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...after reading John Steinbeck's IN DUBIOUS BATTLE and watching the John Ford movie of GRAPES OF WRATH. The opening and closing statements are quotes from the Preacher in the movie. A friend said he wanted to do a video of this track. I…
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LOVE this! Love all that's going on dramaticaly in the sound track. Love the use of text from the book. Love the driving rat-a-tat rhythm. Very creative. Almost like a movie! :)

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HOME ON THE RANGE Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam Where the deer and the antelope play Where seldom is heard a discouraging word And the skies are not cloudy all day Home, home on the range Where the deer and the antelope play…
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Good rendition I am sure Teddy Roosevelt would be proud. I sang this song every day at elementary school for 6 years.

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I HATE GOODBYES September 8, 2017 Capo 2 IN D 
I go in the back door. Never in the front
 All of that attention is the last thing that I want
 You know what I’m talking ‘bout the kisses and the hugs
 Climbing on the furniture, tripping…
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James Michael Taylor said

GEEZUS, Jim, you keep freaking me out w these amazing songs!! So many styles, and this is my very favorite... until the next fav comes along!! Great lyrics, love the back up vocals, guitar solo, and hope you don't mind me sayin' a bit of a JJ Cale/ Tulsa Sound vibe by my ear. Mesmerizing. Gwyn Henry

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I'm so tired I think I'll get in my car and go down to Fred's Maybe Stefen will sing me a song... I'm so tired I think I'll get in my car...
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Reefwalker said

everything is right on here. vox and mood. would love to hear more of this

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Dad wanted me to write him some funeral music. This is it. He's still alive at 91 and sings this song to himself and tears come to his eyes. I have a video of Dad and me singing a duet of this song. EULOGY He grew up in Clinton, Oklahoma…
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Love it that he lived (has lived?) so long, long enought to enjoy this song as much has he seems to have, and sing it in duets with you. What a joy. And I love to song, too. Our shared roots and Red Dirt!

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LANCASTER STREET - Em James Michael Taylor Midnight in COWTOWN. 90 degrees Too hot for a blanket. Too hot for a sheet The trash on the sidewalk is trying to sleep Breathing the bus fumes on Lancaster Street... Sunshine brings tacos…
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This brings tears to my eyes. The imagery couldn't be better for spreading empathy.

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COLORS Roses are red. Violets are blue I could name a bunch of flowers and colors too Roses are red. Tulips are too But I could never name all the colors that look good on you CHORUS There was a time my world was black and white…
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❤️i love this!

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COLORS - For Donna Roses are red. Violets are blue I could name a bunch of flowers and colors too Roses are red. Tulips are too But I could never name all the colors that look good on you CHORUS There was a time my world was black…
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Colleen Dillon said

You have to tell her!!!!!!!! For sure!!!!!

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COLORS - For Donna Roses are red. Violets are blue I could name a bunch of flowers and colors too Roses are red. Tulips are too But I could never name all the colors that look good on you CHORUS There was a time my world was black…
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Colleen Dillon said

Wow!!! I just love this song. The chorus is amazing! Whoever you wrote this for must be basking in the love this shows....

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COLORS - For Donna Roses are red. Violets are blue I could name a bunch of flowers and colors too Roses are red. Tulips are too But I could never name all the colors that look good on you CHORUS There was a time my world was black…
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Greg Connor said

Yes, this song is filled with optimism and hope. You pointed us in the right direction!

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COLORS - For Donna Roses are red. Violets are blue I could name a bunch of flowers and colors too Roses are red. Tulips are too But I could never name all the colors that look good on you CHORUS There was a time my world was black…
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Guest (108.74.97.225) said 11 hours ago This is a lovely song that can stir memories of a young girl listening to the Everly Brothers on the radio, while doing the dishes and daydreaming about what romance would be like when she becomes a teenager. We all need more of this vibe and less negativity.

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I HATE GOODBYES September 8, 2017 Capo 2 IN D 
I go in the back door. Never in the front
 All of that attention is the last thing that I want
 You know what I’m talking ‘bout the kisses and the hugs
 Climbing on the furniture, tripping…
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Wonderfull, the story's got my mind ticking over

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LANCASTER STREET - Em James Michael Taylor Midnight in COWTOWN. 90 degrees Too hot for a blanket. Too hot for a sheet The trash on the sidewalk is trying to sleep Breathing the bus fumes on Lancaster Street... Sunshine brings tacos…
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imagery is perfect james.

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EVEN Even if they brought you back to me paralyzed and blank Dumped you on the porch and left the bill still owing at the bank Even if you didn't know my face, couldn't speak my name You and I have traveled much too far to still be…
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This is a very good song.

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LANCASTER STREET - Em James Michael Taylor Midnight in COWTOWN. 90 degrees Too hot for a blanket. Too hot for a sheet The trash on the sidewalk is trying to sleep Breathing the bus fumes on Lancaster Street... Sunshine brings tacos…
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What a Beautiful spooky song… Brought tears to my eyes… Mission accomplished! Honored to be part of the inspiration that lead to your creation James Michael Taylor - Sunshine Avery

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IN MY DREAM by James Michael Taylor Last night I held your hand Reached out and touched your hand I know it's just a dream I say, "What does that change?" Today the sun will shine Because you made it mine IN MY DREAM I held…
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Thanks for sharing this beautiful song, Jim. As always, you are a craftsman when it comes to songwriting and producing your work.

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THE COUCH - key - C https://fb.watch/lIEUn31mBZ/ https://www.facebook.com/100054814402634/videos/2856132984527543/ 1-C 4-F Today we put the couch out by the road 5-G…
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Damn, old son... I had forgotten this song: "It was the couch my parents gave to me... Behind the couch were pics and hair and pins... " <

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A song for Barbara and Jeff... When love is late it doesn’t matter It will flow back thru the cracks Be it truth or idle chatter Love shines sunshine on the facts How many chapters in the story Or how much time it spends Be it tragedy…
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stoman said

Great songwriting!

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There is nothing like the presence of a horse. The quiet understanding. The gentle strength. Woodlake, California...1961. I had a horse. She was my friend. There were times in my teens when Babe was the only being that did not judge me…
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Gwyn Henry Trying to think of words to express how beautiful i find this to be. The ending image is a brilliant metaphor for the narrative... full of the night, and glittering with otherworldly magic and things that are truer than true. I would love to dance this, even in my 7th decade.

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WINNER TAKE ALL For every singer that’s famous There must be a couple that ain’t Well, he was a wasn’t but also he wasn’t The kind to be thing he can’t So, he got him a job on the radio Spinning’ records and speaking’ his mind Singing…
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PS!!! To those of you who read the last post... FYI... The album I am talking about is HELLO <2008> (look for it in the JMT PLAYLIST SECTION)

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