Laughing Bird - "Here Like a River" - Performing songwriters and recording artist entertainers, Tupelo and Janey Kenyon are a contemporary folk-rock duo. These singer songwriters are both acoustic based multi-instrumentalist and excel at upbeat, positive, original songs by Tupelo Kenyon. Their music spans many genres including progressive folk, light rock, new country, Christian, instrumental, fingerpicking acoustic guitar, new age, meditative, novelty, ballads, duets, and love songs.

Description: Even the closest of friends often find themselves on totally opposite life paths, but that's O.K. Regardless of the outer experience, the inner connection between special friends remains strong through the years. This song is a tribute to that special bond.

How long has it been, my old friend
I came in through the back door, just like I did back when
Still, it feels like home , , , how've you been
Tell me 'bout your life at home, I'll sing about the road . . . ah, the road

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Description: Balance is an important but sometimes difficult quality to achieve in our modern lives. But the more hectic and stressful life becomes, the more important it is to find moments to reunite with nature to remind ourselves that all living things share the same breath. The farther away we live from the beautiful scenes of Mother Nature, the easier it is to forget her laws . . . and the fact that they still pertain to us too. This song commemorates a special time in our lives when we were able to break free of the grid and live our lives not from paycheck to paycheck, and not from hand to mouth. We felt refreshed and recharged by reimmersing in nature.. We highly recommend the new perspective gained by occasionally slipping away into the wilderness, and living from moon to moon.

Another day in paradise, another jewel of time,
A rare and special treasure that's shrinking all the time,
While the whole wide world just spins away, and way too soon,
The rhythms of the wilderness roll on . . . from moon to moon

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Description: Have you ever felt utterly and completely alone, and then dug a little deeper to discover that maybe you are not alone after all? Is it your higher self, or your guardian angel, or perhaps an over-active imagination? How can you tell the difference, and how can you ever really know for sure? If the first step to finding the answers is asking questions, this song may help because it's full of sincere questions that have been asked by millions for as long as people have had the capacity to wonder.

All shapes and sizes, just like you thought and clever disguises
Young and old, bold guardians . . . sages of the ages
Wave it away, say believe it when I see it, out of my mind, can't even conceive it
But maybe, before you can see it, you've gotta believe it . . . better believe it

There are angels around us . . . there are angels around us . . . there are angels around us
I can hear them smile

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Description: It feels good to try to see the bigger picture once in awhile, especially when we begin to get swallowed up by life's daily little emergencies that are so effective at stealing away our attention and energy. It doesn't take much to readjust our viewpoint, if we just take the time to do it . . . a walk in the woods, listening to a mountain stream, or laying on your back in the grass and getting lost in the stars. Before long, it's easier to focus on gratitude for what we have, rather than the frustration of what we are lacking.

I wish I could remember to count my lucky stars
There's just so many, reaching so far
Reaching so far
And for all I see, I know there's at least that many more

I'm not exactly grounded, but I'm not entirely free
I'm not exactly ready to go, but this never felt like home to me
So I'm eager for that next step, even though I've come so far
With my seat right here in the saddle, and soul . . . soul in the stars

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Description: Born at Coco View Scuba Diving Resort in Roatan Honduras, this song is a sassy celebration of enjoying the wonders of the sea. People have mentioned they get an entirely different meaning from this down and dirty blues grind, but I'm sure I have no idea what they mean by that. It's about scuba diving . . . honest!

Got the urge to submerge in the water
Down, deep down, deep in the blue
And I got a buddy, (me and my buddy), 'n we intend to descend
And she likes it too, (Yeah I like it too) . . . Yes, she do

Got the urge to submerge in the water
And I'm on my way, I'm right on the verge
Yeah, I'm really ready, so hot, so why not
Got the urge to submerge

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Description: Inspired by our first deep dive, this song hints at the peace we felt immersed in the deep blue sea. Water and the sea are such a perfect metaphors for the larger reality we are all immersed in.

Lost in the freedom of the sea
Found the peace of the sea
Down in the depths I can see
The stillness rising in me

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Description: Life goes by so fast! We look up and suddenly decades have past. Time is so fleeting, so elusive, it's good to remember the importance and power of living right now - and getting the most out of this very moment.

