We were too young to think ‘bout dying, but we had to anyway.
Fidel was gonna send those bombers flying real soon.
Digging deep inside the basement, storing water and canned goods.
Hope we live to see another day. 

But things soon calmed down in the palace, order restored to Camelot.
Then that fateful day in Dallas, order died.
Watching grainy film set on repeat, nobody knows what’s what.
We watched little John John and we cried. You’re all safe they told us, but they lied.

Down in Memphis they shot Martin, out in L.A. Bobby too.
Watching all our heroes dying in prime time.
in Chicago they were cracking heads and knee caps, they kept showing us the news.
What were we supposed to do and say? Act like them and look the other way?
Sorry, that’s not happening today! 

Every night we’d watch the footage, bombing kids in Vietnam.
If you watch it long enough, it’ll dull the senses.
They turned the guns on us in Ohio, Nixon dropped another bomb.
This is gonna shape the thing you do. Questioning the things you thought you knew.
Fifty years have passed, it still rings true.
You will either take a stand - or watch Fox News.


Class of '74

The bugle sounds at dawn
Another lonely day begins
These barracks walls are cold
Can't keep out the wind
I'm thinking 'bout our lovers' lane
Your hand in mine so tight
Baby, I'm a thousand miles away
Missing you tonight

Oh, Mary, darling Mary
You're the one I'm dreaming of
This uniform can't change my heart
It's only filled with your love

Mail call came this morning
Got your letter, dear
Your perfume on the paper
Brought you closer, brought you near
I pressed your photograph
Against my heart
You said you're waiting
That's what gets me through

I remember your laugh
Your kiss, your shining eyes
We danced so close
That Friday night
Girl, you're my compass
You guide me to your heart

Oh, Mary, darling Mary
You're the one I'm dreaming of
This uniform can't change my heart
It's only filled with your love

When taps plays in the evening
I'm counting down the days '
Til I can hold you in my arms
In all the old familiar ways
We're looking at the same moon
Though we're so far apart
Keep those letters coming, baby
They're what pulls me through
I'll come marching home to you
Wait and see
We'll get married in the spring
Just you and me

Oh, Mary, darling Mary
Keep those letters coming strong
You're the melody inside my head
You're my favorite song
This soldier's feeling blue tonight
But I won't lose the fight
'Cause I've got you to come home to
Everything's gonna be alright

Yeah, I've got you to come home to
Mary wait for me I'm missing you tonight

Mary, Wait For Me

An upbeat pop song which features a brass section and some cool acoustic guitar playing from Saul B. To me, it’s ended up with a retro 70’s feel even though I used a whole heap of synths to add some extra interest. I hope the arrangement works and I really hope you enjoy listening! 

Song - Heliopolis 5 and Saul Burgess
Acoustic guitar - Saul Burgess
Everything else - Heliopolis 5
Original image - Fengyou Wan on Unsplash


Steppin' On Out

You know I miss the music of the Mamas & the Papas 
And the holes in my blue jeans.
‘Cause who else but a flower child could listen to Donovan and 
Tell you what it means?
The Byrds, they took you flying, took you 8 miles high, 
Then they’d lightly settle down.
And there’s no satisfying the Rolling Stones and their 19th Nervous Breakdown.

The Beatles tried to tell you all you needed was love if you’d  
Just peace a chance.
And all across the country they were feeling so good when they
Hit the streets to dance.
Listen to the message of the Lovin’ Spoonful, ‘cause you  know it is for free.
What a day for a daydream, and a daydream’s still good enough for me.

The music’s gonna take you where you’ve never been before.
Gonna take you to the edge and open up the door.

INSTRUMENTAL

Crosby, Still, Nash and Young were teaching all their children you should
Know your parents well.
And Dylan had us seeing all the multiples of reasons we should
Ring the freedom bell.
The Band was hypnotizing,Joni Mitchell fantasizing 
‘bout the Woodstock of our youth.
If the radio would play it, they felt the need to say it, 
‘cause we all should hear the truth.

