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Try not to dwell on the tough times.  So many good things in  life
to reflect on -- a good woman, birth of my babies, them growing up
and moving on, friends and family for support.  Ah, keep your
heart on fire!

My Heart's On Fire  (Original)

I walked by the WW-I monument in my old home town of Minitonas  many yrs back..As my mind wandered to that time in our history my imagination took over and this is the result.

Forgotten Memories  ''Original from time past''

"A Picture of Me (Without You)" is a country music song written by Norro Wilson and George Richey..
the bassline was put on the left contrary to the norm of centerline. Takamine guitar tracks on the right and left....canned drums from ZOOM R-24

B.Warner My Kind of Country   

A Picture of Me (Without You)

Introduction in English:
Sometimes there are situations in life to which there are no solutions at all. You may have already done and tried everything. Nothing has helped. 
The "doer" and "controller" in me goes to its knees in such moments. And out comes the part that surrenders completely to hope. Then in a kind of prayer to his inner God and in his inner church at least asks for an alleviation of suffering for all those where all rational or scientific techniques and methods have reached their limits.
This song is about such a kind of "hope prayer"

Introduction in German:
Manchmal gibt es Situationen im Leben, zu denen es keinerlei Problemlösungen gibt. Man hat vielleicht alles schon unternommen und versucht. Nichts hat geholfen. 
Der "Macher" und "Kontrolleur" in mir geht in solchen Momenten in die Knie. Und hervorkommt der Teil, der sich ganz der Hoffnung hingibt. Dann in einer Art Gebet an seinen inneren Gott und in seiner inneren Kirche zumindest um eine Linderung des Leids für all jene bittet, bei denen alle rationalen oder wissenschaftlichen Techniken und Methoden an ihre Grenzen gestoßen. 
Von so einer Art "Hoffnungsgebet" handelt dieses Lied

Lyrics

Prayer of hope

I can only pray for you
For you to my inner God

for you I go to my own church 
sit down in the back pew

hear the organ man playing above me
floods the room with his smooth-painful sound

sometime humbly sit on my knees
go inwardly along your life

and I pray that you survive this all
that you will return to the world
I pray for your deep soul peace

I speak, cry, whisper, sing
For you 
a prayer of hope

I light a candle for you
The glow shows me, you are still there
Walk wistfully through many cloisters 
feel the cross that you have to wear

hear the murmur of the unhappy dead, 
the wailing of the damned from the dark underworld
how can I snatch you away from being cursed
my beloved, wounded, tragic hero

A Prayer of Hope

A Prayer Of Hope

Featuring the amazing violin work of Joylin!

Long Time Gone

Songwriters: Hank Cochran / Harlan Howard

I Fall To Pieces...''From time long past' 'The golden age of Country

Copyright Nat Daniels / Gentle Rain Records 2021
PRS
Guitars and Vocals: Dirk Taubenheim https://soundcloud.com/the-gatsbys
Vocals, Piano and Production, Written by: Nat Daniels
My utmost thanks goes to my dear friend Dirk for lending me his Exquisite guitar skills and his voice on this song.
This song is about living out loud..  Don't waste time.. take the leap. 

Lyrics:

Wake to the Sound

Wake to the sound, Don’t drown it out..
Your voice will fade into the crowd.
live every day... you got a say!
It’s much too late, lying in your grave..

Oh, and so.. Everything lies
Sunk like a stone on the bedrock of time
We lose all our dreams
Torn at the seams, Say we’re fine, 
But it’s not what we mean…. Ohh…..

Oh Fly to the sun even if you burn, 
At least you lived at every turn 
Fight for love.. don’t let it go…
Its not too late to know for sure

Ooh... leap ...leap to sky, 
How can you win if you never try ?
So let's go where We can fly
Over the sea my love you and I
And when you’re lost, not sure where to go,
Leave sorrows behind you, come in from the cold
In rasping fire, leave behind all the pain, 
'till you find yourself again….

Ooh... Leap! Leap to sky, 
How can you win if you never try ?
So let's go where We can fly
Over the sea my love you and I.....

