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Clear Blue Tears
This slow blues tune came from an idea from a discussion on Facebook, with some of my Blues buddies from the MP3 Blues Allstars.
Special Thanks to: Kevin Paul and John Cohmer, for inspiration and a great title. Technical expertise: Tom Manion, Drums: Michael Leasure
For all my friends in the MP3 Blues Allstars this ones for you...
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Blues Rock
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Zombie State of Mind
I wrote the basic version of this song in the early 80's and made a recording that has gotten corrupted over the years. I was never really happy with that version so I decided to rewrite and rerecord it. I made some really fun changes to it. I think you'll enjoy. It's a bit long but stick with it to the end it will be worth it...
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Blues Rock
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Too Many Blues
Just getting back to my Blues roots. This track has a very cool vibe with all the traditional Blues trappings, played all acoustic and sung with gusto... This would be a great song for other Blues artists to cover.
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acoustic blues rock
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I Want My MP3
This song has been called the Indy artist anthem by some. It was actually an attempt at self promotion back in 1999 at MP3.com. I thought maybe I was finally in the right place at the right time. What do you think? Was I?
Review:
I Want My Mp3 as protest song... Ted ranks on The Man. Sure, he could whine and bellyache like I would singing a protest song. BUT NOOOOO... Ted has to get ironic and humorous. And toss in all that compelling instrumental stuff that hallmarks his arrangements. Harmoni
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Blues Rock
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You Got Me Runnin'
Here's a LIVE in the studio acoustic solo performance of my latest Blues song. I hope you like it... Revised version with Blues Harp and Bass added...
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Acoustic Blues
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Tellin' Lies
Have you ever had the feeling that people were trashing you behind your back. Paranoid? Maybe... then again maybe not...
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Blues Rock
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Swimmin' with the Sharks
Are you a fan of the TV show "Shark Tank", well I am and this tune was inspired by that show.
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Blues Rock
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Faith
My father always told me that I should have "FAITH" that what I do today will pay off in the long run. To always have "FAITH" that everything will be OK as long as your heart was in the right place. Great Advice from a great guy. I miss him very much.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKHP1Ax9lXY&feature=share&list=ULBKHP1Ax9lXY
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Classic Rock
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State of the Union
This is a song about the current state of out country. It's about all the things we enjoy and love that makes this country great and at the same time it's about the things that keep us from making progress, and growth as a nation.
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Americana
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Close To You
This is really out of the box for me. It's a sweet love song about the good and the bad about living with a lover, who does things that annoy you but being willing to overlook those things because of the love you feel. It's in a style that's a bit country, a bit Pop and a bit easy listening. This would be a great song to cover for a Pop or Country Artist.
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Acoustic
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Old Man
Who'd a thunk I woulda' wound up here?
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Acoustic Pop Rock
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My Side
Who's side are you on?
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Blues Rock
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OCD
We all have a bit of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in us. Sometimes it's not completely a bad thing. In fact sometimes it's a good thing. How is your OCD?
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Classic Rock
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The Better I Was
This is an anthem for the Baby Boomer Generation. The Older I Get "The Better I Was"...
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Country Rock
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Trouble All Day
Sometimes days just don't turn out the way you'd like'em to, so you might as well go with the flow...
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Acoustic Folk/Americana
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Little Man
Here's what happens when so called friends treat me badly, call me names, steal my property, take advantage of my generosity. When they let their ego and personal paranoia jump to conclusions about me, with out having the balls to actually confront me directly. I write a song about it. To my X-friend & collaborator, this one's for you.
Karma goes both ways... Here' a little Karma for you boy...
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Acoustic Folk/Americana
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Back to the Blues Jam
This is the second song to be mixed and completed from the MP3 Allstars Covina Sessions April 2015 in California. We all went to a back room with nothing but acoustic instruments and gathered around microphones to record this wholesome blues number, written by Ted Lehman LIVE in the studio....Patti Sterling and Ted Lehman on lead vocals, Marla Wilke backup vocals, Edison Freeman on bass, Cliff Houck slide guitar, Kevin Paul (guitar) and John Cohmer blues harp...... what a fantastic day...
