Lyrics:
Trading Smiles
Trading smiles on a cloudy day
Wish good fortune come your way
A passing glance, I’m on my way
Trading smiles
Courtesy seems all but gone
No idea what went wrong
For most of us, it’s been too long
Trading…
Goodness, I have a lot of listening-catch-up to do! Great slide work and patiently played, as is fitting for the song. I like how you don't rush but, rather, find a groove immediately which enables your listeners to relax and enjoy. The groove phenomenon is true of all your songs!
I missed this one Bethan's beautiful vocal and Lisa's playing along with you guitar a wonderful piece of work what collabs were made for....excellent job all round.....
Lyrics
Cry of Love
Cry of love, heard in the meadow
Watching the wind blow
With love in the air
Cry of love, answered by another
Who courts the same lovers
With sounds of despair
Cry of love, heard in the daylight
Still crying…
I was going to put this on here tomorrow morning but knowing i'll be dead to the world i thorght i'd better put it on now before i get started ha ha ha!
I usually play bottleneck Dobro in Open D tuning.
This is much more melodic than that old Dobro screaching away like a couple of crows on a fencepost.
I pulled out my Low D Irish whistle and played along with you this morning.
Very nice music Paul.
A sweet little song by a grandma lady from out west "Melvina Reynolds" bless her heart and excuse the language, Smile don't mind failing in this world,
I don't mind failing in this world,
Don't mind wearing the ragged…
I wrote this song after reading the book, Immanuel's Veins by Ted Dekker. At the end of the story the main character recalls the first verse of a hymn. I looked it up on the internet and learned that it is a hymn by an Englishman, William Cowper…
This was the first in this set of 3 songs I am posting. I was gaining alot of inspiration from the likes, of Justin Currie and Jackson Browne at the time.
Recorded using Reaper DAW & Jamstix virtual drummer software.
This is an ode for a good friend of mine that had took his own life at the end of last year. I was in the midst of writing some other songs and it stopped me in my tracks. I just wrote basically how I felt about this tragic ending to a very special…
(Em) A legend that the sailors told
Tales shared from long ago
(C) Secrets that are captured in the (Em) air
(Em) It comes to you from far way
Whispered roars that fade away
(C) Answers that are carried on the (Em) breeze
Only (C) heard…
Forgot I had this one, till it popped up on my Ipod on the way to work this week. I thought,'I know that song !!??!!' Can't help it, it comes with age !!!!
This is a remix of this song.
It was recorded in 2010, and I was in a hurry to post it elsewhere because I'm so fond of the song itself. But I've always hated the old mix - I lost the essence of the guitars and choirs during mastering because…
*W O W*
Such a heavy song and so well produced. I pushed the replay button twice so far.
The lyrical message is facinating.
The imagery just doesn't stop. In fact it suggests that I look around the corners.
The melodic presentation is very captivating.
Nice presentation Andrew!
They say we're dangerous, that we never really cared.
That we're selfish, we're blind, and pessimistic.
But I'm not wired for disaster, I'm not broken at the seams.
Alas, I've been watching them, rip away from me.
Digest my insides, they are…
I'm lacing up my shoes.
I always knew that walking was good for you, but when you're headed for somewhere like the Pub, well . . . that's like getting two rewards in one.
Nice toe tapper!
First new one from me in a long time.
Kind of a love song, I guess.
Recorded in my new "studio" (3rd bedroom in the new house). Almost up and running now... shine and don't stop wondering!
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**Shine - A A J Russe**
On my way…
Comments on Greg Connor's stuff
Ooooooh , this is so lovely, sweet guitar , & Bethan , who would want more Rob
Rockin' in the easy rythnm of the tune
Lovely song, very soulful.
Goodness, I have a lot of listening-catch-up to do! Great slide work and patiently played, as is fitting for the song. I like how you don't rush but, rather, find a groove immediately which enables your listeners to relax and enjoy. The groove phenomenon is true of all your songs!
I missed this one Bethan's beautiful vocal and Lisa's playing along with you guitar a wonderful piece of work what collabs were made for....excellent job all round.....
@ Norm, I'm working on it!
Very nice. Great melody and chord progression.
Radio ready in my opinion. This is just so classy.
Great collab, amazing vocals Bethan :)
Beautiful track! Beautiful vocal! w;-)
Great job. One of the cleanest collaborations I've heard recently. Played it 3 times to absorb it. Nice. Daryl
Fabulous track! What an awesome threesome!!
Great collab! Just perfect. (Ah, Bee, can you ask those Robins to hurry up with it?)
Great production and collaboration....sweet!!!!!
Now this is the kind of thing that just takes my breath away :) Great track folks.
Aahh. Hints of Alison Krause. This top stuff yawl.
Beautiful! You've got such a mellow feel to this.
I tought about Joni Mitchell at firt, but I'm not disappointed now that I've listened, I'm delighted - wonderful!!!!!! going for this compilation
Good sound - like the slide sound
Lovely song. Nice one.
Comments made by Greg Connor
Good Lyrics, and good stomping music. I like the whistling.
I remember those days. Let's hope,at least in my case, the morning after stays a distant memory. Good foot stomper!
I usually play bottleneck Dobro in Open D tuning. This is much more melodic than that old Dobro screaching away like a couple of crows on a fencepost. I pulled out my Low D Irish whistle and played along with you this morning. Very nice music Paul.
This really trucks along. I really enjoyed the bass line.
Well Said / Good Message It reminds me of a specific SOB. I had the misfortune of crossing his path.
That was Fun!
B E A U T I F U L
I feel like I just found a quarter on the sidewalk. What a great find. Thanks for making my morning.
"Afterall" has a great swing to it. You really put this one together well.
Nice tribute to an old friend.
@Richard L. Aceves. Thanks for asking. The instrumental break is a High D and a Low D Irish Whistle.
Sounds like a great summer road trip song. " Let's Go"
*W O W* Such a heavy song and so well produced. I pushed the replay button twice so far. The lyrical message is facinating. The imagery just doesn't stop. In fact it suggests that I look around the corners. The melodic presentation is very captivating. Nice presentation Andrew!
I don't listen to Travis, but I would listen to this again. Valerie doesn't know what she's missing.
Sounds even more mystical and dark. I'm enjoying the evolution. It's a little like Darwin.
Beautiful songs, this one included. Your lyrics have a depth to them, engaging, and thought provoking. Very easy listening, and enjoyable.
You really have the licks! I love it! It's been HOT here too. Maybe if I stand out in the Sun, I'll be able to play the guitar like you.
I'm lacing up my shoes. I always knew that walking was good for you, but when you're headed for somewhere like the Pub, well . . . that's like getting two rewards in one. Nice toe tapper!
Don't know how I missed this one. I'll second Tess' comment, WOW.... "Shine" hits the mark!
Great song for walking down the isle.