Thought I was out of orginal song ideas....but, I was wrong....again.

[Wayne Evans]

Six weeks slaving over this one.
Should anyone listen and decide they hate I'll expect to hear "you just wasted six weeks of your life".

First song on the list...."You're Looking For A World".....my take on no such thing as a perfect world.
https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/?bandID=897733

Many thanks to any that give it a spin.


(Hope all are doing well and the hangover after yesterday's SB game has subsided a bit.)

Carry on....

(Hey SPP1....request granted )

[steffo99]

Amazingly good, Wayne! I will come back and listen to all these. Listening to Toy Guns now.... you should have some big record deal. What is wrong with the world, lol.

[deadwoodgregg]

Bravo Wayne...…….serious time spent, but definitely not wasted. You are really good! I plan on listening to every track.

[Wayne Evans]

steffo99....how's tricks?

Damn accommodating of you to give a listen and the very kind comment.
This song writing shvt has never been easy for a creative wannabe like myself.

deadwoodgregg....todo bien?
Same sincere thanks to you for taking the time to check it out.

NOTE: the lead guitar is NOT me....it's someone far better than this old bird will ever be.
What I tracked:
Rhythm guitar
Bass
Congas
Vocals (all)

Of course, to my dismay....I'm on spread with you both.

Thanks again....toodles.

EDIT:
Guess I could post the lyrics:

You’re Looking For A World

Verse 1
Looking for a world without locks or keys.
Looking for a world without cops or thieves.
Realize it’s just a bright illusion.

Verse 2
Looking for a world, no stress and no strain.
You want to know pleasure, you need to feel pain.
Desperate to believe Utopian delusions.

Chorus (music only)

Verse 3
The prisoner needs his bible, the cripple needs his cane.
You’re living in a dream, through a fog in a maze.
Slaved to a fantasy and just can’t escape it.

Chorus (music only)

Verse 4
If you're living in the jungle, learn to run and where to hide.
Life is always a struggle to survive or you die.
It’s bitter, it’s sweet, accept and embrace it.

Lead (verse music & chorus music)
Vamp to end

[Lou1se]

I see you have been putting your spare time to good use and are a man of many talents! Nicely done, Wayne

I hope you don't mind my saying, your song reminded me of 'Riders on the Storm'.

[mtpockets]

That's some talent there Wayne, Really good stuff!

[Wayne Evans]

G'day Lou1se....

Well....I like the Doors which is my era so I'll take your comment a positive one.....if that's not to presumptuous.
I'm not totally on board with the 'many talents', though.
Seriously.....thanks for taking the time to give a listen and comment.
I know my material does not cater to mass appeal......It's just creative therapy for me.

mtpockets....
See above.
I'm glad you (both) found it worthy of your time.
I don't promote myself at all so it's not like my efforts are topping any charts.
As with here and a couple of music websites, people will click on my music link signature or they will not.....no biggie.
If I have any musical goal it would be to keep a respectable distance from the "you totally suck" genre.....that would be true success.

I just realized at the bottom of the song link there's a 'comment' icon.
Feel free to click that muther as say 'howdy'.

On spread with you both.

Do carry on.....

[OldFartTom]

Taken a few quick dips, not had time to listen. Definitely liked I'm ready. You've got an enthusiastic drummer (my ear always catches the drums first). Will return to listen later

[CaptChip40]

Nice work, I really enjoyed it. Just getting back into guitar after years away, this time I'm determined to get better. (can't get much worse)

[Wayne Evans]

OldFartTom.....

I am a drummer which is where I began during high school.
I didn't take up guitar until just after my military picnic.
Thanks for taking the time and kind words on I'm Ready.
(I'm on spread with you)


Brother CaptChip40....

Thanks to you too for stopping by and glad you found it worthy of a listen.
No one owes me the time to listen/like so all comments are always appreciated.
Hope all is well with you.....and Semper Fi.

Carry on....

[Wayne Evans]

Huh....who'da thunk it.
I'm living long enough to complete (pimp) another one and hopefully will not be pegging the 'you totally suck' meter.

This one is called "Rose".
Written in August 1974 (Holocene Epoch).
It did need a lyrical re-write massage to improve on continuity/imagery.

I'm waaaay out of my comfort zone here as I don't write relationship/love songs by default and I'm no crooner by any stretch.
So...I'll throw this on the wall for those that want to throw darts.

First song on the list: https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/?bandID=897733

To any that give it a listen...a sincere thanks in advance.

Lyrics:
Verse 1
am dm7 am
I was travelin’ somewhere near LA
Passing through I had no place to stay
em7 dm7 am
Bitter cold, it’s time I find a bed
em7 dm7 am
Road to nowhere, demons in my head

Verse 2
Then I saw you, by chance or destiny
I’m hypnotized, it feels like sorcery
To my surprise, you said “just call me Rose”
“I’m pleased to meet you, can I walk you home”.

