"Anthology by Laughing Bird 21 Songs 79 minutes, 21 seconds Riversong Studio Available in CD Back Cover |
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Roots and Boots Caribbean Rum Go Slow Stuff Stuff Stuff Stuff When Our Ship Comes In Fires & Stars/Home is Where The One Colours of the Rainbow Hawaiian Shirt Grow Into a Song Preacher and the Bear |
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Lovers of the Heart Amanda Monique Ten Purdy Word Song Olde-Time Movie Hell or a Whole Lotta Fun Mile 50 Breeze Sing You a Love Song Rainbows Take My Hand You Gotta Have Fun |
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1. "Roots and Boots" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 4:22 Style: Country Folk Description: We all begin our lives standing on the shoulders of our ancestors. To take a moment to try to understand what they saw, and feel what they felt can help to make our own view just a little bit clearer. Lyric Excerpt: Whenever I see those old movies, of cowboys and women of the west, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
2. "Caribbean Rum" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:39 Style: Reggae Country Rock / Island Feel Description: The perspective of "the morning after" can sometimes be a real eye-opener. Sometimes not. Regardless, the real value is in the experience, and whatever is learned from it, if anything. Here's a party-on drinking song with a twist. Lyric Excerpt: Can't help but wonder how I got there and how I returned, Caribbean Rum, Caribbean Rum, Whoa-oh, chalk it all up to Caribbean Rum. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
3. "Go Slow" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:52 Style: Contemporary Folk Reggae / Island Feel Description: Experiencing the pace of life in a different culture helps to illustrate just how frantic the western pace really is. Faster doesn't necessarily mean more or better. What's the big hurry? Go slow. Lyric Excerpt: And ain't it funny how "slow" is an insult almost anywhere else in the world, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
4. "Stuff Stuff Stuff Stuff" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 4:16 Style: Country Folk Description: Here's a look at our life-long love affair with our stuff . . . especially the kind of stuff that accumulates in the bottom drawers, up in the attic, down in the cellar, and behind the barn. You know the kind . . . this is about all the stuff you've been keeping that's not good enough to actually use, but it's way too good to throw away. Lyric Excerpt: Our lives are stuffed full from cradle to grave, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
5. "When Our Ship Comes In" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 2:26 Style: Contemporary Folk / Bluegrass Description: Even if your ship does finally come in, it won't do you a bit of good if you are at the bus station. Keep checking. Never give up, and be clear on exactly what kind of ship you are interested in . . . here and now. Lyric Excerpt: What would you like to do? Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
6. "Fires and Stars / Home is Where" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:42 Style: Contemporary Country Folk Description: "Fires and Stars" is a mellow instrumental piece featuring 12-string guitar, mandolin and hammered dulcimer. A harmonica bridge leads into "Home is Where". It's interesting that the feeling of home is such a universal idea, and it's a concept that can be so diverse, at the same time. For travelers, home is where we're from . . . as well as an attitude; an easy-going state of mind that we take with us, wherever we go. Lyric Excerpt: Home is where you rest your bones, and dream a cracklin' fire . . . while you roam, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
7. "The One" written by Janey Kenyon - 2:50 Style: Contemporary Folk Description: When you finally find the right one, you just know. Lyric Excerpt: Now that I found the one, what kind of words do I say, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
8. "Colours of the Rainbow" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:07 Style: Contemporary Folk Description: Sometimes, the right combination of husband and wife equals much more than merely one plus one. The team working together becomes even stronger than the combined strength of the individual players. "Anyone can talk about it, but you're the one who knows." Lyric Excerpt: When a life is lived together, together man and wife, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
9. "Hawaiian Shirt" written by Janey Kenyon - 2:57 Style: Contemporary Folk / Island Feel Description: A refreshing flight of fancy can be sparked by most anything, as long as you are willing to allow your imagination free rein. Have you ever experienced a tropical vacation simply by enjoying the motion and art of an Aloha shirt? Lyric Excerpt: Would you take a look at what walked in, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
10: "Grow into a Song" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 5:17 Style: Light Rock Description: We have all felt that longing to share feelings and thoughts that matter with people who care. Companionship, one of life's sweetest treasures. To be inspired, entertained, nurtured and cherished by someone you admire and respect is an amazing gift that makes a previously full life suddenly become complete. Lyric Excerpt: Every time that we have the chance, it never happens cause of circumstance, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
