Two Songs Recorded by Tom O'Brien and I by Bob Elliott on The Pipeline at IndieMusicPeople

Two Songs Recorded by Tom O'Brien and I
Okay, since he wrote these and sings the lead, it's okay for me to brag on 'em and say these tracks are killer. We did this stuff about six years ago.

Highway Five:

http://iacmusic.com/songs.aspx?SongID=73768&ArtistID=128691

Tom: lead and back vox, guitars
Bob: Piano, back Vox
Matt Perez Drums (beautiful drums)

Tom lists me playing bass, but there is no bass, Mon. Part of the beauty of how we arranged it. Allows Matt's toms room as dark as night.

To Seed:

http://iacmusic.com/songs.aspx?SongID=73767&ArtistID=128691

Tom: first voice and guitars
Bob: second voice, cello thing
Matt: djembe

You gotta read the lyrics on both these (although he's easy to make out what he's saying-unlike me).

I know I'm going on and all, but so what? It's something I believe in. We've been working now and then across the miles for about 28 years, and I always thought we were gonna make a big contribution together.

I'm a sap, so what? Check out these songs and they won't disappoint.

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Bob Elliott

5/2/2009 1:56:08 AM

Now, now I know I'm too pushy, but just try "Highway 5," it's so fucking beautiful...

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The Man With No Band

5/2/2009 2:53:15 AM

I agree Bob ... I had already put it up on one of my stations before you posted this post ... but if no one else is going to comment ... I will ... "Highway 5" is definitely a beautiful song ...

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5/2/2009 5:34:50 AM

I love it too... it is beautiful!... I had already added it as well.

I added another he had posted... I'm so sad that he took it off, will you put a gentle nudge in for a repost, I don't remember the complete title... 'Rain'.

He's such a great lyricist... and the tunes/melody are beautiful.

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Tom O'Brien

5/2/2009 9:43:16 PM

BFF (Butterfly forever),
The song you're referring to was "Waiting for Rain" and you're right, it's a gorgeous song! Bob and Matt Perez and I did it as part of our CD "The Tao Tones." But after I posted it, I realized that, since it was written and sung by Bob, that he should really post it on his site. So let's urge Bob to do just that. (Or if he'll allow me the honor, I'll put it back up. There are several greta songs of his from that "era" that I hope he shares with IAC. He's an incredible tunesmith and the world deserves to hear all of it.

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5/3/2009 5:32:10 AM

Hello Tom...

'Waiting for Rain'... lovely.... and I thought that was Bob singing!

Well... I don't think I should get in the middle of who posts it... however, I do hope that one of you do... I am happy to have heard it for the short time it was up.

Please someone?!! :-)

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Bob Elliott

5/3/2009 6:02:44 AM

Alright, Butterfly, thanks for the interest in the tune. It's a joint thing with Tom and Matt and I, one of my tunes. I haven't heard that for many days. Wow. Different time.

I put it up here:

http://iacmusic.com/songs.aspx?SongID=73816&ArtistID=8956

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5/3/2009 6:07:03 AM ---- Updated 5/3/2009 6:15:41 AM

Ahhh.... Bob, I just saw it on the New Releases... and stopped in to tell you so... only to find your kind note.

A great song... nice work on all accounts!

Thank you so very much!! :-)

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