It's not over there and it's not back then
It's here and now in this moment we're in
The future is changin', the past is fadin'
You must be present to win

Now's the time, it's yours and mine
We have chosen to be here together, love will survive
All the way, seize the day
So we can always say we lived the time of our lives

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Description: Inspired by meeting Spirit Walker Standing, shaman from the Creek tribe, this song celebrates the importance of keeping things in perspective while being a part of the bigger picture.

A reed in the river for water to flow through
A hallow reed
It's just as it has always been
And I am only a reed, a reed in the river
A reed in the river of life am I

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Description: Janey and I met in Kodiak Alaska and called Alaska our home for 15 years. We lived in Kodiak, Spruce Island, Homer, Fairbanks, Anchorage, and traveled all over Alaska with our music. After being away from Alaska for a few years and then returning for a visit, we got homesick for the peace of the wilderness in the last frontier. This song was written in Denali National Park while basking in the beauty of Mt. McKinley.

A million miles away from modern day frustrations
Where it's peaceful in the mountains and the trees
A million miles away from petty complications
Where quiet is best in the wilderness, and freedom's on the breeze

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Description: Written in Lancetilla Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Honduras. After driving through the rather rough and lawless countryside and cities of Honduras, this peaceful spot was the perfect place to try to put it all into perspective. The idea was inspired by the book series, "Conversations with God".

Maybe it's not either / or . . . maybe both sides are right
Maybe it's not black or white . . . but love makes them both all right

What would love do now
Whenever you don't know what to do . . . and don't know how
What would love do . . .what would love do . . . what would love do now

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Description: Have you ever had a well-meaning friend or relative try to talk some "sense" into you about an experience or adventure you are passionate about? From their perspective, their advice is "for your own good", but the last thing you need to hear is their worst-case scenario.

I'm tired of hearing all that bad news, from the profits of doom
I've noticed that thier lives are not exactly in full bloom

I'm taking the plunge, ready to lunge off the deep end
Here I go, caution to the wind
Cruisin' on enthusiasm, taking what life gives
Instead of dying before I ever live

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Description: It's just a simple little project, right? Shouldn't take more than a few minutes. Yeah, right! Several days later when things have gone from bad to worse over and over again, you find yourself begin to descend into handyman hell.

Well, I was minding my own business, about to do something important, I think
When my wife said, "Honey-Do you think you could fix that dripping sink?"

"Sure", I said, "No problem," and I took apart the faucet
But it dripped and it dripped and it dripped some more, so I ripped it out to toss it

But as I did, I noticed that the sink was also trashed
How hard could it be to fix it myself and save a little cash

And that's how it all started, you know I meant well
But one step up meant two steps down . . . into handyman hell

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Description: A love song inspired by Kahlil Gibran's book, "The Prophet". This song was written in the mid seventies and finally recorded over a quarter century later. Janey likes to say I wrote it for her, even though we had not even met yet. She's probably right.

Do you wanna be . . . free with me
Cause that's the only way . . . I can see
Being together . . . Forever . . . Free

I wish I woulda told you . . . that I don't wanna hold you
But here in my heart . . . and in my arms
No, I'll never hold you down . . . I'll hold you tenderly while we're flying free

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Description: Inspired by the teachings of Abraham, modern day teacher of the science of deliberate creation and the art of allowing, this song examines the folly of continually "shooting yourself in the foot" by holding conflicting thoughts at the same time. Yes I can. No I can't. I want that. But do I really deserve it? Around and around it goes.

I wanted to ask of the universe
What about "no" do you not understand
With "yes" on the tip of my tongue
But "no" still clutched in my hands

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Description: It's easy to simply give away so much of your time that there's none left for you. Hopefully, we recognize what's happening in time to do something about it.

And it isn't the first time I've fooled myself
What have I done
It's only a moment, then another one, and that's my life
Moment after moment, so I'll be doing what I love

And where do the moments stray
They're strung like pearls through time
I used to give my moments away
But now I'm taking my time

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Here, like the waves on the shore, they want nothing more
Than just to bring you . . .

Here, where I've been from the start, with my opening heart
When I'm finally with you

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Description: Written on a 10 day canoe trip down the San Juan river in Utah, this song explores the river as a metaphor for life with all it's coming and goings. It also explores the diversity of water . . . liquid, ice, and steam - all the same stuff but very different - just like non-physical reality manifesting itself into the diversity of physical experience.

