We got together again around the coffee table and the gang helped me record this song I wrote this week.
Greg- Guitar, Vocals
Scott - Mandolin, Vocals
Colin - Bass, Vocals
Colleen - Uke, Vocals
Hope you like it!
NEXT CHAPTER
VERSE…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
or A.K.A. the Caribou Lake song...
I wrote this one for my Dad, who while up at our family cabin in the north woods of MN said there's not enough music about the woods...
My first "one take wonder" - just me and my little Uke - roughing…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
thank you, dear spirit, for your comment on my simple offering The Coming Of THE bLACK dJINN...I sincerely hope you'll listen to my most recent upload , nee yak huka hay, good spirits.
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
or A.K.A. the Caribou Lake song...
I wrote this one for my Dad, who while up at our family cabin in the north woods of MN said there's not enough music about the woods...
My first "one take wonder" - just me and my little Uke - roughing…
or A.K.A. the Caribou Lake song...
I wrote this one for my Dad, who while up at our family cabin in the north woods of MN said there's not enough music about the woods...
My first "one take wonder" - just me and my little Uke - roughing…
or A.K.A. the Caribou Lake song...
I wrote this one for my Dad, who while up at our family cabin in the north woods of MN said there's not enough music about the woods...
My first "one take wonder" - just me and my little Uke - roughing…
or A.K.A. the Caribou Lake song...
I wrote this one for my Dad, who while up at our family cabin in the north woods of MN said there's not enough music about the woods...
My first "one take wonder" - just me and my little Uke - roughing…
or A.K.A. the Caribou Lake song...
I wrote this one for my Dad, who while up at our family cabin in the north woods of MN said there's not enough music about the woods...
My first "one take wonder" - just me and my little Uke - roughing…
or A.K.A. the Caribou Lake song...
I wrote this one for my Dad, who while up at our family cabin in the north woods of MN said there's not enough music about the woods...
My first "one take wonder" - just me and my little Uke - roughing…
or A.K.A. the Caribou Lake song...
I wrote this one for my Dad, who while up at our family cabin in the north woods of MN said there's not enough music about the woods...
My first "one take wonder" - just me and my little Uke - roughing…
or A.K.A. the Caribou Lake song...
I wrote this one for my Dad, who while up at our family cabin in the north woods of MN said there's not enough music about the woods...
My first "one take wonder" - just me and my little Uke - roughing…
Oh you gentlemen are just the best!!!!!!!!!!!! This is awesome --- so fun ---- I picture you all playing this in a dark noisy bar... and everyone digging it!!!
A song that sort of wrote itself, quite quickly, wouldn't say it's a happy song, but
sometimes you can't help what pops out.
https://youtu.be/dXRczkBRPCk
(Remastered 22/10/2021)
Here it is in all of its glory...
THIS is the song that Mrs R and I had decided was a suitable response to a request to "Upload something HAPPY, stat!!!!!!!!!"
I tried to record it back in 2013 when I wrote it…
Wow! This one is sadness perfection. Your voice with its gravelly undertones - the perfect accompaniment to these lyrics. Mesmerizing.
And on a side note.... Moonlighting!!!! Ahhhhhh I loved that show. So. Much. Sexual. Tension..... and funny too. Loved it!
(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…
Here is another ZOOM Collaboration with:
Steve Krell
Colleen Dillon
Roger Harris
Greg Connor
We posted the lyrics and featured the chords, just in case you wanted to write your own lyrics and post them with this idea.
Empty Bottles…
April rain storms are exciting but I am warm and cozy in side.
wrote this after hearing that some people suggest a dream before settling in for the nite. My J 45 really wrote this tune I just sang along
This song is a work in progress. I attended an online songwriting workshop hosted by Chad Shank (Minnesota Songwriters Association) who was talking about songs with varying length lines to create more of a conversational atmosphere and the use…
This song is a work in progress. I attended an online songwriting workshop hosted by Chad Shank (Minnesota Songwriters Association) who was talking about songs with varying length lines to create more of a conversational atmosphere and the use…
Written for a zoom group of favored musicians to criticize but I thought about it and it sounds alright to me. lets see if they will just support or make it better.
Hummmmmmmm.
