Based broadly on the fate of the town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman was located on busy U.S. Route 66 and catered to travelers driving between Kingman, Arizona, and Needles, California. The town was completely bypassed in 1953 when a new route was…
I just listened to this song again—probably for the 1,000th time! So often when I hear the verse that begins with “progress is much slower now,” I get a vision of my father as he became weaker and weaker following his Parkinson’s diagnosis. These lyrics really are something we all can personalize in one way or another. ~ Elisabeth
Sometimes writing a song is the very best and only thing you can do....
Cold Winter Moon
Oh cold winter moon
And the wind that blows
Bring me a change
For my weary soul
Take away this longing
That fills my heart
Something is over…
For some reason this one demanded to be written...
So here's to all of us that have been in this situation a time or two! Hugs and love to us all!!!
Feel Just Like A Loner
Verse 1
We sit across the table
We share the same old food…
Sometimes life tends to repeat itself if you're not careful.... Good to find a moment to recognize old patterns and shake them off.
Great help on this one from the MN Coffee Table Gang - Greg Connor on guitar and vocals, and Mark Lofgren…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022**
Song number 2
Written Monday 7th February 2022
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I wrote this one a couple of hours ago.
I set up for recording, and busted a string on the Martin... GAH!!!
I tried a big ole dreadnought thing…
A song I wrote over the last few days. Did a one-take-wonder on the recording, so it's pretty simple. Hope you like it!
Sometimes You Don't
Verse 1
Sometimes in the early morning hours
As the sun lights up the sky
I look back and think…
Track 11 from the debut album of collaborations Café de la musique, the raw, acoustic version of My New Chapter Of Life. The song is about the passing of JJ PARKI's mother.
Music/vocals - Lou Rumi
Lyrics - JJ PARKI, Lou Rumi
Comments on Saltyjohn's stuff
Beautiful work. The melody and the voice bring out a feel of honesty and simplicity, like a father talking to his son or daughter.
Great job! Should be in a movie! Jayson Wallker
Awesome!
Cool song! ~ Elisabeth
John, it was interesting to learn here on your blog that these lyrics are based largely on personal experience! ~ Elisabeth
I just listened to this song again—probably for the 1,000th time! So often when I hear the verse that begins with “progress is much slower now,” I get a vision of my father as he became weaker and weaker following his Parkinson’s diagnosis. These lyrics really are something we all can personalize in one way or another. ~ Elisabeth
I was at the dance studio last night. A certain song came to mind as I executed some pirouettes before the mirror!
Aww - nice song.
Comments made by Saltyjohn
Sweet melancholy, really good song.
Clever, poignant lyrics, well sung. Good job!
Lovely!
Good one. Keep going, you can do it!
Lovely
Wonderful collaboration