Chorus
em7 dm7
There’s sadness in your eyes. (you try to fight it, you just can’t hide)
em7 dm7
You know, it’s not so hard to tell. (you keep runnin’, you can’t stop)
em7 F C Bb am
You can run so long from place to place but you can’t hide from yourself.

Verse 3
Those summer times, the sun shined on your face.
The midnight fires and never ending days.
Love runs wild, a flame that burns so bright
As winds of change begin to show their signs.

Lead break – chorus music only

Verse 4
The Rose is restless, at daylight she’ll be gone
and leave no traces or number I can call.
‘I’ll catch you later’…we all know how that goes.
With mixed emotions…I said good bye to Rose.

Chorus

Vamp to end: (you keep runnin’, you can’t stop)

Carry on....

[Lou1se]

Thank you, Wayne and friends. I like this one.

All out of darts lol

[Wayne Evans]

Thank you, Wayne and friends. I like this one. All out of darts lol

G'day Lou1se....

Many thanks for giving it a spin and the kind words.

BTW....darts are cheap to keep around...just in case I come up with another one that does not meet your standards of musical appeal or merit.

Feliz Viernes gente...a good weekend to all.

Carry on....

[steffo99]

This one is called "Rose".
Written in August 1974 (Holocene Epoch).

You wrote this as I was fighting my way into this world.
Great as always, Wayne.

[Wayne Evans]

You wrote this as I was fighting my way into this world. Great as always, Wayne.

Hey steffo99.....

Ho-ly shvt....that hits home for this old bird.
That means I am old, approaching fossil status AND the mirror isn't lying to me....as I've often accused of doing.

Thanks steffo for taking the time to give a listen and kind comment....much appreciated.

Carry on....

(just uploaded this cover tune per a request on a music forum....maybe someone is old enough to recall this one. ?
First song on the list: https://soundcloud.com/chulaivet1966 Just a cover by me and decades old friend/bass player/band member with great voice having some fun with this one. Recorded on my Teac A3440S in 1984 in my garage studio. Thank you Tim Hardin for a great old tune. I'm doing lead vox using an Echoplex, I'm playing acoustic guitar (Guild D40 in avatar) and Pat Davis singing harmonies.)

[Wayne Evans]

Well howdy...

I was wrong again....another coherent rock song
I'm still above the dirt.

It's called I've Had A Good Life.
Should you desire a diversion?.....thanks for giving a listen and hope it's worthy of your time.

First song on the list: https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/?bandID=897733

Verse 1
I will be ready when it happens to me.
It feels like yesterday that I was eighteen.
It's part of livin' so I take it in stride.
Well let me tell you that I've had a good life
Prehook
Won't find me bitchin' 'bout all the things that just couldn't be.
The clock is tickin' but I won't be going easily.
Verse 2
Another life depends on what you believe
And if I'm lucky there's a place for me.
I'll know for sure when I'm crossing that line
Well let me tell you that I've had a good life
Prehook
Won't find me bitchin' 'bout all the things that just couldn't be.
The clock is tickin' but I won't be going easily.
Chorus
You know I won't be checking out anytime soon.
I've got a million things that I need to do.
Lead break
Verse 3
To live forever wasn't part of the plan.
So while I'm here I'll do the best that I can.
It's part of livin' so I take it in stride.
Well let me tell you that I've had a good life
Prehook
Won't find me bitchin' 'bout all the things that just couldn't be.
The clock is tickin' but I won't be going easily.
Chorus
You know I won't be checking out anytime soon.
I've got a million things that I need to do.
Well let me tell you that I've had a good life (2x)
Short vamp to end

Have a great weekend......carry on.

[OldFartTom]

EXCELLENT
(To my ears.. your best one yet)

There's a slight hint of Robert Cray about it? You been listening to him recently?

[Wayne Evans]

EXCELLENT (To my ears.. your best one yet)
There's a slight hint of Robert Cray about it? You been listening to him recently?

Morni'n OFT.....

No....I'm only familiar with his name and have never really listened to him.

I just come up with a song subject in my pea brain and try to flesh out a good story line with coherent lyrics.
Whether I succeed at that is (of course) determined by those kind enough to give a listen.

Thanks for the very kind comment and taking the time to give it a spin.
Have a great day....(on spread)

[Wayne Evans]

I was wrong again....

Just finished up this one I began last year called Adrenaline....I know, who in their right mind writes a song about a hormone?.....nature's speed when called upon to go beyond the call of duty when needed.

