And there’s nothing much finer
Than an old brown recliner
Rocking on the porch for my pain
Still here, if you still have my email, send me yours. David
FORTY YEAR BARN
words by Jacque Shelton and JMT (I wrote the chorus.)
I had a dream as a little boy
Not a policeman, a fireman or even a toy
I picked cotton, I waitered
My sox need darned
But all that I dreamed was my Forty Year Barn…
SIX OCLOCK SHADOWS
At six o'clock the windmill throws it's shadow on the grave
The cattle chew their cud and lowly low above the one we didn't save
The broken body buried there beneath the sod we carried there that day
And tho we hold each…
This song is a perfect companion to the other. Both are beautiful unto themselves, but together they compliment and fulfill each other... and together they become even more beautiful. Bravo Bravo
The story is at www.iburymydead.com
THE CHILD WITH THE BEAUTIFUL NAME
What remains of an eagle that's fallen
The roots of an oak tree now claim
To draw sap for the shade for the cattle
O're the child with the beautiful name
The law…
Jimmy, this song represents well, why I love you and yours. Thank you, so much, for sharing your life. This song is a masterpiece. I know it was birthed from deep shared pain. It is beautiful.
IN MY ROOM
In my room there's no day and there's no night
In my room, just an incandescent light
...hanging from a wire.
In my room there's no hot and there's no cold
In my room,I'm not young. I'm not old
...hanging from a wire…
Guilty Roses
Three dollars at the drug store
For a rose as real as life
Can't pass the display
I want to take one to my wife
But she's one suspicious lady
A rose herself you see
"I'm not that complicate."
That's what she said to me…
Guilty Roses
Three dollars at the drug store
For a rose as real as life
Can't pass the display
I want to take one to my wife
But she's one suspicious lady
A rose herself you see
"I'm not that complicate."
That's what she said to me…
I'm not at all sure what a "song-form context" is, but I bet it's important. On the other hand, I'm getting to this 12-13 years after the fact, so it probably doesn't matter. I kept hearing a Miles Davis muted horn wandering around in the background. JHardinStephens
DEAR PEGGY Capo 3 in Am
A bass stepping A G F G
Dear Peggy,I thot you'd like to know
That blue tile in our bathroom you said would have to go
I replaced with the slate that we bought at Home Depot
mmmmm mmmmm
Dear Peggy, The heat has…
I NEVER DREAM capo @ 2 in C
C
I never dream of building bridges. I never dream I’ll build a dam
I never dreamed of a cathedral for the mighty God, I Am
F
I never dreamed of founding clinics or make donations to the cause
C
I don’t see…
key of C - no capo
We listen for years for words to explain ourselves. "I'm good but not THAT good," was such a moment for me. Good enough to stay in the game but never good enough to win.
Last night I kissed somebody
I kissed somebody…
key of C - no capo
We listen for years for words to explain ourselves. "I'm good but not THAT good," was such a moment for me. Good enough to stay in the game but never good enough to win.
Last night I kissed somebody
I kissed somebody…
SOMETHING ABOUT THE NIGHT TIME - no Capo or Capo @ 4
(Am)Something about the (Bm)night time makes me feel alive
Makes me want to sing a song. Think about my life
(C)Maybe light a (D)candle. I like lemon grass
(Am)Something about the (Bm…
POTTER'S FIELD KEY Em Capo @ 3
Em……..(hold) Figure 1 is C G Am Em, Figure 2 is A A Em Em
F 1 - You might as well take me out and stand me up against the wall
F 1 - I don't want no bandanna, no cigarettes to ease the fall
F 2 - No…
POTTER'S FIELD KEY Em Capo @ 3
Em……..(hold) Figure 1 is C G Am Em, Figure 2 is A A Em Em
F 1 - You might as well take me out and stand me up against the wall
F 1 - I don't want no bandanna, no cigarettes to ease the fall
F 2 - No…
I found this poem I wrote back before she left. I put music to it and recorded it night before last.
Yeah, the high voice is me too.
LEAVING Key Am
Am Dm
He rattles like a tambourine, his…
I head this months ago and then had trouble finding it again. I think you're channeling Leonard Cohen here and that's a good thing. A very different JMT song.
