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After Brook drowned. Ra Byn did everything but rhythm guitar. He must have been about 12. Open 9th tuning... Well, you say that you're lonely I see that you are Tell me, where have you been Life ain't no lay pen Yeah, you call it a…
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Guest said

Ha, rock on! Nice up-tempo bit of fun JM. Love the backing vocals with a 40's feel.

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Family reunion - 1977, Lake Texoma. Old fogies and children all gone to bed. Me with my guitar down on the dock. Peggy sings.
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Great vox there Peggy! My, this is my lucky morning! What a fab song and I love the music too.

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Family reunion - 1977, Lake Texoma. Old fogies and children all gone to bed. Me with my guitar down on the dock. Peggy sings.
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Johnny Stone said

Nice one mate toe tapping.

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INFATUATION UNREQUITED Capo @ 3 in C C stepping down to B They say it's just infatuation Am Bass -G F I only wish it was true. F Fm C F G C Infatuation unrequited…
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OHHO said

Nice guitar on this one, good tone.

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STRICKEN - James Michael Taylor Boy's Theme (River Phoenix) in River's last movie, DARK BLOOD. ...none the less, in my broken mind, some of the false hope leaks thru... Key D capo @ 2 in C I've been C stricken. I've been pierced…
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OHHO said

Nice song!

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This story is a poem sent to me by Lesley Sawyer from a blog on her MySpace site and I put it to music and am posting it so she can hear it and maybe see if it's alright. We don't know who wrote the poem. If anybody does please tell me. j mt
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facemask93 said

I commented on this song once , but it is so good here we are again Excellent Rob

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In 1984 George Sluizer, a Dutch director filmed RED DESERT PENITENTIARY in and around Sweetwater, Texas. This is the theme song of the lead character, Danny McMann. I played that role in the movie and wrote the music to the film. Video at:https…
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facemask93 said

Hey , this is good James , and you actually wrote the music for the film , very impressive indeed , you have a distinctive , and very nice voice , i feel honoured you took the time to give my songs a listen Rob

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This is my mom's story. Lula Teeters got off to a pretty rough start. She finally turned it all lose last November. May she rest in peace. SISTER SAID Daddy was a miner. He worked himself to death Company said he killed himself, but…
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Guest said

I do like what I consider traditional country tempo. This is it! Lovely melody. Your lyrics are very interesting, I loved the talking directions.

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WHERE ARE YOU Where are you? I can't find you but I know you are here Where are you? Are you hiding? Oh, please say something, Dear Where are you? Now, remember, you said you'd never leave Where are you? Oh, please. Now you are scaring me…
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Guest said

Beautiful, emotive lyrics. Ahhh, that's lovely!

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In 1984 George Sluizer, a Dutch director filmed RED DESERT PENITENTIARY in and around Sweetwater, Texas. This is the theme song of the lead character, Danny McMann. I played that role in the movie and wrote the music to the film. Video at:https…
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Guest said

This is a strong song. I love the music, really well played. Your voice sounds great!

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In 1984 George Sluizer, a Dutch director filmed RED DESERT PENITENTIARY in and around Sweetwater, Texas. This is the theme song of the lead character, Danny McMann. I played that role in the movie and wrote the music to the film. Video at:https…
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Johnny Stone said

Nice one mate great song.

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This is my mom's story. Lula Teeters got off to a pretty rough start. She finally turned it all lose last November. May she rest in peace. SISTER SAID Daddy was a miner. He worked himself to death Company said he killed himself, but…
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facemask93 said

Good story telling , I like it

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This is my mom's story. Lula Teeters got off to a pretty rough start. She finally turned it all lose last November. May she rest in peace. SISTER SAID Daddy was a miner. He worked himself to death Company said he killed himself, but…
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Guest said

thanks for the directions !

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HE BALLAD OF THEDA NELL Capo 3 Am Am G On the shoulder of an eagle where the sparrow builds her nest Dm Am Texas town…
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Guest said

I love your picking! Such a great song.

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I can't remember her name. I saw her at Kerrville back in 2005. A little blond that always wore a leather cowboy had, played keys and wrote music for movies. (Someone remind me.) COULD SHE KNOW Could she know I think about her Thinking…
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kavin. said

"woozie alone in the jacuzzi"? heheh. Methinks you been listening to the Beatles again. Did you play the electric guitars? Shweet.

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I can't remember her name. I saw her at Kerrville back in 2005. A little blond that always wore a leather cowboy had, played keys and wrote music for movies. (Someone remind me.) COULD SHE KNOW Could she know I think about her Thinking…
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Guest said

Grrreat harmonies here. Love the lyrics.

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I can't remember her name. I saw her at Kerrville back in 2005. A little blond that always wore a leather cowboy had, played keys and wrote music for movies. (Someone remind me.) COULD SHE KNOW Could she know I think about her Thinking…
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Johnny Stone said

Now that's one cool track mate

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There was this biker bar called The 2500 Club. Just west of Sylvania on Belknap. On a sign outside it says, "The best little biker bar in Texas." Guthrie and Rick and I played there long enough to get to feeling pretty much like family. EVERYBODY…
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stoman said

I'm pretty sure this could have become a hit back in the 70s. Great song, James!

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CHERRY LAUREL - James Michael Taylor - 081111 Dm C B A There’s nothing quite so slow to grow as a cherry laurel tree A fingerling beneath an old oak canopy Presented as a volunteer, that creek bank west of town One hundred yards from our…
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Jon Lastovica said

Totally dig it... you sing it like the only song that need be sung as the candle wax shrinks and the the flame no more illuminates. Very Neil-esque

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She was going crazy. He was playing a word game.
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Guest said

I love your stuff. Obviously born from pain and regret that was real. Thanks for making it through and turning it into something good.

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