Greg let me have another go at one of his songs and I the wrote the words and music for a bridge
so that way he has to pay me some royalties when he sells a million !!! lol thanks Greg for your inspiration and great music!!
Greg let me have another go at one of his songs and I the wrote the words and music for a bridge
so that way he has to pay me some royalties when he sells a million !!! lol thanks Greg for your inspiration and great music!!
Greg let me have another go at one of his songs and I the wrote the words and music for a bridge
so that way he has to pay me some royalties when he sells a million !!! lol thanks Greg for your inspiration and great music!!
Greg let me have another go at one of his songs and I the wrote the words and music for a bridge
so that way he has to pay me some royalties when he sells a million !!! lol thanks Greg for your inspiration and great music!!
Greg let me have another go at one of his songs and I the wrote the words and music for a bridge
so that way he has to pay me some royalties when he sells a million !!! lol thanks Greg for your inspiration and great music!!
Greg let me have another go at one of his songs and I the wrote the words and music for a bridge
so that way he has to pay me some royalties when he sells a million !!! lol thanks Greg for your inspiration and great music!!
this is my take on Joe Bonamassa's version of Blind Faith's "Had To Cry today"
a much shorter version...just wanted to record that cool lick and am trying to work on my vocals ... oh well ..what a time to try to learn to sing at my age...63 next…
this is my take on Joe Bonamassa's version of Blind Faith's "Had To Cry today"
a much shorter version...just wanted to record that cool lick and am trying to work on my vocals ... oh well ..what a time to try to learn to sing at my age...63 next…
this is my take on Joe Bonamassa's version of Blind Faith's "Had To Cry today"
a much shorter version...just wanted to record that cool lick and am trying to work on my vocals ... oh well ..what a time to try to learn to sing at my age...63 next…
This song written by Mark Imsdahl..I found it over at Greg Connor's ...I liked it so much that I asked Greg and Mark if I could do an electric version of it and they agreed...i want to have Mark blow some harp on it when he gets back from vacation…
This is a collaboration with Greg Connor (check his song list here) Greg wrote this about his Heritage Millennium guitar and Heritage guitars company in Kalamazoo. He sent me his vocals and rhythm guitar track and I added lead & bass guitars…
This was completely written by Andy...he wanted to enter this in a song writing contest for a Humane Society thing in England...the song had to be about a dog's poor life and death alone.....I think he did a great job all I added was the guitar…
This was completely written by Andy...he wanted to enter this in a song writing contest for a Humane Society thing in England...the song had to be about a dog's poor life and death alone.....I think he did a great job all I added was the guitar…
This was completely written by Andy...he wanted to enter this in a song writing contest for a Humane Society thing in England...the song had to be about a dog's poor life and death alone.....I think he did a great job all I added was the guitar…
This is the result of a songwriting challenge that Andy took part in on a songwriting forum he uses
We were all given the same lyrics and then sent away to see what came back and see how different the results would be in styles etc ,
There's…
This is the result of a songwriting challenge that Andy took part in on a songwriting forum he uses
We were all given the same lyrics and then sent away to see what came back and see how different the results would be in styles etc ,
There's…
This is the result of a songwriting challenge that Andy took part in on a songwriting forum he uses
We were all given the same lyrics and then sent away to see what came back and see how different the results would be in styles etc ,
There's…
The prequel to Big Legged Woman Blues.. She meets Sweet Ronnie Cream Cheese on a cruise and the ship goes down!!
This is
A 3 way collaboration over the internet
Story, lyrics and inspiration from Greg Connor (Minnesota)
Music, story and…
A remix of this tune by a guy who really knows how to mix tracks proper...Andy found a producer type guy that liked this song but thought the mix was really bad...so I sent him all the individual tracks and this is what he came up with I think…
Written for a Minnesota Homebrew Halloween Song Challenge
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Sweet Tooth Geezer
Wandering thru the backyards on a cold and hallowed night
When I saw the little children all dressed up with eyes so bright…
Glad to get some inspiration from new friends and an old video of Jackson Browne's speech accepting his induction into the rock and roll hall of fame.... As usual a first draft and a rough cut, but glad to be feeling the muse again...
A GHOST…
Collaboration between Carl Unbehaun and Myself.
Introducing Carl Unbehaun, the host of Minnesota Homebrew Radio Show. Pioneer Radio 90.1 Thief River Falls MN
I had the words, and Carl had the melody plus the ability to deliver the song…
This song is the result of exchanging "One Line Zingers" with my friend Tom last Saturday while playing a little music.
He challenged me to write a song about him and he would do the same at my expense.
The funiest song wins.
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Hello friends!
I'm happy to submit this studio version of a song I wrote in early spring. It became the title track for my latest EP release of 5 songs. I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks to everyone who has listened and given feedback. I…
Vocals are perfect Colleen....great song...my wife was in the room and said "who is that? What a great voice" first time she has heard oou if the rest of the ep is like this you have a winner!! outstanding job!!
The circling of life
The ability to find your way
Like a compass in the night
And the coming of another day
It’s like when the stars align
You’ve been given just a glimpse of truth
And you think that you might find
The Optimism held in…
I am happy to post this first rough version of a song I wrote yesterday after a really long creative drought. It cracked me up because I'd woken up with this idea on my mind first thing after watching a stupid TV show the night before where…
I thought I'd share this studio version with everyone of a song that Greg Connor, Scott Zosel and I wrote and had posted here earlier as a rough coffee table cut. In this studio version, you'll hear Greg on guitars and vocals, and we added live…
I wrote this song while watching a beautiful snowfall a couple of winters ago - right after the 2016 election. I was feeling a lot of emotions at the time, and writing this one helped out.
I decided to record it in the studio, and we're almost…
Well it's been awhile for me. Busy summer and a bit of creative block all around. I'm happy to share a song I wrote this weekend to reflect on how tough change can be when you're in the midst of it. So many in my life are in the midst of personal…
"SUNDAY" is one of 11 songs based loosely on an article:
"Pope Francis - 10 Tips to Happiness".
Listen to the entire album "Simple Gestures - Greg Connor" for FREE on Spotify and other streaming networks WorldWide.
Nice very pleasing melody and vocals all round magic!! you wrote a folk/rock opera?
Simple Gestures....too cool odd;y enough my band is working on an "Americana" opera about the civil war .. 13 songs ranging from blues to country to rock called The Ballad of Billy Joe Hurley..will post when recording is finished
Another *Minnesota Coffee Table* creation:
Written by Greg Connor
Performed by Colleen Dillon, Mark Lofgren and Greg Connor
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Watch "Still On My Mind" and 5 other songs performed here:
https…
It's been raining all day so I've been playing with my recorder and a new Irish Whistle that arrived from Scotland yesterday.
This song is in response to a song writing challenge; write a song about "Boots".
Listen for my :
National…
Well this one marked the beginning of better songs as the last few I wrote really didn't please me or anyone so they went to the heap before ever making it here!!!
I was sitting enjoying a refreshing springtime breeze and felt that pull of…
Comments on Ron's stuff
This is JUST PLAIN FUN . . . .
Originally attracted by the title I stopped for a very entertaining Three minutes, nice one.
..the change of pace at the bridge works well - you'll be entitled to your royalty cheque..
Love that spring reverb. Right on the money with the mid 60's rock sound. Killer.
you guys are driving me to drinking today
Outstanding . . . I'll drink to that! Good Gawd, the bridge is FANTASTIC. I like the scream and the denial at the end.
Oh yeah, love it
Yeah! Nice choice!
Love It! You are the Master!
Oh Yeah . . . I get an instant smile when I listen to this. Over the top . . . The only way to go.
*GOOD GAWD !!!* Stopped by for another listen
Good song.
crisp and sweet intro.getting old is hell
Yes, sad song, but well written. You guys did a nice job on it. I especially liked the intro.
That's really really good...... Flows right over you nicely.....
Like the tune and lyrics are fun. and musically as always very well done
Beautiful. It flows well and the music really supports the lyrics well. I have to admit . . . I was looking for at least one *"GOOD GAWD"* in there.
Funkedelic and Soulful -- masterfully composed and performed! Fabulous job! ROCK ON!
Lost At Sea . . . *"Good Gawd"* . . . I'm going sailing this afternoon. Let's hope *Big Legged Woman* doesn't make us list to starboard or port.
That really sounds goood. "Good Gawd" You are really something!
Comments made by Ron
Nice feel to this one love the lyrics...your vocals remind me of Dylan great!!
this sounds like pure Nashville ...a hit for sure .. Love it Greg!!
Amazing lyrics Colleen!! I love to hear your rough cuts,gives a great insight to writing and how a song starts...outstanding as usual!!
Fun song!! great collaboration...isn't this the 2nd song you have written called Pop?
HA HA.....great lyrics...love it .... you win!!
Vocals are perfect Colleen....great song...my wife was in the room and said "who is that? What a great voice" first time she has heard oou if the rest of the ep is like this you have a winner!! outstanding job!!
Great lyrics, great playing and singing...what more could we ask for!!
Fun song ...reminds me of the 70's... ripple, T bird and colt 45....breakfast of champions!!! you guys rock
I don't think it's rough!! I like to hear your voice with just one instrument,,,amazing lyrics great job Colleen!!
Great version...this one has a really big sound love all the instrumentation outstanding vocals!!
Amazing collection....outstanding singing and playing......and your dancing is really improving!!!! love the album cover btw
I like the arrangement ..your voice is getting better and better all the time ..great job Colleen
beautiful song beautiful mandolin ...I love the chord changes ..I guess you scared them!!! this is one of your best
This is a real feel good song to me...perfect for a quiet morning and my coffee!! guitar sounds great
Beautiful! love the chorus
Oh yeah!! outstanding..I love when you show your bluesier side...can't wait to hear this album...vinyl or CD? :-)
Nice very pleasing melody and vocals all round magic!! you wrote a folk/rock opera? Simple Gestures....too cool odd;y enough my band is working on an "Americana" opera about the civil war .. 13 songs ranging from blues to country to rock called The Ballad of Billy Joe Hurley..will post when recording is finished
You all sound great together!! you should name the band "Minnesota Coffee Table Crew" (MCTC) and take the show on the road...
great use and mix of instruments...dobro sounds really cool....some of your best lyrics...love it!!
Love the lyrics.....great song Colleen...really like the chorus...ahhh that magic coffee table