Category Archives: Tunes

Lullaby

Posted on January 21, 2006 by Solonor

I started writing this song after we visited the Lilley House at Christmas to bring them toys and sing some carols. There were kids there from around age 10 down to a little baby. One little girl especially got to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Plodding forward…

Posted on January 12, 2006 by Solonor

Well, I can’t say I’m uber-happy with this one. But at least it gets the song count up. At this rate, I’ll have a cd out in the year 2525. Hey, I think there might be a song in that… … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Can I get a yeehaw?

Posted on January 4, 2006 by Solonor

Oh yah… finally finished the other song me and my brother, Scott, were goofing around with at Christmas. It’s an oooold song by Clarence Williams. My Bucket’s Got A Hole In It.mp3 Continue reading →

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Stay Demented!

Posted on December 31, 2005 by Solonor

It’s that time of year again! Time to delight in the deliciously daffy domain of Dr. Demento!! (In case you’re new here, this is where I update my list of the Top 100 (or so) Demented Hits (from Funny 25’s).) … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Mmmm… monkey merlot…

Posted on December 29, 2005 by Solonor

The day after Christmas, my brother and I went out to the grocery store to pick up a couple of things for the evening meal. We veered a little off the list and picked up a couple of bottles of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Things You Wish Yourself

Posted on December 7, 2005 by Solonor

Last year, I recorded a version of this wonderful holiday song by Ralph McTell. Since he didn’t find out about it (I know this, because I am still alive), I thought I’d tempt fate and post it again for those … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Gambler’s Blues

Posted on November 28, 2005 by Solonor

Airtran isn’t the greatest airline in the world. However, one thing they have that is nifty is XM Satellite Radio for you to listen to as you wing your way across the land. On the way home from Vegas (baby), … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dear Colin Meloy…

Posted on November 7, 2005 by Solonor

…please don’t kill me. I got a fever to record the Decemberists’ “Eli, the Barrow Boy”. So, I did. Happy Monday! Eli, the Barrow Boy.mp3 Continue reading →

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Croak

Posted on October 14, 2005 by Solonor

Just got back from Pittsburgh this evening. Thought I’d blow the dust off the blog and post something, you lucky devils. I’ve been fighting the loss of my voice all week long (and losing). It recovered enough to do the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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January Comes Down Hard

Posted on October 6, 2005 by Solonor

Plugging away at that whole album thing. I think I’ve got enough for an EP! ugh But at least I have a sweet looking cover for it, thanks to Bran. I’d show it to you, but that would ruin the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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