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…
Reg has been reading the papers again, it always brings him down, but this time he can't carry on looking the other way and ignoring the news and the facts that the life, the freedoms he holds dear are slowly being dissolved not just by his government…
Inspired by a huge Cottonwood tree I found washed up along the Mississippi River near Red Wing MN.
D When your roots can’t seem to hold you When you’re A footing falls away
Your D left to feel unstable With the A change that’s underway
It…
A day of from the gardening and my first go at organising drums in Easy drummer that funnily didn't turn out to be so hard . I'm playing the Tele with the Kemper and Boss Me-90 Thanks for listening
You shook me from my middle
And you…
Here is my third contribution to the MN Songwriters Challenge:
Write and record these three concepts.
A stranger comes to your door, and/or….
You find a class ring along a river bed, and/or..…
You get a phone call in the middle of the…
Here is my contribution to the latest songwriting challenge offered by Minnesota Association of Songwriters:
Write and record one song and complete one of these three concepts.
A stranger comes to your door, and/or….
You find a class…
Its snowing so nothing can be done on the garden so why not go down the cellar and have a ponder...and of course get Edie the acoustic out and let her join in with the pondering...Thanks for listening
We hear no evil
we listen the news…
Total inspiration for me this morning! The snow is also coming down here in MN, USA and I don’t think it’s ever going to stop this season. This song captures exactly the challenges we are all facing. Self seeking politicians seem to be everywhere these days! Great stuff!!
Lovely to work with the talented Ms Daulby again...she had asked for a version of this super Beverly Craven classic and I was happy to oblige! Thanks to 13111y for his usual excellent tweaking and mastering......
Were you guys aware that I'm a Beatles fan? Because, well.... I am.
I don't want you to come too close
I don’t need you to break the rules
Don't try to play my game
It’s not what you should do
I don’t think we can be friends
I don…
A large portion of this record was written with my friend Wilsun in mind. If anything, this is an album to amuse him. To ensure I achieved that goal, I tried to write a song that reminded me of "Life In A Northern Town", although it actually…
I had an hour or so this evening as the wife had a friend over I disappeared down the cellar and started to think about my old man he's been gone now twenty one years and how in his old age when I used to go and see him I'd find him sitting pondering…
Written with John Bennett - Find more John Bennett music here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB8kZ_1SeK4wsNtEoYwlEzCbGVt0XA6ny
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Walking On A Winter’s Day
Sunlight glistening on freshly fallen…
Every day, every day, every day
Every Day, Every Day, Every Day
Look for pleasure and always be kind
Every day, every day that passes by
Every day, every day, every day
Every day, every day, every day
You’ll be remembered by what you…
Made it through another year
Still don’t know why I’m here
Make some music drink some beer
Sounds alright to me
Loved ones leave
Friends come then go
Everything can change so quick
Don’t let the bullshit bring you down
Just enjoy this…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mVx_GpU_V0
The latest release from Sunset Dadeze.. "Never Please" written by Ron Rouch, lead vocal by Lindy. Lindy and Bob came up with the background vocals as well and both play acoustic guitar. John on…
A very loose homage to the passing of the amazing and wonderful tunesmith/songwriter, Burt Bacharach. Created in Pure Data in an equally loose Brian Eno feel.
Song #2 for this year's RPM album....another one from the basement in the middle of the night. Experimenting with minimal lyrics and a lot of repetition. The song probably has something to do with how we left our home of many years last February…
Music and performance by David G Harrington
Lyrics: Me
In The Afterglow of Dreams
Subtle shades of dark dissolve
Into half-remembered scenes
Sighs and slow awakening
In the afterglow of dreams
Vague thoughts and recollections
Are…
Here is my answer to the latest Song Writing Challenge offered by Minnesota Association of Songwriters ... Challenge Prompt: “Photograph”
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Time it seems just keeps rambling on
Days turn to night and quickly are gone
Someday we all become…
Greg this is one of my favorites of all time. Your lyrics really touched me. And that timely harmonica just brings the bittersweet feel of the song. You are amazing!
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
Well said and well played. These times we are living in sure are something…..
Wow!!! Your lyrics just slay!!!! This is one of my favorites for sure.
Love this riffy beat! I haven’t had a chance to listen in awhile and this was a fun one to hear. Great vocals!!
Your song writing is so awesome. Very much as good as Jim Croce storytelling. Love it!!!!!
What a gorgeous song. I just love these lyrics and such a peaceful melody!!
Total inspiration for me this morning! The snow is also coming down here in MN, USA and I don’t think it’s ever going to stop this season. This song captures exactly the challenges we are all facing. Self seeking politicians seem to be everywhere these days! Great stuff!!
Truly gorgeous!!
another awesome track... It's time for some good dancing to your tunes
Love this!!! Going to be my ear worm for today I'm sure.
Wow! Blistering vivid imagery on this one! Love the spare arrangement too. Excellent indeed!
Absolutely beautiful imagery! Love the picking along the way giving such a quiet peaceful feeling! Well done guys!!
Your vocals are really awesome on this! Kind of resonating akin to a Johnny Cash vibe. I love it!!
This sure tells it like it is! Great lyrics. A real keeper!!
Love this song Ron! Great video to bring it all to life. Fun to see you and the band again!
Wonderful tribute! He was awesome and prolific.
Yup… Coming soon or already here. Good one Roger! Excellence lyrics
Those minor chords are so intriguing!!! Cool song!
Love the ethereal feel of this one. Pretty visuals…
Greg this is one of my favorites of all time. Your lyrics really touched me. And that timely harmonica just brings the bittersweet feel of the song. You are amazing!
Your songs are always so uplifting! Even when the wheels are off the wagon. Your voice is awesome on this one!