My Playlist  2-05-2025

When Sean (http://soundcloud.com/something-memorable) suggested we do something together I was only too keen to work with him. Sean's work always resonated with me (we're probably stalked by the same demons) and I really felt it an honour. When he sent me the lyrics, it was almost immediate that the melody came - as if those lyrics set the melody by themselves. They were utterly moving, and when I hear them in song, I still get the shivers. Thank you so much Sean. And your arrangements are most superb indeed. What a pleasure working with you!

Music: Johnny Minstrel. 
Lyrics: Something Memorable  
Vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica: Johnny Minstrel. 
Arrangement: Something Memorable.

OH BURY ME

Bury me on a Mountain, 
Where I’ll be close to God. 
Where I’ll smile watching the heavens, 
And wink up at angels from beneath the sod. 
Oh bury me on a mountain, 
For the snow has melted now. 
For I never could put down roots, 
Now let the wild flowers show me how.

Bury me in the Desert, 
The ground will be bone dry. 
There been too much Whiskey in my life, 
Time to give abstinence a try. 
Oh Bury me in the Desert, 
Where the sun has no tears to cry. 
Too many untruths have passed my lips, 
Now the sands will hide where I lie.

Bury me by the Ocean. 
Where the sunsets slips behind the waves. 
And the sea can whisper the endless 
Prayers over my grave. 
Oh Bury me by the Ocean, 
Where sea birds wheel and screech. 
In my time I stole too many kisses, 
Now only the waves will kiss the beach.

Oh bury me in that place 
That place somewhere 
If there no trace left to find me 
At least you’ll know 
I’m at peace out there.

Bury me in the Valley, 
Where the river has no name. 
And the willows rustle with the grace 
Of beauty that can’t be tamed. 
Oh bury me in the Valley, 
In days when summer has begun. 
I’ve drunk to much in my life, 
Now the green grass can drink in the sun.

Bury me in a Gold Mine. 
In the cool stillness of cut stone. 
Where the water’s constant dripping, 
Will sing a requiem for my soul. 
Oh bury me in a Gold Mine, 
Leave no trace of me above the ground. 
For I lost all the loves of my life. 
Let me rest where something precious has been found.

Oh Bury Me - A collaboration with Something Memorable

13 Thinkin' 'Bout You

My Lyrics that inspired Glen are listed below.
Vocals, Music and Mix by Glen Granthem.

NOTHIN' LIKE THE SOUND	
OF RAIN COMIN' DOWN	
ON A COLD WINTER'S MORNIN'	
WHILE YOU'RE SLEEPIN'	
	
NOTHIN' LIKE THE SOUND	
OF BACON FRYIN' IN A PAN	
WHEN YOUR WAKIN' UP	
ON A COLD WINTER MORNIN'	
	
(CHORUS)	
WINTER RAIN COMIN' DOWN	
WHILE THE WORLD GOES ROUND	
WINTER RAIN COMIN' DOWN	
NOTHING LIKE THAT SOUND	
	
TO COLD TO GO OUTSIDE	
TO BORED TO STAY INSIDE	
A TIME OF FRUSTRATION	
AND A LITTLE DEPRESSION	
	
WE LONG FOR A SUNNY DAY	
SO WE CAN GO OUT SIDE AND PLAY	
BUT THE WINTER RAIN	
KEEPS COMIN' DOWN	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS)	
	
MY FRIEND, DON'T DESPAIR	
A REVIVAL IS SPREADING	
AND SPRING IS COMING	
CAN YOU FEEL IT IN THE AIR	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS - OPTIONAL)	
	
2023 © BMI Lyrics by Tony Harris

Winter Rain - Collab by Tony Harris & Glenny G's "One Man Band" - Original

Always loved Scott Miller's music and this song. Maybe we'll work up a full version. This was a brief experimentation with the vocals using computer mic with garage band to demo. Hope all our SC friends are well. 

Scott Miller with Patty Griffin: https://youtu.be/--r66z9M2Do?si=VYxoeGYbzwenN3u7

Thumbnail image: https://thescottmiller.com/photos

I'm Right Here My Love (Scott Miller cover)

Change is overdue!
Full lyrics

I'm tired of being down all the time i wish that you would lift me up
I'm tired of being tired all the time to face the truth would be way too much
I think of all the things you did to me and all the pain i felt in your touch
I think of all things you said, woman they add up - you said way too much
Change is coming you could smell it in the air
Don't know who you think you are but pretty girl you better think again
A storm is coming down the road - you better say what you got to say 
because your words are growing old the absolute is on its way 
I'm tired of being wrong all the time when half the time i know i'm right
I struggle with my insecurities and let you win each and every time
I used to be a stronger man i seemed to lose my confidence somwhere along the line
i need to find my balls again before the absolute gets swept behind
Change is coming you could smell it in the air
Don't know who you think you are but pretty girl you better think again
A storm is coming down the road - you better say what you got to say 
because your words are growing old the absolute is on its way

One more time!