LULLABY
Key D
D4 D sus D, D4 D sus D
(D) Close your eyes and tell me. Tell me what you see. In the sleepy landscape of your reverie. (G) Can you count the blossoms in the (Em) garden (A) of your (D) mind? Think about the mountains and the…
If you don’t have Asperger’s syndrome or what is now known in the US as Autism Level 1 — I’ll eat my hat. It’s not to alarm or upset you, I just think we’re so like minded and you show so many traits. Your musical gift would then make you what’s called ‘twice exceptional.’ Look into it and see if it ‘vibes.’ Melbourne Vicki
Refuge into the imagination:
Is it crazy?
Is it survival?
Is desire to survive crazy?
THERE SHE WAS Key - G 102811
G
She'd been gone for three years now so he'd been on the road
Playing every truck stop bar and every song he…
Rafi Arkin said,
"Great story and song. I didn’t listen to it all as I’m trying to get through more songs on the list, but what I did hear I liked and enjoyed reading the rest of the lyrics too. Thought some of the verse melody notes were a little obvious and I could see them being stretched slightly but that shows I was into it. Wish I could write song stories like that!"
HOME
(Am D) or (F C)
VERSE 1.
Where the (G) windmill sings to the mocking bird
And the (CM7) prairie wind, without a word
(Am) Whispers thru tall (D) grass, I’ll be (G) home
(F C G) or (Am D)
VERSE 2.
Where the butter cups and…
ADOBE & BLOOD
Thanks to David Kneller
for bringing up the subject
and creating that phrase:
ADOBE & BLOOD
I read a lotta stories about a lotta stuff
But I tell ya folks, I'll never read enough
To block out the memories what…
Written by Errol Chugg (music & lyric)
Vocals: Error Chugg
Guitar: Mike Woodford
Organ: Swansong
Drum programming, steel drums, synths: Steffen Offermann
Arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
A "I wish Winter was over"-song by…
Music & Vocals by Holger Bremer
Lyrics: Johnny Ace Williams
Arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
======================================
This song was written and performed by Holger Bremer. My only role in it was the mix and master…
Drums, Lyrics, Background Vocals: Alberto Villa
Vocals: Mimmo
Guitars: Mike Woodford
Bass: Andy Gupta
Keys: Steffen Offermann
Composed by Alberto Villa
Mixed & mastered by Steffen Offermann…
Vocals: Tricia Dovidio
Lyrics: Tricia Dovidio
Composed by Tricia Dovidio
Guitars: Mike Woodford
Bass: Andy Gupta
Drums: Stephen Smith
Synthesizers: Steffen Offermann
Arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann…
We just finished another of Alberto's compositions.
Working with Alberto has made me listen a lot to Lucio Battisti and Lucio Dalla recently. This is exactly the vintage sound of Italo rock that I love.
I hope you like it - I do…
This song was written on guitar by Kari Eskola from Finland. He sent me his guitar track along with this fantastic vocal recording by Emmi Inkeri asking me to replace the guitar with a piano accompaniment.
I tried my best, knowing that I'm not…
According to John this lyric was inspired by the weird visions of a former sports reporter who now thinks the people in high political places are actually lizard men from space. :D
Lyrics: John Williams
Composed by: Andy Gupta
Vocals: George…
I never met Jesse,
but I heard her howl in the night,
but I heard her pups yelping for
whiter they yelp for. She was strong
and she was there. And in the Texas
night out on the prairie between
Lillian and Alvarado I could hear them
singing…
Probably anyone who plays the guitar could write this song....
Someone asked if I was actually in Spain in 2003. Actually, 2000. Working on the movie, THE STONE RAFT with George Sluizer, from a book by Jose Saramago.
Inspired by something Jenni…
Probably anyone who plays the guitar could write this song....
Someone asked if I was actually in Spain in 2003. Actually, 2000. Working on the movie, THE STONE RAFT with George Sluizer, from a book by Jose Saramago.
Inspired by something Jenni…
I BUY GUITARS
Em
One man might buy cigarettes and waste it all in smoke
Another marijuana and share a friendly toke
Am
Another, with more money, might invest in antique cars
Em
I buy guitars
A man might buy a baseball card
Keep it…
(I Almost Washed the ) DISHES
I almost washed the dishes
I almost ran the water
Maybe tomorrow
Maybe Saturday
What does it matter to me
I almost washed the dishes..
(C) 2020 Royal T Music
Five songs in.... I remember listening to Food In My Belly already. So far I'm loving the harmonies. Fireflies. Cracked up listening to Dishes. Sure can relate. Nuno
EVER ONE I NEED TO TALK TO
Everyone I need to talk to tonight is gone
Some have gone to heaven. Some have gone to hell
Ever one I want to talk to tonight is gone
JOHNNY BROKE AN AXLE 110220
I got revved up on blueberry donut holes
and cranked this one out...
Johnny broke an axle
Broke it like a pencil
Oh, no.
We need an ambulance at turn three.
Johnny broke an axle
Broke it like a pencil…
Comments on James Michael Taylor's stuff
And there’s nothing much finer Than an old brown recliner Rocking on the porch for my pain Still here, if you still have my email, send me yours. David
I found this one recently and really enjoyed it. Nice job.
This song is a perfect companion to the other. Both are beautiful unto themselves, but together they compliment and fulfill each other... and together they become even more beautiful. Bravo Bravo
Jimmy, this song represents well, why I love you and yours. Thank you, so much, for sharing your life. This song is a masterpiece. I know it was birthed from deep shared pain. It is beautiful.
Wow, nicely poetic. Cool how your vocals and simple guitar work keep the lyrics centered for the listener.
James, this is unusually beautiful. Great job! James Oliver in Corpus Christi
I'm not at all sure what a "song-form context" is, but I bet it's important. On the other hand, I'm getting to this 12-13 years after the fact, so it probably doesn't matter. I kept hearing a Miles Davis muted horn wandering around in the background. JHardinStephens
I love it!
Oh, and could you add chords for this one please.
This is another country hit song and I think you need to start singing it again.
Dark, Solemn, & Sad w/ a bit of Humor. I Like 'Em Dark & Sometimes Uncertain Feeling. Sister or Lover ??
AWESOMENESS !! FANTASTIC WRITING !! MUCH ON THE TALENT, BROTHER !! WELL DONE, AGAIN.
AWESOMENESS. EXCELLENT WRITIN̈G !! LOVED IT !!
Excellent. Very Romantic, Melancholic, & a Tale of True Love. Great Writing / Loved It !!
Tears. Minor key makes it so tangible 🥺🥺Just want to hug you, comfort you, but I know I'm not the one who was hurting your heart😳
Hmm.........I like it !! BR
Excellent.
I head this months ago and then had trouble finding it again. I think you're channeling Leonard Cohen here and that's a good thing. A very different JMT song.
I just played this for my wife Rita. You now have another fan.
Thanks for sharing this with me. Lovely.
Comments made by James Michael Taylor
If you don’t have Asperger’s syndrome or what is now known in the US as Autism Level 1 — I’ll eat my hat. It’s not to alarm or upset you, I just think we’re so like minded and you show so many traits. Your musical gift would then make you what’s called ‘twice exceptional.’ Look into it and see if it ‘vibes.’ Melbourne Vicki
Touching song...beautifully done. Thank you for listening to my songs.
Rafi Arkin said, "Great story and song. I didn’t listen to it all as I’m trying to get through more songs on the list, but what I did hear I liked and enjoyed reading the rest of the lyrics too. Thought some of the verse melody notes were a little obvious and I could see them being stretched slightly but that shows I was into it. Wish I could write song stories like that!"
Rosemarie Kempton said, "This is a song I could happily listen to over and over again. Great music and lyrics!"
"Powerful song." Rose Kempton
What an interesting combining of such desperate genres...
Love what happens @ 1:17.
You really capture late 60s here. Especially the keys...
ROCK & ROLL!!! Sooo clean!
Sparce and beautiful.
Some beautiful "awkward tinkering..."
Great track...and, you know it's true.
"This is wonderful. You are a chanteur." Alicia Gradson
Tony Cherry How did you get that voicing on this track? Keyboard?
Susannah Garza "Lovely"
"Beautiful song..." Bruce Balmer
Jeremy Menson - Guitar addicts "...brother I love this!"
Five songs in.... I remember listening to Food In My Belly already. So far I'm loving the harmonies. Fireflies. Cracked up listening to Dishes. Sure can relate. Nuno
Nice electric guitar work on Every one I need to talk to. My favorite so far. Same with But The Sun. The lyrics and the melody. Nuno
I remember Johnny Broke An Axel. Loved it then. Love it now. Nuno