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Acoustic Blues
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Back To The Blues
I think that my favorite genre to actually play is the Blues. I guess you could say I am a Blues man in my heart. I have been writing in many genres my whole life, just trying to create great songs, but lately I have felt that it was time to get back to my roots, "The Blues" so here's my quintessential Blues song for your listening pleasure. It's a straight 12 bar blues with everything a blues artist would want to find in a blues song. Classic references, soulful performance, blues harp and lead
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Blues Rock
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I Don't Care
Here's my latest song "I Don't Care". I recorded the basic tracks live for the video, acoustic guitar and lead vocal. Then I added background vocals, bass and a second guitar. All recorded dry with no effects. As if I/we (all the me's) were all playing in the same room at the same time, with no frills. I eventually decided that the video didn't require any frills either. Just lil' old me playing my guitar and singing alone in my studio with no fancy edits or effects. In my heart I am really a fo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgoQm30s8sA&feature=youtu.be
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Acoustic Folk/Americana
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Mystery Man
This song lyrically is about being the subject of trash talking, and negative verbal abuse from the world. As usual with most of my music the end is an uplifting message of you can do what you like to me but it won't stop me from moving on. There is great energy in this track as well as some very strong music and performance. This is one of my favorite early analog 4 track recordings, done with very little real equipment.
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Acoustic Folk/Americana
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Bad Daze
Have you ever had a "Bad Day" you know, the kind of day where nothing goes right? Well this song is about one of those kind of days. It has a bit of a Latin flavor/beat to it. The lyric is written in a very conversational style so much so you can imagine anyone telling you this story as opposed to singing it.
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Roots Rock
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Think Twice
Another one about cheating. It's a bad thing.
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Blues
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Don't Like to Say Goodbye
This is a song about someone having to leave their lover. I think the hook is really strong. It has a great melody and the lyric is one everyone can relate to.
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Acoustic Folk/Americana
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Fast Lane
This song is about driving in your car in the left lane when someone in front of you is cruising, in that same lane at or below the speed limit and has no intentions of getting out of the way, so you have to pass them on the right. They slow up traffic and piss a lot of people off including me.
This is a jazzy, bluesy, song that's got a bit of humor to it and an addictive hook. It's a song that most people can relate to especially if you drive a car.
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Acoustic Folk/Americana
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It's About My Life
This song is about empowerment. Get some...
Review:
Bouncy new wave style. Very, very good use of title to create a strong lyrical hook. Very nice use of musical hooks throughout this song. Sections separated very well and their distinct roles brings a power to this song that propels it forward. Engaging and captivating lyrics that are delivered with a passion that makes the narrator instantly believable. There is no bitterness just a stance that it's not about you, its about me. This song co
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Fusion Pop Rock
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Hard to Get Away
This one is about all the stuff in your life you'd just rather forget but, Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! Can't do that!
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Americana
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I Wish
For my wife Nancy on our 16th wedding Anniversary
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Acoustic Ballad
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Wasting the Day Away
There's nothin' wrong with chillin'... what can I say? It's just a fact. Don't let anybody tell ya no different...
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Easy Listening Acoustic
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Superman Fan
If we all could be as good as Superman..... That's what this one's about.
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Classic Rock
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The Band
What artists feel like when the aint got no band to be in... What can I say it's the blues.
Review:
My first thought when hearing this song was whoa..cool song. It has that pro quality sound to it, something all us independent home recordist try to strive for.
Ted turned in a great vocal performance, as well as some great guitar playing, supplying a generous amount of blusey guitar fills to keep guitar fans more than happy.
There are some background vocals provided by some female singers
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Blues Rock
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You
My first collaboration with Mark Hewer composer extraordinaire, we hope you like it.
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Lite Pop-Rock
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Summer Girls
This is one of 6 recordings I made in 1980 or thereabout. This was an analog stereo recording that unfortunately had degraded quite a bit over 30 years. These recordings represent my first experience with a drum machine, compressors, and synthesizers. There are multiple technical issues with these recordings however I was quite surprised at the quality of the songs themselves. I think my basic songwriting skills are very evident in these songs even though the recordings do not do them justice. I
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Blues Rock
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Old Friends
Where are they now? Have you ever wondered? This is the track for you.
