Tag Archives: song

A Star Is Born

Posted on September 17, 2012 by russtowne

My day started in a most extraordinary way. A friend in Germany sent a video clip of a 13 year old girl with a voice that is astounding. I get inspired when I see extraordinary human accomplishment and this video … Continue reading →

Posted in Talent, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged 13 years old, Carly Rose Sonneclar, singer, song, star, X Factor | 26 Comments

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

My Subconscious Mind Is a Real Pest Sometimes, But Can Be Handy to Have Around

Posted on September 12, 2012 by russtowne

I was awakened about two hours before I planned to get up this morning by ideas that would not let me sleep. It must have occurred to my subconscious mind as I slept that I’m wired to work on small … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged co-writing, co=write, collaborator, collaboroators, fun, having fun, I've already won, song, songs, Songwriting, won | 9 Comments

You Are A BIG Part Of My Inspiration

Posted on September 11, 2012 by russtowne

Thank you. All of you. Those of you who read but don’t comment provide an audience for my work. Nearly all creative people want to share their work. You give to me an opportunity to do so and I’m grateful. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Authentic Living, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Gratitude, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged Americana, being myself, blog, films, fun, gifts, heart, Inspiration, Norman Rockwell, Rockwell, sentimental, share, sharing, song, Songwriting, spirit, that's who I am, won | 22 Comments

In the Recording Studio

Posted on September 7, 2012 by russtowne

Before I share my experience in the recording studio, I want to thank those of you who trusted me with your email address so that I could share my newest song with you, and for the wonderful feedback I’ve received … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity | Tagged execs, executives, films, industry, movies, music, music industry exes, Nashville, recording, recording studio, song, studio, television, tracks, TV, vocalist | 19 Comments

My New Song: “No More Secrets/No More Lies”

Posted on September 7, 2012 by russtowne

I can’t get the Media Uploader to work to post my latest song. I apologize. I’d be happy to send a free copy of it to you via email if you’d be willing to send your email address to me … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure, Uncategorized | Tagged free, song, songs | Leave a comment

What a Difference an Hour Makes!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by russtowne

I’m so jazzed! In the last hour: I’ve made plans to go to the music studio while the vocalist Allyson Paige allysonpaige.com sings the song “No More Secrets/No More Lies” that Denis Loiseau and I co-wrote. We’re having a demo … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Joy & Happiness, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure, Songwriting Conferences & Trip Updates, Uncategorized | Tagged "No More Secrets/No More Lies", adventure, Allyson Paige, collaborator, Denis Loiseau, experience, Love, lyric, lyrics, music, music industry, music industry execs, song, Songwriting, studio, vocalist, WCS, West Coast Songwriters | 28 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 →

Posted in Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged burn, dying love, fire, flame, funny, heart-warming, inspiring, Love, sad, smile, song, song lyric | 8 Comments

The Song In My Heart

Posted on May 16, 2012 by russtowne

“A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails.” -Donna Roberts A buddy posted this quote on FB and I like it. Thought you might too.