1,051 Reply by TIGLJK

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Peatle

Nice little expression of self reliance.  Marie must be great company  smile

Nice job my friend.

Jim     

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1,052 Topic by TIGLJK

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So sad - we lost another very good musician
Justin Towns Earle. Dead at age 38

Prayers and good wishes to his wife and family  his dad is Steve Earle 

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1,053 Reply by TIGLJK

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CG - This guy is fantastic !  There are at least 5 songs that I really loved !  I actually subscribed to his you tube channel !  Thanks for the great find.

Have an awesome weekend!!   Stay safe and healthy

Jim     

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1,054 Topic by TIGLJK

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Well after telling Easybeat (Brian) that I haven't really written anything lately, I wrote this.  Mojo did a very good cover of it - but as I listened I thought it was missing something - so I added a verse and made a couple changes here and there.  This is my final version ( for now  wink  )
It's really kind of a true depiction of what happens to me all the time.
so here it is.....

Something To Believe In By Jim Kenyon


[G] All my life I’ve been wondering, [C]how things came to [G]be


[G]Seems there’s always been angels, [D]watching over me


When[G]ever I’ve faced trouble, I just [C] looked up to the sky


and most [G]times I've seen feathers, with my [D]troubles flying [G]by




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[G]Life sure ain't easy,lots of[C] tests to try my [G]faith


[G] on more than one occasion angels [D]were my saving grace


When[G]ever I’ve faced trouble, I just [C] looked up to the sky


'Cause I[G] think I'll see feathers with my [D]troubles passing [G]by




.




Chorus


[G] oh we need [C]something to believe in, some[G]thing that brings us hope


[G] we need [D]something to believe in, some[C]thing to soothe our[G]soul


If I [C]was a true believer, I’d be [G]down upon my knees


and [D]thanking all my angels, for [C]watching over [G] me


[D]thanking all my angels, for [C]watching over [G] me


.




[G] In my youth I was reckless, didn’t [C]have too many [G]cares


[G]Always looking for adventures, to[D] carry me somewhere


But when[G]ever I’d faced trouble, I'd just [C] look up to the sky


and I[G] swear I’d see those feathers, with my [D]troubles flying [G]by





.




[G]now that i am older, I still [C]climb the highest [G]trees


[G] but there's times when this ol' world, can still [D]get the best of me


and when [G]life gets me down, I just [C]look to the sky and pray


I'll see [G] angel feathers coming, to [D]take my cares a[G]way




.




Chorus


[G] oh we need [C]something to believe in, some[G]thing that brings us hope


[G] we need [D]something to believe in, some[C]thing to soothe our [G]soul


If I [C]was a true believer, I’d be [G]down upon my knees


and [D]thanking all my angels, [C] watching over [G] me


[D]thanking all my angels, for [C]watching over [G] me


Out go


.




now I[C]am a true believer, and I'm [G]down upon my knees


and [D]thanking thanking all my angels, for [C]watching over [G] me




slower




yeah now I[C]am a true believer, and I’m [G]down upon my knees


and [D]thanking the good Lord for always [C]looking out for [G] me



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1,055 Reply by TIGLJK

(4 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

good to know Graham
I actually bought a Mandolin about three years ago b/c it was at a lawn sale and I got it ridiculously cheap. It is beautiful - but I don't know how to play it - and I never have tried outside the first day I brought it home. It still sits in the case.   Maybe I will try using the restring.

Jim     

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1,056 Reply by TIGLJK

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Phill
It is divine intervention !!  GO FOR IT !!

Can't wait to hear it !
JIm     

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1,057 Reply by TIGLJK

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She sounds great !  Love the Scottish  voice.
I can't believe she is unknown. The one video was done in 2010 - What the heck is taking so long for her to catch on ? ( It's sure not because of her looks smile  ! )
I thought Seeing Stars was the best of the songs.

Thanks for sharing CG>
Have a great Weekend

Jim     

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1,058 Reply by TIGLJK

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EB

Nice Song - Has a really nice feel to it. Your playing and singing were both way above my standard !
Congrats on a top performance.

Jim     

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1,059 Reply by TIGLJK

(5 replies, posted in Poems)

well said EB ! That's what I was trying to say - you nailed it!

Congrats Peatle     

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1,060 Reply by TIGLJK

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

Beamer - read this again - pretty brilliant... my fave lines are

"Lovers and cheaters
Habitual repeaters
Brand new beginners
That don’t make them sinners"

Get some music to it - I am looking forward to it.
Great stuff !     

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1,061 Reply by TIGLJK

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That is way cool!  Great observation ending on an uplifting experience. Way to go Peatle !!

Love it !

Jim     

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1,062 Topic by TIGLJK

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Here it is - with apologies to your ears.

https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … n-of-mercy 

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1,063 Reply by TIGLJK

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Looks great so far Beamer !!

It reminds me of Springsteen !!     

