A farewell to summer and those long summer evenings. Chords available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ca0DNhDnK0np3tixMA5L7BSMpm58H9Vb/view?usp=drivesdk
Long Summer Evening
Long summer evening
Work done for the day-ay
Heading…
A farewell to summer and those long summer evenings. Chords available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ca0DNhDnK0np3tixMA5L7BSMpm58H9Vb/view?usp=drivesdk
Long Summer Evening
Long summer evening
Work done for the day-ay
Heading…
Part 1 of a travelling trilogy. Played on electric guitar in Dropped D Tuning. On the Wetband site here at Alonetone I overdubbed some slide guitar and bass: https://alonetone.com/wetband/playlists/traveling-trilogy/traveling-on-by-woody-b…
Part 1 of a travelling trilogy. Played on electric guitar in Dropped D Tuning. On the Wetband site here at Alonetone I overdubbed some slide guitar and bass: https://alonetone.com/wetband/playlists/traveling-trilogy/traveling-on-by-woody-b…
Part 1 of a travelling trilogy. Played on electric guitar in Dropped D Tuning. On the Wetband site here at Alonetone I overdubbed some slide guitar and bass: https://alonetone.com/wetband/playlists/traveling-trilogy/traveling-on-by-woody-b…
An in-progress tune I started playing today on my new old harp. Sounds pretty good even just as it is; but I'm imagining it with some light percussion, a little violin, and maybe a guitar? We'll see how it goes.
I wanted to record a version of this lovely traditional East Coast Canada / USA tune. It's been done many times, in different ways, with variations on the lyrics. I've leaned on Solas's and Stan Rogers's versions, and added a verse of my own…
Song 7 for my RPM challenge. Thanks to anyone who listens :)
words of wisdom
songs of pride
try your best but you
can’t live the other side
keep it coming
try not to know
remember one day
we will reap just what we sow
do your…
Chords available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TuBLJs9E9OiQ2mtWUYCTXR4OIqDsSNDr/view?usp=share_link
Border Patrol
1. Everybody's running the border
Everybody's getting away
Whenever their dreams take them
Riding…
You are welcome, Ricia Rae! Thanks for your comment. Always find this one a challenge to play and sing, but always worth the effort! And that is one of my all time favourite Byron quotes, for sure!
Another French folk song that I thought I’d have a go at recording today. It’s a lovely little tune about gathering around the table with friends. I learned this one from one of Marcel Bénéteau’s CDs.
Lyrics:
Y a encore dessur la table une…
Another excellent French folk song! For those who don't speak French, here is what Google translator yields:
There's still a jug of white wine on the table
There's still a jug of white wine on the table
Let's drink there, oh let's drink there,
I have the heart all at ease
At my friends table
I have a happy heart
I have a happy heart
There's still a tobacco pipe in my room
There's still a tobacco pipe in my room
Let's smoke there, oh let's smoke there,
I have the heart all at ease
At my friends table
I have a happy heart
I have a happy heart
A trip down memory lane to the first song I wrote and recorded. I had just got a neck brace for my harmonica which I wanted to include. This song established my one man band guitar style which is thumb picking bass strings, strumming with the…
Love harmonica too, Eternals! Must get back into using my neck brace to add some harmonica solos and breaks. A great way to add an instrument while still keeping to one live track.
Always wanted to write a cowboy song! Chords available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YV2JxfSx0yiiPii1rKqoXPbVDdxwsEQH/view?usp=drivesdk
Cowboy of the Bayou by Wayne Webster
As I travel through the haunted bayou…
Chords available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GtMRFIHZdkyH5IpSTnnUgndd-trgXD82/
Coming Down
1. You build a life up slowly, stick by stick
You make some time for yourselves…tick by tick
But the big winds…
Chords available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jc4oVDRaotZypjzS3qmdnBZonkRG20zI/view?usp=drivesdk
Through a Skylight (for Anne Frank)
When the night closes down, and sorrow comes around
And memories walk the floor, and fear…
Thanks, Eternals! Still like to see what I can do with just guitar and vocal, though I will eventually do versions with more instruments involved, and I am always happy with other people adding tracks of their own if they feel inspired to do so.
The wife was on a work call and I got bored so I ventured down to the cellar and a couple of hours passed and this is what came out ....Thanks for listening
You need a dream cause your barely living
Now open your eyes and go try make it…
ON CHRISTMAS DAY
So glad that you are here with me
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day
And here's to those so far away
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
So far away
Long may they stay warm in our hearts
Even…
ON CHRISTMAS DAY
So glad that you are here with me
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day
And here's to those so far away
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
So far away
Long may they stay warm in our hearts
Even…
I read recently that the term "gaslighting" was the number one search in Merriam Webster's Dictionary this year. So this song is dedicated to all of us who have stood up to that over the years... especially my very besties... you know who you…
Inspiring and very moving song, Colleen. I have some friends who have been through this disturbing experience of gaslighting. I will get them to hear this song, and I know they will love it!
