Renditions of Good songs

I had thought I had covered this song over the years, but a search doesn't show anything, so here 'tis. Vocal doubling. Videoblock and personal images "Lean on Me" is a song written and released by Bill Withers in 1972. http://conservativeweasel.blogspot.com/2011/12/lean-on-me.html

I made the audio file many years ago after talented artist George Peter Tingley posted a piano piece. Mixing my stuff with his high end stuff would be wrong, but the innocence of my attempt is appealing. === GPT's piece can be found linked at http://conservativeweasel.blogspot.com/2011/12/blue-moon.html === "Blue Moon" is a classic popular song. It was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934, and has become a standard ballad. The song has been covered as a released single by artists such as Billie Holiday, and Mel Torme. In popular culture, the song has featured in musical films such as Grease and Blue Moon is generally regarded as the anthem of Manchester City Football Club. === I was raised as an Atheist. I learned, after reading the Bible, that God loves me, and you. This is his song for you too. He loves you, and wants to be with you. All the elements are me and mine. ARIA ISRC number AUAWN1212129

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. "A Lover's Concerto" is a pop song written by American songwriters Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell and recorded in 1965 by The Toys. Their version of the song was a major hit in both the United States and the UK during 1965. It peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at #2. http://conservativeweasel.blogspot.com/2012/01/lovers-concerto.html

I sing this. Although, I cannot sing. On youtube, someone lodged a claim on it, I don't know how, or why. === From wikipedia - "Hero" is a single released by Enrique Iglesias from his second English album Escape and was written for his good friend Simon Baxendale, by Iglesias, Paul Barry and Mark Taylor. Enrique first released the song to radio in early September 2001 to a positive critical and commercial reception. After the September 11th attacks on theWorld Trade Center, the song was one of the few songs chosen by radio DJs in New York to be remixed with audio from police, firefighters, civilians at Ground Zero and politicians commenting on the attacks. He was asked to sing the song live at the benefit concert America: A Tribute to Heroes ten days after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Iglesias broadcast his performance from a warehouse in New York alongside Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, andSheryl Crow. The location of the warehouse was kept secret in case of further attacks. It was Iglesias' first televised performance of the song. He had performed the song earlier at that year's Miss Venezuela but due to the terrorist attacks the show was not aired on television. Hero has sold 8 million copies worldwide, becoming Enrique's best selling single and has been listed in best selling singles worldwide. http://conservativeweasel.blogspot.com/2011/07/hero-enrique-iglesias-song.html === I was raised as an Atheist. I learned, after reading the Bible, that God loves me, and you. This is his song for you too. He loves you, and wants to be with you. All the elements are me and mine. ARIA ISRC number AUAWN1207104

She died from drugs. She never knew God. I was saved by God. I have friends and I will find friends who will die from drugs. She was such a talent. She will be missed. "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and originally recorded by The Shirelles. It has been recorded by many different artists and was ranked among Rolling Stone 's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at #125. The song is notable for being the first song to reach #1 in the US by an all-girl group. http://conservativeweasel.blogspot.com/2011/07/amy-winehouse-tribute-will-you-still.html

'Rock-a-bye Baby' is a nursery rhyme and lullaby. The melody is a variant of the English satirical ballad Lilliburlero. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 2768. http://conservativeweasel.blogspot.com/2011/08/rock-bye-baby.html

"Streets of London" is a song written by Ralph McTell. It was first recorded for McTell's 1969 album Spiral Staircase but was not released in the United Kingdom as a single until 1974. It was his greatest commercial success, reaching number two in the UK singles chart, at one point selling 90,000 copies a day and winning him the Ivor Novello Award and a Silver disc for record sales. === It translates well into a protest song against the senseless riots 2011. I love the song. I despise the rioters who hurt and maim the strugglers trying to get by, complaining that they lack educational opportunity or respect. http://conservativeweasel.blogspot.com/2011/08/streets-of-london-protesting-riots.html

I saw this in an Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot tv episode. It struck me. I could dedicate it to TMN who isn't a Facebook friend. I do not know the provenance of the number, having tracked it to another youtube video. I will copy the tags. I've forgotten you, I never think of you, The way you walked, the way you talked, the things you used to say. I've forgotten you, I never think of you, I couldn't say for sure today Whether your eyes were blue or grey. I've forgotten you, I never think of you, Your smile, your touch, Which meant so much, Somewhere along the way. I've forgotten you, I never think of you, I changed my mind , my love was blind , Now I've forgotten you. I'm through. I'll never think of you Oh, what a lie! I shall think of you, Think of you, Think of you, Till I die. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgu8nBQmRcM

