Original song written in 2021. 


Don't Burn it Out

This kind of atmosphere
Leads to roads so rough
I don't wanna kiss you hear
Cause it's not good enough
Lets take a drive

Oh will you take a chance
Are you tired of seeing darkness at every glance
Oh there's something bright between us right now tonight
Don't burn it out, don't burn it out, don't burn it out
Don't burn it out

Far from that atmosphere
High up on this bluff
Everything with you is so clear
With me you don't need to be so tough
Just close your eyes

Oh will you take a chance
Are you tired of seeing darkness at every glance
Oh there's something bright between us right now tonight
Don't burn it out, don't burn it out, don't burn it out
Don't burn it out

Cause you deserve
A million sunsets 
Beautiful rain a life with no goodbyes
A full moon reflection in the water 
Reflection in our eyes
Just grab my hand 

Oh will you take a chance
Are you tired of seeing darkness at every glance
Oh there's something bright between us right now tonight
Don't burn it out, don't burn it out, don't burn it out
Don't burn it out
Don't burn it out

Everything with you is so clear
And I will kiss you right hear

All music written and recorded by 
©Daniel Colter Valentine

Don't Burn it Out (Original song live)

My take on one of my favorite early 60s ballad by the great Neil Sedaka.   Featuring Jon Gilutin on piano.

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO

Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/7cvlRPXjxiA?si=O2GB-OM746e9CvjW  
Jon Gilutin accompanied me on piano and produced.
One of my favorite songs written by Randy Newman.

I THINK ITS GONNA RAIN TODAY

I had a thought many years ago about life being like a hurricane, just a never ending cycle. It crossed my mind again the other day, and after a little while behind the 88, this thing poured out. Its all about the right timing. I started writing this May 8th, a few lines in the evening, then after an unexpected late night the rest followed. This song explains a lot over the years. She'll always be my queen. I hope you enjoy this live recording I did late last night on the old trusty Baldwin. Sometimes all it takes is three little chords. This recording has some imperfections, but so do I. Thanks for listening out there! 

She's Queen 

Life is like a hurricane oh oh so crazy for awhile
Then her eye is looking down at you oh oh so pretty makes you smile
The bluest bluest sky you've ever ever seen
Don't get used to it...She's Queen
Pushed back into the chaos oh oh all you can do is scream
Ahh ahh ahh ahh ohh 
Ahh ahh ahh ahh ohh

Her Eye is back looking down at you oh oh it seems like it's been forever 
As bad as you want her to stay with you oh oh you know you're just a survivor 
The darkest darkest sky you've ever ever seen
Just get used to it...She's Queen 
Pushed back into the chaos oh oh all you can do is scream 
Ahh ahh ahh ahh ohh 
Ahh ahh ahh ahh ohh

Barely breathing freezing cold oh oh you landed on a rooftop
Looks like heaven is opening oh oh amazing how the world can stop 
Every time she's looking down at you oh oh you fall in love again with her
You can't help it...It's her 

Her Eye
Her Eye
Her Eye
Her Eye

Don't forget it...She's Queen

All music written and recorded by 
©Daniel Colter Valentine

She's Queen (Original song live)

Celebrating Stevie Wonder's 75th birthday with my cover of one of his best ballads

LATELY

My clasiccal training bleeds through on this life affriming song

THEN I CAUGHT A WAVE

Losing at love rips yuor heart out!!!....  Words & Music by Larry Caldwell and Stan Snow.  Produced by Eddie King (Bruce Hornsby).  VIntage recording from 1987 played on a real Steinway grand piano.  "I wish I didn't know now. what I didn't know then" --Bob Seger

NO ONE SAID (LOVE WOULD BE FAIR)

Words & Music by Larry Jack Caldwell.   My metahpor for aging is how Wylie E Coyote dealt with gravity,. As long as he didn't look down, he was innnume to gravity.  As soon as looked down, he was a goner.  I believe my 70s will be the high point of my life in music, life, and love!

