We’re all from the days that liner notes were so important to us. When we got the latest album of our favourite band or singer, we poured over the liner notes and lyrics. In the era of online music, we wanted to have a spot where we could share some of the writer’s thoughts and of course the actual lyrics of our songs. Hope you enjoy them!
- I’m just another number
- Strawberry Bay
- Nothing Last Forever
- I’ts My Rock n Roll dream
- Cattle
- A Double-edged Sword
- Car Chase Song
- Animal connections
- Please Save our World
- Wait till its your turn
1.
I’m Just another Number
I’ve heard about a shooting star
Feels like we will never make it back
And I need to be amongst the crowd
To lead a life of reason
We hear the problems of the day
Never thinking about tomorrow
So gorgeous we put them on a cover
So much pride in our home
I’m just another number
They steer us like we’re cattle
Never to see tomorrow
I’m still stuck on today
It’s in their sweet songs
But every time the wind blows
I hear something far away
Could it be another rainbow?
We all swim together
Even if the skies not clear
We wait for another day
Who will pave the way?
I’m just another number
They steer us like we’re cattle
Never to see tomorrow
I’m still stuck on today
(c)Letourneau 2019
2.
Strawberry Bay
I’m sitting here all alone
Waiting till my time is done
Got side tracked along the way
Never really knowing what to say
Woke up on this day
Frustrated and searching
Gotta be a better way
Even if it’s just today
Sitting and watching the day
As the people slowly pass my way
Everyone’s got a story to say
Like a ship that’s rollin away
Came home from Strawberry Bay
Heading for the door
I had nothin’ to love for
Til I saw the news today
On a hot and sunny day
Seeing the tide wash away
Hoping I won’t be a lone
It’s time to go back home
Sitting and watching the day
As the people slowly pass my way
Everyone’s got a story to say
Like a ship that’s rollin’ away
©Letourneau2018
3.
Nothing Lasts Forever
Went down to the corner store
I said can you please help me
Can you tell me
Where a man should start
He said I really can’t tell you
Cause I’m searching for something more
But I know there’s someplace for you
You just have to walk the walk
Nothing lasts forever
Funny how things can change
Nothing lasts forever
And that’s how it has to be
Picked up my bags and,
I went to see a friend
He said don’t you worry
Cause everything will be okay.
I said can’t anyone tell me
Why things can be so hard
He said that’s the way it is is
Learn to leave something on guard
Nothing lasts forever
Funny how things can change
Nothing lasts forever
And that’s how it has to be
Go down to see Miss Lacey
Was all he really said
You gotta make this right
It was the last that he said.
I don’t know where to find it
Or how it’s really made
All I know is it’s what I need
To make a better day.
Nothing lasts forever
Funny how things can change
Nothing lasts forever
And that’s how it has to be
(c)Letourneau2020
4.
My Rock n Roll dream
Oh, my brother
Tell me a story
Can’t you tell me what to do
Is there a cure for a young mans dreams?
Then I wake up from this crazy dream
Reality sometimes ain’t what it seems
You get all built up inside
On what you think it should be
Oh, my darling
I can see you looking at me
I can get you everything you need
If I stay in your arms
Help me live this Rock n Roll dream
Let me see what I want to be
It’s my Rock n roll dream
Everything I want to be
Oh, my mother
You have built too many rules
And everybody knows
That it won’t last
Oh, my son
Going to show you just how it’s done
Don’t listen to what they say
Just get on with it and play
Help me live this Rock n Roll dream
Let me see what I want to be
It’s my Rock n roll dream
Everything I want to be
©Letourneau2019
5.
Cattle
We came to meet an icon
How could I be so wrong
So many things I would like to say
Maybe it’s really not my day
Being swept away like cattle
Commonly raised as livestock
Movable personal property
It’s how they want you to be
I’m not just another face in the crowd
Here my voice and see I’m proud
Waiting until everyone can see
Maybe that is how it has to be
Working steers for a better yield
Wondering how anyone can feel
A unit of personal property
A maverick for all to see
A critter now becoming archaic
So please don’t say it
Lowing to a territorial call
So, catch me before I fall
No one really knows what to say
It’s not just another day
This is how they want you to be
Conform then you can be free.
(c)Letourneau2019
6.
A Double-edged Sword
(c)Letourneau2019
7.
Car Chase Song
(c)Letourneau2019
8.
