The thought had occurred to me but then it reflects that even a traumatic experience can be pushed to one side and result in a happy ending? Not to minimise the seriousness of sexual abuse of a young person but everyone deserves a little happiness with the help and love of a good partner.
With lock down we hear a lot of abuse both physical and sexual of those less able to protect themselves. My hope is that my song will offer even a little hope to those less fortunate.     

beautiful song beautifully performed...money in the bank my friend     

Big thanks to Pete for bringing a mediocre song to life. I rarely play my originals to Ann but I showed her the video and she came close to tears....big brownie points I may add!
The first part of the song is about her. The last part was inspired by Pete's poem about a homeless guy dancing for Pennie's. The chorus I had to make up. So, in effect three songs stuck together to make one...sounds like a spice girls song....     

Pete, thanks for the info. We had a re-run of the story behind the "Street" over Christmas. It tells the story of how Tony Warren had to jump through hoops to get it aired in the first place and how Ina Sharples was the last to be cast. Recommended watching.

Sadly Mr Warren died last year.     

Jim, oh Jim! I'm so sorry if you thought I was being critical, it wasn't meant that way. We all write what's in our hearts and mind at the time. But however it made you feel it's made you come up with some excellent lyrics, frightening...maybe, rock or punk? Not so much. I think it's an easy going country/rock/pop  song.

I'm not into punk or thrash rock by the way, I'm more of a country rock kinda guy. I haven't tried playing the song yet....I'll let you know how I get on.

Hope you had a good Christmas and an early(?) happy new year to you and you ever expanding family.     

enjoyed this song so much and i'm not a country lover! your voice, guitar and overall performance are superb.     

a song from the heart Jim. mushy but nice. all i get lately are break-up songs, my insecurity i expect although me and Ann are rock solid, as you and your lovely lady are. hope you had a great day yesterday?     

And to you my dear friend and all our Chordie brothers and sisters.     

Very clever and funny Pete! Love the sound FX at the end. I also love the way you drop those clock, cat, Christmas tree etc in. You're a clever multi talented feller. I bet the cat keeps licking his fur wasn't your first thought?     

and to you my friend and the lovely Maree.

to be honest i don't like that recording very much. it's very basic, my voice was a bit raspy...and i threw it all together quickly to get it up on soundcloud ASAP. i've been trying to finish the real recording which has key boards and drums and a guitar solo, but i know you guys prefer just voice and guitar so that's what i did.
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