And like a stream of conciousness, the river flows on through
Go with the flow or get out of the way, it flows on with or without you
And like a great wheel turning, the spirit of the river will be
Forever free, perpetually, from sea to shining sea

Life is a river, sometimes crashing over falls
Seeking it's own level . . . tearing down walls
Opening new passages, while taking it easy
Life is a river, flowing to the sea

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FABULOUS, INCREDIBLE, OUTSTANDING SUPERB, AMAZING, GREAT, DELICIOUS,
ABSOLUTELY (#!&BLEEP*#!) BRILLIANT!!!

I truly loved the CD. And without a doubt, it is your best work yet. You
should be very proud as I am sure you are. I specifically put my CD player
with head phones in my carry-on from Seattle to Boston so I could listen.
It made my looooooooooong flight totally enjoyable for over an hour.

Here we were on our connecting flight from St. Louis to Boston, Monte's
reading Winging It and I'm listening to Here Like A River. Wow, could we
feel your presence. You guys are an inspiration.

I had my little purse size note pad and pen in front of me while I listened
to Here Like a River on the plane so I wouldn't forget some specific
thoughts so here's sharing:

Moon to Moon: harmonies and guitar
Angels Around Us: Wow, Tupe's voice, harmonies, electric guitar and production
Soul in the Stars: Janey's vocal performance! Love the yodel
Urge to Submerge: !!!
Blue Water: electric sequence
Time of Our Lives: love high hat sound
Story Belt: fade into - Moody Blues
A Million Miles Away: Jeannie’s Back-up Vocals!
What Would Love Do Now: Love It
Take the Plunge: Tupe beautiful vocal and BCKS!!
Handyman Hell: (I drew a smile)
Where Onlt Freedom Freedom Flies: Beautiful
No, Yes: Great
Takin My Time: Primo production!
Here: Janey's vocal is Incredible!
Life Is a River: Fabulous ending. Cool sounds, guitar, then sounds again!!!!

(Here's some overall stuff I didn't want to forget: Love the production - clean and clear. Love the song selection and sequence, love the humor and variety. Time went fast!)

Guys, I enjoyed it so much. I'm really happy for you. - You did an absolutely fabulous job on that CD. You should be extremely proud of yourself. I'm proud of you. - JoAnn Molloy, Alaska

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Hi Kids... Finally got a chance to listen to your new “Here Like a River” CD yesterday...LOVED IT!!!! You did a wonderful job from top to bottom. Great songs, great performances, great arrangements and great sounds!!! Definitely your best work to date. My favorite is mmmm let me think .................... “Angels Around Us”, but I truly enjoyed it all and will many times to come. You should be proud of yourself, I'm proud of ya!

Love to you both, Monte Davis, Alaska

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This morning the snow was so pretty and fluffy. Perfect for making angels, so that's what we did...Ginny & I before we went on our walk. It's been so quiet around here after the holidays...just me and the angels. I also wanted Tupe to know how much I love the words to the "Angels Around Us" song. Your message came thru to me loud and clear the other day, when I'd been struggling to feel or see their presence, when I heard you sing...maybe before you can see it you've got to believe it. So today I've vowed to quit working so hard to fix things on my own and learn to turn it over and trust the guidance God is sending me. He's definately been sending me some angels for friends lately (you two included) and for that I am thankful. Anyway, I hope you are having fun! Just wanted to share how your music makes a difference in people's lives even when you aren't around. That must feel good to know that what you do touches people's hearts. Take Care of U! Paula in Story, WY

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Jeanne and I listened to the new album and we enjoyed it very much - Leo Glover, Santa Ynez, CA

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As I write this big THANK YOU note, I'm listening to your new CD with
headphones. Superb, excellent, uplifting, inspiring, bluesy and
recorded/mixed perfectly. Great JOB! As of the moment, my favorites are Moon to Moon, Angels Around Us, Blue Water and of course No,Yes! Without a doubt, I enjoy all the songs, but those are my favorites as of the second listening. You see, we put it on the stereo first thing. I'm only now getting to the headphones. Ah, Story Belt just came on. Sounds familiar, eh? I like your vocals. Also, good job tailoring in the sound effects too (birds and water on Moon to Moon)