Animal Connections
Like a deer moving through life
Avoiding obstacles with grace
Moving through different life cycles
Beware of the dark side of things
Lie a fox’s cunning
Seeing through deception
A driving force that
Carries you through life
Connections with nature’s spirit
Being on the lookout for dangers & deceits
The balance between
Instinct and personality
The hawk is the messenger
Through the spirit world
Take the lead when the time is right
The power to see with clear vision
The bears strength and confidence
The importance of solitude
Looking at the eagle for healing
Healing from the inside out
Connections with nature’s spirit
Being on the lookout for dangers & deceits
The balance between
Instinct and personality
Chorus x 2
©Letourneau 2018
9.
Please Save our World
(c)Letourneau2019
10.
Wait ’til It’s Your Turn
Baby I want your number
Then I can text you anytime
Baby I want your number
Then I can text you anytime
Don’t leave me hanging
You can always find someone new
This old man can love you
And give you what you need
This old man can love you
And give you what you need
I don’t mean any harm
Let me show you who I am
I don’t want anyone to change me
I’m still learning who I am
I don’t want anyone to change me
I’m happy with who I am
I was around when you were young
Played every little place
I was around when you were young
Played every little place
So, lean your head on me
And we’ll make it through another day
I don’t want you to trade me
Grass is never greener
I don’t want you to trade me
Grass is never greener
This little soul can rock you
Just wait till it’s your turn
I don’t want anyone to change me
I’m still learning who I am
I don’t want anyone to change me
I’m happy with who I am
You can leave anytime you want
No one here gonna stand in your way
You can leave anytime you want
No one here gonna stand in your way
I think it’s you who needs to change
Cause I’m doing just fine
I know things have changed in the world
But that’s no reason to question me
I know things have changed in the world
But that’s no reason to question me
I have what I need
Now it’s time to walk away
I don’t want anyone to change me
I’m still learning who I am
I don’t want anyone to change me
I’m happy with who I am
(c)Letourneau2019
Leap of Faith (9th album) 1) Even Even in my darkest moments You were there to shine a light We all have thoughts of sorrow Let me come in from the cold Even when the sun won’t shine You’ll be there to listen to me May I come into your world And bring you some more Love Even in the darkest night I’ll be there to shine a light Even if we fall Even if we never make it at all Don’t let the sun go away Even if they’re not listening I go to sleep and create a dream Where I become a star You can ask for the moon But you get what you pay for In this random chance Of a world that we live in Even in the darkest night I’ll be there to shine a light Even if we fall Even if we never make it at all {{ — break — }} Your laughter brings me warmth But still I feel like someone new I’ll go and hide and get high Won’t you come into my world Even in the darkest night I’ll be there to shine a light Even if we fall Even if we never make it at all Even in the darkest night I’ll be there to shine a light Even if we fall Even if we never make it at all ©Letourneau 2017 – A song from the film, The Tablet. This song is used for the end of the film for the credits. – This song was how I felt going into finishing up filming my first full length feature and knowing that it may not make it and I may get critiqued for having had gone through it. You can never please everyone in life so a good place to begin with for me anyways, is by pleasing myself. Working hard and doing my best with what I can and moving forward. Nothing is perfect. The best I can do is be the best ME that I can. 2) Excuse me Excuse me — if I take a moment of your time But it’s my whole life Excuse me — if I reach for an answer To one o’ life’s mysteries Excuse me — on this day The sun is shining bright Excuse me — if I question something Why is there pain in the world {{ instrumental break }}} Excuse me — oooh, for a moment I’ll shed some light where it’s needed Excuse me — if I didn’t take the time To tell you how much I care Excuse me — for my life It was made in such a way Excuse me — if I don’t understand The reasons why {{ instrumental break }}} Excuse me — if I take a moment of your time But it’s my whole life Excuse me — if I reach for an answer To one o’ life’s mysteries Excuse me — again and again and again Only if you can Excuse me — oooh, my friend But you missed it again {{ instrumental outtro }}} © Letourneau 2017 – Also in the film, The Tablet. Originally written to use with a drum solo in live shows. – Special guest lead guitar by Henderson Howell – I wrote this song with some annoyance in wanting people to pay attention in some way. Everyone has their worlds and things going on and all I can ask is a moment of their time and accept that reality. 