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1,064 Reply by TIGLJK

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You can't leave me like that Phill - you know I know about zilch when it comes to music. Where ????  smile     

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1,065 Reply by TIGLJK

(5 replies, posted in Poems)

Ha  - Good one Peatle

I hope it wasn't my last post where I wrote - " another sad song" that triggered your thinking smile

You always have such keen insights !

On a side note - I'm glad its winter there and not here!  It was sunny and 84 here today - beautiful day in the great northeast

Jim

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1,066 Reply by TIGLJK

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Pestle
Thanks. I’ll give it a go tonight

Phill
TY
I rewrote it.  Still couldn’t find a place for an Am that sounded good to me

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1,067 Topic by TIGLJK

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Just another sad song   smile



Rain of Mercy By Jim Kenyon


Verse1


.




[G]If I close my eyes, I can [C]still [D]hear her[G] voice


and her laughter that [C]always [D] makes me [G]smile


but if I close my eyes I [C]might[D] miss the [G] sunrise


and the hope that she’ll be [D] back in a [C] little [G]while


.




Chorus


Yeah I’m [C] hoping for a [D]rain of [G] mercy


to [C]wash these cruel [D]memories [G]away


I [C]tremble just [D]thinking of to[G]morrow


as I[D] pray for one more [C] yester[G]day.




Yeah I’m[C] hoping for a [D] rain of [G]mercy


to [C]ease the pain I’ve [D]come to [G]know


you'll [C]find me drinking [D] thru my [G]sorrows


with no[D] love and [C] no place to [G]go




.


Verse 2






.



[G] If I close my eyes, I[C] still [D]feel her [G] touch


and her soft kiss that [C] always [D]felt so [G] good


but if I close my eyes I [C] might [D] miss that [G] sunrise


oh , I'd love to have her [D]back if , [C] only I [G]could




.






Chorus


Yeah I’m [C] hoping for a [D]rain of [G] mercy


to [C]wash these cruel [D]memories [G]away


I [C]tremble just [D]thinking of to[G]morrow


as I[D] pray for one more [C] yester[G]day.




Yeah I’m[C] hoping for a [D] rain of [G]mercy


to [C]ease the pain I’ve [D]come to [G]know


you'll [C]find me drinking [D] thru my [G]sorrows


with no[D] love and [C] no place to [G]go




Yeah I’m[C] hoping for a [D] rain of [G]mercy


to [C]ease the pain I’ve [D]come to [G]know


you'll [C]find me drinking [D] thru my [G]sorrows


with no[D] love and [C] no place to [G]go


no[D] love and [C] no place to [G]go


no[D] love and [C] no place to [G]go


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1,068 Reply by TIGLJK

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

AHHHHH CG  _ Van The MAN !!!!!!!

One of my longtime favorites.  All of these are GREAT songs.  Two that need to be added to the  to the list - Natalia and Moondance (which in my opinion is one of the greatest performances in romantic music.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fRqgZJRtRM     Natalia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lFxGBB4UGU    Moondance


Thanks for a beautiful start to an otherwise dreary day here in upstate New York !

Have a great Weekend.

JIm     

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1,069 Reply by TIGLJK

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Well Done Gentleman !!!   Excellent stuff!    Phill - Marvelous compilation - perfectly mastered.  Music is a fine match to the spoken poetry. Very moving - powerful words.   Fantastic production Boys !!!   Jim     

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1,070 Reply by TIGLJK

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

She has a very close resemblance to   Janis Joplin !

Excellent vocals - lots of passion.  Her voice in Wild and Free ( which ironically,  was my favorite on the list)  was so much different than all the others.

A very good way to start off the weekend.

Thanks CG  !
Have a great weekend!

Jim     

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1,071 Reply by TIGLJK

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Brian - first time I saw this as well.  It is gold !

an - that was fantastic ! Great song Brian- superb cover. Jan we sure miss you on chordie - I hope you doing well ! Jim     

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1,072 Reply by TIGLJK

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Roger,

I have an ipad - I never knew that - what's it called so I can download it ?
also - I googled Almancil, Algarve, Portugal where you live - what a beautiful place to live !
You are fortunate to live in such an apparent paradise.
How did you come to reside there ?

Good luck on your search for the android

Jim

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1,073 Reply by TIGLJK

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Roger - you made me spit the milk out of my mouth.  That's hysterical     

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1,074 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thank you all - I am waiting for the announcement that has been kept secret tht when you reach 68 birthdays start to reverse the aging process.    Maybe it's a side-effect of covid 19 !     

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1,075 Reply by TIGLJK

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Wow   This is sadnews - but an entire education for me.  I always thought John McVey (+ wife)  and Mick Fleetwood were the founders of the band and Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined them.  I guess I missed the whole first part !!

Peatle - that is phenomenally cool that you had those personal experiences!
I read Peter's bio this am - quite interesting.  Lots of peaks and valleys.

Thanks Phill for the info, albeit, sad sad

Jim     

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