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Some lyrical adjustments in this version, to focus in on aspects of the narrative. Light and peace, Me March 2024 'Playing With Time' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

'The Times They Are A-Changin'' - words and music by Bob Dylan

Back on the nostalgia train again today. I had an idea to go through some of the, what is known these days as deep cuts, from my catalogue. This song dates from 1993. I did cut a [home] studio version of it at some point, fate alone knows where that is though, and it was one that I never did play live, which is maybe a shame, I can hear a band behind me on this one propelling it along. Too late now, but you can't spend today regretting yesterday, you're throwing good time after bad. Maybe I'll come back to it in another 31 years. Light and peace, Me Feb 2024 'Getting To Babylon' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

Another carriage on the nostalgia train. This week, I had an idea to go through some of the, I guess 'deep cuts', from my catalogue. Having written some 1300 songs, the well is pretty deep, and, sadly, so are some of the cuts still. This song dates from 1990, and so far as I know, was never played live, and hadn't seen daylight in almost 35 years until a day ago. Having tried it acoustic a couple of times, I felt it might enjoy a power-play. I feel the same about myself, sometimes. The song is wider than the title, encompassing politics, employment, relationships. Anywhere there is an uneven dynamic viewed through diffused eyes. The moral clause from the recipient of such is not to exploit it. Light and peace, Me 25 Feb 2024 'Exposed By Fame' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1990, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

'Resonances' and 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night?' (Electric Versions). An incongruous pairing. Light and peace, Me 23 Feb 2024 'Resonances' words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night?' - words by Emily Murphy and music by Paul Murphy © 2023, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

Decided to take this one electric. Take 1 of 2, both have different arrangements. Light and peace, Me 25 Feb 2024 'Getting To Babylon' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

Decided to take this one electric. Take 1 of 2, both have different arrangements. Light and peace, Me 25 Feb 2024 'Getting To Babylon' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

Light, hope, and peace, Me 22 Feb 2024 'Going Wrong Again' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1991, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

Another carriage on the nostalgia train. This week, I had an idea to go through some of the, I guess 'deep cuts', from my catalogue. Having written some 1300 songs, the well is pretty deep, and, sadly, so are some of the cuts still. This song goes all the way back to 1982, and so far as I know, was never played live, and hasn't seen daylight in over 40 years. I feel the same about myself, sometimes. The intro is longer than the song, what with anecdotes whilst the traffic outside disperses. This is the first of 2 takes, and is the worst technically, but has that first-take innocence about it. There's a nice yin and yang about this song, the lyrics are pretty lonesome road, whilst the music is all in majors. Light and peace, Me 22 Feb 2024 'The Girl That I Love So Much' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1982, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

Another carriage on the nostalgia train. This week, I had an idea to go through some of the, I guess 'deep cuts', from my catalogue. Having written some 1300 songs, the well is pretty deep, and, sadly, so are some of the cuts still. This song goes all the way back to 1982, and so far as I know, was never played live, and hasn't seen daylight in over 40 years. I feel the same about myself, sometimes. The intro is longer than the song, what with anecdotes whilst the traffic outside disperses. This is the second of 2 takes, and is the better technically. I have also uploaded the first run-through, as it has that first-take innocence about it. There's a nice yin and yang about this song, the lyrics are pretty lonesome road, whilst the music is all in majors. Light and peace, Me 22 Feb 2024 'The Girl That I Love So Much' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1982, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

Light and peace, Me 25 Feb 2024 'Bitter Realities', 'I Want To Show You What Love Really Means' , 'Sadsness' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1996, 1997, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

This song dates from 1986, and I don't think anyone has come up with anything since to overatke it. I used to play this a lot in concert in the 80s, and many an uncomfortable cough did it get at the end. Not blaming anyone for that, you come for a night out, good time, live music, feet tapping; and you hear this. I was unrepentant then, and now. The messasge is as true today as it was then, and as it will be tomorrow. That's a shame. Love and respect yourselves; it's a beautiful world, depsite everything, and you deserve every second on it you are granted. Light and peace, Me 24 Feb 2024 'Eye Of The Needle' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1986, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

This song dates from 1993, and so far as I know, was never played live, and hasn't seen daylight in 3 decades until the last 2 days. I worked on 2 takes on the first day, one a harder vocal, one a more ruminative one [they are also on my channels], and one day I went for a remake, of which this is take 2, and has some new lyrics, to bring it relevant to current world and personal events. Light and peace, Me 24 Feb 2024 'Getting To Babylon' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

I hit the nostalgia trail this week. I had an idea to go through some of the, what is known these days as 'deep cuts', from my catalogue. Having written some 1300 sings, the well is pretty deep, and so are some of the cuts still. This song dates from 1993, and so far as I know, was never played live, and hasn't seen daylight in 3 decades. I worked on 2 takes on the first day, one a harder vocal, one a more ruminative one [they are also on my channels], one day on and I went for a remake, of this is take 1. Light and peace, Me 24 Feb 2024 'Getting To Babylon' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

