GOOD-BYE
I don't want to say good-bye
But I have to go
Catch the train that's heading West
Do another show
I don't want to make you cry
There's no other way
Give your weary head a rest
Carry on the day
- Don't know how to say good…
GOOD-BYE
I don't want to say good-bye
But I have to go
Catch the train that's heading West
Do another show
I don't want to make you cry
There's no other way
Give your weary head a rest
Carry on the day
- Don't know how to say good…
GOOD-BYE
I don't want to say good-bye
But I have to go
Catch the train that's heading West
Do another show
I don't want to make you cry
There's no other way
Give your weary head a rest
Carry on the day
- Don't know how to say good…
ASTRAL PROJECTION
Out of body, separated, as I travel on, ascending high, a photon in the realm of light between the here and there, and twix the now and then, beyond the worlds of suns, with angels, cherubims, I loosen not the silver cord…
excellent song,.. these lyrics make me think. thinking about how that silver cord I let go of long long ago.. :) most interesting song but maybe I should never let go of the astral umbilical cord back to ground and my body .. ? I will never know.
FEEL THE TIME
Feel the time is rushing by,
I feel the time is near
Feel the time is crushing down,
I feel the time is here
That is how the world goes round,
that is how it goes
Just a question, when and how,
and that no one knows…
My approach was to leave Greg as the major part of the equation. This is why I didn't make the bass too prominent, why the electric guitar is soft with much space in between, subtle keyboards, and my voice kept in the background. What I added was a bit of seasoning -- this version is still very much the magic of Mr. Connor.
"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…
My bird wants to soar! I've been holding onto her for a while just petting her and admiring her but she really wants to fly high! I just don't want anything to happen to her or to lose track of her.
This recording was revised 8/7/2014 with sound effects (train and whistle) and wah-wah guitar.
WRECK OF NINETEEN THREE
People listen to me tell you
Of the story of a man
Roamed the country in a school bus
People called him Danville Dan…
Vocals by Greg Connor, lyrics by Connor and Merry Bear, music by Bear.
And y'all thought the Hokey Pokey was what it was all about! This song is 4 dimensional – up/down, left/right, in/out, now/then. BIG THANKS to Greg Connor for fabulous vocals…
MID SUMMER
A mid-Summer's night's dream
The days are slipping by
Amid the rushing stream
I take the time to cry
The end is hurling near
I stand with open arms
I sing the tunes I hear
While falling for her charms
She is why I'm…
WALKING ON THE MOON
See the Earth on horizon
Watch the Earth as she's arising
I hope the living are gazing
I hope the people are loving
Feel like I'm walking on the moon
I think I will be on there soon
My body's going to set me free…
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…
MAD AND SAD AND SCARED
I just want to get by for a friend
This is not how I would want to end
Mad and sad and scared
In everything I've shared
That is all I leave behind me
This is all I am
Hope I find a way
To kiss you every day
That…
Pop Polka style drum beats generated with the Yamaha E313 KB. Keyboards (harmonica setting), acoustic bass, acoustic rhythm guitar, electric guitar, lyrics, and both vocal tracks by Merry Bear (me).
WEDDING DAY
This is our wedding day
And…
a character disorder
I've got a character disorder
you know they say I've got a borderline
personality disorder
and I'm sick of taking orders
like a waiter or or a nun
I want to be the one that gives the orders
I hate the nurses…
Last one for the Cherry Pie festival.
Don't mind me, I'm goofing on my WG alter-ego.
If your unaware of my Gunslinging, Wall of Voodoo, Ennio Morricone,
Good, Bad, and Ugly, Fistful of guitars influences, you may NOT like this spaghetti…
these are the end tones and then it is the end of the record but you can hear the synth being shut down with the electrical pops and such.. I swear no more ends beyond end 2..
Actually kind of interesting -- I was entertained, and isn't that the point? Very Sci-Fi-ish and definitely out of the box and probably a few yards away from the box as well.
Last one for the Cherry Pie festival.
Don't mind me, I'm goofing on my WG alter-ego.
If your unaware of my Gunslinging, Wall of Voodoo, Ennio Morricone,
Good, Bad, and Ugly, Fistful of guitars influences, you may NOT like this spaghetti…
All down to greed he lost it all....with a tip of the hat to Bob.......
they all said beware the doll
i laughed and carried on
down and down the well i fell
down and down the well i fell
the greed had tied my hands well
down i fell
the…
You are sooo good at what you do. you sing the especially well, just perfect for the music, which itself is just perfect for the lyrics. Again, it's that Connor magic!