A true story romanticized a bit . Old Charlie is a real…
Looking down the road as how sweet it will be after the bug” virus”
Is gone
Open the doors and windows , drive fast with the top down
We gonna drink some wine with friends o mine, pas the bottle around
Go to a block party…
A straight-ahead rock song with a quirky arrangement change on the second verse. Includes a trippy Pink Floyd-esque middle 8 and a Boyzone rousing key change at the end... You're welcome! 😆
A new song
The worst man possible for the job right now
KC
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You divide and conquer
While there is fear and hunger
You play a dangerous game
But you won't take any blame
Your're a cheat and…
We wrote and recorded a new song while we are all on lock down...have really missed playing with the band. Lindy wrote the song and recorded his part at his home studio sent it to me and I added my parts and vocals Our studio is behind Ken's house…
(Remastered 22/10/2021)
Here's the very latest from the broom-cupboard.
I wrote it one dark night over 23 years ago.
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**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…
Thanks for your comments on my latest... I agree with you... some things we’ve changed during this time would be best if we adopted them forever. I don’t think I can ever drive in bumper to bumper traffic ever again... virtual hugs to you and yours. Thanks for listening!!
Comments on Colleen Dillon's stuff
Yeah...this caught my ear. I really like the lyrics.
Loving it ....well worth working on ...
Love the ooohs!
Lovely. Nice crystal clear vocals.
thank you, dear spirit, for your comment on my simple offering The Coming Of THE bLACK dJINN...I sincerely hope you'll listen to my most recent upload , nee yak huka hay, good spirits.
Really cool great vocals
Loving the backing vocals and piano! ^_^
Ooooooooooooh !!! I like those harmonies! That piano is a perfect touch. It's another winner Colleen. Nice going.
Lovely song and performance!
perdy.. cheering me up this morning. ta colleen :)
Thanks for the kind words, Colleen...as always we're devoted to your wonderful music! Of course I can't get enough harmony, so this is terrific!
backing vocals sound great and really add to the overall feel...
Pretty...pure. Your voice is so clear.
Nice one Colleen! Really paints a beautiful picture!
Nice!!
Nice one, Colleen!
beautiful melody, enchanting lyrics..
Dad and I both love your tune. Dad says makes him want to get back up north soon. A special place for sure. Beautiful work C.
Ron is right, your voice is getting stronger each time.
A refreshing bit of joy! I'll bet your Dad enjoyed this.
Comments made by Colleen Dillon
Oh you gentlemen are just the best!!!!!!!!!!!! This is awesome --- so fun ---- I picture you all playing this in a dark noisy bar... and everyone digging it!!!
Not happy, indeed... but heartfelt. Life is way too short indeed. Love this one.
Wow! This one is sadness perfection. Your voice with its gravelly undertones - the perfect accompaniment to these lyrics. Mesmerizing. And on a side note.... Moonlighting!!!! Ahhhhhh I loved that show. So. Much. Sexual. Tension..... and funny too. Loved it!
Going to have this one locked in my head for a very long time...... thanks! (I think!!)
Just YAY!!!’ It’s 5:00 somewhere....
I just love this one!!! Sounds like a great dream indeed.
Just had another listen after our get together.... Steve is right. This is really cool!!!!
Love hearing your voices mingle. Great song!!!!
Can’t get enough of this!!!!!
Wow!!! This is really nice. Love all the layers
I really love the way your voice is on this. You reminded me of Jackson Brown. Cool story
Oh yeah!!!! Count me in! I love this song so much. And the long hair too 🌞
Awesome!
Eeriest of eeriest!
You’re on fire! So much great music in so little Time!!!
Makes me want to have a dance or two before I sit down for my steak. Fun!!! “She’s lean with just the right amount of fat”.....best lyrics ever
hmmmm..... I know someone like this.... lots of orange makeup.... Good song! Truer words never spoken.
Had to come back for another dip in the pool.... still awesome!
Love this! Boiling with energy!! Just what the doctor ordered indeed
Thanks for your comments on my latest... I agree with you... some things we’ve changed during this time would be best if we adopted them forever. I don’t think I can ever drive in bumper to bumper traffic ever again... virtual hugs to you and yours. Thanks for listening!!