11. "Preacher and the Bear" ... public domain, with additional lyrics added by Randy Sparks - (P) 1960 - Cherry Bell Music - arranged by Laughing Bird - 2:40 Style: Contemporary Folk / Bluegrass Description: This song was sung to Janey's mom by her great grandad in the 1920's. Originally written in 1904, this great story was brought up-to-date in 1960 by Randy Sparks (of The New Christy Minstrels). Randy added the story elements of the tree and the punch line at the end - the baptism of the bear makes this song - thanks Randy! Besides being a fun and entertaining story for kids of all ages, I always appreciated the refreshing attitude of faith coupled with a healthy attitude of self-reliance demonstrated by this adventurous preacher's style of prayer. Lyric Excerpt: Hey Lord, you delivered ol' Daniel from the bottom of the lion's den, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
12. "Lovers of the Heart" written by Janey Kenyon - 3:42 Style: Contemporary Folk Description: Isn't it interesting that lovers feel even closer together sometimes when they are apart. How many times throughout history do you suppose lovers have stared at the moon at the same time, from different locations, with their hearts overflowing for their beloved? Lyric Excerpt: Cause your touch will last through days alone, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
13. "Amanda Monique" written by Janey Kenyon - 2:40 Style: Country Swing Description: First, you are the center of the universe. Then, you grow up to realize that you are just one among many. Then, you mature into the realization that you had it right the first time. Lyric Excerpt: She struts into a room, just like it's center stage, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection.Listen to Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
14. "Ten Purdy Word Song" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 4:12 Style: Contemporary Folk Description: In the "Book of Lists", there is a list of the ten most beautiful words in the English language, according to Wilfred J. Funk (of Funk and Wagnel's dictionary fame). Although the two verses were written a few years apart, each of them uses all ten of these "purdy" words. The style and mood of the song matches the flow of the words themselves, painting a colorful word picture that is easy on the ears. Lyric Excerpt: On a golden, misty morning . . . not just another dawn, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
15. "Olde-Time Movie" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 4:01 Style: Light Rock Description: Falling in love and living happily ever after. Is it just another fairy tale? Or is it something that can be attracted by passionate intent? "You can see the magic twinkle in their eyes. They know." Lyric Excerpt: Happily ever after . . . isn't that hard to believe? Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
16. "Hell or a Whole Lotta Fun" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 4:22 Style: Uptempo Country / Bluegrass Description: Did you ever feel like there's nothing to do? How about too much to do? Our attitude seems to make the difference. When we're in the zone, work is love we can see. Lyric Excerpt: And I ain't afraid to get things done, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
17. "Mile 50 Breeze" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:13 Style: Country folk instrumental Description: Featuring acoustic guitar fingerpicking with mandolin and bongos, this spirited instrumental is good for bringing a smile to your face and a tap to your toe. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection.
18. "Sing You a Love Song" written by Janey Kenyon - 2:33 Style: Contemporary Folk Description: Previous lovers make better stepping stones than stumbling blocks. Past lovers helped create the stage for the lover of a lifetime to walk onto. All previous lovers helped nurture the person you fell in love with. And when the time is right, a true and simple love song, like no other will be heard and felt, "because they never sang you a love song quite like mine." Lyric Excerpt: An' though my love is flowin', since you're by my side, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
19. "Rainbows" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 4:10 Style: Contemporary Folk Description: When the right one comes around, it's not always announced with fanfare and fireworks. Sometimes, it's a little more organic . . . like with rainbows. Whenever you feel this way, don't keep it a secret. Express what you feel, and allow it to grow and blossom. Lyric Excerpt: All I gotta do, is be away from you for just a little while, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
20. "Take My Hand" written by Tupelo Kenyon Style: Contemporary Folk / New Country Description: Just because it's not forever doesn't make it any less real or less important. Companionship and the sharing of love is the thing, whether it lasts a moment or a lifetime. Lyric Excerpt: Well, take my hand . . . we'll walk along together Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
21. "You Gotta Have Fun" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:50 Style: Contemporary Folk Description: The moments of our lives are fleeting. And they are finite. Too few to squander on "bad news". It's up to each of us to steer our attention deliberately in order to attract the kind of life we were born to live. Lyric Excerpt: Eighty thousand seconds in a day, you can't borrow what you can't repay, You gotta have fun, or it ain't worth it, Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. View Lyrics on Screen | Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf)
Listener Comments about "Anthology - The First 20 Years" Finally, a song like Stuff, stuff, Stuff, humorously exposes binding issues and stimulates more free, compassionate, and expansive attitudes and thought. And don't forget the captivating harmony and Order Now Click Here to Return to the Description Page for "Anthology - The First 20 Years" Click Here to download the free software for opening .pdf files, Acrobat Acrobat Reader.
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