My approach was to leave Greg as the major part of the equation. This is why I didn't make the bass too prominent, why the electric guitar is soft with much space in between, subtle keyboards, and my voice kept in the background. What I added was a bit of seasoning -- this version is still very much the magic of Mr. Connor.
Yup. I'm having a freakin' great time with this wee little tune.
Some classic WG for ya'll. - Raw and loud. :)
I'm working on a spaghetti west version as well.
Watch this space. I might publish it.
Thanks again Greg.
Enjoy Cherry…
Here is my version of Greg's Cherry Pie...I took a little liberty with it and recorded a whole new song.....I think Greg said that would be ok!!
Tried to put the Sweet Ronnie Cream Cheese Mojo on it....good gawd!!!!
An interesting sound experiment. I like B flat -- I B flat broke most of the time. No, really, this was a cool trip -- I like your work with sound. Rock on!
Comments on Merry Bear's stuff
Enjoying your goodbye!!
Excellent song . . . Explaining a difficult circumstance.
very very pleasant don't say good by say hello,.. hello. :) to the west ...
excellent song,.. these lyrics make me think. thinking about how that silver cord I let go of long long ago.. :) most interesting song but maybe I should never let go of the astral umbilical cord back to ground and my body .. ? I will never know.
Bitter sweet message wrapped up in a great song.
Cool! I'm glad you had some fun with it.
Nice soft touch with the synth and B vocals......
My approach was to leave Greg as the major part of the equation. This is why I didn't make the bass too prominent, why the electric guitar is soft with much space in between, subtle keyboards, and my voice kept in the background. What I added was a bit of seasoning -- this version is still very much the magic of Mr. Connor.
I stopped for another listen. Good Song!
So unusual! A great listen. Super collab boys! Cheers Bethan
Lot's of collaboration going on right now! Here is another excellent example. Well done guys!
My bird wants to soar! I've been holding onto her for a while just petting her and admiring her but she really wants to fly high! I just don't want anything to happen to her or to lose track of her.
Your Dad would be honored.
Yummy cherry pie! Now, what would you say to blueberry?
What energy! Far out!
Genius.
Your song takes me there.
Cool song! You have a way with words! I love the harmonica! Anyway, I found your antique mercury dime! :)
Your songs are beautiful.
Great song!
Comments made by Merry Bear
Brilliant. Great lyrics, great vocal delivery, proper execution of the piano for the nature of the song -- like magic.
I am really, truly, digging this!
Actually kind of interesting -- I was entertained, and isn't that the point? Very Sci-Fi-ish and definitely out of the box and probably a few yards away from the box as well.
A rich, warm, wide sound -- a good recording. Rock on!
YES! I love every micron of this -- Rock on!
Far out! The vocals are particularly groovy, but I love it all. Great job!
Now isn't that some gorgeous picking?!
You are sooo good at what you do. you sing the especially well, just perfect for the music, which itself is just perfect for the lyrics. Again, it's that Connor magic!
Stumbled upon this one. quite lovely and unexpected. The harp was especially well-executed -- very sweet. Nice!
Some sweet banjo, and that low-noted lead break was very cool, and the lyrics just tickle me.
My approach was to leave Greg as the major part of the equation. This is why I didn't make the bass too prominent, why the electric guitar is soft with much space in between, subtle keyboards, and my voice kept in the background. What I added was a bit of seasoning -- this version is still very much the magic of Mr. Connor.
Ah, this is sweet. Gracefully, tastefully, wonderfully performed. Dig that beat! Way to go, man! And, definitely, ROCK ON!
Ahhh, so groovy, so sweet. Great job, y'all! Magical! Rock on!
I accepted the invite to sing it for you: http://alonetone.com/koehl/tracks/its-time-lennon-bear
I knew Ron was gonna rip this one up! Rock on!
This version is sooo groovy! VERY GOOD JOB! "Come and get it" -- love it!
Out of the box and a few yards away! ;)
Oh wow, gorgeous. I love this arrangement! It really gets under my skin.
"Groovy don’t ya think?" -- Yes, especially the wah-wahing guitar. "Now sing it for me." -- Is that an invite to add lyrics and vocals?
An interesting sound experiment. I like B flat -- I B flat broke most of the time. No, really, this was a cool trip -- I like your work with sound. Rock on!