenment and a better understanding of the self.

Join me on this musical journey. Together, we can explore the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, finding solace, hope, and a deeper connection to the world around us.

#SpiritualMusic  #LotusSutraMusic  #ContemplativeBlues  #BuddhistGospel #AcousticSlideGuitar  #GospelChoir  #Self-Discovery  #SpiritualAwakening  #Hope  #The_William_Altig_Choir


“The Sensational Country Blues Wonders!” are a Jersey City band that replicates the original instrumental lineup of acoustic rhythm guitar, electric lead guitar and upright acoustic bass used on the first rock and roll records recorded by Elvis Presley at Sun Studio. The “Wonders” are not a cover band, but a group that has it’s own unique interpretation of American Roots Music - classic Country music from the fifties and sixties, down home spiritual songs from the Golden Age of Gospel, and greasy Blues numbers that go back to the greats hailing from Mississippi and Chicago. And if that weren’t enough, they’ve got a lead singer that dresses like Ernest Tubb! Don’t miss this unique musical experience!

Thanks For Listening
I've Been Writing & Recording Songs 
Since Age 14 In 1964   
In Order To Remember Them
I Had To Record Them 
By The Late '70s, I Realized 
I Had To Be My Own Favorite Artist  
And Keep Track Of The Songs I'd Written 
Who Knew They'd Keep Me Company In My Old Age?
This Is A 'Musical Diary' 
Of My Life For The Last 60 Years
By Clicking "Playlists" 
You Can Follow My 'Progressions'
By The Decades

Halcyon Cowboys blend mystical Americana with indie folk soul, tracing a sonic trail from open skies to inner sanctuaries. Their songs are spiritual pilgrimages wrapped in dusty melodies — where the sacred meets the everyday, and old truths echo through new voices.

Rooted in the storytelling traditions of the American West and the contemplative stillness of mysticism, their sound weaves poetic simplicity with emotional depth. Guitars shimmer like twilight on the plains; lyrics drift between identity and surrender, borders and belonging, silence and revelation.

Internet radio based in Tallinn, Estonia and Helsinki, Finland.
Stream us live here: www.idaidaida.net

New tracks tagged #Cosmic Americana