Okay, tell me, What Would Love Do Now? I'd say give both of you big hugs! I
just have one question for you. We enjoy this CD and book so much that we
want to know when the next book and CD are scheduled to come out? Okay,
enjoy the moment of accomplishment--and what great ones too. Thanks
again for the best gift of all ... a part of you! We love it. There's no
better gift than to share yourself. - Bruce Young, KS

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Bill and I listened to Handyman Hell a few more songs from your latest CD on our way home. We had a good chuckle over Handyman Hell. You have really done well for yourselves. I have been watching you create the life you love and I admire the successful way you support yourselves with your talents and art. This is a magnificent feat in this physical world. - Deb Mann, TN

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When the song, “Storybelt” came on, as always I just stopped what I was doing and sat down to think, smile and be happy. The sun was coming up over the ocean and all was well with the moment and my heart. Home is always at the breath between us. - Trish Sanders, New Zealand

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		Description Page for: "Here Like a River" by Laughing Bird 17 Songs . . . 72 minutes Riversong Studio Arctic Rose Records © MMII Tupelo Kenyon Published MMII Arctic Wingsong BMI Available in CD
			The Road Moon to Moon Angels Around Us Soul in the Stars Urge to Submerge Blue Water Time of Our Lives Story Belt A Million Miles Away
				What Would Love Do Now Take the Plunge Handyman Hell Where Only Freedom Flies No, yes! Takin' My Time Here Life is a River
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1. "The Road" written by Tupelo and Janey Kenyon - 3:34 Style: Folk Rock Description: Even the closest of friends often find themselves on totally opposite life paths, but that's O.K. Regardless of the outer experience, the inner connection between special friends remains strong through the years. This song is a tribute to that special bond. Lyric Excerpt: How long has it been, my old friend I came in through the back door, just like I did back when Still, it feels like home , , , how've you been Tell me 'bout your life at home, I'll sing about the road . . . ah, the road Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 2. "Moon to Moon" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 5:35 Style: Soft Rock / Island Feel Description: Balance is an important but sometimes difficult quality to achieve in our modern lives. But the more hectic and stressful life becomes, the more important it is to find moments to reunite with nature to remind ourselves that all living things share the same breath. The farther away we live from the beautiful scenes of Mother Nature, the easier it is to forget her laws . . . and the fact that they still pertain to us too. This song commemorates a special time in our lives when we were able to break free of the grid and live our lives not from paycheck to paycheck, and not from hand to mouth. We felt refreshed and recharged by reimmersing in nature.. We highly recommend the new perspective gained by occasionally slipping away into the wilderness, and living from moon to moon. Lyric Excerpt: Another day in paradise, another jewel of time, A rare and special treasure that's shrinking all the time, While the whole wide world just spins away, and way too soon, The rhythms of the wilderness roll on . . . from moon to moon Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 3. "Angels Around Us" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:53 Style: Contemporary Folk Rock Description: Have you ever felt utterly and completely alone, and then dug a little deeper to discover that maybe you are not alone after all? Is it your higher self, or your guardian angel, or perhaps an over-active imagination? How can you tell the difference, and how can you ever really know for sure? If the first step to finding the answers is asking questions, this song may help because it's full of sincere questions that have been asked by millions for as long as people have had the capacity to wonder. Lyric Excerpt: All shapes and sizes, just like you thought and clever disguises Young and old, bold guardians . . . sages of the ages Wave it away, say believe it when I see it, out of my mind, can't even conceive it But maybe, before you can see it, you've gotta believe it . . . better believe it There are angels around us . . . there are angels around us . . . there are angels around us I can hear them smile Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 4. "Soul in the Stars" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 5:04 Style: Folk Rock Description: It feels good to try to see the bigger picture once in awhile, especially when we begin to get swallowed up by life's daily little emergencies that are so effective at stealing away our attention and energy. It doesn't take much to readjust our viewpoint, if we just take the time to do it . . . a walk in the woods, listening to a mountain stream, or laying on your back in the grass and getting lost in the stars. Before long, it's