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(Remastered 22/10/2021) I was asked (told?) to upload something happy. Hmmm, I thought. This will end well... So, a few days later, I was rehearsing a pleasant little thing I wrote several years ago that has a working title of "She Was…
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James Michael Taylor said

"But still I love the comfort I find in misery…" Great line. Beatle like...and that's always good.

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(Remastered 22/10/2021) Here's the very latest from the broom-cupboard. I wrote it one dark night over 23 years ago. **** **All I Have To Do - A A J Russe** There isn’t much time to get this out You won’t hear me if I have to…
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James Michael Taylor said

Great guitar sound.

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(Remastered 22/10/2021) Okies, so I'm working on some other thing and it's taking a while... drums to do and wotnot. But in the middle of it I'm digging how my Martin acoustic is working out. You probs won't even be able to hear it amongst…
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James Michael Taylor said

Love this. Beautifully done. Tonight I was trying out a song from that era: Twilight Time...https://www.e-chords.com/chords/the-platters/twilight-time

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(Remastered 22/10/2021) I wrote this one last September. Allison Jane Sixsmith 1965-2016. **** **Forever - A A J Russe** I can see you on your rocking horse now The one that turned around and kicked you in the teeth He thought…
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James Michael Taylor said

I hear you’re drinking at the chocolate fountain You pulled the handle off the door But they won’t mind They’ll be mending it forever..." Great images...

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(Remastered 22/10/2021) I wasn't even sure the recording machine was still going to work after nearly five years... Certainly, bits of me don't work anymore... But, surprisingly, I got this done in 24 hours, start to finish... Strange old world…
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James Michael Taylor said

Rock on Dude...! Good to listen to some of your tunes. It's been a while. Strange relationship in this song.

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As If It Really Matters - A A J Russe Written 16th January 1999 Recorded 12th March 2022 The Shoebox Demos Vol 1 **** Crumbs, even this is 23 years old! We used it as a set-opener in the last band I was in. I've been trying to make…
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Colleen Dillon said

Another great song! Maybe it’s time to get the band back together!,!

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Gates Of Heaven - A A J Russe Written 15th January 1988 Recorded 6th March 2022 The Shoebox Demos Vol 1 **** This is about as naked as I can get. This is how I wrote it. It's never had any accompaniment. I was a bit young to sing…
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H R Music said

Like it.

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As If It Really Matters - A A J Russe Written 16th January 1999 Recorded 12th March 2022 The Shoebox Demos Vol 1 **** Crumbs, even this is 23 years old! We used it as a set-opener in the last band I was in. I've been trying to make…
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H R Music said

Beautiful piece.

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No-one To Blame - A A J Russe Written 1st January 1988 Recorded 6th March 2022 The Shoebox Demos Vol 1 **** Nearly forgot to post this one! (it's been a busy week at work) I was 24 when I wrote it. What more can I say…
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Colleen Dillon said

What's really cool about these songs written long ago is that you are still able to remember the melody... I'm always having to remember my own music. I really like this one! Wise words of a twenty something... wiser that his years!

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Who Is My Neighbour - A A J Russe Written sometime in 1992 Recorded 12th March 2022 The Shoebox Demos Vol 1 **** I wrote this 30 years ago when I was 29. There were a bunch of people killing other people. There were refugees. By the…
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Luigi said

This is a universal message with a hauntingly sad melody. Everyone should be open to these words. Thank you Andrew.

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As If It Really Matters - A A J Russe Written 16th January 1999 Recorded 12th March 2022 The Shoebox Demos Vol 1 **** Crumbs, even this is 23 years old! We used it as a set-opener in the last band I was in. I've been trying to make…
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Luigi said

The words really speak to me … as ever!

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**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 15 Written Wednesday 23rd February 2022 **** I wasn't able to stop! I really meant to, but... Oh well. It's still February, so it can go with the others. IT IS MY FIRM INTENTION TO…
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Ricia Rae said

Congratulations!!!! Ended with another amazing tune - YES! That is a wealth of creativity in you my friend. I look forward to hearing all your other tunes. I hope you took a good rest after all this!!!

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**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 14 Written Monday 21st February 2022 **** This is it ... FAWM's all finished for me... time for a lie down now. There's still nearly a week to go, but I'm done, 14 songs written in 16…
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Ricia Rae said

Amazing how this came towards the end of the challenge...simply gorgeous. I don't hear any fatigue in it. A sad song though and I'm imagining the story behind it. Beautiful.

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**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 13 Written Saturday 19th February 2022 **** UPDATE: 8 Hours after posting I just spotted that I listened to and favourited a song called... um... "We're Done" by oldfolks2 - check it out…
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Ricia Rae said

This is another great one!!! and catchy too. I also loved hearing your description of how this came about - I totally relate!!! I actually don't like most of my own songs. This song captures the spirit of these challenges :)

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**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 11 Written Thursday 17th February 2022 **** Feels like I'm on the last lap now. Only 3 more needed. This one came from a suggestion from Mrs R this morning. I didn't quite fancy it, but…
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Ricia Rae said

I can't help but comment again! This is fabulous!!! Love how it came about - thank you Mrs. R.

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**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 10 Written Wednesday 16th February 2022 **** I've had the little guitar bit in the middle for years and years and years. Even my wife recognises it, I play it so often. Yesterday while…
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Ricia Rae said

What a loving ballad .....just perfect. That "little guitar bit" found its home :) Beautiful vocals here too.

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**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 9 Written Tuesday 15th February 2022 **** I decided it was time I wrote a song that wasn't so hard to sing and play! **** **Once Again - A A J Russe** Every day You keep asking…
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Ricia Rae said

oh yeah!!! Great song and loving that chord progression. Beautiful with all the changes ...loving it. How did you do all this in such a short time period? Wow, wow, wow.

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**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 8 Written Monday 14th February 2022 **** It's not entirely true. But it's CLOSE ENOUGH! It was actually the 16th of February. But we were corresponding by email on the 14th. Then we…
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Ricia Rae said

Another beautiful poetic song with such an excellent expressive performance. Love it!

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**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 6 Written Friday 11th February 2022 **** I was meant to be resting and chilling. In fact, I was resting and chilling. But then I got a message from Lala saying she was listening to the…
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Ricia Rae said

I must take this train after hearing this song! What a great song :)....deserves a second comment.

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**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 5 Written Thursday 10th February 2022 **** What can I say? Mrs R likes it. I knew she would. Scheduling-wise, songs per day, I've now caught up with having missed the first 5 days of…
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Ricia Rae said

Absolutely beautiful! Warm and an interesting narrative :). Loving it!

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