LAUGHING BLUE

This song may be hard to explain.

Imagine yourself in the moment, writing about unknown events and circumstances which will take place deep into the future.  I think that is the best way to describe the origin of this song.

With the release of my video IT DOESN'T MATTER MUCH TO ME, it got me thinking about another song I wrote during my tour in Vietnam.  I was writing about the trust and friendship which had developed among the men around me who shared this unbelievable experience.  I was wondering what would become of us and what kind of people would we ultimately become.   And even though we shared many good times along with the bad, I wondered if we would ever be able to laugh again without a dark cloud hanging over our lives.

Would we be - LAUGHING BLUE

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LAUGHING BLUE

Song Title: LAUGHING BLUE

Track Number: 6

Album Title: TRUE BLUE

Artist: Old Blue

Record Label: Namesake Music

UPC/EAN Code: 884502 473612

Released 01 June 2009

Composed and Produced by: RB Smith

Copyright (c) Namesake Music, BMI

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THE MAN CAN DANCE

Several years ago, a dear family member was stricken with the terrible ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease.

He was coming upon his 64th birthday so the family prepared a huge surprise birthday party for him.  By now, the disease had already taken a toll on his body, but the way in which he handled his situation, with grace and dignity, was inspiring to us all.

When I returned home from the celebration, I picked up my guitar and his song was waiting for me.

 

This was to be his last birthday.

Listen to:

THE MAN CAN DANCE

Song Title: THE MAN CAN DANCE

Track Number: 9

Album Title: OUT OF THE BLUE

Artist: Old Blue

Record Label: Namesake Music

UPC/EAN Code: 884502 466836

Released 01 June 2008

Composed and Produced by: RB Smith

Copyright (c) Namesake Music, BMI

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IMMERSE YOURSELF

Two years ago I was fortunate enough to go on safari in South Africa.  While there I shot hours of film capturing the abundance of wildlife both large and small.  It was amazing for me to be able to roam freely among the animals in "their" environment without borders or fences.

When I returned home I started work on THE OTHER SIDE OF TIME.  I knew that there would be a song which would immerge from my African experience but to my surprise, what immerged was less of a structured song and more of a series of rhythms and sounds which best captured my feelings.  This recording along with some of the footage I shot has became the first video from THE OTHER SIDE OF TIME.

For me, when it comes to the intensity of nature's wonders, it's easy to IMMERSE YOURSELF.

Song Title: IMMERSE YOURSELF

Track Number: 7
Album Title: THE OTHER SIDE OF TIME
Artist: Old Blue
Record Label: Namesake Music
UPC/EAN Code: 887516 144509
Released 01 January 2013
Composed and Produced by: RB Smith
Copyright (c) Namesake Music, BMI

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TOO COOL

Music has many different meanings to many different people.  For some, it’s about rhythm and dance.  To others it’s about lyrics and poetry.  And still to others it’s about melodies, progressions and hooks.

You see, music stirs the emotions in many different ways.  A song can trigger a memory or a mood.  Or you can be inspired and left in awe by a performance which demonstrates the mastery of an instrument.  The possibilities are as endless as the people who listen.

As a musician, sometimes it just plain feels good to physically play a certain song.  That is my experience when I play TOO COOL.

Listen to:

TOO COOL

Song Title: TOO COOL
Track Number: 2
Album Title: THE OTHER SIDE OF TIME
Artist: Old Blue
Record Label: Namesake Music
UPC/EAN Code:  887516 144509
Released 01 January 2013
Composed and Produced by: RB Smith
Copyright (c) Namesake Music, BMI

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http://OldBlue.info/

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