3) The Daytime Like the sweet, sweet smell o’ the ocean Another day begins And he’s still headin’ down those tracks Any day now {{ — break — }} Some days it’s like one step forward And two steps back Gettin’ things done in the daytime Waiting for the night to come Waiting for the night to come {{ — break — }} When the nighttime falls, I begin to feel alright Knowing I’m alive an well And best of all, it’s with you, it’s with you And best of all, it’s with you, it’s with you © Letourneau 2017 – Used in the film, The Tablet. This song was originally put together three albums ago and never found the right place. Judy Letourneau, suggested to take out the drums from the original track and an acoustic version grew out of it. – It’s another song that I was looking at the positive side of life. We all have challenges to face and the best we can do is move forward. Even on days where it’s one step back. Some roads are curved and others seem straight. The highway is best travelled with someone special. Life is meant to be experienced. 4) Working man blues Now when I was young My Grampa always told me Now when I was young My Grandaddy always told me Ain’t nothin’ easy in this life And nothing comes for free Things may seem easy from afar Then you’ll know down, deep inside Things may seem easy from afar Then you’ll know down, deep inside You’ll soon learn that there’s more, More… than meets the eye —LEAD BREAK — I took the train through the city Workin’ just to pay the bills I took the train through the city Oooh, just to pay the bills Taking the shame and the pain, it’s okay ‘cause we’re all the same When the man, he calls, There’s no way you can run When the man, yeah he calls, There’s no way you can run You gotta stand up for what’s right Nothin’ comes without a fight I took the train through the city Workin’ just to pay the bills I took the train through the city Oooh, just to pay the bills Takin’ the shame and the pain, it’s okay ‘cause we’re all the same © Letourneau 2017 – The last three albums have included a blues song. This is the latest. – I began this song with an ode to my late grand father, Albert Bellefeuille. He was a hard working entrepreneur. He always worked and had a large family. He had his ways and he was a good family man. I hold some great memories of him and I. This song deals with some of the frustrations and the anxiety that life can present to us. 5) Hope for the best I feel the sun shining Down on me I feel the wind and the rain Just dreaming of another day I’m not one of those Who is always blind Just wanted to see you Maybe we give it a try Hope for the best, plan for the worst Hope for the best, plan for the worst I’m alone tonight But the heart knows Just give me one more reason You’re by my side And I’ll know why Where in the world Do you expect me to see A perfect place With nowhere to hide {{ CHORUS }} Always for something better There will come a day When it doesn’t matter even If you’re old and grey Everyone, they want To be happy and free No one in the world Is without any pain {{ CHORUS }} © Letourneau 2017 – One day when I was talking with my wife Judy, I must have been worried about something. Words of wisdom or some good advice came out and I was smart enough to write down what she said. “Hope for the best, plan for the worst.” – Special guest Lead guitarist Henderson Howell 6) Here I go around again Every time I stand and watch the sun Trying to understand so I can go on Never need a reason why I can’t just let the days go by When I think back to that day All I can do is say… That is shattered my heart And there’s not much left to say Here I go around again Never knowin’ where to begin I never wanted a broken heart Here I go around again, again… When I think back to that day All I can do is say That it shattered my heart So much more to say Here I go around again Never knowin’ where to begin I never wanted a broken heart Here I go around again, again… Feel the sun upon your face Like the wind and rain You can never choose it Until it gives you pain Here I go around again Never knowin’ where to begin I never wanted a broken heart Here I go around again! Here I go around again Never knowin’ where to begin I never wanted a broken heart Here I go around again, again, again… © Letourneau 2017 – Again I was inspired by a Chris Cornell song by something he said at the end of one of his songs. I guess the song spoke to me and I wrote and continuation of my feelings about it. I guess I was again complaining in a positive way of course. 7) La la song It was a dark and stormy night Never thought I’d see the light Had a long way to go Before I could make my way back home La la la la la la la la la La la la… la… La la la la la La la la la la La la la… la… It wasn’t mean to be But I had to find out for myself Ain’t it funny how it ends Before it ends, it will come around again {{{ CHORUS }}} Best not to go alone Stay here by the phone was all she said I wish I wasn’t here Bet you can smell the fear, it’s that clear {{{ CHORUS }}} Even with the rain overhead It’s still sunny and warm in my world If you’ve been hurt before Then we’ll make it all better, come and play With blood stains on his hands Never again will he live through that again {{{ CHORUS }}} © Letourneau 2017 – The title track from the film, The Tablet. The la la part was originally written in as a substitute for better words. Sometimes simple expressions or slurs are used to substitute for words until phrases can be chosen for new songs. In this case, la la la la just seemed to work best. – This song was also used in a music video for Ovarian Cancer Canada 2017 8) Leap of faith Where in the world did you expect me to see A perfect place where we all want to be All everyone wants is to be happy and free No one in the world is without any pain A landscape of dreams And a leap, a leap of faith Walked away with pride And that’s how I feel inside You and I shouldn’t play in their game Gimme one more minute of your precious time Pride of the day it helps wash it away My head’s still heavy and my heart is still clear Well, you and I shouldn’t play in their game Give me one more minute of your precious time Pride of the day it helps wash it away My head’s still heavy and my heart is still clear A landscape of dreams And a leap, a leap of faith Walked away with pride And that’s how I feel inside – LEAD – A landscape of dreams And a leap, a leap of faith Walked away with pride And that’s how I feel inside A landscape of dreams And a leap, a leap of faith Walked away with pride And that’s how I feel inside © Letourneau 2017 – Another song from the film, The Tablet. It’s the title track for the album. This song represents the decision to go ahead even though the eventual outcome is not known and a leap into unknown waters. – This song actually sat in the unknown pile for the longest time. From it peculiar rhythm we shelved the song and until one day we decided to give it a second chance. We re worked the song and gave it more of a reggae or groove feel and that seemed to work better for this song. 9) Can’t afford to quit Welcome, welcome to our little play We’re so glad… you’re here to stay Filled with dreamers… and schemers Aren’t we all… just the same Welcome, welcome to our hey day Before this day… is gone away We’ll try to scream, and shake… scream, and shake Ooooh, it’s all . I . can . take Ah, can’t avoid the pit Mmm… can’t afford to quit Ooooh, can’t avoid the pit Oh yeah… can’t afford to quit Welcome, welcome to our native land Paid our dues ’n we’re used to just the same But that’s how the story goes Train wrecks and pit falls — hey what did you expect? Welcome, welcome to another season Never really did catch your name That’s okay, ‘cause they’re all the same Gave them everything, and yet they still complain Ah, we can’t avoid the pit Mmm… can’t afford to quit Ooooh, can’t avoid the pit Mmm… can’t afford to quit {{ — break — }} If we could all just get along Stop singin’ the same old songs At least we’re not like them Living with regret… ooh, and still with no respect Ah, we can’t avoid the pit Mmm… can’t afford to quit Ooooh, can’t avoid the pit Mmm… can’t afford to quit Ah, we can’t avoid the pit Mmm… can’t afford to quit © Letourneau 2017 – Another song from the film, The Tablet. Everyone at some point in life has this option where working for a living is real. 10) It’s that feeling inside You can wake up in the morning Or the middle of the night But that won’t change a thing Cause y’all know it’s all the same It’s a feeling in your heart That you can’t put aside And no matter what you say You know you just can’t hide It’s that feeling inside {pause}Even after the years go by {pause}You can hear them cry But you know it won’t change a thing Till you push for the ring It’s a feeling inside Even on a bad day When someone’s telling you What they think to do But you know it’s all the same There will come a day Where you won’t have to stay You can stand your own And you’ll never be alone It’s that feeling inside © Letourneau 2018 – I was exploring the idea of communicating with that inner self that everyone deals with. I had a line, ‘till you push for the ring’. Was actually a reference to one of my favourite football players, Tom Brady. It’s that feeling of doing your job and working as a team. In the end, your success or your trophy for that success is that ring from the super bowl. It’s a symbol for your success and all your hard work. 11) Give me that I’ve been trying to reach you But there is no one at home Just a little space between us Is all we’re asking for If you expect me to be So perfect for all to see What if tomorrow Has it’s way with us Give me that freedom Give me a seat up front Give me another chance Give me that feeling again (and again) It’s not like you to be sorry Unless you say it again Walk a mile in my shoes Then we’ll see whose singing the blues We have been sailing Travelling through time Let’s hope tomorrow brings A better way to live our lives Give me that freedom Give me a seat up front Give me another chance Give me that feeling again (and again) Give me that freedom Give me a seat up front Give me another chance Give me that feeling again (and again) © Letourneau 2018 – I was inspired by a Geddy Lee song from his solo album and I wanted to take it one step further. “Ten – 10” (Our 10th album) 1) Thunderstorm I could sit here all night Watch the lightning and wait for the rain It makes my body tired And my mind feel safe Feel the raindrops Rolling down my face The rolling thunder Filling you with wonder I like to see the lightning I like to hear the thunder I love to see the falling rain Just like all of our lives The heavenly drums are pounding And gently like tears of rain When everyone around you Seem to have everything under control Every drop of rain Like music in my brain See the clouds rolling by Like the years flashing by I like to see the lightning I like to hear the thunder I love to see the falling rain Just like all of our lives © Letourneau 2018 – Originally written during a storm. I had the idea of the disco beat as I listened to the storm approaching. All these different sounds and lights from the lightning. I kept thinking of how our lives are just the same. Unpredictable and sometimes very bright and scary moments. Chuck suggested a nice pink Floyd sound for his guitar that worked out perfectly. I asked Tony to build a nice intro on Keyboards that we could use to open a show with. – On the day when we began filming the video for this song a massive tornado actual hit very close to where we were. The lead singer Tony and I were by the Ottawa River filming some scenes for the video as the storm approached. We came back to my house and filmed the lighting and the storm from my backyard. Footage is used in the music video. 2) Ordinary Man I’m just an ordinary man Too many years flew by Never knowing the reason why That was the man I used to be I used to stand so tall Now I’m just waiting to fall How foolish I was Can’t you see how much I care There’s no making sense of this With everything we face There’s not much we can do Too many roads to choose Too much love can kill you Not enough will haunt you Torn between disaster and worry But that’s how it has to be I’m just an ordinary man No one ever told me Who I am supposed to be With this fragile state of mind And I wish I could find the time Seems all I ever do is bring you down Still it seems you want me around You’re the victim of your own crime Still it happens all the time I used to bring you flowers To show how much I care Too much space between us Not sure if you’re really there Too much love can kill you Not enough will haunt you Torn between disaster and worry But that’s how it has to be I’m just an ordinary man © Letourneau 2018 – One of the easier songs to write but very difficult to live through. Some songs take maybe five to ten minutes to write because the passion or emotion from the event is so powerful that it almost writes itself and this is one of those songs. Hearing Tony sing it one day almost put me into tears because the memory and feelings are so deep. – This is my favourite song from the double album release. It’s a song we are playing acoustically at the cd release party for the double album release. – After a series surgery, I had time to reflect on where I had been, where I was and where I was going. 3) We can still believe I’ve been up and down this lonely road Same as before Then comes that call You knew it would come If there’s one thing I know I hate to see you crying No more bad news at the door Cause I’m on the floor This ain’t no place for a rising star This ain’t no place for a hustler’s role This ain’t no place for a human soul It’s where the devil collects his tole Can’t live in the past Even if they say we won’t last No more wishing for tomorrow For it may never come And if you believe We can still make a change Limited is our time We can still believe This ain’t no place for a rising star This ain’t no place for a hustler’s role This ain’t no place for a human soul It’s where the devil collects his toll It’s where the devil collects his toll It’s where the devil collects his toll It’s where the devil collects his toll © Letourneau 2018 – Another song that was inspired by my time at the hospital before surgery. I was in a giant hallway on a roll away bed and one of the surgeons came out to talk to me. I asked why some people came out and came in from the same side but some people were been taken out the other end of the hall. He said, that way was where the morgue was and the other leads back into the post surgery area. I looked back at the door leading to the morgue and in the corner beside the door was a dark corner and all I could think was, “ It’s where the Devil collects his tole”. 4) Serving my Soul Solutions to everyone’s problems His intentions knowing the possible outcomes I can hear the voices inside of my head Can’t mistake ooh what they say to me Once becomes four times a day What will be ooh enough to get me by Addictions that lead to consequence Suicide is not the only solution Self medication in an addict’s world Getting high or just getting by It’s never planned It’s just a result of your actions It’s hard to exist for ever Standards for your neighbours Serving my soul or just the song Live to tell it from my side Love to tell it from my side Standards for your neighbours Serving my soul or just the song BREAK It’s hard to exist for ever Standards for your neighbours Serving my soul or just the song Live to tell it from my side Love to tell it from my side Standards for your neighbours Serving my soul or just the song © Letourneau 2018 – A song written about the suicide death of Chris Cornell and the idea of suicide. – The song also features Robs first time doing a lead on a song. – Tony plays keys and vocals, Rob is playing drums, rhythm guitar and lead guitar. 5) Suitcase full of goodies You take the water from the river The trees from the mountains Take the rain from the sky And they still don’t know why You see the lightning in the sky You take the seeds from the forest You’ll reach the point of no return Until it’s your turn I’ve got a suitcase full o’ goodies I’ve got a spirit built up inside I don’t wanna hear you say, I don’t wanna hear you say It never goes away I see the shadows in the sky I ride the wind until I’m high You got people talkin’ in riddles And preachers promising pride You better run and hide You’ll see the stars in the sky You may never even know Why, then you’ll pray to the sky I’ve got a suitcase full o’ goodies I’ve got a spirit built up inside I don’t wanna hear you say, I don’t wanna hear you say It never goes away I’ve got a suitcase full o’ goodies I’ve got a spirit built up inside I don’t wanna hear you say, I don’t wanna hear you say It never goes away It never goes away It never goes away It never goes away © Letourneau 2018 – Another song written during the time at the hospital – This was the thing that you never wanted to hear the doctor say – Something I guess you just have to live through it but your glad to be on the other side. 6) True Love I remember like it was yesterday All those feelings and nowhere to go I wish I could go back in time To see what I missed And now I’m getting so much older We can’t fight this feeling any longer And somehow we made it through I’m so glad I made it with you This reminds me of my true love Playing music and having fun Time passing with all this stuff Waiting for my favourite song on the radio Now these days it’s all around Everybody plays with no real sound It’s like we’re back on fifth avenue With nowhere to go This reminds me of my true love Playing music and having fun Time passing with all this stuff Waiting for my favourite song on the radio I remember on the school bus Yelling and singing we didn’t care much Now after all is said and done I would do it all again No money and a couple of friends Time felt like it would never end Still with nowhere to go But I still had my true love This reminds me of my true love Playing music and having fun Time passing with all this stuff Waiting for my favourite song This reminds me of my true love Playing music and having fun Time passing with all this stuff Waiting for my favourite song on the radio © Letourneau 2018 – Inspired by a Kid Rock song. – This was a song that we had kicking around for a long time. We used to jam out the chords and the structure before we had any lyrics on it, then eventually we put lyrics that I had around on them. 7) Fools Gold See it glisten, see it glisten See it shine, see it shine It’s everyone’s dream Just not what it seems Another quest ahead, dreams of gold to be fed As we pass through time, treasures still left to find They’re still left to find… It’s nothing but fools gold This is what you should do Believe in what we do It was made for me and you Hurry up just to wait in line Everything will be just fine Maybe we can conform To some corporate uniform It’s a race against time, don’t forget to shine All I can ever be, is be happy and free Just be happy and free… It’s nothing but fools gold This is what you should do Believe in what we do It was made for me and you © Letourneau 2018 – Special guest lead guitar Henderson Howell – This song is about the music industry and what we are seeing in today’s world. All these dreams and aspirations of being a rockstar and being rich. When in fact, we make pennies for our art. It’s basically fools Gold. 8) Just let it go When I was younger than today Too many things to share Not just unaware But willing to give in It kept me up last night Hoping everything will be alright You knew it wouldn’t last But that’s just the way it goes Just let it go Just let it go If I could do it all again What would I change So many problems in life Scares that feel just like a knife If I could change my way And re-live every day Would it be any different That what it’s like today We all have those days Easier said than done When there’s nowhere to run Can it be replayed So just let go Just let it go Just let it go © Letourneau 2018 – I think it was Kellie who first suggested that we place harmonica on a song. One day in the studio, I decided to try a track of it on top of what we were recording at the time. The track seem to really fit so the scratch take track was the one used throughout the recording. – Playing drums and playing the harmonica at the same time has been a challenge. 9) Searching for a reason Make up another resolution Cause this one just ain’t right Think I’ll try out this one They have me believe it’s fun Looking for who has the right Can we do it without a fight Find a silly new situation Never seems to end up right I’m searching for a reason why Looking for a way to smile Looking for a way to shine Then everything will be alright I’m searching for a reason why Looking for a way to smile Looking for a way to shine Then everything will be alright {{{ Lead Hook }}} With this heart of mine Looking for clues in life Living it like there is no end Burning it ’til it’s time Running through another stage It’s our revolution Find another solution I’m searching for a reason why Looking for a way to smile Looking for a way to shine Then everything will be alright I’m searching for a reason why Looking for a way to smile Looking for a way to shine Then everything will be alright © Letourneau 2018 – This may be the second time around that I have actually used the same name for two completely different Black Cherry songs and albums. The previous one was raeggae style and this one is easy rock. 10) I’m stuck again So I guess it was year ago I was standing on my own No worries and looking Looking for somewhere to go Then things got worse I was set out of the crowd Looking for answers Guess you know the tune Looks like my hands are full And all I really know There’s got to be a tomorrow I guess I’m stuck again Looks like my hands are full And all I really know There’s got to be a Tomorrow The man from the magazine Said I’d lost my way Looks like my plan fell through I ran out of songs to play Riding on a greyhound See all the houses passing by Knowing I’m not alone Someone’s gonna be by my side Looks like my hands are full And all I really know There’s got to be a tomorrow I guess I’m stuck again Looks like my hands are full And all I really know There’s got to be a Tomorrow © Letourneau 2018 – This was the last song written and recorded on this album. It was put together at the last minute and was not originally going to be on this album but it seemed to move right along and in the end was ready so I kept it in the mix. 11) The reason why I was travelling ‘round the bend When I had this feeling I don’t know where I’m going But I sure do know where I’ve been Some days you may not have choices But the voices still call out your name Passion is just an emotion Something that’s just passing you by Ooo-eee, I can feel the sun Ooo-eee, I can see the sky Ooo-eee, never knowing the reason why And if you see that train a-coming Better stop and wave goodbye I was travelling ‘round the bend When I had this feeling I don’t know where I’m going But I sure do know where I’ve been Some days you may not have choices But the voices still call out your name Passion is just an emotion Something that’s just passing you by Ooo-eee, I can feel the sun Ooo-eee, I can see the sky Ooo-eee, never knowing the reason why And if you see that train a-coming Better stop and wave goodbye Ooo-eee, I can feel the sun Ooo-eee, I can see the sky Ooo-eee, never knowing the reason why And if you see that train a-coming Better stop and wave goodbye This song was inspired by George Harrison’s last television interview before he passed away. I was moved by a song he sang that had the Ooo-eee thing going on. He spoke about about being one with nature and himself. He spoke about peace and Love and all things in nature having harmony and it moved me to write this song. On the recordings Steve the bass player put in a lead at the last minute that really helped the song in the studio. Black Cherry Band Rob Letourneau – Drums, Acoustic & Electric guitars Tony Gamble – Lead vocal, piano and Keyboards Kellie Sarazin – Back up Vocals Ken James – Bass guitars Larry Lithwitch – Electric guitars Technical support – Ross Craig-Browne Band Manager – Judy Letourneau Mastering by Songwind Studios Recorded at Songwind Studios Ottawa 2017 & 2018 Artwork by Judy & Rob Letourneau All songs registered with Socan Canada. Any use of the music without written consent is prohibited. All music written and performed in Canada. Rob Letourneau Custom DW drums with DW hardware. Custom DW drums paint job. Black to Cherry Red sunburst by Louie Garcia. 10” Piccolo Tom Tom,10” closed Tom, 12” closed Tom, 13” closed Tom, 14” floor Tom, 16” floor tom, 22” x 16” bass drum, 14” the “Edge” snare drum. Ride & hi hats by Dream Cymbals, crashes by Dream and Avedis Zildjian cymbals. Special efx cymbals by Z Zildjian. Electronic drums by Roland and CAT triggers. Trigger pads by Alesis Drums, and other electronics by Roland and Alesis. Microphones by Shure and Seinheizer. Drumsticks by Promark 7A. Drum skins by . Guitars by Ibanez hollow body semi acoustic, Guild electric guitar, Takamine Acoustic guitar, Martin 12 string acoustic, Fender Stratocaster guitar. Amplifier by Vox . Pedals by . Strings by Daddario and Martin strings. Microphones by Shure. |
A Tree for Christmas
Produced by Rob Letourneau
Songwind Multimedia Inc.
Management
Judy Letourneau
Songwind Multimedia Inc.
Recorded and Mixed by Rob Letourneau
Songwind Studios Ottawa Canada
Mastered by Phil Bova
Bova Sound Studios
All Lyrics written by Rob Letourneau
with the exception of Santa (All the Children sing)
written by Gary Lalonde
Music by Black Cherry
Melodies by Tony Gamble
Arrangements by Rob Letourneau, Tony Gamble,
Chuck Charlton, Bonnie Weston
Extra technical assistance by Ross Craig-Browne
Album artwork and design
Judy Letourneau
Songwind Multimedia Inc.
Editing by Lea Libiseja
Extra multi-media work & assistance by Tony Gamble
Photography by Judy Letourneau
Video Editing and Web Design by Rob Letourneau
CD release filming & special assistance by Dave Gorman
Additional bells & shakers by Judy & Rob Letourneau
Musicians:
Tony Gamble – Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Back-up Vocals,
Chuck Charlton – Guitar, Mandolin, Slide Guitar
Rob Letourneau – Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Back-up Vocals
James Murray – Sax, Back-up Vocals
Bonnie Weston – Keyboards, Viola, Back-up Vocals
Nadine Roy – Back-up Vocals
Michelle Rainville – Back-up Vocals
Joe Nesrallah – Lead Guitar
Ross McRae – Lead Guitar
Henderson Howells – Lead Guitar, Back-up Vocals
Gary Lalonde – Bass
Santa (All the Children Sing) written by Gary Lalonde
Lead Vocal performance by Barbara Mount
Engineered by Rob Letourneau
Assisted by Tony Gamble
O Holy Night (Public Domain)
Choir: Judy Browarski, Bill Cowling, Diane Guenette,
Roger Guenette, Cheryl Lessard, Pierre Lessard,
Iris Redmond, Louise Schieman and Pierre Saulnier
The Christmas Tree
Voice Over by Barbara Mount
Lyrics
Christmas Time in the City (Letourneau)
Drive in from the country
to see all the pretty lights
There’s so many people in the city
And oh so many things to see
(Chorus)
Drove back to the city
It’s something everyone should see
Maybe it’s just meant to be
’cause it’s Christmas time … In the city
Went down to the grocery store
Everyone wearin’ their reindeer hats
Guess that means it’s okay to be
And spread some cheer for all to see
(Chorus)
Was invited to a party
We all had a good time
Met some new friends, found some old friends
Ya know we really had a good time
(Chorus)
Just can’t wait ’til Christmas morning
To see what’s under the tree
Feels just like it used to be
This time it’s made for just you and me
(Chorus x2)
Christmas is Almost Here (Letourneau)
I need a Christmas vacation
‘Cause I’ve worked all year round
There was a time not so long ago
When music filled the air
Got no time for negative thoughts
I’ve walked a… a thousand miles
Gotta make my way, my way back home
Back home to my kind
(Chorus)
Christmas is almost here
Go out and spread some cheer
It ain’t the way it used to be
Christmas comes but once a year
Friends near and far
Drink to your heart’s desire
Give honour to the holy night
And keep on thru ’til Christmas night
(Chorus x 3)
Special Time of Year (Letourneau)
Got a beat up truck
Spent some time listening to the radio
Got a one way ticket
A one way ticket to the real big show
(Chorus)
Waitin’ for my time
Bettin’ on the line
Now put down that shovel and
Stop and wave goodbye
Got too much on the go
Ain’t no use in turning back now
No matter what they say
I’ll just keep on working’ on my dreams
Got my mind on my home
Drivin’ through the snow
Got my radio on high
Not a moment… a moment to spare
(Chorus)
Got some time off work
Gonna sleep in … ’til noon
Got some good ol’ friends who are
Gonna be droppin’ on by
It’s that special time of year
When everyone is near
Wishin’ it could be here
All through the year
(Chorus)
O Holy Night (Public Domain)
The Christmas Tree (Letourneau)
It’s a nice day for a ride
Got everything in the car
Remembered all the details
Even wrote down the directions
We travelled outside the city
To the call, “Are we there yet?”
In the distance we can see
A special place for me
All the cars are parked in one spot
As we head towards the gate
Eagerly awaiting our turn
Horse drawn carriage take you away
The early winter chill fills the air
As we ready our quest
We’re here together as family
To retrieve our centrepiece
In the distance we can see
A little hope to be
Through the path, more than just hope
As we come down to a clearing
We can tell
It’s our Christmas Tree
The early winter chill fills the air
As we ready our quest
We’re here together as family
To retrieve our centrepiece
The early winter chill fills the air
As we ready our quest
We’re here together as family
To retrieve our centrepiece
At Christmas Time (Letourneau)
On a cold and windy night
Warm feeling came over me
Got this feeling I can’t resist
Can’t fight this mystery
On such a dark and distant night
Watch the world stand still
As we discover it’s our turn
To make this alright
(Chorus)
We’ve waited all year ‘round
For this gathering to happen
and would you be mine
At Christmas time
On a snowy December night
You can still see a light
It lights the way back home
To my favourite time of year
(Chorus)
We’ve waited all year ‘round
For this gathering to happen
And would you be mine
At Christmas time
It’s The Eve (Letourneau, Judy & Rob)
Well it’s Christmas Eve and I’m waiting to see
What Santa Clause is gonna bring to me
(Chorus)
Good night, Good night, Good night…
Went to midnight mass and on the way home
‘Bout a quarter to one well it started to snow
(Chorus)
Got all my presents bought
And wrapped under the tree
(Chorus)
The turkey’s in the oven
And the family is comin’
(Chorus)
To all that are here, we wish you good cheer
Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
(Chorus x 2)
(c) Letourneau 2013