Wake to the Sound (feat. Dirk Taubenheim)

Wake to the Sound

Wake To The Sound - Nat Daniels & the Gatsbys

So much talent from my part of the country (SW Louisiana, SE Texas) George Jones, Tracy Byrd, Mark Chesnutt, George Straight, Janis Joplin, Edgar Winters and the list goes on.  Tracy Lawrence sang with a Louisiana based band in 1988-1990.  He was shot 4 times by robbers in may 1991 which delayed his first album Sticks and Stones.  He was named top new male country vocalist in 1993.  He continues to create great music.  Just one of my favorite Tracy Lawrence songs.

That's How A Cowgirl Says Goodbye (Cover)

Original by Neil Young 1978
Vocal & acoustic guitar: Docvet
Other instruments, 2. vocal & mix: PJ Project

Hey Hey My My W/ Docvet

one of my all time favorites LONG BLACK VEIL by LEFTY FRIZZELL
left center and right Guitar tracks.

Long Black Veil

Jim Croce has always been a favorite singer/songwriter of mine.  
I decided to do another one of his tunes.  I wonder what great
song he might have written if he was still with us?  Thanks
so much for listening.

I Have To Say I Love You In A Song ( cover - Jim Croce)

Written by: Hoyt Axton, Kenneth Elvin JR. Higginbotham
Produced by: Josh McAlexander

Evangelina

Written and Produced by: Josh McAlexander

Nowhere To Run {Original}

Uvalde

My AcoustaTronic take on this iconic gem from what is The Genius of Cat Stevens.
All instruments and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records, 3B Productions - 2022.
Wild World - Cat 'Yusuf' Stevens
1970 - From 'Tea For The Tillerman' Album
Now that I've lost everything to you
You say you wanna' start something new
And it's breakin' my heart you're leavin'
 Baby, I'm grievin'
But, if you leave take good care
Hope you have a lot of nice things to wear
But, then a lot of nice things turn bad.....Out there
[Chorus]
Oh, Baby, Baby, it's a Wild World
It's hard to get by just upon a smile, Girl
Oh, Baby, Baby, it's a Wild World
I'll always remember you like a child, Girl
Baby, I love you
But, if you wanna' leave take good care
Hope you make a lot of nice Friends out there
But, just remember there's a lot of bad and Beware
[Chorus]
You know I've seen a lot of what the world can do
And it's breakin' my heart in two
Because I never wanna see you sad, Girl
Don't be a bad girl

Sunny Beaches

Wild World AcoustaTronic

I have always loved Elvis's version of this classic song. My first time to TRY singing this great love song.

Always On My Mind - Cover by Tony

LYRIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/k4f7haM9gNo
Words & Music - Beth Williams
Download Available https://bethwilliamsmusic.bandcamp.com/

In This Old House

Now (Don't Look Back)- Beth Williams

With Halloween soon upon us and all the creepy fun that it entails, we wanted to do something a little different from the usual ghouls, goblins and ghosts for this year’s fun. Nat had this idea to have a play with the great pop song David Bowie wrote and made famous in 1969. A song that speaks perhaps to drug addiction as much as anything to do with the vast and gloriously scary expanse of outer space, we tried to put our own Daniels & Durgy spin on it. Though generally in line with Bowie’s fantastic composition, we made some subtle changes to introduce a little love interest to the picture...does his wife actually work as one of the Ground Controllers?! Enjoy the journey and Happy Halloween everyone!

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2022
Gentle Rain Records
Nat Daniels Vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, bass & production 
Craig Durgy Vocals & electric guitar

Deja Views

Space Oddity

Space Oddity (Bowie cover)

Did a Creative Cover of this one 5 years ago, but wanted to re-Record this early Neil Diamond masterpiece another time with an "Unplugged" Live style capture.
Version by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production. Martin GPC-11E, Hohner C Rocket Harmonica, Volt 476, Logic Pro X, Ozone Advanced 10.
I Am I Said - Original - Neil Diamond
LA’s fine, the sun shines, most 'the time 
And the feelin' is laid back
Palm trees grow and rents are low, but I ’feel…..
I-gotta’-start making my way back
Oh, I’m New York City born and raised, but nowadays 
I'm lost between two shores.
LA’s fine, but it ain't home…… 
And, New York's home… But, it ain't mine no more.
(Chorus)
I am I said….to no one there
And no one heard at all, not even……
The chair
I am, I cried
I am, Said I
And, I am lost, and I don’t……
even know why
(Leaving me lonely - still)
Did you ever hear about the frog who dreamed about being a King?…… And suddenly became one?
Well, except for the names and a few other changes
My story's the same one
But, I have an emptiness deep inside so strong 
it won’t let me go
And, I'm not a man who likes to swear, but I've never cared….
for the sound of being Alone.
(Repeat Chorus and Out)

Sunny Beaches ABOUND

I Am I Said - Revisited

I was sitting at home recovering from surgery and decided to try recording a raw version of this great song written by Josh Turner and released in 2003. It spent 30 weeks on the Billboard Country Charts.