The music’s gonna take you where you’ve never been before.
Gonna take you to the edge and open up the door.

My friends, they tell me, “Scott, you’re living in the past 
And there’s just no future there.
Nostalgia is fine, but it will never last, music won’t take you anywhere.
I look at them with a tear in my eye, and I tell them they are wrong.
I’ve been twice around the world and I never left - never left my song.
Whoa, listen to the music. All the time


Music

06- Nada en mi corazón

07- El show de Leti

01- No volveré a caer

04- Apenas separados

For Reel - 20.10.25

Cover interpretation of 'What's Happening', written by David Crosby and released in 1966 on pioneering psychedelic Byrds album 'Fifth Dimension'. Original track performed by The Byrds. This track arranged, recorded and produced by Alan Neale.

- Alan Neale: Drums, Backing Vocals, Cabasa, Tambourine
- Marcus Janusz: Lead Vocals.
- Gary Lindley: Electric Guitars, Bass Guitar.


What's Happening?! (The Byrds cover)

Alternative vocal on the cover interpretation of 'What's Happening', written by David Crosby and released in 1966 on pioneering psychedelic Byrds album 'Fifth Dimension'. Original track performed by The Byrds. This track arranged, recorded and produced by Alan Neale.

- Alan Neale: Drums, Vocals, Cabasa, Tambourine
- Gary Lindley: Electric Guitars, Bass Guitar.


What's Happening?! (alternative vocal) (The Byrds cover)

Rock Riffs Bundle
Four Centuries Of Rock
https://www.ueberschall.com/goto/769/Rock_Riffs_Bundle

The Rock Riffs Bundle covers four decades of Rock music in one comprehensive package. It takes you from the genre's birth in the 1960s and its worldwide success in the 1970s, through to the overdriven, powerhouse sound of the 1980s, and on to the more experimental styles and tones of the 1990s. With 11 GB of content, including 100 construction kits and over 3800 loops, this bundle is an invaluable source of inspiration for Rock music from any era. The guitar is the star of the show but is complemented with full drum and bass parts for instant inspiration in a convenient ‘Instrument Series meets Construction Kit’ combination format.

11 GB, 100 Construction Kits, 3894 Loops & Phrases
http://www.ueberschall.com
Genre: 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s Rock
Elastik Soundbank for Mac/Win - AU/VST/AAX/StandAlone
Elastik Player & Downloader included - no sampler required!

Ueberschall - Rock Riffs Bundle

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Soulagent79 - I Love Luna

Home recording projects with a Tascam portable studio and a merry band of musical participants. More information at: www.alannealemusic.co.uk

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Retired the beginning of 2023. Been writing music seriously for about six years. Thanks for listening - and sharing!

Creating audio loops for musicians, producers and media composers since 1987. More than 200 products from over 40 different genres, optimized for the free Elastik loop player.

Aurosa Music is a dynamic musical project born from a passion for creating diverse and captivating sounds. While our journey began with the live band project TimeLyne in 2019 under HappyWave Music Production, the unforeseen challenges of the pandemic led to a new beginning.
From a concept centered around the synthesized voice of Rosa, the addition of Earl’s vocals inspired our name, Aurosa, and a broadening of our musical horizons. Initially exploring country music, our sound has evolved into a rich tapestry of genres, blending authentic vocals and instrumentation with the innovative possibilities of modern music software.
Based in the Netherlands and supported by our own label, HappyWave Music Productions, we handle every aspect of our music, from crafting the first note to the final master. Recently, the incredibly talented Eva Reis joined our collective, bringing her vocal and piano prowess to enrich our Dutch repertoire and further expand our musical landscape. We’re excited to share our music and connect with you on this ongoing creative adventure.

 'Art is the only serious thing in the world. And the artist is the only person who is never serious.' - Oscar Wilde

I enjoy producing upbeat tracks spanning a range of pop styles. I really hope you have fun listening to them. I write my tracks using GarageBand and hopefully I am improving my writing, arranging and production skills. I do not use AI in any of my compositions.

New tracks tagged #SIXTIES