Ok, not the best thing I've done, but it seems that 1/ It has become a chore to even pick up my guitar. 2/ And to go and record. Old age getting to me ?!?!?!
On a resent group meeting of musicians , I was reminded of the love of Latin rhythms. Thank you Bethan.
This is a tune dedicated to a los angeles luthier family ,Candelas, who build old style classic guitars. My fist real guitar was one of…
Classic jazz was my father’s choice at home ,us kids knew all the greatest horn players . This is for Dad .
Les Paul gold top with p -90 ‘s. Fender jazz bass .
I wrote this over a year ago and could not get it. the groove was too slow and so were my hands. well tzars better.
the concept came from a friend comparing his new love with a ten round boxing match . I could not resist.
Strange Times is an international collaboration between Roger Harris & myself. Roger initiated the idea with the first verse and chorus along with a chord progression. I added the last verse and took some liberty in producing this version…
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I wrote this one last September.
Allison Jane Sixsmith 1965-2016.
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**Forever - A A J Russe**
I can see you on your rocking horse now
The one that turned around and kicked you in the teeth
He thought…
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I wasn't even sure the recording machine was still going to work after nearly five years... Certainly, bits of me don't work anymore... But, surprisingly, I got this done in 24 hours, start to finish... Strange old world…
Written for the March Songwriting Challenge "Fast Food" offered by Carl Unbehaun, Minnesota Homebrew Radio Show.
"Let's Dine In" features myself and my sweetheart Rita Beth Connor who has been putting up with my crap, often positioned has…
C I been riding this trail for F way too C long
I Am picked up G peculiar C ways
F A short conversation G is C all that F I know
Cause I C haven’t got G too much to C say
I C remember the sweetheart that F I left C behind
Or Am maybe…
Here is an old song with a brand new wash and shine. Recorded today. It's a song about a fictitious girlfriend that Steve Krell created and . . . well . . . I just couldn't help but steal her away from him. In fact we both stole and lost her…
It's been a long time. Too many distractions and not enough time, or even focus to play lately.
Somehow this song, "Higher Ground" squeaked out from some hidden place.
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Good one hope you got more than I did
Love your guitar playing. This one is really catchy! Been playing some cards lately it sounds like! Hopefully you’re winning big
A Foot Tapper! I love it.
It’s a foot tapper! Nice one Roger.
Cool emotive song.
Haunting and reflective.
Never Greg .... Cheers, Bottoms up, Cin Cin, Prost, Salud, Yamas ....
I love it . . . but I don't remember doing this at all. Maybe we "raised our glass to the future" a few too many times.
Great harmony thanks to "The Good Wife". Sounds like you're having a GREAT time!
its no dirge
Yup… Coming soon or already here. Good one Roger! Excellence lyrics
I have some catching up to do ....you've been busy! This is a fun song....very catchy chorus too. It is good for the soul :)
Hello again! Great song - beautiful lyrics and I enjoy the movement of the progressions.
Beautiful and relaxing. I’m pretty sure that isn’t my town. Oh wait a minute, maybe it is. Yep … you nailed it!
Fun song. Great vox dude..
Merry Christmas to you and your family. It’s going to be a GREAT NEW YEAR
Merry Christmas 🎅🏻
Merry Christmas dear Roger!!
Merry Christmas! :)
Merry Christmas to Everyone ....
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Love those beats, takes me back to 1970, Bath Festival, hot blazing day and Santana playing on stage, Oh those days of my youth.
I drink to that .... sorry Dry White Wine for me ... Ha Ha
Love my Jazz .... Cool ....
Great sound ...
Love it Greg .
Loved dat ....
Love it , Andrew ... great song.
So, so good Greg .....
Great tune ..... makes me think of Roger Chapman ....
Good one guys
So good Greg, keep safe
I'll raise a glass to Mama ...... Cheers Greg.
very good Steve, keep safe .
Very good, what's a cooking ??
I agree with Ron, just saddling up ..... with a tear in my eye !!
Good one
Feeds my sweet tooth
Love it Greg
Good one Steve.
Really like this Greg, top tune mate.