The Covers
What is a cover, you may ask? It does not refer to a manhole cover, or the lid to a pot on the stove. No, a cover is just an easy to say word that means someone else wrote the original song, and I took that and made some different music and vocals to go with the original melody and lyrics. Note: Some of the names of the original songwriter are online nicknames. Don’t blame me. I didn’t make them up, except for mine, Gone Fishin’.
Cover Art
The Band
The Covers project has been quite enjoyable, especially since I’ve been able to meet a few songwriters online and get to know them a little bit through their music, and mine, and every minute of that has been a pleasure. Of all the writers I’ve encountered, I am undeniably the least capable in the craft of songwriting, but I’m learning!
During the course of the project, I experimented with combining instruments in novel ways, as I have been doing all along. This time, though, I found my favorite combination, for now, and assembled a new band. And is it a doozy!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, may I introduce to you, appearing for the first time anywhere, Crazy Van’s Wacky Band!
Taking the lead is our Eberle violin, made by Johans Eberle of Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1764. followed by our balalaika, imported from Russia, harmonica, made in USA, tuba, trumpet or flugelhorn if the mood strikes, clarinet, brushed snare and kick bass, steel drum, bongos, and last and certainly least, maracas. I think you could say that this band has it all, and then some! But just wait until you hear the sounds that these guys can make in combinations you never dreamed of. If you don’t trust me on that, I will point you to song #5, Ordinary Grace. You’ll be coming around to my way of thinking after hearing that one.
The Songs
On the right side of each song’s audio control panel, you will find 3 little dots, aligned vertically. Click that symbol to find a download button (free music, yay!) and a playback speed selector. Careful, go too fast and your face will melt!
01
One More Mile
When your day is filled with delays and interruptions, maybe you’re being given an opportunity….
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
02
More Chairs Than We Need
Why not set an extra place at the table and see who happens by?
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
03
The Names Still Bloom
A gravedigger reflects on his lifetime of work with the dead, or is it the living?
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
04
One More Waltz
“History remembers wars. Hearts remember the last dance.”
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
05
Ordinary Grace
“Not every miracle arrives wrapped in light. Sometimes it knocks softly, sits beside you, and refuses to leave until you remember who you are. ‘Ordinary Grace’ is a celebration of the quiet people whose steady kindness changes lives without ever asking for recognition.”
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
06
Matchbook Hearts
Sometimes “hot” means “smokin'”.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
07
Leave The Porch Light Burning
Is this the house we built? Is it the promise that we made? (Tip o’ the hat to Col. Eric Stroberg, friend, Auburn grad, U-2 pilot.)
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
08
Barefoot On The Grass
Sometimes, a lifetime of love begins with the words “Would you like to dance?”
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
09
Nothing’s Something Else You Know
Nothing isn’t really nothing, it is just the product of slamming your shoe down on a quantum particle, which does nothing of course, but then when you lift up the shoe and LOOK at it, now, that’s something else you know.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
10
Salt On The Porch
How do you define “miracle”? The word “neighbor” comes to mind.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
11
Still Here
Feeling abandoned? Start your own one-person charity and help the others who were left behind.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
12
Sunshine Looks Good On You
The whole world looks brighter, because of you!
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
13
Sing To Me
It Doesn’t matter what you bring, just please sing to me!
Original song by: JUULZZ
14
Only You Could Change Me
Well, what do YOU think it means?
Original song by: GeneGenie
15
С Новым Годом, мой друг
Happy New Year! In any language!
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
16
If You’re Falling
Sultry with a splash of sexy, who could ask for more?
Original song by: CenturyNew
17
Learn To Fly
Yes, I mean it. And then take me for a ride!
Original song by: misterav8r
18
I Own My Life
Yes, I mean it. Retirement sure is nice!
Original song by: jamkick
19
Assoholic (Remix)
This is a cover of one of my songs, using Crazy Van’s Wacky Band. Don’t let this song be about you, okay?
Original song by: Ken & Van
20
Cart Full Of Fame
How far is too far? How much can you afford? Less than that.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
21
The Second Place
Changing the world, one lonely person at a time.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
22
How About Tomorrow?
It’s the little things that make life worth living.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
23
Come Back To Yourself
Love is……this.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
24
Wren On The Wire
God sees all, no matter how small, and He speaks to us in whispers on the wind.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
25
Lights We Left On
For Beau. Good to see you, old friend.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
26
Stay A Little Longer
Sometimes a girl wants what a girl wants.
Original song by: Aelin
27
One Last Rose
The inevitable consequence of life awaits us all.
Original song by: NAH
28
Where Can You Be?
Love lost? Or just playing hard to get?
Original song by: ContemplativeContemporary4597
29
LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP II
Letting go is hard. Letting go when you don’t want to is harder. Way harder.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
30
Dear Dad
Thanks for everything Dad!
Original song by: Evan Geistfeld
31
Caged Tornados
Care should be taken to ensure that your metaphors don’t turn on you.
Original song by: Mariella
32
Postmarked Ten Years From Now
The future is impossible to know. The past is impossible to deny. Could it be that the present is the only time that MUST be? Use it wisely!!
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
33
YOU CAN OPEN IT
Sometimes, the greatest gift is saying no.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
34
MEET EVERY YOU
As long as you don’t meet yourself going the other way, it’s all good. I’m old, trust me on this.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
35
I Almost Told You
To tell, or not to tell? What is the cost to tell? Or not tell? And the benefits of each? Add, subtract, then divide by 4. The answer? Flip a coin.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP
36
Trusted A Fart
When you least expect it, “IT” happens, and when it does, you have two choices. Neither is good.
Original song by: LOVE IS NOT OWNERSHIP