John Henke
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While My Guitar Gently Weeps While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Thanks to Craig Hansen for the awesome guitar work.
Craig Hansen /collab Cover Songs 4/4 No samples
Existential Blues Redux Existential Blues Redux
This song is a new version of the song I first recorded with Craig Hansen and Steve Schultz back in 1985. Craig played lead guitar on both versions.
A Winter's Night A Winter's Night
This is an old-fashioned melancholy ballad. People who live alone were on my mind during the pandemic. For so many it was hard to connect with others during that time. This song reflects that sense of isolation.
Reasons Reasons
An instrumental arrangement of a song from an imaginary musical. New version with minor changes uploaded on 7/30/2023.
Too Cool for Me Too Cool for Me
This song is about what a screen addiction can do to a relationship. I promised my wife I'd tell you this is not about her! Thanks to Craig Hansen for the guitar solo and the feedback during the mixing process.
Big Wide Country Big Wide Country
My first attempt at slide guitar - open D tuning.
That Was Yesterday -- An Old Man's Lament That Was Yesterday -- An Old Man's Lament
A grouchy old man (not me) looks back on his life.
Wake You Up Wake You Up
I was aiming for sort of a retro sound with this song about a man who feels unappreciated.
Too Tired Too Tired
Many songs have been written about loss and loneliness. I think the worst thing about this type of experience is the feeling that a painful situation will never change.
It Must Be Love It Must Be Love
Having a little fun with a simple acoustic arrangement and a lot of cliches.
Your Smile Your Smile
Can't do anything about the weather, but having the right person around can help.
Twice a Fool Twice a Fool
Looking back on youthful decisions, sometimes things don't turn out the way we planned.
One Brain Between Us One Brain Between Us
This song offers a jazzy flavor with a simple quartet of drums, bass, guitar, and piano.
Carry Me Away Carry Me Away
In an old black and white snapshot, a smiling little girl and her father at the beach. Years later, they are gone and only memories remain.
Another Time Another Time
The lyrics in this song take familiar cliches, then turn them around to see where they lead.
Let It Go Let It Go
A bout with cancer left me with a serious case of writer's block. While working my way out of it, I thought about how being sick is like being in a toxic relationship. This song was the result.
Lake Superior Winter Lake Superior Winter
Inspired by my first scuba diving trip to Lake Superior
Racing to the Moon Racing to the Moon
A visitor from another planet, or just another guy afraid of commitment?
Last Goodbye Last Goodbye
Thanks to Dan Warbington for his great guitar work on this track.
