A Five-Decade Stroll Down Memory Lane

Posted on February 12, 2013 by russtowne

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 known for about 50 years. The stroll down Memory Lane that we shared last week was wonderful. Just two old friends reminiscing about the troubles we got ourselves into and out of together over all those years.

“Here’s to the troubles we got into and out of together” might even be a good line for a song…

Speaking of songs, this is one that Denis Loiseau and I have worked on and off–mostly off–for many months. We decided to ask Kevin to create a very rough draft putting the lyrics and music together and we got to hear that version for the first time this afternoon. IT STILL NEEDS A LOT OF WORK, but I know that some of you like to follow a songwriting project as it progresses rather than only hearing the finished product, so I’ve attached a VERY ROUGH DRAFT. It’s a bit like eating a cake that hasn’t yet been baked.

Love,
Russ

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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6 Responses to A Five-Decade Stroll Down Memory Lane

  1. writerwannabe763's avatar writerwannabe763 says:
    February 13, 2013 at 1:07 am

    While I understand it’s not in it’s completed stages …it’s a good topic for a song…real friendship …Diane

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  2. strokedtolife's avatar strokedtolife says:
    February 13, 2013 at 1:33 am

    It took me down my own memory lane of friendship, such fun. Good work! Can’t wait to hear it when it’s all “baked” (cause right now I think it’s pretty darn good).

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  3. bulldog's avatar bulldog says:
    February 13, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Russ it sounds as though song writing is not that easy… good luck buddy…“Here’s to the troubles we got into and out of together” sounds like a good song title…

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