Category Archives: Songs I’ve Written or Co-Written

Songs I’ve Written or Co-Written

To A Friend Who Is Going Through Tough Times

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

A friend who is going through tough times recently wrote something along the lines that she needed to get out into nature. Dear friend: I wrote the lyric for the song linked above, and Kevin Harris wrote the music. I’m … Continue reading →

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“No More Secrets/No More Lies”: Dedicated to All Who’ve Had Their Hearts Broken By A Dishonest Lover

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

In an earlier post, I promised to post a song or two. This one has an energy that is quite different from my other songs to date and is dedicated to everyone who has been cheated on, lied to, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Songs For Sale That I Wrote or Co-Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

The Great Gift I Got This Morning

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

Natures Symphony-Final Mix I belong to a men’s group. About 50 of us meet once a month in a park with big grassy areas, various elevations, and a lot of redwoods. Long-time readers know that I love redwoods. At our … Continue reading →

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A Five-Decade Stroll Down Memory Lane

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

That’s What he gets rough mix-2_12_13 I was just working on a song about friendship with my co-writers Denis Loiuseau and Kevin Harris, and it reminded me of a visit I had last week from a dear friend whom I’ve … Continue reading →

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This Buddy Really Came Through

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

My Old Friend-Final Mix There are so many sad stories about homeless people in my country, that when I find an especially happy one I like to share it. This is the story of a homeless man in a remote … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Communicating, Connection/Connecting, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Songs For Sale That I Wrote or Co-Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

“Nature’s Symphony” Is Finally Available For Sale

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

First off, a reminder for everyone: Please remember that you can hear my songs for free as often as you want by going to the “Songs I’ve Written or Co-Written” category in this blog. But for those who quite awhile … Continue reading →

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Meet My Old Friend Duke

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

My Old Friend-Final Mix Here is a photo of my old friend Duke. I wrote the song “My Old Friend” as a tribute to him and to the special bond that many people and dogs share. A link to the … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Symphony Cover Art and Song

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Cover art has finally been created for “Nature’s Symphony”. The photo was taken by a friend of mine named Peter Johnson. I’ve included the song too, for those who haven’t yet heard it or would like to hear it again. … Continue reading →

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“You Hijacked My Heart”

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

My co-writer on this one is Marty Dolciamore. He is also the vocalist,musician, and producer. This song has a very different feel and sound versus most of what I write. I’m not fond of the characters in it, nor how … Continue reading →

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A Song I Co-Wrote “Makin’ Memories”

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

I recently realized that the earlier songs that I’d written/co-written couldn’t be accessed via this site, so I’m posting them now. My co-writer on this one is Denis Loiseau. Russ

Posted in Friendship, Making Memories, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments