What’s your idea of a perfect vacation or relaxing getaway? Yeah, I’m talking about that in October. So what. It’s a way to keep the warm glow of summer glowing just a little longer. Not buying it? Well, nevertheless, maybe you’re part of the majority of Americans who prefer an island day (aka beach vacation). That’s what I found on one website I visited … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Words and Music
I hope you’re not rockin the boat today. Because the world has enough troublemakers without you chimin’ in. And if you don’t know what I’m talkin’ about, then you probably shouldn’t even be reading this. Because you just won’t understand. And it’s probably a matter of your lack of education. Or enlightenment. Or esotericism. Yeah, you just don’t get it. All you rockin … The rest of the story…
It feels like I’ve written 1800 notes to my friends. And maybe that’s because this is my 1800th article here on TonyFunderburk.com And, believe it or not, TonyFunderburk.com isn’t my first website, even though it’s 12 1/2 years old. Plus, for a long time, it wasn’t the website I wrote on most of the time. Because it was supposed to be my “artist/musician/performer” site. … The rest of the story…
I can sing a new song any time I feel like it. And I mean a song nobody’s ever heard before. Because I can write that new song. And I know it won’t be music set in place since before the foundation of the world. It’ll be brand new at the time I write it. And when I sing a new song I … The rest of the story…
I woke up in the middle of the night, as usual. And while I was still halfway between a dream and awake I heard my own lyrics inside my head. But not just lyrics I’ve already written. No, I also heard rewrites. New words and phrases to replace certain ones in the song. So, I closed my eyes, fell asleep, and moved on. … The rest of the story…
We try our best to capture life and make time stand still. And we never succeed. No one has ever succeeded. One of the few things the Rolling Stones got right: “Time waits for no one. And it won’t wait for me.” But still, we take pictures, by the billions every day, to capture life. And you hold those elusive images in your … The rest of the story…
I’ve got a melody in my heart Back in 1977, on one of my trips to the music store (because digital downloads weren’t invented yet) I picked up the brand new cassette from Kenny Loggins. It was his official first solo album called “Celebrate Me Home.” And if you’ve never listened to that collection, do yourself a favor. Great tunes. But this morning I … The rest of the story…
Do You Look For Life’s Magic Little Moments Life can be hectic. Sometimes even frantic for hard working people. If that describes you, I know you might tend to forget, ignore, or totally miss those magic little moments all around you. But they ARE there. And I like to capture them in song whenever I can. The following lyrics represent a couple of scenes from Anytown, U.S.A. at … The rest of the story…
It’s a new day So what! Big deal. A new day comes around every twenty-four hours. So, what makes this one any more special than all the others? And why do so many people try to pump you up with all this rise-and-shine nonsense? A new day means you’re alive. And you’re able to do something about your life. Even if it’s not … The rest of the story…
What this country needs is a good Do Right Songbook What?! A Do Right Songbook? Seriously? Yeah. And if every person in the country had one, there’d be no more fighting and looting in the streets. No more political differences. No more broken relationships. And basically no more crime. Period. Too far? Yeah, a Do Right Songbook isn’t gonna help with any of that. … The rest of the story…