Review: Ted Lehmans a cool seasoned singer/songwriter recording in a bluesy rock style.. I really like Old Friends.. Its beautifully messy and energy driven with a really exuberant chaotic performance, Pete Townshend style busker-bashin' acoustic and joyful ringing hooks.. Its sunshine smiling and carrying some good spirit from the 70s on its journey into the new millennium..
Steve Ison
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Alternative Pop Rock
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Live For Today
Life is short so make the most if it prople.
Well, I've been listening to so much music of every genre recorded directly to hard drive that I almost forgot what 8-track analog even sounds like! (Except for Old Blue, which qualifies as an honorary digital recording it's so clear). Ted peddles this one as "great! garage".
Now I'm going to characterize it considerably differently. Live For Today is rather more like that one track that Events Directors at family-oriented resorts wanna hear before
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Classic Rock
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God's Of The Sky
This is a LIVE track from the mid 70's. The song is pretty much a jam song about ancient aliens...
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Rock
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Momma Told Me
I'm sure your Momma told you some stuff? Well this is what mine had to say.
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Blues Rock
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Woodstock and Big Yellow Taxi, Medley LIVE
Medley of 2 Joni Mitchel Songs
Licensed Cover
The
artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Classic Rock
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Southbound
Livin' up north ans wishin' I was movin' down south. Live in the mid 70's
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Southern Rock
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The Anniversary Song
This is one of 6 recordings I made in 1980 or thereabout. This was an analog stereo recording that unfortunately had degraded quite a bit over 30 years. These recordings represent my first experience with a drum machine, compressors, and synthesizers. There are multiple technical issues with these recordings however I was quite surprised at the quality of the songs themselves. I think my basic songwriting skills are very evident in these songs even though the recordings do not do them justice. I
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Pop Rock
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Funky Ted
This is one of 6 recordings I made in 1980 or thereabout. This was an analog stereo recording that unfortunately had degraded quite a bit over 30 years. These recordings represent my first experience with a drum machine, compressors, and synthesizers. There are multiple technical issues with these recordings however I was quite surprised at the quality of the songs themselves. I think my basic songwriting skills are very evident in these songs even though the recordings do not do them justice. I
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Jazz Funk
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Radio
To all the indy artists, this is the dream.... This is what I got up every day wanting for my music.
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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The Gift
Written for my wife. Listen to the words. Nuff said...
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Love song
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Superman Fan - Unplugged
Live in the studio Ted and Randy and their guitars, and voices, what a combo....
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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Alpha Blues
I used to work with kids in a special education program called "Alpha". This is a song a wrote about the experience.
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Acid/Heavy Rock
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Hide Away
This is one of 6 recordings I made in 1980 or thereabout. This was an analog stereo recording that unfortunately had degraded quite a bit over 30 years. These recordings represent my first experience with a drum machine, compressors, and synthesizers. There are multiple technical issues with these recordings however I was quite surprised at the quality of the songs themselves. I think my basic songwriting skills are very evident in these songs even though the recordings do not do them justice. I
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Acoustic Rock
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Zombie State Of Mind
This is one of 6 recordings I made in 1980 or thereabout. This was an analog stereo recording that unfortunately had degraded quite a bit over 30 years. These recordings represent my first experience with a drum machine, compressors, and synthesizers. There are multiple technical issues with these recordings however I was quite surprised at the quality of the songs themselves. I think my basic songwriting skills are very evident in these songs even though the recordings do not do them justice. I
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Blues Rock
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Aviator - Eric Steffensen
Eric Steffensen AKA the Tarot Kid recorded this awesome arrangement of the Lehman - Bishop rock pick up anthem.
Licensed Cover
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Rock
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Between A Rock
When you are stuck, you know what I mean? This is about all the impossible situations we find ourselves in.
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Blues Rock
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Aviator
Lehman-Bishop's original version of this song is a hard rock'n, guitar oriented recording about a traveling womanizer.
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Guitar Rock
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My Baby
A cover of artist Rhonda Watson's song. Recorded with permission.