Long Black Train - Raw Cover by Tony

Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocal, Music and Mix by Chuck Aaron

LISTENIN' TO THE WHUPERWILLS
IN THE SUMMER MOON LIGHT
WHILE CATCHIN' FIRE FLIES
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT

SETTIN' ON A CREEK BANK
WITH A FISHIN' POLE
CATCHIN' CAT FISH
AND WATCHIN' TADPOLES

(CHORUS)
GROWING UP IN THE SOUTH
THE SUMMER'S WERE HOT
A COLD GLASS OF SWEET TEA
SURE HIT THE SPOT
EVERY HOUSE HAD A SCREEN DOOR
YOU DON'T SEE THAT ANYMORE
NO, DON'T SEE THAT ANYMORE

(GUITAR SOLO)

SETTIN' ON A FRONT PORCH
ON A PORCH SWING
STRUMIN' OUR GUITARS
TAPPIN' OUR FEET AS WE SING

BIG FRONT PORCHES 
WERE THE GATHERIN' PLACES
FOR SOME STORYTELLIN'
AND GOOD TIMES

(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES)

2022 © Lyrics by Tony Harris   
(Major revision and name change
  of one of my older songs)

Growing Up In The South - Lyrics by Tony - Vocal/Music by Chuck Aaron - Original

This is an unusual one for us as we were asked by a friend to do a cover of Alan Jackson’s country song, “Small Town Southern Man” using slightly modified lyrics to personalize it for a family member. Without access to the kind of instruments we would need to replicate Jackson’s recording we opted for something we’ve never done before, a modified karaoke track! With the instrumental track easily secured Nat and I simply added our vocals using the provided modified lyrics. 
Nat added Piano on the track to personalise it.   
The photo cover here shows a glimpse of downtown Shepherd, Michigan and we hope the person for whom it is intended gets a kick out of it. We had some fun doing it. With that said, this track goes out to our friend Larry, with Super Bowl/Valentine’s week best wishes to all our friends out there in music land! 🍻🏈💝

Vocal Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2023 - Gentle Rain Records
Piano, Vocals and Production, Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy

Small Town Shepherd Man

This original song finds a woman that is soul searching and feeling deeply in need of something to reignite her inner self. Anywhere would be a step up from the mundane path she has settled for. She contemplates the changes that only she can make happen, the places and actions that must carry her upward and ahead to fulfillment.

We’re happy to have engaged the talents of Leon van Egmond on harmonica who was available to us through Fiverr.com. Thank you Leon!

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2023
Gentle Rain Records 
Available to Buy: danielsdurgy.bandcamp.com/
Written Performed & Produced by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
Vocals, Celeste Piano, Electric Guitar, Bass & Percussion :  Nat Daniels
Vocals:  Craig Durgy
Harmonica: Leon van Egmond (fiverr)

Road To Anywhere by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
“Hey don’t you know I was thinking of you”,  she keeps sayin’
But somehow the time just never seemed right either way
She talks to herself, as she plays with the keys in her pocket
The cobblestones glow in reflection of streetlights and rain

The more we change the more we seem to stay the same
It’s time to grow, It’s time to go, and fly away
She ain't sure where she’s going….her heart knows there’s somehow a plan

There’s a hole in her soul 
Thats’ been troubled so long
And a call to somewhere left unknown
And putting it off due to family ties, plans grew old
Hit the road to anywhere, however long, she doesn’t care
To escape was the plan all along
When she finds him, her heart will just drop, and finally be home

She walks through the doors of a tavern called “Admiral’s Daughter”
And sits in her corner seat looking at folks come and go
She keeps the seat next to her open and watches the doorway
And waits for the ghost of a sailor she knew long ago

But change will never come if she remains the same..
Hit the road to anywhere, however long, she doesn’t care
To escape was the plan all along
And when she finds him, her heart will just drop, and finally be home

Road To Anywhere

Cover of One Way or Another by Blondie with Fox Chapel Band

Gail - One Way Or Another

Original Country 2015 - Why can't we just get along and sing a sweet happy song. Many thanks to Bob Warner for adding his great vocals and guitars to this track.

