My mate Dean asked if I could add some words to a guitar piece he's had for a while. I don't think I've done much, if anything, for the last 12 months for various reasons, but I loved doing this!
However the end result doesn't really follow his wonderful melody at all! This draft was recorded on my phone and originally intended for a private listen only - until I realised nobody listens to my stuff anyway!

Better Days

You Can See Mars

Inspired by 2 random events -  a line in a song (good follows bad) and my Son thanking me for ironing his shirt (hero's don't always wear capes Dad).
Also helped along by Ali, who said, 'it's nice, but it needs something else to make it less boring'!

They Don't Always Wear Capes

Permanent Sky

A bit of lazing by the river with my mate Dean.

Lazing By The River (with Dean Roche)

This song is still not right, but I thought I would share!

Standing On The Corner

Homeless (Guy Clarke) II

Sort of country... ish. 

Quickly written and recorded but happy how its worked out. Never intended to be, but it's ended up being loosely based on my sister and partner Rob, who are currently walking in Europe for their charity. 

All a bit rough & ready in places (what's new!) but then so is life...

Just Another Nashville Song

About a man who when he was younger had plans to change the world.

Check out burn.it.smith's excellent, Bang Those Shields as referred to in the song

When He Was Younger

A song for my sister Julie who is getting married to Rob :) Hope they have a fantastic day and life together

As per all my recordings I will sort out all the errors... one day!

My Gift To You

Revisited old track this one. Slight change to the chorus, hopefully helps the song along a bit. Written for and about my Dad

Phoned My Dad

A chance remark following a funeral.

For all the Mr Tom's out there

Open The Door (Tom's Song)

Mobile phone session, recorded early one morning about the lady by my side.

Thank You For Loving Me.

Recorded for and about my mate Dean on my phone early one morning 2 years ago. It's one of Deano's originals that I have butchered, but I still quite like it.
The reference to a yogurt is about having a break during our drunken and hazy nights. To try and regroup our senses one of us would supply an unusual, or new yogurt to eat. I know, very rock and roll.

I'll Bring The Yogurt Take

I work within dementia, and I came across this poem written by a carer who looks after her husband who has dementia. It really does say what so many carers feel...
Recorded on my phone

Love isn't easy

I love the process of writing songs and coming up with a tune, its just a pity my friends and family don't share my enthusiasm. To be fair to them it's not great, so don't expect much, and you won't be disappointed.
But I would really appreciate your feedback, both good and bad - so please comment as it would really make my day :)
Thank you for passing by.

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