Eric Festa's Album

"The Absolute"

I wrote this for Townes several years ago. Recorded on a Zoom H-1

Townes would have been 80 on March 7th.  Brilliant, sad, self-destructive singer-songwriter.

No Place To Fall

Wyoming

Originally had a different twist but John Eagle convinced me to tone it down a bit. Glad i did.
Thank you John Eagle for the push.
The song pretty much tells the story i think.
We all yearn for the good old days.
Never been to Mississippi but I'm sure it's a wonderful place.
Hope you enjoy. I over did it here and there.
I had kids walking in the bedroom so the sound comes and goes here and there.
Picture is of an old store in granville, tn.
Link: http://www.granvilletn.com/photos
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If I Ever Get Back To Tupelo
John Delk 2015

Now there's a little country store outside of town
Where an old hound dog use to lay around

There's a sweet smell when you go inside
They got RC Cola and a big moon pie

You see an old truck if the weeds ain't tall
Sitting out back where we played ball

That old truck's it's been around the world
Driven thru the dreams of the boys and girls

That's the place that I wanna go
 If I ever get back to Tupelo

There’s an old church called the first free will
There's Maggie Brown and my cousin Bill

You can hear the bell ring miles away
An then you hear the organ Miss Maggie plays

There'll never be a sweeter sound
Than Sunday morning in that Mississippi town
 
That's the place that I wanna go
 If I ever get back to Tupelo

Now Daddy and Mama they're both gone
My sister married and they moved on

The old cemetery is down river road
That's where I'm gonna park this heavy load
 
That's the place that I wanna go
If I ever get back to Tupelo

That's the place that I wanna go
If I ever get back to Tupelo


If I Ever Get Back To Tupelo

Original by Tom Petty And The Heartbreaker year 1989

Runnin' down a dream

'Losers Like Me' single from 'The Valley Sessions' album by Mogey & Duffy

Written and recorded by 
Jordan Mogey
Michael Duffy

Vocals: Mogey & Duffy
Recorded at Valley Music Studios, Ballybofey, Co.Donegal, Ireland.

Losers Like Me - Original

Falling down

You lead a merry dance
Spin me round and round
'Til we all fall down
Falling down

And when I try to follow
I'm always falling down
My feet can't match the music
I feel like I'm a clown

Sometimes I catch your rhythm
I feel on solid ground
Then we all fall down
Falling down

You march to a different drummer
You hear a different sound
So we all fall down
Falling down

And when I try to follow
I'm always falling down
My feet can't match the music
I feel like I'm a clown

Out of Step

Lyrics and spoken words by Tony Harris US
Vocals, Music and Mix by Mike Fox UK

TUPELO IS 40 MILES WEST OF WHERE HE LIVES
AND MUSCLE SHOALS IS 60 MILES NORTH 
HE GREW UP LISTENIN' TO ELVIS
AND SONGS RECORDED IN THE SHOALS 

WHEN HE DRIVES DOWN THE STREETS 
IN DOWN TOWN TUPELO 
LOOKIN' AT THE GUITAR CUTOUTS
HE CAN FEEL THE MUSIC IN THE AIR

THE MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND STUDIO
IS WHERE BROWN SUGAR WAS RECORDED
AND MANY OTHER GREAT HITS
BY FOUR GUYS CALLED THE SWAMPERS

MANY HITS HAVE BEEN RECORDED
IN RICK HALL'S FAME STUDIOS IN THE SHOALS
AND ARE STILL BEING RECORDED TODAY
SOMETHING ABOUT THE RIVER AND MUSIC

(CHORUS)
THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT TUPELO HONEY
THAT MAKES HIM WANT TO LISTEN TO SOME ELVIS
THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT MUSCLE SHOALS 
THAT MAKES HIM WANT TO LISTEN TO ROCK N ROLL
TUPELO HONEY AND ROCK N ROLL

TOURING ELVIS'S TWO ROOM HOUSE IN TUPELO
AND THE HIS GRACELAND MANSION IN MEMPHIS
MAKES HIM WANT TO GO BACK IN TIME
TO THOSE GOOD TIMES AT SUN RECORDS 

TOURING THE ALABAMA HALL OF FAME
AND DRIVIN' BY FAME STUDIO'S
MAKES HIM WANT TO GO BACK IN TIME 
AND MAKE SOME WORDS RHYME

(REPEAT CHORUS)

TUPELO HONEY AND ROCK N ROLL
TUPELO HONEY AND ROCK N ROLL

2025 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Tupelo Honey and Rock n Roll - Collaboration by Tony & Mike Fox - Original

I was lucky enough to be born in this great place. I think about those that didn't and risked everything to come here. That's where you fall on your knees and thank God. That's when you realize you're really home.