easier to focus on gratitude for what we have, rather than the frustration of what we are lacking. Lyric Excerpt: I wish I could remember to count my lucky stars There's just so many, reaching so far Reaching so far And for all I see, I know there's at least that many more I'm not exactly grounded, but I'm not entirely free I'm not exactly ready to go, but this never felt like home to me So I'm eager for that next step, even though I've come so far With my seat right here in the saddle, and soul . . . soul in the stars Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 5. "Urge to Submerge" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:58 Style: Feel-good blues (Yes, it's an oxymoron.) Description: Born at Coco View Scuba Diving Resort in Roatan Honduras, this song is a sassy celebration of enjoying the wonders of the sea. People have mentioned they get an entirely different meaning from this down and dirty blues grind, but I'm sure I have no idea what they mean by that. It's about scuba diving . . . honest! Lyric Excerpt: Got the urge to submerge in the water Down, deep down, deep in the blue And I got a buddy, (me and my buddy), 'n we intend to descend And she likes it too, (Yeah I like it too) . . . Yes, she do Got the urge to submerge in the water And I'm on my way, I'm right on the verge Yeah, I'm really ready, so hot, so why not Got the urge to submerge Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 6. "Blue Water" written by Tupelo and Janey Kenyon - 4:43 Style: Soft Folk Rock Description: Inspired by our first deep dive, this song hints at the peace we felt immersed in the deep blue sea. Water and the sea are such a perfect metaphors for the larger reality we are all immersed in. Lyric Excerpt: Lost in the freedom of the sea Found the peace of the sea Down in the depths I can see The stillness rising in me I'm floating in blue water, blue water I'm floating in blue water . . . Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 7. "Time of Our Lives" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:01 Style: Folk rock Description: Life goes by so fast! We look up and suddenly decades have past. Time is so fleeting, so elusive, it's good to remember the importance and power of living right now - and getting the most out of this very moment. Lyric excerpt: It's not over there and it's not back then It's here and now in this moment we're in The future is changin', the past is fadin' You must be present to win Now's the time, it's yours and mine We have chosen to be here together, love will survive All the way, seize the day So we can always say we lived the time of our lives Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 8. "Story Belt" written by Tupelo Kenyon and Spirit Walker - 4:56 Style: Contemporary folk Description: Inspired by meeting Spirit Walker Standing, shaman from the Creek tribe, this song celebrates the importance of keeping things in perspective while being a part of the bigger picture. Lyric Excerpt: A reed in the river for water to flow through A hallow reed It's just as it has always been And I am only a reed, a reed in the river A reed in the river of life am I Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 9. "A Million Miles Away" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:53 Style: Contemporary folk Description: Janey and I met in Kodiak Alaska and called Alaska our home for 15 years. We lived in Kodiak, Spruce Island, Homer, Fairbanks, Anchorage, and traveled all over Alaska with our music. After being away from Alaska for a few years and then returning for a visit, we got homesick for the peace of the wilderness in the last frontier. This song was written in Denali National Park while basking in the beauty of Mt. McKinley. Lyric Excerpt: A million miles away from modern day frustrations Where it's peaceful in the mountains and the trees A million miles away from petty complications Where quiet is best in the wilderness, and freedom's on the breeze Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 10. "What Would Love Do Now" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:23 Style: Folk rock Description: Written in Lancetilla Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Honduras. After driving through the rather rough and lawless countryside and cities of Honduras, this peaceful spot was the perfect place to try to put it all into perspective. The idea was inspired by the book series, "Conversations with God". Lyric Excerpt: Maybe it's not either / or . . . maybe both sides are right Maybe it's not black or white . . . but love makes them both all right What would love do now Whenever you don't know what to do . . . and don't know how What would love do . . .what would love do . . . what would love do now Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 11. "Take the Plunge" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 4:25 Style: Folk rock Description: Have you ever had a well-meaning friend or relative try to talk some "sense" into you about an experience or adventure you are passionate about? From their perspective, their advice is "for your own good", but the last thing you need to hear is their worst-case scenario. Lyric