Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Very sweet! Simple things really make this song ... like the slightly unexpected (to me, at least) chords at the end of lines 2 & 3, and the way you hold the second-to-last word on the last lines ... those musical choices are perfect.
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Merry Christmas Greg. I miss the snow once a year.(smile) Hope the day is blessed, and your new year will bring you and yours lots of good living. by-the-by EZ is as it was now, I'd love to see your presents there again.
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
well buddy, you did it to me....I went to out local music store and came home with a Goldtone CC-100R banjo. Sounds wonderful. Now I just have to learn to play it. My winter project............thanks for the inspiration.
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Lyrics and Chords:
Winter Solstice
Written by Greg Connor
When the G days are short, and the C evening’s so D long
And the C wind is D shaking the G trees
When the cold snow crunches C beneath your D feet
And your C cheeks are D…
That's really really good Greg, love that voice in the back ground.It paints a picture to me, snow, open log fire, a Scottish cottage with friends. Oh and a few glasses of Mulled wine !!
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Lyrics and Chords:
Winter Solstice
Written by Greg Connor
When the G days are short, and the C evening’s so D long
And the C wind is D shaking the G trees
When the cold snow crunches C beneath your D feet
And your C cheeks are D…
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Lyrics and Chords:
Winter Solstice
Written by Greg Connor
When the G days are short, and the C evening’s so D long
And the C wind is D shaking the G trees
When the cold snow crunches C beneath your D feet
And your C cheeks are D…
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
Original song using:
Martin 12 String Guitar
Gibson J 200 Guitar
Deering Senator Open Back Banjo
Gibson SG Bass Guitar
Lyrics:
Tonight - Written by Greg Connor
The wind is blowing hard tonight
The moon and stars are shining…
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…
Nothing beats when the MN songwriters convene. Greg and Colin sure brought some awesome sound to this song at the coffee table to improve the version that I recorded myself earlier this month. It's what I call a TOTAL MAKEOVER.
Thanks guys…
Recorded this one as a test track to sync with the video I shot for it. I am not happy with the computer virtual amp guitar sound on this. I will re-record this and mic my amp for that real cranked 100 watt tube sound.
Nothing beats when the MN songwriters convene. Greg and Colin sure brought some awesome sound to this song at the coffee table to improve the version that I recorded myself earlier this month. It's what I call a TOTAL MAKEOVER.
Thanks guys…
Ok, before I go any further, I need to thank Alonetoner Greg Connor. He proposed a song-writing challenge around the theme of "Who Knew" in early/mid December. Many musicians here in the Alonetone community wrote some amazing songs around this…
Well ... I tried to log in on my iPhone and learned that I am only a guest. Rita and I listened to *"Taking Back What's Mine"* over a Bluetooth speaker in the living room this morning and as I said in the previous "Guest" message, lots of emotion and imagery!
I'm impressed with your guitar playing and the tone from your new guitar too. Very nice!
This one is still a bit rough, but I wanted to share and see if anyone has an interest in adding some guitars, bass, other vocal parts for fun. I left the chords in the lyrics below, in case you wanted to collaborate. I hope you enjoy it…
One after another . . . Strong lyrics and a great melody. Excellent!
I see you decided to put Laural & Hardy's version out of its mystery. Good choice. We were making it much more complicated than it needed to be.
This is a song by our guitarist Keith. He doesn't get a chance to jam with us as much since he moved to New York. He and I had a lot of fun working on this simple tune, and it makes me miss times long gone.
Comments on Greg Connor's stuff
Very sweet! Simple things really make this song ... like the slightly unexpected (to me, at least) chords at the end of lines 2 & 3, and the way you hold the second-to-last word on the last lines ... those musical choices are perfect.
Merry Christmas Greg. I miss the snow once a year.(smile) Hope the day is blessed, and your new year will bring you and yours lots of good living. by-the-by EZ is as it was now, I'd love to see your presents there again.
Thanks again! And I usually don't like banjo - but love it here!
This a beautiful and indeed your arrangement is spotless
Thanks for the listen and comment - now to listen to your piece.
Really pretty song Greg. Loving the banjo. Merry Christmas to you both!
Your getting a real polished approach to your arrangements.Our first day of winter it was 85 degrees.
well buddy, you did it to me....I went to out local music store and came home with a Goldtone CC-100R banjo. Sounds wonderful. Now I just have to learn to play it. My winter project............thanks for the inspiration.
Very pretty
Think you're on a bit of a roll !! Very good Greg.
That's really really good Greg, love that voice in the back ground.It paints a picture to me, snow, open log fire, a Scottish cottage with friends. Oh and a few glasses of Mulled wine !!
This is a truly beautiful song, I can't stop listening to it. Beautiful voice too, the song sticks in my head all day.
12-string and open-back banjo: LUV it!
I love the mix of instruments. I love that banjo. I may just have to get one here eventually and learn to play as well as you do. such a great sound.
Nice song, I mean great song, wonderful song. I love it.
Minnisota knows how to put on winter Greg Connor knows how to write songs its a wonderful world this winter morning!
another beauty..this has a little Celtic feel to it....which I really like
I'll 2nd the banjo comment...really adds something extra...love it, love it, love it!!!
I'm such a sucker for a banjo. Delightful little tune Greg. I love the winter....
A little sippig whiskey, a roaring fire, a peaceful view. and banjo. lord who could ask for more.
Comments made by Greg Connor
Still one of my favorites!
Another masterpiece! Lots of fun playing music around your coffee table.
WOW !!!! You really know how to stand up and deliver!
I stopped by for a little listen / Primer . . . getting ready for Thursday night!
Love that bass coming in! Good build up all the way through.
this is the stuff! My feet are tapping!
Oh, this is pretty!
Great Song, and good company sitting around your coffee table!
Well Done!
Oh Yeah! Very Rich! Nice going Gary!
Well ... I tried to log in on my iPhone and learned that I am only a guest. Rita and I listened to *"Taking Back What's Mine"* over a Bluetooth speaker in the living room this morning and as I said in the previous "Guest" message, lots of emotion and imagery! I'm impressed with your guitar playing and the tone from your new guitar too. Very nice!
Beautiful Song John!
Another strong contribution. It's great to hear so much of your music here lately. Congratulations on the RPM Victory!
One after another . . . Strong lyrics and a great melody. Excellent! I see you decided to put Laural & Hardy's version out of its mystery. Good choice. We were making it much more complicated than it needed to be.
Yes, I like this version too! Clean with just a bit of attitude.
Cheers!
Congratulations Grampa! Nice tribute to bring your Grand daughter into this world.
I can tell you are having fun with this! It's contagious.
Ah ..... Minnesota has created two new Poets! *Keep on Truckin!* That Tax Man has been circling around me lately too.
Instant smile! I can hear *"Sweet Baby Kenny"* blowing the harmonica in between sips of Jameson.