Two hours before morning light
Highway signs go by all night
Open window to catch the breeze
Helps me clear my cluttered mind
Road noise rumbling through the floor
Been on this road once or twice before
My mind is racing up ahead
Leaving…
That one is getting added to my collection of late night highway cruising tunes. Wish I'd had it when I used to drive all night between gigs in your general neck of the woods. Don't have that much use for the collection these days, but ya never know.
Here is a Steve Krell song.
Buck Erpestad and I recorded live using two acoustic guitars.
Here is a link to Steve's original version : http://alonetone.com/slkrell/tracks/saskatchewanshostalconnorkrell
Here is a Steve Krell song.
Buck Erpestad and I recorded live using two acoustic guitars.
Here is a link to Steve's original version : http://alonetone.com/slkrell/tracks/saskatchewanshostalconnorkrell
This might be my favorite SLKrell song.
This is an impromptu version that Buck & I played with the tape rolling.
Here is the original version of the song:
http://alonetone.com/slkrell/tracks/sascatchewan
I had fun singing this at the open mic this past week.
Originally written for a song writing challenge using the phrase *"Chicken Plucking Time In Petaluma"*
I've been teasing Steve (SLKrell) about Rose, from Las Cruces Nevada, ever since he wrote a song about her for Valentines Day a few years ago.
Rosie is a figment of our imagination. I wrote a song about stealing her away from Steve:
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Just like two sides
Of the same silver dollar
We’re not alike but still the same
And your big life
Makes mine look smaller
I wonder if you know my name
I wait around
You might be calling
A telephone that never rings
End of the day…
Last one for the Cherry Pie festival.
Don't mind me, I'm goofing on my WG alter-ego.
If your unaware of my Gunslinging, Wall of Voodoo, Ennio Morricone,
Good, Bad, and Ugly, Fistful of guitars influences, you may NOT like this spaghetti…
FEEL THE TIME
Feel the time is rushing by,
I feel the time is near
Feel the time is crushing down,
I feel the time is here
That is how the world goes round,
that is how it goes
Just a question, when and how,
and that no one knows…
Yup. I'm having a freakin' great time with this wee little tune.
Some classic WG for ya'll. - Raw and loud. :)
I'm working on a spaghetti west version as well.
Watch this space. I might publish it.
Thanks again Greg.
Enjoy Cherry…
Here is my version of Greg's Cherry Pie...I took a little liberty with it and recorded a whole new song.....I think Greg said that would be ok!!
Tried to put the Sweet Ronnie Cream Cheese Mojo on it....good gawd!!!!
This is a fun idea Greg has, and I can't wait to hear more.
He sent me an acoustic and vocal track and asked me to complete it.
I stayed up most of the night jammin' it. :)
It's a bit loose around the edges because I didn't work anything…
Love it! Great instrumentation, and the occassional harmony makes it sparkle.
*Added to the Playlist:*
http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/cherry-pie
This recording was revised 8/7/2014 with sound effects (train and whistle) and wah-wah guitar.
WRECK OF NINETEEN THREE
People listen to me tell you
Of the story of a man
Roamed the country in a school bus
People called him Danville Dan…
Lyrics, vocals, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, and acoustic bass by Merry Bear. Fabulous and greatly appreciated harmonica performance by "Minneapolis" Mark Imsdahl.
MINNEAPOLIS MARK
He's Minneapolis Mark
He's got that magic spark
-- Makes…
MAD AND SAD AND SCARED
I just want to get by for a friend
This is not how I would want to end
Mad and sad and scared
In everything I've shared
That is all I leave behind me
This is all I am
Hope I find a way
To kiss you every day
That…
WALKING ON THE MOON
See the Earth on horizon
Watch the Earth as she's arising
I hope the living are gazing
I hope the people are loving
Feel like I'm walking on the moon
I think I will be on there soon
My body's going to set me free…
Vocals by Greg Connor, lyrics by Connor and Merry Bear, music by Bear.
And y'all thought the Hokey Pokey was what it was all about! This song is 4 dimensional – up/down, left/right, in/out, now/then. BIG THANKS to Greg Connor for fabulous vocals…
Comments on Greg Connor's stuff
Nice one. a very lonesome sound
Love how mellow but driven this is. The harmonica is great as mentioned!
Loving the laid back, groove!
The harmonica is one of the most professional things that I've heard on Alonetone. Very VERY nice!
Boy you really have a nice story here. Great instrumentation and mix! Great harp BG. Gotta get one of those.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really love this. That harp is killer good, and the rest is so great. Love the rattler. Great lyrics. You are a writing machine!
This might just be your best work to date...amazing tune .. love the title..great mix
That one is getting added to my collection of late night highway cruising tunes. Wish I'd had it when I used to drive all night between gigs in your general neck of the woods. Don't have that much use for the collection these days, but ya never know.
Nice one great track mate
Good tune, Greg. A spot-on performance
another beauty Greg.. love that backing Banjo
Great song.... always good to listen again
..sounds like a tune off the old "Sun" label in Memphis - very nice..
Pretty and lilting... Very cool version of a great song.
This might be my favorite SLKrell song. This is an impromptu version that Buck & I played with the tape rolling. Here is the original version of the song: http://alonetone.com/slkrell/tracks/sascatchewan
Where are you Bethan? Let's hear a little of your great voice.
Let us hope that love don't end. Ha ha!
Still and all time favorite of mine. Came by for a listen and a smile.
OMG! I just found this.... These lyrics are hilarious. You guys are the bomb :-)
Beautiful song.
Comments made by Greg Connor
I just sang this song last Tuesday night with about 12 other musicians. Great song to harmonize with.
*You are on a roll!!!!!* *Added to the Playlist:* http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/cherry-pie
Bitter sweet message wrapped up in a great song.
I stopped for another listen. Good Song!
This little idea is getting better and better! *Added To The Playlist:* http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/cherry-pie
Lot's of collaboration going on right now! Here is another excellent example. Well done guys!
*OH MY GAUD!!!!!* Ron, you can REALLY sing with feeling. I love it! *Added to the PlayList:* http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/cherry-pie
Excellent contribution Bethan! The Uke is a fun surprise. Added to the Playlist: http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/cherry-pie
That bass is really coming through, along with your signature sound. *Added to the Playlist:* http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/cherry-pie
Love it! Great instrumentation, and the occassional harmony makes it sparkle. *Added to the Playlist:* http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/cherry-pie
*Excellent My Friend* Nice contribution!
Beautiful piece
Great beat . . . I like the Wah Wah effect.
Interesting bit of history passed down to the next generation.
I like the way this builds. You keep it interesting.
I'm laughing out loud! What a riot!
Another interesting texture to this song. Your last two have been unique And refreshing to listen to.
Nice tribute. The song has a freshness to it.
Thanks for the invitation. That was fun!
Very unique . . . and beautiful, almost tranquil.