Excerpt: I'm tired of hearing all that bad news, from the profits of doom I've noticed that thier lives are not exactly in full bloom I'm taking the plunge, ready to lunge off the deep end Here I go, caution to the wind Cruisin' on enthusiasm, taking what life gives Instead of dying before I ever live Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 12. "Handyman Hell" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 3:37 Style: Novelty, Humorous Talking Blues Description: It's just a simple little project, right? Shouldn't take more than a few minutes. Yeah, right! Several days later when things have gone from bad to worse over and over again, you find yourself begin to descend into handyman hell. Lyric Excerpt: Well, I was minding my own business, about to do something important, I think When my wife said, "Honey-Do you think you could fix that dripping sink?" "Sure", I said, "No problem," and I took apart the faucet But it dripped and it dripped and it dripped some more, so I ripped it out to toss it But as I did, I noticed that the sink was also trashed How hard could it be to fix it myself and save a little cash And that's how it all started, you know I meant well But one step up meant two steps down . . . into handyman hell Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 13. "Where Only Freedom Flies" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 4:53 Style: New Country/Folk Description: A love song inspired by Kahlil Gibran's book, "The Prophet". This song was written in the mid seventies and finally recorded over a quarter century later. Janey likes to say I wrote it for her, even though we had not even met yet. She's probably right. Lyric Excerpt: Do you wanna be . . . free with me Cause that's the only way . . . I can see Being together . . . Forever . . . Free I wish I woulda told you . . . that I don't wanna hold you But here in my heart . . . and in my arms No, I'll never hold you down . . . I'll hold you tenderly while we're flying free Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 14. "No, yes!" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 1:09 Style: Talking blues (a la New Age) Description: Inspired by the teachings of Abraham, modern day teacher of the science of deliberate creation and the art of allowing, this song examines the folly of continually "shooting yourself in the foot" by holding conflicting thoughts at the same time. Yes I can. No I can't. I want that. But do I really deserve it? Around and around it goes. Lyric Excerpt: I wanted to ask of the universe What about "no" do you not understand With "yes" on the tip of my tongue But "no" still clutched in my hands Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 15. "Takin' My Time" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 4:09 Style: Folk rock Description: It's easy to simply give away so much of your time that there's none left for you. Hopefully, we recognize what's happening in time to do something about it. Lyric Excerpt: And it isn't the first time I've fooled myself What have I done It's only a moment, then another one, and that's my life Moment after moment, so I'll be doing what I love And where do the moments stray They're strung like pearls through time I used to give my moments away But now I'm taking my time Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 16. "Here" written by Tupelo and Janey Kenyon - 4:59 Style: Soft contempory folk waltz Description: A love song to the beloved and/or to the larger part of ourselves. Lyric Excerpt: Here, with your memory so near, I can see it so clear How much I want you Here, like the waves on the shore, they want nothing more Than just to bring you . . . Here, where I've been from the start, with my opening heart When I'm finally with you Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) 17. "Life is a River" written by Tupelo Kenyon - 5:43 Style: Folk rock Description: Written on a 10 day canoe trip down the San Juan river in Utah, this song explores the river as a metaphor for life with all it's coming and goings. It also explores the diversity of water . . . liquid, ice, and steam - all the same stuff but very different - just like non-physical reality manifesting itself into the diversity of physical experience. Lyric Excerpt: And like a stream of conciousness, the river flows on through Go with the flow or get out of the way, it flows on with or without you And like a great wheel turning, the spirit of the river will be Forever free, perpetually, from sea to shining sea Life is a river, sometimes crashing over falls Seeking it's own level . . . tearing down walls Opening new passages, while taking it easy Life is a river, flowing to the sea Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a broadband (fast) connection. Listen to mp3 - Click here if you have a modem (slow) connection. Download mp3 - This song or the entire CD from iTunes store. View Lyrics on Screen \| Download Lyrics and Chord Chart (.pdf) Listener Comments FABULOUS, INCREDIBLE, OUTSTANDING SUPERB, AMAZING, GREAT, DELICIOUS, ABSOLUTELY (#!&BLEEP#!) BRILLIANT!!! I truly loved the CD. And without a doubt, it is your best work yet. You should be very proud as I am sure you are. I specifically put my CD player with head phones in my carry-on from Seattle to Boston so I could listen. It made my looooooooooong flight totally enjoyable for over an hour. Here we were on our connecting flight from St. Louis to Boston, Monte's reading Winging It and I'm listening to Here Like A River. Wow, could we feel your presence. You guys are an inspiration. I had my little purse size note pad and pen in front of me while I listened to Here Like a River on the plane so I wouldn't forget some specific thoughts so here's sharing: Moon to Moon: harmonies and guitar Angels Around Us: Wow, Tupe's voice, harmonies, electric guitar and production Soul in the Stars: Janey's vocal performance! Love the yodel Urge to Submerge: !!! Blue Water: electric sequence Time of Our Lives: love high hat sound Story Belt: fade into - Moody Blues A Million Miles Away: Jeannie’s Back-up Vocals! What Would Love Do Now: Love It Take the Plunge: Tupe beautiful vocal and BCKS!! Handyman Hell: (I drew a smile) Where Onlt Freedom Freedom Flies: Beautiful No, Yes: Great Takin My Time: Primo production! Here: Janey's vocal is Incredible! Life Is a River: Fabulous ending. Cool sounds, guitar, then sounds again!!!! (Here's some overall stuff I didn't want to forget: Love the production - clean and clear. Love the song selection and sequence, love the humor and variety. Time went fast!) Guys, I enjoyed it so much. I'm really happy for you. - You did an absolutely fabulous job on that CD. You should be extremely proud of yourself. I'm proud of you. - JoAnn Molloy, Alaska ************************************* Hi Kids... Finally got a chance to listen to your new “Here Like a River” CD yesterday...LOVED IT!!!! You did a wonderful job from top to bottom. Great songs, great performances, great arrangements and great sounds!!! Definitely your best work to date. My favorite is mmmm let me think .................... “Angels Around Us”, but I truly enjoyed it all and will many times to come. You should be proud of yourself, I'm proud of ya! Love to you both, Monte Davis, Alaska ************************************** This morning the snow was so pretty and fluffy. Perfect for making angels, so that's what we did...Ginny & I before we went on our walk. It's been so quiet around here after the holidays...just me and the angels. I also wanted Tupe to know how much I love the words to the "Angels Around Us" song. Your message came thru to me loud and clear the other day, when I'd been struggling to feel or see their presence, when I heard you sing...maybe before you can see it you've got to believe it. So today I've vowed to quit working so hard to fix things on my own and learn to turn it over and trust the guidance God is sending me. He's definately been sending me some angels for friends lately (you two included) and for that I am thankful. Anyway, I hope you are having fun! Just wanted to share how your music makes a difference in people's lives even when you aren't around. That must feel good to know that what you do touches people's hearts. Take Care of U! Paula in Story, WY ************************************** Jeanne and I listened to the new album and we enjoyed it very much - Leo Glover, Santa Ynez, CA ************************************** As I write this big THANK YOU note, I'm listening to your new CD with headphones. Superb, excellent, uplifting, inspiring, bluesy and recorded/mixed perfectly. Great JOB! As of the moment, my favorites are Moon to Moon, Angels Around Us, Blue Water and of course No,Yes! Without a doubt, I enjoy all the songs, but those are my favorites as of the second listening. You see, we put it on the stereo first thing. I'm only now getting to the headphones. Ah, Story Belt just came on. Sounds familiar, eh? I like your vocals. Also, good job tailoring in the sound effects too (birds and water on Moon to Moon) Okay, tell me, What Would Love Do Now? I'd say give both of you big hugs! I just have one question for you. We enjoy this CD and book so much that we want to know when the next book and CD are scheduled to come out? Okay, enjoy the moment of accomplishment--and what great ones too. Thanks again for the best gift of all ... a part of you! We love it. There's no better gift than to share yourself. - Bruce Young, KS ************************************** Bill and I listened to Handyman Hell a few more songs from your latest CD on our way home. We had a good chuckle over Handyman Hell. You have really done well for yourselves. I have been watching you create the life you love and I admire the successful way you support yourselves with your talents and art. This is a magnificent feat in this physical world. - Deb Mann, TN *************************************** When the song, “Storybelt” came on, as always I just stopped what I was doing and sat down to think, smile and be happy. The sun was coming up over the ocean and all was well with the moment and my heart. Home is always at the breath between us. - Trish Sanders, New Zealand Order Now Click Here for our Secure Order Page Click Here to Return to Home Page Click Here to download the free software for opening .pdf files, Acrobat Acrobat Reader.