A little song about the people who married in the sixties, raised a family, planted trees in the yard and are still married and still in love.

They were meant to be

This is a co-write of Richard O'Brien and Ken Matthiesen. It's a story of a young man who finds out that the road to riches in the corporate world is harder than it seems. 
Rich O'Brien - vocal, electric 12 and 6 string guitars.
Roy Blake - drum track, piano. B3 organ, and backing vocals.
David Hynes - bass.
If you would be interested in seeing a video of an acoustic version of this song, here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89eVFesEca4

Long Dark Journey

Sun and Shield

Catch and Release (re-write)
Tim Schlesener BMI 01126229678
Nash Stanley SOCAN 9043191
Timothymichaelmusic.com 28 JUL 2022

V1.
I’m out looking for some sunshine
Trying to find my happy place.
Search for the feeling
To put a smile back on my face
Everyone deserves some love
That’s something I believe
So I’ll do the world a favor
And just catch and release.

Chorus
Spread the love, share the wealth
Don’t keep the feeling to yourself
Lend a hand, make a friend
And do it over and over again.
You’ve got love there in your heart
It’s time to practice what you preach
When you get that happy feeling
Catch and release

V2.
The sweet relief a smile can bring
When there’s troubled times at home
Someday we’ll look back and laugh
And see they were just stepping stones.
I know there’ll come a day
When we finally find our beach.
When we get that kind of feeling.
Just catch and release

Chorus
Spread the love, share the wealth
Don’t keep the feeling to yourself
Lend a hand, make a friend
And do it over and over again.
You’ve got love there in your heart
It’s time to practice what you preach
When you get that happy feeling
Catch and release
Bridge
We don’t have a lotta time on earth
When we reach those pearly gates
We’ll only be remembered for 
Every ounce of love we gave so

Chorus
Spread the love, share the wealth
Don’t keep the feeling to yourself
Lend a hand, make a friend
And do it over and over again.
You’ve got love there in your heart
It’s time to practice what you preach
When you get that happy feeling
Catch and release

Just catch and release

Catch And Release MIX01

This is a Prog Rock song with psychedelic lyrics. It is a co-write with Alex O'Brien (no relation), who assisted me with the lyrics. David Hynes provided the bass track and Roy Blake provide the Mastering. I did the rest. AI Imagery - Rich O'Brien.
Lyrics are below:

The sun blazes brightly
We see the daylight clear
The way to go
Away from what we fear
And follow towards the light
We summon from our dreams
The path destiny calls
Or so it seems

CHORUS
Our thoughts arise from a pool of liquid blue
Like the notes resound from a steel guitar
Arising from our sleep, a memory of murky hue
The truth of our lives is heard, an echo from afar

The rain falls
The river floods
The warm blood flows
Through our veins
Time passes by 
Leaves mysteries
We search and search
For eternity

BRIDGE
Shimmering springs wash away our deep despair
As we head to a place to live without a care


REPEAT CHORUS

An Echo From Afar

A song that describes the spirituality of nature.

Written by - Richard O'Brien
Bass - David Hynes
Guitars, Vocals, EZ Drummer 3 and EZ Keys 2 - Rich O'Brien
Photo - Barbara O'Brien

Song Of Nature

Nini Ngang by Hara.691 Prod by Sean Teach

Demo in ballad style - copyright Catherine Rose-Roy Blake

Best that I Can

Dreams of you fadin' in my head
Wishin’ I could stay in bed 
I go to work and try to hide
The loneliness inside
I pour one strong when I get home
It doesn't help, I'm still alone
I needle drop our favorite song 
N' cry the whole night long

There's no lettin' go
And I wish you could see

Chorus
I’m doing the best that I can
I know you’d understand     
This is not the life I had planned
I’m doing the best that I can
I try so hard to carry on
Every day since you’ve been gone
I’m here alone without you 
Doing the best that I can

I brought some roses for your grave
Placed my hand along your name
I closed my eyes and said a prayer 
It felt like you were there
I can’t believe I’ll never have
Another chance to hear your laugh
Another chance to see your smile
And talk with you awhile

There's no lettin' go
And I need you right now

Chorus

Copyright Catherine Rose / Roy Blake

Catherine Rose:    BMI#550790264
Roy Blake:     BMI#1128443568


Best That I Can DEMO v2

RoyB