Pouring your heart into an album and finally calling it finished is surreal. It is no longer yours, but everyone's who now listens. Great work Mr Burl Whitis!
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…
So ... While we were picking out names to call our little band to compete with the big boys next summer the name "Prison House Band" came up. After a few laughs it was voted down abruptly but it stirred something inside. Here is my first jail…
The clock spins round its weary face
Time's a thief we can't replace
Will you still love me when the lights go low
When the mirror cracks and the colors fade
When the songs we sang start to feel homemade
Will you still love me when the…
It was 3 degrees this morning and with a new/used dulcimer in the house, well, the only thing to do is write a song.
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As I wake up to a cold winter morning
Frosty windows receive the sunshine…
wrote this about 10yrs ago ,drums programmed , mixed and mastered , produced , by myself , bass , rthm guitars lead guitar , vocals , backing vocals , by myself , hope you like it , cheers tony cee
Hey gang! It’s us again, The Proods…thousands of followers worldwide!
Here’s another track by Brian…channeling his inner heavy-metal lover….
It was fun working on this, though I prefer the OTHER version that we did. A groovy 1960’s styled version…
Still learning the keys.
This will be the last cover for some long while. It just seemed like something fun to practice on since everything that appears in my head is usually slow and sad. Now I can practice on something fast and sad!
I…
Written for an upcoming Blues competition as one of several songs being considered for the contest. I sprung this on my friend Chris, without warning last night and pushed the record button.
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She starts…
Lifted From the Sea.
Intro:
He’s got the whole wide world; He’s got the whole world in His hands.
Verse 1:
When the world weighs you down and tomorrow feels unsure,
Put your trust in the Lord, let your faith in Him endure.
He walked…
Comments on Burl Whitis 's stuff
Love your vocals! Deep and with that perfect rasp. Nice guitar too.
“my Baby drives me crazy but I won’t give her up” … now that’s poetry.
Great album BW!
Ahhhh ... the blues!
I'll bet there are a lot of people who can relate to this song.
Burl, thank you for kind words on my page! I'm here to check your stuff out now, and I can already tell it's my vibe. Followed! -Brock
Pouring your heart into an album and finally calling it finished is surreal. It is no longer yours, but everyone's who now listens. Great work Mr Burl Whitis!
Love the gruff in the voice!
The Eggert family loves this album! Great work, Dad!! -Jasmine
Spectrum Plectrum (Rainbow Beat) Third Quarter of the Moon
Excellent album!
another nice tune burt ,......cheers tony cee
nice track burt , great songwriting ........cheers tony cee
Cool slide. Nice down home blues.
We like it, Burl!!
Amazing work, Dad!!!
Great vocal!
Nice work, Burl!
nice cool sound
I dig the off kilter guitars
Comments made by Burl Whitis
Sounding good!
Sounds good!
Sounds great. I like it!
Sounding good!
Album sounds good. I don't know much about The Ramones, but I'm sure their material is not public domain. :)
Fantastic!
Sounds great!
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Outstanding music and vocals. Your production is great!
Very fine sounding song. Strong music and vocals.
Sounds good.
Sounding very good with the music and vocals.
Sounds good.
Good sounds.
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Sounding very good and fine slide work. Good job.
Sounds good.