First song on the list: https://www.soundclick.com/artistAdm...&content=music

Thanks to any that do give a listen and hope you found it worthy of your time.

Lyrics:

Verse 1
Wrong place, right time
Standing on the edge of flight or fight
Even though, you know it's not safe.
You dig deep and won't walk away.

Verse 2
A sudden rush of cool clarity
Unafraid even if you bleed.
Save a life or stop a cruel crime
Defend a victim cause you know it's right.

Chorus
Adrenaline...if you have the will it provides you the way
Arenaline....the steeper the hill the stronger your faith.

Lead Break

Verse 3
The heart pounds....drums in the chest.
You know what to do so don't second guess.
It's never easy facing our fears
But bad situations need brave volunteers

Chorus

Verse 1 repeat.....to outro

© Wayne Evans: Music & Lyrics 5/28/19

[CaptChip40]

Really good, I will listen to the rest later. The lead guitar is sick. I could not access the ones you sent in a PM needed an account.

[Wayne Evans]

Really good, I will listen to the rest later. The lead guitar is sick. I could not access the ones you sent in a PM needed an account.

Thanks for the listen and kind response.

Regarding the "pm"....I probably did NOT send you the default page to listen....I was probably still within the "admin" window.
Obviously, a daft moment on my part....this getting old is not for the faint of heart.
My "signature" is the default listening link.

Thanks again....carry on.

[OldFartTom]

Just keeps on getting better

[Wayne Evans]

Just keeps on getting better

OFT.....thank you sir for the listening time and kind words.

We'll see if I live long enough to crank out another.....and be wrong again

A good day to all....

[mtpockets]

That's Talent, Good stuff Wayne.

[Wayne Evans]

That's Talent, Good stuff Wayne.

Many thanks MTP....much appreciated for chiming in.

(on spread with all kind contributors)

Carry on....

[Wayne Evans]

Good day forumites....guess I'm not done yet.

It's been a while since I've finished anything after our re-location to central Kansas.

We drove back to central Kansas to visit my good friend/bass player/band mate back in 1995. He introduced me to ‘red beer’ being tomato juice with beer. Yes…sounds like an odd combo to me also but he said it’s good for hangovers…..guess it can’t be all bad.

We’ve recently re-located here so I wrote this song about it along with appreciating life, friends, family and what we fondly refer to as ‘home’.
It turned out to be a simple, danceable country song.
I'm really a light rock kind of guy so this one is really not my genre element.

It only took me 19 years to decide to record it....I wrote in May of 2001....thought I'd throw against the forum wall.

Red Beers In Kansas....first song on the list:
https://soundcloud.com/chulaivet1966 or
www.soundclick.com/wayneevansproject (all my song writing drivel resides here)

Into: 4 bars - Key of G

Verse 1
Just a boy, another wild-eyed dreamer,
Lookin’ back I had it made
But every night I would think about leavin’
Now you couldn’t keep me away.

Chorus
Big skies at sunrise as far as you see
Fireflies at midnight, the summertime scene
Red beers in Kansas….is all right with me

Verse 2
Ice the kegs, I’ll be there in the mornin’
And fire up the hick’ry coals
I’ve been around and I’ll tell you somethin’
There’s never any place like home sweet home.

Chorus

Verse 3
Back with friends and some good home cookin’
In the middle of this USA
It’s Friday night and I’m done talkin’
The band is getting ready to play.

Chorus

Lead – verse music+chorus music
Verse 2 (repeat)
Chorus
End

Copyright: Wayne Evans 5/13/01
Music/Lyrics

Thanks for stopping by or giving a listen and hope you found it worthy of your time.
Hope all are doing well and have a great day.

[steffo99]

Nice one, Wayne. Think Superman grew up in Kansas? Must be a cool state.

[Wayne Evans]

Nice one, Wayne. Think Superman grew up in Kansas? Must be a cool state.

Ha...I do seem to remember scenes in the movie where the house sits in a big corn field like the pic I used.
After being in 'Kalifo'nia' for 72 years it was a great decision....glad to be out of there for a few reasons.

Thanks for the response kind comment. (on spread)
Hope all is well in your family orbit.

(Unfortunately, I have another song I'm fleshing out....written back '88....I'm sure my (non-existent) fan (singular, it's embarrassing) base can't wait )

[ChazWood]

Not typically a Country music listener, but that's a catchy tune, Wayne!

[Wayne Evans]

Not typically a Country music listener, but that's a catchy tune, Wayne!

Ha...I'm not a country music fan, song writer at all and this one would be my first.....it won't happen again.
It just evolved in that direction for some damn reason.
I'm a light rock kinda guy and always have been.

Thanks for taking the time to give it a spin and the kind comment in spite of the genre.
Hope all is well.