Why Can't We Just Get Along (Lyrics by Tony - Featuring Bob Warner) Original

Will keep playing and see you on the other side!!! HuGZZZZ!!! 

Thank You BB  <3 <3

In Tribute to Glenn Frey, "The One You Love"  
https://www.youtube.com/user/BethWilliamsMusic
http://bethwilliamsmusic.com/

The One You Love by Beth Williams

Musicians
 Stephen Peragallo electric and classical guitar
 Paul Buono guitar/mandolin
 Dr.Daniel Lewis steel guitar/dobro
 Jim Cabral piano/keyboard
 Jim Hadley bass
 Joe Hadley drums
 Gudula Urban cello
 Brain Silber violin/viola
Josh McAlexander vocals / acoustic guitar / harmonica

Background vocals
 Amy Hamm
 Annette Bednez
 Jim Hadley
 Jim Cabral
 Paul Buono

Produced by; Paul Buono and Jim Cabral
Song / traditional

Will The Circle Be Unbroken

I grew up in the Mississippi Delta on a Louisiana share cropper's farm.   A lot of hard work and a lot of good memories.  Those days are gone now.  Sometimes that farm feels like a long lost friend.   I can feel the wind as it blows through my hair and smell the rain as it approaches and falls on plowed ground.

Delta Farm(Original)

The lyrics and melody for this song just came to me so quickly! All I could do to write lyrics down, play and record it......before I forgot anything. Quite a stripped-back song, really. Hope you enjoy it, regardless! ;)

Original Lyrics by Tony Harris (listed below)
Vocals, Melody and music by Chuck Aaron

YOU MAY THINK THAT I'M FOOLISH
FOR WANTIN' MY OWN SPACE
AND IT MAY SEEM CHILDISH
TO THE FEMALE RACE

DON'T PUT ME DOWN
FOR WANTIN' MY OWN PLACE
DON'T MAKE IT A SHOWDOWN
HONEY, IT'S NO DISGRACE

(CHORUS)
EVERY MAN NEEDS A MAN CAVE
A PLACE TO GET AWAY
EVERY MAN NEEDS A MAN CAVE
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
EVERY MAN NEEDS A MAN CAVE
AND SOME TIME ALONE
EVERY MAN NEEDS A MAN CAVE
A PLACE TO GET AWAY

IT MAY BE A BASEMENT
OR A MAKE SHIFT STUDIO 
IF IT'S A PLACE OF ENJOYMENT
THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS

WHEN LIFE GETS IN THE WAY
IN THIS OLD WORLD WE LIVE IN
WE NEED A SPECIAL PLACE
AND SOME OF GOD'S AMAZING GRACE

(REPEAT CHORUS 1 OR 2 TIMES)

2021 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Every Man Needs A Man Cave - Original collab with Chuck Aaron

“I hate a song that makes you think that you are not any good. I hate a song that makes you think that you are just born to lose. Bound to lose. No good to nobody. No good for nothing. Because you are too old or too young or too fat or too slim or too ugly or too this or too that. Songs that run you down or poke fun at you on account of your bad luck or hard travelling. I am out to fight those songs to my very last breath of air and my last drop of blood. I am out to sing songs that will prove to you that this is your world and that if it has hit you pretty hard and knocked you for a dozen loops, no matter what color, what size you are, how you are built, I am out to sing the songs that make you take pride in yourself and in your work. And the songs that I sing are made up for the most part by all sorts of folks just about like you. I could hire out to the other side, the big money side, and get several dollars every week just to quit singing my own kind of songs and to sing the kind that knock you down still farther and the ones that poke fun at you even more and the ones that make you think that you've not got any sense at all. But I decided a long time ago that I'd starve to death before I'd sing any such songs as that. The radio waves and your movies and your jukeboxes and your songbooks are already loaded down and running over with such no good songs as that anyhow.”

― Woody Guthrie

Uvalde

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