Had to Cry Today
This is my instrumental cover of “Had to Cry Today”. Composed by Steve Winwood, it was the opening track on Blind Faith’s 1969 album. A “supergroup” consisting of Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker and Ric Gretch, it was their only release.
This Is the Right Time
“This Is the Right Time (that we should do what’s right)” is an original instrumental.
Guitar For a Day
“Guitar For a Day” is an original instrumental intended to sound like something the Ventures might have done in the mid 1960s.
Secret Agent Perilous
“Secret Agent Perilous” is an original instrumental intended to sound like something the Shadows might have recorded as the title theme for the soundtrack of a spy movie in the mid 1960s.
On the Lookout
“On the Lookout” is an original instrumental intended to sound like something the Ventures might have done in the mid-1960s.
Lollipops and Roses
This is my instrumental cover of “Lollipops and Roses”. Composed by Anthony Velona, it was a grammy-award winning hit for crooner Jack Jones in 1962. Originally a ballad, it was covered both instrumentally and vocally by many artists — mainly in the 1960s ,including Steve Lawrence, Perry Como, Vince Guaraldi and Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass. I happen to prefer the instrumental covers, as in my opinion the music here is quite a bit better than the lyrics.
The Guitar With a Broken Heart
“The Guitar With a Broken Heart” is an original instrumental intended to sound like a “slow dance” number the Ventures might have recorded in the very early 1960s.
Winter Wings
“Winter Wings” is an original instrumental intended to sound like something the Shadows might have done in the early to mid 1960s.
Round-O
“Round-O” is an original instrumental intended to sound like something the Ventures might have written and recorded in the early 1960s.
Wives and Lovers
This is my instrumental arrangement of “Wives and Lovers”, which was composed by Burt Bacharach with lyrics by Hal David. The song originated when Bacharach and David were asked to write a song with the title “Wives and Lovers”, on the theme of marital infidelity, as a promotional tie-in for the 1963 film of the same name. The song did not appear in the film but was intended simply to promote the film. The song was a hit for singer Jack Jones in 1963 — it peaked at #14 on the Hot 100 and won him a Grammy.
No Better Today
“No Better Today” is an original instrumental ballad inspired by current events. Indeed, it is not better today.
Touch ‘n Go
“Touch ‘n Go” is an original instrumental intended to sound like something the Shadows might have done in the very early 1960s with just the 4 lads playing and other other production involved.
The Hides of Starch
“The Hides of Starch” is an original instrumental intended to sound like something the Ventures might have recorded in the early 1960s…especially a track the band wrote themselves.
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