This is preparation for me for when the cheating guy is caught and loses Lyrics inspired by the Everly Brothers song "Bye Bye Love" is a popular song written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant and published in 1957. It is best known in a debut recording by the Everly Brothers, issued by Cadence Records as catalog number 1315. The song reached No. 2 on the US Billboard Pop charts and No. 1 on the Cash Box Best Selling Record charts. The Everly Brothers' version also enjoyed major success as a country song, reaching No. 1 in the spring of 1957. The Everlys' "Bye Bye Love" is ranked 210th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time." It was the first song Paul McCartney performed live on stage, with his brother Mike at a holiday camp in Filey, North Yorkshire. It was part of Rory Storm and The Hurricanes’ repertoire and a live version recorded in 1960 was released in 2012 on the album Live at the Jive Hive March 1960. The Beatles covered the song during the Let It Be sessions in 1969. George Harrison did a cover for his 1974 album Dark Horse, changing some of the words. "Bye Bye Love" has also been covered by Simon & Garfunkel. Bye bye Biden. Bye bye, sweet caress Hello Trump the Pres, I’ll laugh until I’m gonna die Bye bye Biden, bye bye. There goes Joe Biden He sure is blue. He tried to cheat us of an election or two And here’s the reason he won’t win. Trump got more votes, Than cheating’ Joe did. Bye bye Biden. Bye bye, emptiness Hello Trump the Pres. I’ll laugh until I’m gonna die Bye bye Biden, bye bye. And here’s the reason he won’t win. Trump got more votes, Than cheating’ Joe did. bye bye Biden. Bye bye, sweet caress Bye bye, emptiness Hello Trump the Pres, I’ll laugh until I’m gonna die Bye bye Biden, bye bye. And here’s the reason he won’t win. Trump is a leader, While Biden just hid

Heaven Can Wait - The Best Ballads of Meat Loaf Vol. 1 is a 1996 compilation album by Meat Loaf. It features 12 ballads from his albums. It was released on Smm Records in January 1996 and re-released in 2003 on EMI Gold.

"He Ain't Heavy... He's My Brother" is a popular music ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. The earliest recording of the song was made by Neil Diamond for his 1970 album, Tap Root Manuscript. The Hollies, however, released their version in September 1969, about a year before Diamond's version was released as a single.

Les Misérables, colloquially known as Les Mis, is one of the most famous and most performed musicals worldwide. It is based on the novel Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, which follows the struggles of a cast of characters as they seek redemption and revolution in nineteenth century France. French composer Claude-Michel Schönberg composed the Tony Award-winning score in 1980, with a libretto by Alain Boublil. It was staged in London's West End in 1985, with English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. On October 8, 2006, the show celebrated its twenty-first anniversary and became the longest-running West End musical in history. The show has since found further success on Broadway and in many other countries around the world. http://conservativeweasel.blogspot.com/2011/04/bring-him-home.html

This Is Our God is the seventeenth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church. It was recorded live at the Acer Arena on 9 March 2008 by Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Darlene Zschech , and the Hillsong Live Worship team with a crowd of over 10,000 worshippers. The album opened at #2 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart in Australia. This is our god is the fourth track

Hedgehoppers Anonymous were a 1960s beat group from the United Kingdom. They formed in November 1963 as The Trendsetters, and became The Hedgehoppers the following year. Jonathan King took over their record production in 1965, and added "Anonymous" to their name when they said they were popular in Peterborough, and did not want to change their name completely. Their major success was the King produced and written "It's Good News Week", issued on Decca. This song has also been used as the theme music for Good News Week, a satirical news-based comedy quiz show on Australian television which ran from 1996 to 2000 and has subsequently been revived in 2008. Four other singles were released by the group before the final line-up dissolved. Lack of further chart activity leaves them labelled as one-hit wonders. http://conservativeweasel.blogspot.com/2011/05/good-news-week.html

By Your Side is the eighth album in the live praise and worship series of Praise & Worship by Hillsong Church. By Your Side was recorded live at the Hills Christian Life Centre building (now known as the Hillsong Church Hub auditorium) by Darlene Zschech and the Hillsong team. "What the Lord Has Done in Me" (Reuben Morgan) - 4:59 http://conservativeweasel.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-lord-has-done-in-me.html

"Hooked on a Feeling" is a 1968 pop song written by Mark James originally performed by B. J. Thomas. Featuring the sound of the electric sitar, the song reached number five in 1969 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Always on My Mind" is an American country music song by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson Thompson originally recorded by Brenda Lee.