Another carriage on the nostalgia train. This week, I had an idea to go through some of the, I guess 'deep cuts', from my catalogue. Having written some 1300 songs, the well is pretty deep, and, sadly, so are some of the cuts still. This song dates from 1990, and so far as I know, was never played live, and hasn't seen daylight in almost 35 years. I feel the same about myself, sometimes. The intro is longer than the song, what with anecdotes whilst the traffic outside disperses. The exposed, by the way, is not the singer, but rather, what happens to the audience. You won't find many performers, in any medium, who won't tell you that people's perceptions of you can change by what you do. The song is wider than that though, encompassing politics, employment. The moral clause from the recipient of such is not to exploit it. I pretty much never did, too cynical I guess, but it served me well. If someone didn't want to show any interest in me before I went on stage, I didn't want them to afterwards, unless it was the songs they were praising and not me. Light and peace, Me 23 Feb 2024 'Exposed By Fame' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1990, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

I hit the nostalgia trail this week. I had an idea to go through some of the, what is known these days as 'deep cuts', from my catalogue. Having written some 1300 sings, the well is pretty deep, and so are some of the cuts still. This song dates from 1993, and so far as I know, was never played live, and hasn't seen daylight in 3 decades. I worked on 2 takes, one a harder vocal, one a more ruminative one. Light and peace, Me 23 Feb 2024 'Getting To Babylon' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

I hit the nostalgia trail this week. I had an idea to go through some of the, what is known these days as 'deep cuts', from my catalogue. Having written some 1300 sings, the well is pretty deep, and so are some of the cuts still. This all came about because I wanted to sing 'The Memory Of The Moment' for my daughter, and it was the only darn lyric not in the pile. What I can recall of it opens this very loose set, which, before you start niggling at me about the technical mis-aspects and the muted strings, a] it was basically 62 year old me trying to remember what 26 year old me had written and b], I am in the end-stage of F-MND, I'd like to see you do better on YOUR death-carpet. The first 4 songs here date from the late 80s and early 90s - 'Memory' might be around '96, until I dig the album out and check I'm not sure. It was the only number here I ever played live, which might explain the absence of the lyric sheet, but probably no more than 2 or 3 times. If fate has mercy [hah], I'll come back to it. The last song is my beautiful daughter's wonderful poem, 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night?', which dates from late 2023, and this is a unique arrangement of it, taking the alternate melody line and singing it at 45 degrees to the tempo. This became the start of something of a fun project, as I type, 2 days on, I now have 20 of my 'base of the Sphinx' songs excavated, including another mini-set, of side 1 of the "Crystal Heart" album played in track order. I guess at the end of your trail, all your old songs flash before you. Light and peace, Me 22 Feb 2024 'The Memory Of The Moment' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1996, 2024 'Down In The Village' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1990, 2024 'Angel Sent To Me' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 'Behind The Flame' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night?' - words by Emily Murphy and music by Paul Murphy © 2023, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

This song seems to be coming back to the front line these days. It surely is a bad time to be the human race, that's not in doubt. I thought it was in enough turmoil when I wrote this song, back in 1987. Back then, I was, what, 26 and single, and I sang this with the view of the world those cards presented; now, I sing it at 62, the father of an 11 and a 9-year-old, knowing we're holding 20 and the dealer is going to lay another card unless we do more than yell "Stick!" Thing is, you never know how thirsty you are until someone salts the well. Light and peace, and hope Me 22 February 2024 'Where The Hard Wind Blows' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1987, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

This is a new, slow arrangement of the usually-strummed 'Winter In My Heart'. I always felt I had held back on some of the poignancy of the lyric, so, I opened up the cellar door of my soul just a little and let some of it out. Light and peace, Me 22 Feb 2024 'Winter In My Heart' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2022, 2024 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night? - words by Emily Murphy and music by Paul Murphy © 2023, 2024 . 'Winter In My Heart' There were words I should have said Moves I should have made But I'd been burned so many times I felt a little afraid If I told you how I felt that night Would you have stayed? I had winter in my heart Springtime in my soul I'd been left in pieces And you remade me whole The smiles came so easy The laughter stayed much longer When indecision held me back I should have been much stronger I gave up ground I should have stood She stayed with one who wronged her I had winter in my heart Autumn on my mind You pulled me from the precipice And then left me behind I still walk where statues stand And knock on unlocked doors We sailed a ship to paradise Yet stand on seperate shores You still glide barefoot thru' my dreams Do I appear in yours? I had winter in my heart And summer in my grasp We gaze at empty days now And mourn for what did not last . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

After working on a new, slow arrangement of the usually-acoustic 'Winter', I had to blow some poignancy away; so I took the strings out of pitch and drove the song off the road and into the gravel. The best place for memories is outside, not inside you. As I was having a ball, I went from there into a version of my beautiful daughter's wonderful poem, 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night?' - no way to treat a lullaby, but she assures me she does not mind. Light and peace, Me 20 Feb 2024 'Winter In My Heart' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2022, 2024 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night? - words by Emily Murphy and music by Paul Murphy © 2023, 2024 . 'Winter In My Heart' There were words I should have said Moves I should have made But I'd been burned so many times I felt a little afraid If I told you how I felt that night Would you have stayed? I had winter in my heart Springtime in my soul I'd been left in pieces And you remade me whole The smiles came so easy The laughter stayed much longer When indecision held me back I should have been much stronger I gave up ground I should have stood She stayed with one who wronged her I had winter in my heart Autumn on my mind You pulled me from the precipice And then left me behind I still walk where statues stand And knock on unlocked doors We sailed a ship to paradise Yet stand on seperate shores You still glide barefoot thru' my dreams Do I appear in yours? I had winter in my heart And summer in my grasp We gaze at empty days now And mourn for what did not last . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

After working on a new slow arrangement of the usually-acoustic 'Winter', I had to blow some poignancy away; so I took the strings out of pitch and drove it off the road and into the gravel. The best place for memories is outside, not inside, you. This is the first take, of 2; the second has the guitar a further step down, just for the hell of it. Light and peace, Me 22 Feb 2024 'Winter In My Heart' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2022, 2024 . 'Winter In My Heart' There were words I should have said Moves I should have made But I'd been burned so many times I felt a little afraid If I told you how I felt that night Would you have stayed? I had winter in my heart Springtime in my soul I'd been left in pieces And you remade me whole The smiles came so easy The laughter stayed much longer When indecision held me back I should have been much stronger I gave up ground I should have stood She stayed with one who wronged her I had winter in my heart Autumn on my mind You pulled me from the precipice And then left me behind I still walk where statues stand And knock on unlocked doors We sailed a ship to paradise Yet stand on seperate shores You still glide barefoot thru' my dreams Do I appear in yours? I had winter in my heart And summer in my grasp We gaze at empty days now And mourn for what did not last . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

After working on a new slow arrangement of the usually-acoustic 'Winter', I had to blow some poignancy away; so I took the strings out of pitch and drove it off the road and into the side ditch. The best place for memories is outside, not inside you. As I was having a ball, I went into a version of my beautiful daughter's wonderful poem, 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night?' Light and peace, Me 20 Feb 2024 'Winter In My Heart' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2022, 2024 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night? - words by Emily Murphy and music by Paul Murphy © 2023, 2024 . 'Winter In My Heart' There were words I should have said Moves I should have made But I'd been burned so many times I felt a little afraid If I told you how I felt that night Would you have stayed? I had winter in my heart Springtime in my soul I'd been left in pieces And you remade me whole The smiles came so easy The laughter stayed much longer When indecision held me back I should have been much stronger I gave up ground I should have stood She stayed with one who wronged her I had winter in my heart Autumn on my mind You pulled me from the precipice And then left me behind I still walk where statues stand And knock on unlocked doors We sailed a ship to paradise Yet stand on seperate shores You still glide barefoot thru' my dreams Do I appear in yours? I had winter in my heart And summer in my grasp We gaze at empty days now And mourn for what did not last . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

This was a warm-up at the start of the 'Winter In My Heart' session. Very loose! Light and peace, Me 22 Feb 2024 'Maggie's Farm' - words and music by Bob Dylan 1965 , alternate lyrics by Paul Murphy 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

Back on the nostalgia train again today. I had an idea to go through some of the, what is known these days as deep cuts, from my catalogue. This song dates from 1993. I did cut a [home] studio version of it at some point, fate alone knows where that is though, and it was one that I never did play live, which is maybe a shame, I can hear a band behind me on this one propelling it along. Too late now, but you can't spend today regretting yesterday, you're throwing good time after bad. Due to failing eyesight, I had to stand so close to the lyric sheet that it threw the sound balance off, but I don't think it's the worst mix ever. Playing it a time meant I could re-nuance the lyrics, see what avenues of the song were hidden by broken street lights. There's a tiny clip of the first song I ever wrote [as a song, I had lyrics long before], 'I Don't Think I'm Going To Smile Ever Again'. 42 years on the clock has taken the finger intricacies necessary for it away, but it was fun. Light and peace, Me 23 Feb 2024 'Getting To Babylon' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 'I Don't Think I'm Going To Smile Ever Again' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1982, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505

Back on the nostalgia train again today. I had an idea to go through some, what is known these days as deep cuts, from my catalogue. This song dates from 1991, and is one I did play live occasionally, but never like this. Due to failing eyesight, I had to stand so close to the lyric sheet that it threw the sound balance off, but I don't think it's the worst version ever. Playing it an a third of its usual speed meant I could re-nuance the lyrics, which was an interesting turn of events. Light and peace, Me 23 Feb 2024 'Accelerating Backwards' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1991, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .