So I had this song, not quite finished, I sort of insisted Greg Connor sing it, he also wrote the last verse. Steve Krell added the solo break. I think they helped to bring the song alive. Oh yeah, I'm in the Chorus ...... hiding Somewhere. :) :)
Well, IF YOU eveh spend time above the 45 th parallel
You know all about the northern view
So here is my imaginary solution to a northern cold ass winter
If you don't get it that's not unusual
Here is the latest song challenge offered by the Minnesota Asscociation of Songwriters:
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Your mission this month is twofold:
1. Try creating a boundary between the production of content versus the judging…
Sometimes life tends to repeat itself if you're not careful.... Good to find a moment to recognize old patterns and shake them off.
Great help on this one from the MN Coffee Table Gang - Greg Connor on guitar and vocals, and Mark Lofgren…
A friend got me excited about writing short instrumentals for Video, TV etc and posting them on Pond5 ( A site catering to that type of thing). I recorded this little banjo piece this morning.
I C see it all Em happen on the F evening C news
Am Someone G started C something G
C Running for Em cover, F crying the C blues
Am Your world is G just a C crumbling
C It was bad Em before and it’s F getting C worse
Am You think you G…
Just in time for St Patrick's Day . . . . And with any luck we might have a bonus "LIVE" Leprechaun track coming soon. The Minnesota Coffee table met and recorded a fun version last night.
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I was…
The Feast - A A J Russe
Written 26th September 1985
Recorded 3rd March 2022
The Shoebox Demos Vol 1
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This one's been sticking out of the shoebox for a long long while. It always shows up in a list of maybes. And it did this time…
Just To Make It What You Want - A A J Russe
Written 1st October 2016
Recorded 4th March 2022
The Shoebox Demos Vol 1
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I was going to choose a more uptempo one next, then this one jumped out of the shoebox at us, shouting "me me ME…
Comments on oldfolks2's stuff
Simply a work of genius
Just excellent twang ting blues
This one's a keeper!
I like that cool vibe you've got going here!!
it drives along nicely why use 3 when 2 will do love the keys
Oh . . . This is GOOD.
There's deep down Blues in that harp and slide ... it was good but its better now .... Ray you've worked his magic again
Well what can I say ...... Brilliant Ray, he added the Slide and Harmonica, I'm blown away ..........
that acoustic sounds soft and smooth just like the blues being sung ....
You are setting the pace. This is a thought provoking situational presentation Well done.
My feet are tapping! This is the stuff.
Nice laid back bluesy number and very well recorded. It's just screaming out for some blues harp and/or slide guitar.
Timeless, retro acoustic gem - love this. :) Soundtrack material.
Works for me too and so true ..
Nope, that's not a silly little ditty at all - well, you can call it that, if you want :) - it's actually quite thought-provoking. Nice one.
Very pleasant :) back for another listen...
This really came to life. Nice collaboration guys. I love the blending of your voices on the chorus.
There we go! Good stuff!
Oh yeah, nice way to start the day.
Nice traditional blues song. Right up my street. Love it.
Comments made by oldfolks2
Very good ....
Great story ...
I know that voice, can't beat the love of a good woman ....
I Know who you are ....... love it ....
Blimey Greg, that's so classy .....
Ooh, a great bit of magic ........ Coffee and Cream .........
Very nice ...... Great pickin'
Think you should be weary of that Bunny Boiler ......
Love it, Love it, Love it ......
Good tune mate .....
First class guys ..... a bit of magic .......
Excellent .... and a powerful message ......
Cool vibes ........
Rather poignant ... in a nice way ...
Love it ....... An empty glass !!!!!!! Sacre Bleu ........
Great RPM .....
Very good .....
Ha ... put a great big smile on my face .... me thinks you need a Minnesota Wine table version .........
I can feel that being a great Rockin' song .....
That's a great song in the making ......