I'll be Free

Whispers in my ear I hear
they come to me
from far and near.
Nothing here I need to fear.
The message is so loud and clear.

Lucky me
what first I see
this place I can be free.

Was it simple twist of fate
or a random closing door
that caused a family to migrate
and land upon this hallowed shore?

Whatever providence
brought me here,
I accept it gratefully

I thank the Lord
for blessing me
with a place
I can be free.

Now and for
forever I'll be free.

All our dreams entwined as one.
This home for daughter and for son.
Our legacy?.... Out of many, one
from the blood of strangers that has run.

Their brutal sacrifices paid
so we could all live free.
On bended knee pray solemnly.
Thank God for all who gave.

Now and for
forever I'll be free

Those huddled masses
yearning to be free.

Your tired and poor
have come for Liberty.


For all who sacrificed for me
I swear that you will see.
See me take my place in history
side by side with those who will be free.

Now and for
forever I'll be free

I'll not take for granted
all the gifts I see

From sea to shining sea
we will be free

Now and for
forever I'll be free!

I'll Be Free

Enjoyed jumping in to sing along on this Fun Take on a really Bad Day as described by Tony Harris of Tony's Lyrics and featuring the Blistering Blues Guitar of Tom Adams. Photo Credit to My Daughter, enjoying our BM'r Beach Convertible on One Of Those Days between expensive repairs.....Now SOLD!!! Thank God! ;-)LOL
ONE OF THOSE DAYS - TL-TA-RB COLLAB 
(Any Other Day - Tom Adams Open Collab)               
(Blues/Rock)  
WELL, I WAS WALKIN' OUT THE DOOR…  
JUST WHAT DID I FEEL?  
YOU KNOW I FELT THE RAIN
  IT WAS POURIN' DOWN ON ME  
JUST POURIN' DOWN ON ME… OH, YEAH!  
  THEN I JUMPED IN MY CAR…..  
WELL, I TURNED ON THE KEY  
OF COURSE THE CAR WOULDN'T START
  HOW COULD THIS BE  …..
HAPPENIN’ TO ME?  
JUMPED THE CAR OFF
  …….AS I WAS DRIVIN' DOWN THE ROAD
  I HEARD A BUMPIN' SOUND
  A TIRE BLEW OUT   
WELL, I STOPPED THE CAR
  AND I OPENED THE TRUNK
  OF COURSE THE SPARE WAS FLAT
……IMAGINE THAT?
 WE WERE RUNNING FLAT
  I REACHED FOR MY CELL
  TO CALL OUT FOR HELP   
OF COURSE THE PHONE WAS DEAD  
WITHOUT A CHARGER IN SIGHT 
  FLAGGED A CAR DOWN  
JUST TO ASK FOR HELP
  BLEW HIS HORN  
AS THEY DROVE ON BY  
(CHORUS )  
WELL, I WAS HAVIN'   
ONE OF THOSE DAYS  
WHEN NOTHIN'S RIGHT
  ONE OF THOSE DAYS  
NO HELP IN SIGHT
  ONE OF THOSE DAYS  
OH YEAH, ONE OF THOSE DAYS  
(BRIDGE)  
HAVE YOU EVER HAD?  
ONE OF THOSE DAYS  
PRAY YOU NEVER HAVE
(OH….BRING IT ON HOME, TOM!!!)  
(CHORUS)  
© Lyrics by Tony Harris 2019 - Blues Guitar - Tom Adams  Vocals, Production - Riff Beach (Version Only)

One Of Those Days - Original

One Of Those Days - Collaboration with Tony's Lyrics & Tom Adams

www.bethwilliamsmusic.com
Beth Williams sings IN THE GARDEN written in 1912 by C.Miles Austin.  

IN THE GARDEN - Beth Williams

Remembering old friends and places with such great images.  This song
was written by Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen Jr,. while they attended
Texas A&M in the late 70's. It was released by Lyle in 1986.  What an American singer and songwriter.  A gem of a song

My Playlist 2-05-2025

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