This is a song I wrote this week, trying to capture that strange emotion you sometimes feel during times of great milestones in your life - good things happening, changes, moving on. Joy and melancholy all at the same time. Everyone feels it…
This was a write it and record it in one session song challenge that my songwriting friends and I came up with this week. Lions and Lambs was started thinking of spring, but it turned into a song about relationships... as they often do.
Greg…
This is one of my favorite collaborations with Paul Lennon so far. I wrote the song with king of a bluesy feel, and then found a perfect marriage for the music with one of Paul's awesome tracks. Then we tinkered on it together to make it so…
Well the MN songwriters were in my living room tonight. We all shared our contributions to the "glass" songwriting challenge. Here's the live version of Poorly Blown Glass with Greg Connor on Guitar, Scott Zosel on Mandolin, Colin Walterson…
Here's the second one we did at the Winterland Studios. You'll hear Greg Connor on guitar and vocals, Colin W. on bass and vocals and Randy C. on piano. This was a blast! I think this is definitely the best version yet of this song.
Well the MN songwriters were in my living room tonight. We all shared our contributions to the "glass" songwriting challenge. Here's the live version of Poorly Blown Glass with Greg Connor on Guitar, Scott Zosel on Mandolin, Colin Walterson…
She threw her slip down on the bed spread
She threw her panties on the stack
Now she must take them to the cleaners
He said that he will not be back
She turned and reached into the corner
She took her guitar from the rack...
Collaboration between Carl Unbehaun and Myself.
Introducing Carl Unbehaun, the host of Minnesota Homebrew Radio Show. Pioneer Radio 90.1 Thief River Falls MN
I had the words, and Carl had the melody plus the ability to deliver the song…
This song is the result of exchanging "One Line Zingers" with my friend Tom last Saturday while playing a little music.
He challenged me to write a song about him and he would do the same at my expense.
The funiest song wins.
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The circling of life
The ability to find your way
Like a compass in the night
And the coming of another day
It’s like when the stars align
You’ve been given just a glimpse of truth
And you think that you might find
The Optimism held in…
What a pretty melody to bring the lyrics to life. Like we are walking down the path in the song. Lovely mandolin. Is that you on all the parts? Pretty cool
All of a sudden, Mercy. Just like that.
Everything: Reefwalker
Percussion: Norm
Sound Bite: A bad-assed sage, who is very special to us.
Etching: Bob Coronato
It's been a while...
This song was recorded with another verse, it ties the song together nicely but who the heck wants to listen to a 5 minute song about depressing stuff? We're really looking forward to feedback from those of you who've like…
I wrote this song about Dementia, my father does not know who I am even though he lives with my wife and I...he is 91 and very happy and never gets upset, but I can see he gets scared sometimes. he has to be watched all the time..he has wandered…
another for the RPM ....Live in the living room
I came to the city
A G D FsharpM A
I CAME TO THIS CITY
I WAS WANTING IT ALL
I CAME TO THIS CITY
TO HAVE MYSELF A BALL
I CAME TO THE CITY TO SHOW THEM HOW WELL THAT I COULD SING
I CAME…
Buddy Holly said he made songs out of things he'd heard his mother say all his life...
A E A D A
I'll always remember what mama said
I'll never forget what my mama said…
LANCASTER STREET
Midnight in Cowtown. 90 degrees
Too hot for a blanket. Too hot for a sheet
The trash on the sidewalk is trying to sleep
Breathing the bus fumes on Lancaster Street
Sunshine brings tacos. Sunshine brings beans.
Sunshine…
Old Age is a bitch.....
As this game of truth, slowly fills up with lies
As the happy ever after gets more and more disguised
The inner truth will pull the mind closed tight
As we introduced ourselves to the end of the night
Somedays…
Pretty mandolin. This is another one of my favorites of yours. I bet there are a few in that group might even tell Eric Clapton that his chords need to be simpler...this is lovely
Comments on Colleen Dillon's stuff
I like the way the last "Who Knew" in the chorus twists...Nice work!
I like it ...
"You're the bubble in my brew" - love it!!
Cool tones!
yes ! nicely done !
I agree with Andrew , That works
cool country harmonies
Wow this sounds great , nice guys
Hello, Colleen. I knew that you knew how to do the blues. Bubble in my Brew..... Ha good line
It's great hearing the different approaches to this. Love the soft vibrato in your voice at the ends of lines.
I love the blues.....you got them Coleen :-) great job ...love it
"I knew it all along" :) sweet & bluesy Colleen. Keep em coming. Love it
Bluesy! PERFECT!
Great stuff!
... Added to the *Who Knew Song Challenge *Playlist http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/who-knew
EXCELLENT .. EXCELLENT .. EXCELLENT You got the touch! Well sung and played! I love the lyrics! Time to press Replay
Sweet gentle song - nice.
Not everyone has a voice that so effortlessly conveys such depth live. Lovely.
I'm really digging the 'down home' vibe on this!
So sweet in it's apparent simplicity. Very difficult to pull off, you made it.
Comments made by Colleen Dillon
Your voice is so awesome! Love this one so much. I've got to visit that cafe!
Cool melancholy melody!
from one uke lover to another! I LOVE THIS!!!
Hey there Peter! AWESOME SONGS!! And thanks for taking moment to listen to mine as well. I look forward to hearing more...
Great song guys! Love the upbeat lyrics and melody. Reminds me of early Beatles somehow
Another masterpiece!!!! Can’t wait to hear Tom’s. This one would be pretty tough to beat.
What a pretty melody to bring the lyrics to life. Like we are walking down the path in the song. Lovely mandolin. Is that you on all the parts? Pretty cool
super cool ear worm!!!! I LOVE IT!
really cool song.... love the vibe! The etching is outstanding! Congrats on this collab
Love the minor melody lines that sneak up and surprise you... Missed hearing your lovely voices Proods! Another great one!
Congrats on your 2018 RPM. Your music is fantastic!
I love the Proods as well! Nice work on this classic!!!
Wow! What a great song Ron. It brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful performance by Greg and Mark!!! All my best to you and your Dad.
Sweeter than sweet. Congrats on this awesome work of art!!! I am guessing who that pretty quilter is on the cover art :-)
Great song. Lots of emotion here. Your voice is so awesome!
A real toe tapper!!
Such a pretty sound. Caught it at sunrise and it was perfect!
Cool feel to this one. Haunting
Great lyrics!!! We're all getting older that's sure. Another amazing song. Thanks for some inspiration to get writing again
Pretty mandolin. This is another one of my favorites of yours. I bet there are a few in that group might even tell Eric Clapton that his chords need to be simpler...this is lovely