Licensed Cover
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Classic Rock
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Go and Get It
This is one of 6 recordings I made in 1980 or thereabout. This was an analog stereo recording that unfortunately had degraded quite a bit over 30 years. These recordings represent my first experience with a drum machine, compressors, and synthesizers. There are multiple technical issues with these recordings however I was quite surprised at the quality of the songs themselves. I think my basic songwriting skills are very evident in these songs even though the recordings do not do them justice. I
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Americana
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Ready For You
This is a fun love song. The production is layered with lot's of keys, 5 part harmony vocals and a real soulfull melody. Are you ready?
Review:
Ready For You (LBL)
....is another full bodied and rich in texture song. Synths, piano, and drums mixed with harmonies and strong vocals. None of it crowds you, but washes over you like a strong running stream. Laying down the synth and piano tracks on this one must have been fun, they sure are a pleasure to listen to. They intertwine, separate and
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Easy Listening/Soft Rock
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All you ever think about
is money....
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Rock
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Bad Man
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Acoustic Singer/Songwriter
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Rainy Day Warning
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Acoustic Rock
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So Low Down Blues
The song speaks for itself. Singin' the Blues always makes me feel better.
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acoustic blues rock
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I Got The Music
For all you artists out there who ever pitched a song to a publisher, A & R guy, record company exec. or artist. Listen closely to the fade at the end....
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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SOB
We all have at least one of these in our lives, sometimes more. They suck and I just had to write a song about them. Sing or play it to the one who deserves it the most. Take it from me you'll feel alot better after you do.
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Alternative Pop Rock
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The Gift - Unplugged
Ted and Randy Live and unplugged in the studio. What more could you want?
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Acoustic Pop Rock
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Ready for You - Unplugged
Live in the studio, a guitar, harmonica, and 2 voices, are you ready?
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Acoustic Pop Rock
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Party
We just wanted to write a good ol'boy friday night get some beer and party song. It's been done by everyone and we didn't want to be left out. So let's "Party"!!!!
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Classic Rock
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The Past Time
In collage I used to hang at this bar around the corner from my apartment called "The Past Time"... deep huh?
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Acoustic Blues Rock
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Ready For You - Diane Davis
Diane Davis cover of a Lehman - Bishop song. She sings this so sweet and the simple arrangement highlights her wonderful voice.
Licensed Cover
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LOVE SONG
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Waiting
Waiting to hear from you.... So tell me what you think.
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acoustic pop
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Won't Be Your Fool
This is a big sounding Chicago Blues song about being taken advantage of by the one you love.
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Blues
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Always Love
Up tempo crazy studio rock with a touch of psychadelic sensibility. It's Always Love that's makin' me crazy.....
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Rock
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Moms Song
I wrote this for my Mom on her 70th Birthday. For Iris Lehman 1928-2010
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Easy Listening/Soft Rock
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Cyberspace
The title speaks for its self.
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Rock
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No Time To Cry - Unplugged
Ted and Randy Live in the studio, 2 guitars, 2 voices, too cool....
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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Richmond Avenue
This is the original version of this song about a place where I lived when I was in college. This is real soinger/songwriter territory.
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Acoustic
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Give Your Love
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Soft Rock
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Coming Home For Christmas
Here's the official revised version of "Coming Home For Christmas"
dedicated to all the US soldiers around the world who are serving our
country and wishing they, were Coming Home For Christmas. God Bless you
all.
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Christmas
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Just Friends
"Let's be friends" we've all heard that line at times in our life. Haven't we?
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Americana
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Give Your Love - Rhonda Watson
Rhonda Watsons cover of Lehman - Bishop unrequited love song rocks with a creative arrangement and awesome vocals
Licensed Cover
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Guitar Rock
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No Time To Cry
I was movin' and things were changing and I was wondering???? Yep I wonder a lot. Things change a lot. Yep they do.
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Guitar Rock
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Old Blue
Remember the things you loved and lost? Listen to this one, it'll make ya cry.
Old Blue can be characterized with phrases like appealing, highly commercially viable, extremely well produced and recorded, wonderful performances from all instruments and vocals, and some other gushy tomes I could crank together. However, (and this really doesn't have anything to do with anything, but I figured to get it out of the way...) this is not country. Shouldn't be pitched country, shouldn't be compared to
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Alternative Pop Rock
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I Wish - Jillianne Wright
A cover of Ted Lehman's song "I Wish" by Jillianne Wright
Licensed Cover
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Singer/Songwriter
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