"Walking in Memphis" is the signature song of American singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, from his self-titled 1991 album. The song became Cohn's biggest hit, peaking at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and, after being re-released in fall 1991, reached #22 on the UK chart. The popularity of this song helped Cohn win the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1992. The song is about a spiritual awakening (according to Marc Cohn) The reference to "Blue Suede Shoes" is not about Elvis Presley, but about Carl Perkins who recorded the song in Memphis for Sam Phillips at Sun Records. Perkins' ill-luck in a car wreck stopped him touring to promote the record, allowing Elvis' cover version to become a massive hit. Presley's copy was done at RCA studios in Nashville. The narrator tells of seeing "The ghost of Elvis up on Union Avenue and followed him up to gates of Graceland". Sam Phillips' studios were called "Memphis Recording Service" and were at 706 Union Avenue. "Security didn't see him" is probably a comment on the story that Bruce Springsteen once successfully scaled the wall at Graceland, trying to deliver a song he wrote. Apparently Elvis wasn't there. "There's catfish on table and gospel in the air" marks the dichotomy between secular and sacred. Catfish is the standard blues metaphor for sexual intercourse. (The word is also interchangeable with the slang expression for the female sex zones). "Catfish" thus would appeal to the bodily instincts, whereas "gospel" would be to the intellect. The metaphor gains more credence since Al Green supposedly renounced secular music after being scalded with grits by a jealous girlfriend.

Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968, generally regarded as one of the archetypal bands and pioneers of the genre. Despite many lineup changes, occasional splits within the group, and the ever-changing trends in popular music, the band have continued for more than 40 years and still retain a large following. They have sold over 30 million albums. The band's music blends symphonic and other "classical" structures with their own brand of rock music. Although the band's sole consistent member has been bass player Chris Squire, Yes are also generally noted for the distinctive high-register vocals of former lead singer Jon Anderson and the eclectic musical stylings of a succession of guitarists (Steve Howe, Peter Banks, Trevor Rabin, Billy Sherwood), keyboard players (Rick Wakeman, Tony Kaye, Patrick Moraz, Geoff Downes, Igor Khoroshev, Oliver Wakeman), and drummers (Alan White and Bill Bruford). Several band members became celebrated musicians and/or bandleaders in their own right, and a 1980 lineup of the band was briefly fronted by Trevor Horn (shortly before he became one of rock music's most celebrated record producers). The band's current lineup are Squire, Howe, White, Oliver Wakeman (keyboards) and Benoît David (lead vocals)

"There but for Fortune" is a song by Phil Ochs, a U.S. singer-songwriter from the 1960s. Ochs wrote the song in 1963. He recorded it twice, for New Folks Volume 2 (Vanguard, 1964) and Phil Ochs in Concert (Elektra, 1966). Joan Baez also recorded "There but for Fortune" in 1964, and her version of the song became a chart hit.

"When You Say Nothing at All" is a country song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. It is among the best-known hit songs for three different performers: Keith Whitley, who took it to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on December 24, 1988; Alison Krauss, whose version became her first solo top-10 country hit in 1995; and Irish pop singer Ronan Keating, whose version was his first solo single and a chart-topper in the UK in 1999.

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not "If I Were a Carpenter" is a song written by Tim Hardin. Hardin's recording appeared on his 1967 album Tim Hardin 2. It was a Top Ten hit for Bobby Darin in 1966, reaching number 8 in the US

"Longer" is a song written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg. The song can be found on Fogelberg's 1979 album Phoenix. It was also included on his 1982 greatest hits album as well as various other retrospective and compilation recordings. Fogelberg, who had released more rock-oriented songs throughout the 1970s, jokingly described "Longer" in the liner notes to one of his retrospective albums as "the song that put me on the elevators."[1] He wrote the song while vacationing in Maui, "lounging in a hammock one night and looking up at the stars. It just seems this song was drifting around the universe, saw me, and decided I'd give it a good home." Accompanying Fogelberg's vocals is an acoustic guitar (played by the singer) as well as a flugelhorn solo by Jerry Hey. Lyrically, the song compares various events ("Longer than there've been stars up in the heavens") with his emotional attachment to the one he loves ("I've been in love with you").

I have no right to express the feelings I express in this. I did it a few years ago as a creative writing exercise. This is why I don't do much original work.

Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading, MBE (born 9 December 1950) is a British singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Armatrading is a three-time Grammy Award-nominee and has been nominated twice for BRIT Awards as Best Female Artist. She also received an Ivor Novello award for Outstanding Contemporary Song Collection in 1996