This is the bonus track for "The Best of GEM" playlist. APATHY AND GREED Apathy and greed is in the human seed "I need more, to Hell with you" we say so well How we live and play to get us through the day Til we hear the bell that summons…

Another one of my esoteric-flavored Political Folk tunes. KINGS OF MILK AND HONEY When no king could claim the throne Deputies took hold Joe made ships to sail out west On a quest for gold Up North Ozzie asked to join “Fuse this…

Not an overall bad recording, and I’m quite pleased with the lyrics of this Psychedelic Folk tune. FUTURE BOUND Should I take the left or should I pass it by zoom? Lost my faith in maps, so how will I decide zoom? Spirits crying to be…

Lyrically one of my favorites, and actually one of my fave recordings despite the obvious sound quality issues that plagued my early recordings. I think it’s one of my better-composed Psychedelic Folk tunes. IN THE END Had enough of looking…

A fun little Blues jam. The BG rhythm/drums were generated with the Yamaha E313 KB. All other noises are my fault. FIND YOUR WAY You’re crying on my doorstep Say you want to come inside You’re lying through your teardrop No one gets…

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…

THE BEST I'VE FOUND A ray of sun, an act of grace A bit of song, a smiling face Can lift me from dispair And when I'm lost in yesterday I find a kiss along the way Will bring me here from there A super moon, a darker blue A purring…

Instrumental fusion of an Asian-flavored pentonic scale with a G minor-based American Blues scale. The Asian scale is a D 5th version of the Koto scale, performed using the Pan Flute setting on a Yamaha E313 KB, while the Blues scale is performed…

"Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die, Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly" ~ Langston Hughes DREAMS Hold on gently to your dreams Or else your dreams could die Like unto an injured bird For battered wings, they will not…

A seven year itch song. Had this lying around for about that time, never happy with any music I came up with ..... till now !!!!!