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What once was old is now new again!
Have you ever had the opportunity to revisit you youth? As a teenager in 1967, I was the lucky recipient of this Silvertone guitar made by the Harmony Company and sold through Sears. It was my first acoustic guitar after … Continue reading
Sad Little Girl Blues …
When I wake up in the morning, don’t know how it’s gonna be yeah when I wake up in the morning, don’t know how it’s gonna be since there just ain’t no predictin’ we just have to wait and see … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, depression, emotions, feelings, hope, love, SAD, support
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“The Path that Charlie Chose” …
This is my latest effort at writing song lyrics. It’s all about happiness in life, or lack thereof, and the choices some people make trying to achieve it. Tell me what you think. Praise and constructive criticism are equally solicited … Continue reading
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Tagged happiness, life choices, lyrics, music, songwriting, unhappiness
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Open Mic Nite!?! OMG!!!
I am scared to death! Since I reported earlier that I aspire to be a performing musician, I joined a “meetup” group for acoustic guitarists last week hoping that I’d simply hook up with a few folks who just casually get … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, fear, guitar, open mic, open mike, performing, singing, taking chances
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Do You Have a Job without Aggravation ??
I was in a band in high school and college. We were popular locally and we managed to get bookings pretty much every weekend providing us with that rarest of privileges … getting paid for doing what you love to … Continue reading
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Tagged aggravation, busking, coffee house, enjoyment, happiness, jobs, living your dreams, music, nostalgia, open mike night, retirement
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Seeing Jesse Smile
I’ve been thinking lately about seeing Jesse smile. Lately I’ve been wishing she’d stay home for a while. I miss her when she leaves me and sometimes when she’s here. I see her smile so seldom before it disappears. … Continue reading
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Tagged daughters, family, happiness, love, lyrics, music, poetry, sadness, songwriters
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When you have the blues … Write a song?
I’ve had a case of the blues recently. This has probably been clear to anyone who cared. My most recent post was weeks ago, and it was about the death of a friend. The fact is, I’ve lost my Mom, our dog, … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, guitars, happiness, joy, late bloomer, music, sadness, seagull guitars, songwriters, songwriting, writing
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Will American Idol Voters Finally Get it right?
Lauren Alaina was better last night in the finals. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb2YGGlPK7M She beat Scotty McCreery head-to-head, and she should be named the 2011 American Idol winner tonight. But, will it happen? Scotty gave another great Scotty performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMAowaK5ilw He wasn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged adam lambert, american idol, crystal bowersox, lauren alaina, musical competition, scotty mccreery, winners
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The BIG TWANG Theory: American Idol 2011
American Idol 2011 will go out with a “twang” next week. This was ensured when Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina, two contestants who have remained totally locked in on their country roots throughout the entire season, emerged as the finalists and will … Continue reading
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Tagged AI, american idol, carrie underwood, encouragement, kellie pickler, lauren alaina, music competition, nurturing, reality shows, scotty mccreery, Simon Cowell, singers, talent, television
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