I’m so happy you like it, John. Merry Christmas!
~ Elisabeth
Credit also to the following individuals for this lovely recording:
Piano - Ewan Cowley
Cor Anglais - David Agnew
Violin - Denice Doyle
Produced and arranged by Ewan Cowley
Recorded and mixed by Dave McCune at Ventry Recording, Co. Dublin. 13-14 Dec 2022
Mastered by Ciarán Byrne
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…
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I’m so happy you like it, John. Merry Christmas! ~ Elisabeth Credit also to the following individuals for this lovely recording: Piano - Ewan Cowley Cor Anglais - David Agnew Violin - Denice Doyle Produced and arranged by Ewan Cowley Recorded and mixed by Dave McCune at Ventry Recording, Co. Dublin. 13-14 Dec 2022 Mastered by Ciarán Byrne
One of the best songs I’ve heard here in a long time. Awesome message and your vocals are fantastic! An instant fav.
Lovely!
Love this!!!
Catchy! I like it! ~ Elisabeth
Stunning .... Simple as that ..... a real song, real music ...... what this site needs more of ...... Encore !!!! Encore !!!!!!!!
John, it’s always such an honor to set your beautiful lyrics to music! ~ Elisabeth
Wow! Just a beautiful song... The vocals are so rich and lovely. The melancholy of the lyrics and melody... just perfect.
Beautiful song!
Beautiful work. Lyrics fit the music perfectly. Great feeling.
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.
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Sweet melancholy, really good song.
Clever, poignant lyrics, well sung. Good job!
Lovely!
Good one. Keep going, you can do it!
Lovely