For me, one of the side effects of unemployment is insomnia. I am the kind of person who worries about things, and often that worry extends into the night time hours. I sang this after a particularly difficult night. The vocals aren't the best…
This is the title track of my RPM 2010 album. It describes how I juggle the bills each week and try to make ends meet. If you know the old joke, if the ends would not necessarily meet but just wave at each other once in a while, I'd be happy.
This is my most angry song.
Sodom And Gamorrah
(c)2010 Terry A. Beckett
How many times have we seen it?
Headline the evening news.
How many faces have been featured
While the tabloids expose the ruse?
How many sweet young things
Have tried…
This is the first song on the first CD I ever compiled. You'll notice a piano as the primary instrument, and extensive use of horns. I wrote it years ago, and play it when I need some cheering up. Hope you like it.
ER
For me, one of the side effects of unemployment is insomnia. I am the kind of person who worries about things, and often that worry extends into the night time hours. I sang this after a particularly difficult night. The vocals aren't the best…
Listening to a batch of rpm albums. Liking the groove so far. Sax solo on You Can't Tell Them Anything followed by this acoustic number makes for some nice change-ups. Really digging this one.
Another angry song. My boss once handed me a spreadsheet about cost prices from vendors and said "I don't like the way this looks". I wondered if the upper management looked at salary costs the same way, and that led to this song.
This song described my co-workers at one company during a temporary assignment. I won't mention the company for fear of being sued, but you get the idea what they were like.
ER
Well done on all these! The key change in this piece fit very well both musically and with the theme. Congrats on another sucessful RPM. I wish I could be running the victory lap with all my friends there.
Another angry song. My boss once handed me a spreadsheet about cost prices from vendors and said "I don't like the way this looks". I wondered if the upper management looked at salary costs the same way, and that led to this song.
One night I was seated in a lounge chair in my back yard when the thought ocurred to me. This is nice, but is this all there is? Is this the reason I work? Is this the reason I pay bills and worry about the future and make sure my kids do their…
This is my most angry song.
Sodom And Gamorrah
(c)2010 Terry A. Beckett
How many times have we seen it?
Headline the evening news.
How many faces have been featured
While the tabloids expose the ruse?
How many sweet young things
Have tried…
Interesting song,,most folks don't take such a strong political stance in their music,, ,, reminds me a bit of the way woody guthries used to make social commentary in his music,,though more rockish, great guitar playing by the way... i like it
Revisiting this track too. For some unknown reason, the church across the street from my former abode occasionally rang their bell at 7:30 in the morning. Not every Sunday. Come to think, Sunday wasn't the exclusive day either. At any rate…
Liked your music very much. Might just download it once I find room on the hard drive. Live recordings are often very appealing, and this is one like that. This song is particularly nice.
ER
Hanging out in the living room with one of my sons, just making stuff up. I wish I'd had the recorder closer to him - whistle too loud, guitar too soft.
One of Asimov's most famous stories, the music attempts to re-create the world that knows nothing but daylight. Unsettling, but bright sounds hint at the looming darkness that must come, ending with the crescending voices of fear and madness…
This acoustic song is a drunk nihilistic escapade with a surprise ending; so if you like to howl, join along and do your best "ahhoooo.."
Lyrics:
At full moon, I was drunk as a skunk
My belly full of bourbon, and my breath really stunk…
Absolute power corrupts absolutely....
Lyrics:
One cloudless night, freedom's candle was snuffed
Kicked and punched, gagged and cuffed
They took him away, for what he's not
Then cracked his skull, as a gesture for his…
You know how it is when you look around, trying to figure out what everyone is doing and how they lead their live, looking for an answer to how you should run your own ... don't ... otherwise, you'll wind up with a life that is just a cut-and…
I agree. Kept trying to listen to your songs, then would get interrupted. The holidays can be like that. Finally got a chance to hear them all and I liked what I heard. Well done.
ER
There are things I cannot do without x2
And if I ever run out of the things I cannot do without
I'll run to the nearest 'things I cannot do without' store
And I'll run in and I'll buy some x2
And if someday their running out
Of the things…
Comments on Endicott Road's stuff
Good Luck man. I wish you all the best.
Great horn break too. I like this song and the lyrics.
Classic E.R. and well said. I wonder everyday where we are going. Let's run for office :D
nice track. Like the piano.
How can one not like this? Little bit of enchantment.
Listening to a batch of rpm albums. Liking the groove so far. Sax solo on You Can't Tell Them Anything followed by this acoustic number makes for some nice change-ups. Really digging this one.
i love a forlorn pop song
Cool groove!
this reminds me of The Magnetic Fields... if you don't know them, you should check it.
Changes for the Best of course.
This is gorgeous. I sure do love her voice. A winner!
Man, I feel your pain here. But, about the music...very nice folk-rock feeling! Nice tune.
Nice song. Lovely vocals!
Well done on all these! The key change in this piece fit very well both musically and with the theme. Congrats on another sucessful RPM. I wish I could be running the victory lap with all my friends there.
Recession anthem. 'sBeen my theme song lately too. Thanks for the bit of catharsis.
Funky. Much enjoyed.
Listened to your songs on the RPM Jukebox. Very nice. I like them
Interesting song,,most folks don't take such a strong political stance in their music,, ,, reminds me a bit of the way woody guthries used to make social commentary in his music,,though more rockish, great guitar playing by the way... i like it
you cant tell me nothing neither.. ask me dad. :) great song!
brilliant funky feel to this.. love the sentiment too. :)
Comments made by Endicott Road
Very enjoyable jam. Were you channeling Robin Trower with the guitar. Sounds a little like him. ER
And break those f-ing cymbals! Kick some backside! Loved it. ER
Always good to bring back song like these. Loved the guitar and harmonica work most of all. Well done. ER
I'm deranged. Do I qualify? Not a lunatic. That's up to interpretation. Like your music. Post more and I'll be back. ER
Listened to the entire album and loved all the songs. Now I have to figure out how to make room on my mp3 player. ER
And tell us how you really feel! ER
Thank you for doing this song! I always agreed with you, but this tune brings it to the forefront. Well done! ER
Liked your music very much. Might just download it once I find room on the hard drive. Live recordings are often very appealing, and this is one like that. This song is particularly nice. ER
Listened to all your latest and liked everything I heard. The recorder was lovely, and so was your voice. Will be back for more. ER
Love this most of all. Found myself singing along without realizing it. ER
Listened to all 4 songs and liked them a lot. Will be back to listen again. ER
Listened to the whole album. Very enjoyable. ER
Welcome back, Sam. We missed you. Love your songs. ER
Howling good singalong! ER
Very powerful song. Well done. ER
Your words come through the distortion, and I like what I hear. ER
I like the lyrics on this. Good listen. ER
Listened to the whole album and enjoyed your playing. Will be back for more. Happy New Year. ER
I agree. Kept trying to listen to your songs, then would get interrupted. The holidays can be like that. Finally got a chance to hear them all and I liked what I heard. Well done. ER
Nice song about commercialism. I see the same thing in people, and in me. ER