Happy New Year from a very hot day at the beach. Holiday time for us as we relax and enjoy the sun. Hope you all have a wonderful 2026.
52 2026-01-06 22:43:54
Re: an opinion needed (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Good lyrics Beamer, I like it. Without hearing how its performed, my thoughts are maybe overuse of "try to defend". But that is from just reading it, maybe hearing it, the use of "try to defend" so many times would be fine.
53 2026-01-06 22:37:21
Re: When Someone Breaks your Heart (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Fantastic Jim, I love it! When I get home from holiday I am going to download this one and add to my playlist.
54 2026-01-06 22:28:16
Re: The Mustang (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Zippy what a great visual with your poem, loved it. I agree, this would make a fabulous song. Welcome to Chordie , hope to see more of you here
55 2026-01-06 08:58:34
Re: One Foot In Front Of Another (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle I remember Michael the juggler. He always had a smile as he juggled those tennis balls. I also heard he used to supply drugs to people in the city as they headed to nightclubs or whatever gig or thing they were going too. Not sure how true that was but what I was told.
Great bit of writing once again Peatle.
56 2026-01-06 08:48:34
Re: Back To Here (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle, ALL you have written, the introduction, the poem and your reply to Phill, excellent writing skills. You have a real talent in this area, thoroughly enjoyed reading it all. On a side note, yeah the Johnsonville Mall is looking very tired. Great to see you back on here
57 2026-01-06 08:37:20
Re: Video I made using my song Someday(is always just down the road) (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Wow, just love this, Jim. Love the lyrics and the visual that you have put with it. Fantastic singer, who is it singing your song? I couldn't see a name anywhere for him or the musician.
58 2026-01-06 08:23:38
Topic: SUGGESTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2026 - SURFING, SKIING, GOOD TIMES (2 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Looking for SUGGESTIONS in FEBRUARY for SONGS about SURFING, SKIING and or GOOD TIMES.
Once again SUGGESTIONS can be for a COVER or you can write an ORIGINAL.
You know the drill by now.
READY, SET, GO!!!
59 2026-01-06 08:10:41
Topic: JANUARY 2026 FSOTM - ANYTHING GOES (7 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Welcome to JANUARY 2026 and this months FSOTM.
Pretty much anything goes this month. It can be your favourite singer, band, song, word or words or an original song you wrote about anything.
Some suggestions for this month were:
“Getting help .. each week with a lady who specializes in hands”. In other words, try to write a song with that sentence in the song ![]()
January – Pilot
Joe Cockersongs
Cat Stevens songs
America songs
Little River Band songs
Wings Paul McCartney
OK, let's see what you all come up with.
READY, SET, GO!!!
60 2026-01-06 07:49:09
Re: SUGGESTIONS FOR JANUARY 2026 - ANYTHING GOES THIS MONTH/CHALLENGE (5 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Some Joe Cocker, some Cat Stevens, America songs, Little River Band, Wings Paul McCarthy as suggestions.
Sorry for the late and very delayed updates for FSOTM, we have a had a busy time of it over this side of the planet. On holiday now at the beach so have only just been able to get to FSOTM.
61 2026-01-06 07:37:08
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Richard, both your entries are great. The Christmas one was very easy listening, had a nice vibe to it. Well done to both of you on this performance. The second one had a political vibe to it and I liked it very much. Food for thought in songs of this type. Very impressed, well done again to you both.
62 2026-01-06 07:23:13
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Here is my friends song New Christmas Eve:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iipaq4DKxRw
Enjoy!
Richard
Richard, that was really good, well done to you both. Good easy listening vibe to it.
63 2026-01-06 07:16:47
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Good to see your recovering well from your injuries Jan. look forward to hearing more of your music. Also great to see all of this month's contributors' songs on here keep up the good work everyone and Merry Christmas to you and your families.
Thanks Peatle, it takes a while but I am getting there. I can use it for most things now but still can't put weight on it or twist it. Hope u had a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.
64 2026-01-06 07:12:59
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jan
With your Voice - you could not sing for five years - step out and nail any song. You have such a golden voice!Jim
aww thanks Jim, your very kind. But trust me, it doesnt take long to lose the vocals if one doesnt use them, which I havent been singing much at all.
65 2025-12-14 08:21:32
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
What a great way to wrap up the year this FSOTM thread really captures the full Christmas spirit, from heartfelt and reflective songs to humorous, foot-tapping performances. It’s lovely to see such a supportive and encouraging exchange here, especially with people sharing originals, covers, lyrics, chords, and even health updates along the way. Big credit to everyone contributing and cheering each other on; this kind of community interaction is exactly what makes these monthly features special. Looking forward to hearing more festive entries as December rolls on.
Hiya SallyBlake, nice to see you chat here in FSOTM. Great comments you have made by the way and I agree, it's a great community with interaction for us all to chat, share and enjoy. Lovely to have you join in
66 2025-12-14 08:18:49
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Grah1 thanks for that or should I say cheers for that
Cool, I will try to play this one and if successful will share it with you all. Having said that, same applies, still recovering with this broken hand, which is coming along really well, but still not the same movement I had, which will be a time thing.
67 2025-12-14 08:16:13
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
TIGLJK, awesome, thanks for the entry. I will try to have a go at it, but no promises on how it will go with this hand and wrist still recovering, nor vocals because I just haven't been singing.
68 2025-12-11 07:16:57
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
one from a while go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW_g8bpnIFU Appologies to Chris de Burgh for pinching the tune
lol that is a laugh that song Grah1, well done, and I think we have all met those sort of characters somewhere along the line in our lives lol. I think I have heard you do this one b4 and I enjoyed just as much this time. Any chance of sharing the lyrics and chords with us?
69 2025-12-11 07:10:00
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jandle wrote:Going to attempt to play my ukulele this week, hopefully my wrist will be able to do it, wish me luck.
Good luck - if it hurts, put it down ... you may need to work back up to it ... I'll be doing some concerts in a couple of weeks, so I might enter my friends song that I'll be playing on ...
Cheers
Richard
Had my first attempt on the ukulele tonight, Richard, it didn't hurt or course me any problems, so that is good news. Now I just need to get practicing again with the ukulele as I am a bit rusty (doesn't take long) and even the vocals are rusty as I haven't been singing.
70 2025-12-11 07:04:41
Re: November 2025 FSOTM - Random words (17 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Look forward to hearing what you put together naomilin0
71 2025-12-11 07:02:40
Re: SUGGESTIONS FOR JANUARY 2026 - ANYTHING GOES THIS MONTH/CHALLENGE (5 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Grah1 now thats a good one for January, awesome
72 2025-12-11 07:00:55
Re: SUGGESTIONS FOR JANUARY 2026 - ANYTHING GOES THIS MONTH/CHALLENGE (5 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
lol neophytte, that is funny
73 2025-12-07 09:30:23
Re: pop ups (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
They are so annoying!
74 2025-12-07 09:29:04
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Going to attempt to play my ukulele this week, hopefully my wrist will be able to do it, wish me luck.
75 2025-12-07 09:27:04
Topic: SUGGESTIONS FOR JANUARY 2026 - ANYTHING GOES THIS MONTH/CHALLENGE (5 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Hi everyone, since it’s the beginning of a New Year, 2026, anything goes for JANUARY`S SUGGESTIONS
Put down songs, words, genre`s, your favourite singer, favourite band that you would like to cover, perform or would like to CHALLENGE someone else to perform.
Any Original songs as well, so get writing those songs you clever and talented song writers.
READY, SET, GO!!!