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

Songs I’ve Written or Co-Written

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Friendship, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged firemen, five decades, friends, Friendship, Memory Lane | 6 Comments

This Buddy Really Came Through

Posted on February 9, 2013 by russtowne

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 buddy, collar, homeless man, medical emergency, note, remote, rescued, saved, treated, Washington state | 16 Comments

“Nature’s Symphony” Is Finally Available For Sale

Posted on January 23, 2013 by russtowne

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 →

Posted in Following Your Passion, Music, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songs For Sale That I Wrote or Co-Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged lyric, lyricist, lyricists, lyrics, music, nature, Nature's Symphony, sale, song, songwriting sites, symphony | Leave a comment

Meet My Old Friend Duke

Posted on January 21, 2013 by russtowne

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 →

Posted in Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Love, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged "My Old Friend", Chocolate Lab, Dog, dogs, Duke, Friend, people | 10 Comments

Nature’s Symphony Cover Art and Song

Posted on November 28, 2012 by russtowne

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 →

Posted in Nature, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged artist, co-writer, demo, demoed, Kevin Harris, lyics, lyricist, music, nature, Nature's Symphony, photo, producer, song, symphony, vocalist | 7 Comments

“You Hijacked My Heart”

Posted on November 14, 2012 by russtowne

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 →

Posted in Anger, Choices, Feelings/Emotions, Pain & Grief, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged co-writer, hijacked, Life, lyricist, Marty Dolciamore, songwriter, you | 4 Comments

A Song I Co-Wrote “Makin’ Memories”

Posted on November 14, 2012 by russtowne

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 co-writer, Denis Loiseau, lyric, lyricist, Makin' Memories, song, songwriter, writer | 2 Comments

My First Song: “What Kind Of Man Does That”

Posted on November 14, 2012 by russtowne

I co-wrote my first song less than three years ago. My co-writer was Denis Loiseau. It was recently re-demoed with a different vocalist, musicians, and producer so that Denis and I would have full rights to the song and we … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Choices, Parenting, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged co-writer, Denis Loiseau, man, song, songwriter, what kind of man does that, write, writer, wrote | Leave a comment

“Eight Lanes Of Danger”

Posted on November 9, 2012 by russtowne

I noticed that some of my earlier songs can no longer can be listened to via the original posts so I’m re-posting them so newer readers have an opportunity to hear them. Hopefully for long-term readers you’ll enjoy the opportunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Uncategorized | 22 Comments