CELEBRATING SEVENTY

MY MEDITAITON ON HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS AND REMISNISCHING ABOUT BEING SEVENTEEN AND INNOCENT AGAIN

REUNION

My plea for my partner to give our love one more chance before walking out the door.  Words & Music by Larry Jack Caldwell.  Piano, vocal, and production by Larry Jack Caldwell.

BEFORE WE SAY GOODBYE

my cover of a favoriite Rob Thomas song.  Piano, vocal, and production by Larry Jack Caldwell

PIECES

My worship song to the King of the Universe.  Words and Music by Larry Jack Caldwell.  Piano, vocal, and production by Larry Jack Caldwell.

YOU ARE KING

Pulled this old song out the other day and have been working on it. I've always enjoyed the melody. Written over 10 years ago. This is one of those back burner songs, never felt complete due to a second verse, and that came quick the other night, crazy how that happens, after so many years, but it's all about timing. I did this live take tonight, on once again the old Baldwin:) This was no first take...took a few, always worth it...it's such a nice feeling hitting that final chord...knowing...okay that was it!  I hope you enjoy this song. I appreciate all who listens! Many thanks! What a fun ride it's been on here so far! 

Dark Roads

I've never been on a plane
Never kissed beauty in the rain
Never felt a day without pain
Never felt freedom in my brain
Let all these facts remain
Ready for golden terrain

Been running up and down dark roads
Going nowhere devils at my side
God make em hide
Be my guide
I wanna know how it feels to be heading home
Oh I wanna know how it feels to be heading home

I don't need the worlds big dreams
The world has got some evil teams
Fly me through the cold jet streams
Fly me through the pale moon beams
Fly me through the red sun beams
To a place with no screams

Been running up and down dark roads
Going nowhere devils at my side
God make em hide
Be my guide
I wanna know how it feels to be heading home
Oh I wanna know how it feels to be heading home

Instrumental

Been running up and down dark roads
Going nowhere devils at my side
God make em hide
Be my guide
I wanna know how it feels to be heading home!
Ooo Ooo Ooo Ooo Ooo 
Oh I wanna know how it feels to be heading home!
Ooo Ooo Ooo Ooo Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh ohh

Fly me through the cold jet streams
Fly me through the pale moon beams
Fly me through the red sun beams
To a place with no screams

All music written and recorded by 
©Daniel Colter Valentine

Dark Roads (Original Song Live)

My ode to the rugged beuaty and healting solitude of the California coast.  Words & Music by Larry Jack Caldwell.  Vocal, piano, and production by Larry Jack Caldwell. 

CALIFORNIA COAST

Lyrics : Walker
Music, Vocals & Production : Sarah Paradise-Brown

https://youtu.be/4rT9OIvYWb4?si=6yFpadE111gkY_DW

This is a very personal song to Walker, written entirely by him. The lyrics are his, and his original vocal and music idea helped shape the overall feel. I reworked the melody slightly and produced the music, aiming to stay true to the emotion behind his beautiful words. It was a real privilege to be part of bringing this to life.

Be sure to check out Walker’s other work. He’s a fantastic person and a truly talented songwriter.  https://soundcloud.com/user-329901696

Saw a photograph of you 
smiling like you used to
you'll sail the waters 
and reach the other side 
still smiling .
got a feeling deep for you 
something no one else can feel
i'll wait for sunrise 
to shed a little light on things

all you need now 
is a hand to hold 
all you need now 
is a friend 
is a friend ..

Got a feeling you could be 
all i'll ever need to see
the sun on the waters 
chasing the screams 
that taint my dreams

got a feeling deep for you 
something no one else can feel
i'll wait for sunrise 
to shed a little light on things

all you need now 
is a hand to hold 
all you need now 
is a friend 
is a friend .. 

instrumental ..

i saw a photograph of you 
smiling like you used to
you'll sail the waters 
and reach the other side 
still smiling .
got a feeling deep for you 
something no one else can steal
i'll wait for sunrise 
to shed a little light on things

all i need right now  
is a hand to hold 
all i need now  
is a friend 
is a friend 
all i need now is a friend

Friend

My tribute to my mother, Barbara Caldwell.  Words and Music by Lary Jack Caldwell.  Vocal, piano, and production by Larry Jack Caldwell

MY MOTHER'S LOVE


BABY WE CAN LIGHT THE FLAME AGAIN
AS OUR TENDER HEARTS EMBRACE AGAIN
WE CAN DANCE THE DANCE OF LOVE AGAIN
WE CAN FEEEL TRUE JOY EMERGE AGAIN
ONE MORE TIME, ONE MORE TIME

Words and Music by Larry Jack Caldwell.  Vocal, piano, and production by Larry Jack Caldwell



 

ONE MORE TIME

Word and music by Larry Jack Caldwell.   Vocal, piano, and productdion by Larry Jack Caldwell

AINT GONNA QUIT

Update: 9/25/26 - Will be laying down new song called "Stronger" soon! 

Hey! Thanks for stopping by!:) All recordings done on my old Baldwin piano that my amazingly talented grandma gave me. I'd like to think it holds some magic. All original songs, recorded live. I took a few years of classical lessons when I was very young. Fond memories bicycling down E. Brown street to my lessons. Dearest Faye...sweetest teacher ever. 

Throughout the years I'd always tinker on my Mom's old 1900 Ludwig piano through passing, playing songs I had learned, like Fur Elise and The Spinning Song, but it wasn't till I was in college when I fell in love with those keys. There was an old upright in the student center that I'd sneak off to late at night, and ever since then the playing has never stopped, and it never will. I never knew I could even make up melodies, let alone write a song. What a therapy it has been over the years, expressing myself through experiences, and feelings of the hopeless romantic in me. God is good! I'm so thankful. I hope to connect with many and make new friends. Hope you enjoy the songs!:) 

No Ai whatsoever, just my voice and piano, playing and singing simutaneously. 

All music written & recorded by ©Daniel Colter Valentine All Rights Reserved 

"To play a wrong note is insignificant. To play without passion is inexcusable!" 

Beethoven

Singer and songwriter.  Neo-80s Rock, Pop Ballads, Country Rock, and Blue Eyed Soul.

When I was six years old, my dad asked what I wanted for my birthday. I said, “A harp, Daddy… please!” He came back with a second-hand acoustic guitar, two strings short of a full set. It wasn’t quite what I asked for but it was love at first strum. I still remember my early lessons, proudly plucking away with four strings, utterly enchanted by the noise I could make (much to my parents’ dismay!).

That’s where it all began, a lifelong love affair with sound. Over the years, I picked up more instruments, found my voice, and embraced singing as a natural extension of the noise-making I never quite grew out of. I had some classical training in both piano and singing. though I’ll admit, I never stuck with it long enough to be a true virtuoso. I also became obsessed with Stars in Their Eyes, auditioning as Patsy Cline (cringe!).

My first original song was written for a variety show while I was studying performing arts. It wasn't a masterpiece, but it was mine and a fun song which made the audience laugh. The start of something I didn’t even realise I was meant to do. It wasn’t until a lecturer told me, “You have to write songs,” that I started taking it seriously.

Since then, I’ve had a few proud moments with local radio features, making the final of the UK Open Mic competition and one terrifying one: performing at the O2. (Let’s just say my stage fright prefers my home studio.) These days, you’ll most likely find me lost in that little creative haven, surrounded by instruments, half-finished songs, and cups of tea gone cold.

I may not have a harp, but I do have music and that’s more than enough.

With the exception of a few collaborations, all songs are written, performed and produced by me.  

Grateful beyond words for everyone who listens, likes, comments, and reposts my music. You’re the real MVPs who keep me going!

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