Ok guys, not out of this world, but what with colds, flu's, Christmas and work it's been laying around for a couple of months. Just a silly 12 bar blues, hopefully might kick start something !!!!
Ok guys, not out of this world, but what with colds, flu's, Christmas and work it's been laying around for a couple of months. Just a silly 12 bar blues, hopefully might kick start something !!!!
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…
(Remastered 22/10/2021)
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…
(Remastered 22/10/2021)
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.
Comments on oldfolks2's stuff
I didn’t think people living in Portsmouth (Paradise) ever got the blues. It’s fun to catch up to you Roger!
O M G I didn't recognize you until I clicked play! That voice gave you away. Nice song, introspective and pleasing to listen to.
Nice mello Blues... I like your vocals on this. So melancholy
Sounds like my life over the past couple of months. This was worth the wait. Classic blues story!
Great lyrics -- made me smile big and wide!
Just came by for a 2nd cup.
Your old recordings are fabulous too!
Your style is so unique and awesome!
I listened twice in a row -- it's sooo groovy!
What Greg said. ;) Diggin' the lyrics too.
Roger! Great to have you back! Love your material and style!
This is really good dig it
Nice beat. Interesting texture to the song.
Ahhhhhhh . . . . I've missed you.
Good good bye tune
Hey Roger, There you are I am a fan. slkrell
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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.