Category Archives: Song Lyrics I’ve Written or Co-Written

Lyrics I’ve written or Co-Written

“My Old Friend”

Posted on September 17, 2012 by russtowne

I thought some of you would like to see one way that a song project evolves. So, below is my first very rough draft lyric of my latest song. It is written in honor of my dog Duke and all … Continue reading →

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Lyric For “No More Secrets/No More Lies”

Posted on September 14, 2012 by russtowne

A reader asked about the lyric for “No More Secrets/No More Lies” so it is below. Lyrics tend to change over time. You might want to consider this a snapshot of what it is today. Please also keep in mind … Continue reading →

Posted in Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged bonfire, email, lies, lyric, lyrics, reader, secrets, song | 16 Comments

How the Meeting with My New Co-Writer Went

Posted on September 14, 2012 by russtowne

The first hour or so of the meeting was spent with my asking questions about the industry and Kevin answering them. Some of the questions were regarding various ways one can make money in the business. (I’m a businessman and … Continue reading →

Posted in Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged "My Old Friend", "Shadow Of Our Love, "The Man Of Few Words", Denis Loiseau, draft, Kevein Harris, lyric, lyrics, Neworks, re-write, song, songs | 19 Comments

Day 2 and a Project/Co-Writer Update

Posted on September 11, 2012 by russtowne

Day two of the conference was also excellent, but more for the industry contacts and networking and for hearing some fantastic music and learning, rather than for pick-ups. Our song was presented only once on Sunday and didn’t fit for … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity, Dreams, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure, Songwriting Conferences & Trip Updates | Tagged "I've Aready Won", "Shadow Of Our Love, Denis Loiseau, Kevin Harris, lyric, lyrics, songs, Songwriting | 28 Comments

No More Secrets – No More Lies

Posted on July 9, 2012 by russtowne

I tend to focus on the positive in life and in the posts for this blog. I think it is silly to live life any other way–and goodness knows that I’ve tried! But when I’m writing song lyrics, I let … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged cheating, lyric, sneaking, Songwriting | 2 Comments

Shadow Of Our Love

Posted on June 13, 2012 by russtowne

First, an apology to those who read my posts because they tend to find them to be be uplifting, heart-warming, and/or funny–well, at least I ATTEMPT to write them that way. I have a great life and hope this blog … Continue reading →

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“When Grown-Ups Lie”

Posted on April 1, 2012 by russtowne

One of my songwriting collaborators and I are writing a song that we hope will inspire children who are victims of abuse to speak painful truths to caring people who will listen and take action to help protect them. To … Continue reading →

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The Wrong Kind Of Clever

Posted on March 15, 2012 by russtowne

My latest songwriting project tells the story of a man who must come to grips with the price he has paid for being far too clever for his own good. In a dream he learns the brutal truth and it … Continue reading →

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Song Lyric for Demo of “What Kind of Man Does That?”

Posted on September 15, 2010 by russtowne

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Lyrics for the Demo Made for “Rebelry!”

Posted on September 15, 2010 by russtowne

“Rebelry!” My best friend called, the doctor gave him a year I met him down at the fishin’ pier. I got all choked up, said how you been? He slapped me on the back with a big old grin. He … Continue reading →

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