Chords available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ypf2GoeL59rRQG7Mz13HnymZBz1AkzpN/view?usp=drivesdk
The Other Side of Love
How long have you wandered
Between the night and day
And taken all the love that just
Came your way
But…
Continuing with the kitchen party kind of theme: this is a very old and very catchy French folk song. I learned it from a recording by Marcel Bénéteau, who did a really nice a capella version. I've added a few chords and a little spoons to it…
Had a French teacher in high school who used to play a lot of French folk songs for us, and for me that was the very best part of the class! This song takes me back to that time.
Another silly little tune, this time about the world's favourite stout! (Edit: uploaded a new version. Fixed a few mistakes.)
Lyrics:
When the sun is up high, in a bright blue sky
And you're walking around in Dublin town
You got nothing…
Love it! Traveled all around Ireland, hitting the pubs, listening to the local music and sipping on Guinness. One of my all time favorite trips
and now one of my all time favorite beverages! This song brought back that fun time, stoutly absorbing all that great music.
A farewell to summer and those long summer evenings. Chords available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ca0DNhDnK0np3tixMA5L7BSMpm58H9Vb/view?usp=drivesdk
Long Summer Evening
Long summer evening
Work done for the day-ay
Heading…
This song sets a breathless pace. It's about a girl who dances everyone else under the table.
Lyrics:
Dancing through the crowded room
A silver band in her hair
Weaving, whirling, on her toes
There's music in the air
A lover taps his…
For some reason this one demanded to be written...
So here's to all of us that have been in this situation a time or two! Hugs and love to us all!!!
Feel Just Like A Loner
Verse 1
We sit across the table
We share the same old food…
Part 1 of a travelling trilogy. Played on electric guitar in Dropped D Tuning. On the Wetband site here at Alonetone I overdubbed some slide guitar and bass: https://alonetone.com/wetband/playlists/traveling-trilogy/traveling-on-by-woody-b…
Comments on Wayne Webster's stuff
Your voice sounds glorious on this one! Great lyrics too.
I'm really digging all your recent uploads :)
Thanks, Colleen! And love it North of Superior!
I dig this one!!!! Great vibe! Hope north of Thunder Bay brought good things to you!!
Sounds good! We're travelling on...
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Great harp, Pat. Will be looking forward to hearing more of this wonderful instrument!
Great version! Always loved this song. I sing a musically quite different version, but I think I like your rendition better, Pat!
Great song! Always loved that Blake quote about seeing the world in a grain of sand.
You are welcome, Ricia Rae! Thanks for your comment. Always find this one a challenge to play and sing, but always worth the effort! And that is one of my all time favourite Byron quotes, for sure!
Another excellent French folk song! For those who don't speak French, here is what Google translator yields: There's still a jug of white wine on the table There's still a jug of white wine on the table Let's drink there, oh let's drink there, I have the heart all at ease At my friends table I have a happy heart I have a happy heart There's still a tobacco pipe in my room There's still a tobacco pipe in my room Let's smoke there, oh let's smoke there, I have the heart all at ease At my friends table I have a happy heart I have a happy heart
Love harmonica too, Eternals! Must get back into using my neck brace to add some harmonica solos and breaks. A great way to add an instrument while still keeping to one live track.
Thanks Pat. One I always love to play and sing, especially the yodelling at the end!
Thanks, Eternals! It was fun to see what nursery rhymes I could include.
Thanks, Eternals! Still like to see what I can do with just guitar and vocal, though I will eventually do versions with more instruments involved, and I am always happy with other people adding tracks of their own if they feel inspired to do so.
Same sort of thing happens to me when I am bored and venture down to the cellar...
Thanks, Pat! This tune haunted me for a long time before I finally added some lyrics and made it into a song.
Thanks Colleen! Love playing Christmas carols on the piano and this is probably as close as I can get to writing one! Happy holidays to you too!
Inspiring and very moving song, Colleen. I have some friends who have been through this disturbing experience of gaslighting. I will get them to hear this song, and I know they will love it!
Thanks, Colleen! This is another one that I always love playing.
Had a French teacher in high school who used to play a lot of French folk songs for us, and for me that was the very best part of the class! This song takes me back to that time.
Love it! Traveled all around Ireland, hitting the pubs, listening to the local music and sipping on Guinness. One of my all time favorite trips and now one of my all time favorite beverages! This song brought back that fun time, stoutly absorbing all that great music.
Thanks, Colleen! Always have fun singing this one. Really want to try it as a duet, if you know of any volunteers?
Great song! Definitely gets me up and dancing!
Wonderful song and painfully true of many relationships. The relationship ship cannot be sailed alone!
Thanks, Colleen! And love it North of Superior!