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How to Insult a Songwriter: Call Her a Poet
HOW TO INSULT A SONGWRITER: CALL HER A POET Across the desk, music publisher Rick Shelton smiled brightly at me and said, “You’re a poet.” Why did I feel like I’d just been slapped? Because I’m a would-be songwriter, not a poet. I don’t want to be a poet. Nobody wants poetry anymore, if they… Read More
On the Radio
During our recent visit to Nashville, we sat in on the live broadcast of The Music Row Show on WLAC. Former Temeculite, Scott Southworth, hosts the show with charming sidekick Heino Moeller. We sat in the corner of the studio, quiet as mice, while Scott and Heino interviewed publisher Woody Bomar and writer Brett Jones.… Read More
Cleaning for the Boyfriend
On this, my 59th birthday, I am posting a song inspired by meeting our daughter’s new boyfriend. Even though I admit cleaning my house is mostly about MY ego, I made myself more selfless in the song. Hope you like it. Song #28 for November 28. A little blues number for a Monday:) CLEANING FOR… Read More
Ticket Stubs
This is song #18 for November 18. This one was inspired by a book title I saw in a Rhino Records in Claremont. I rather like this one, sentimental fool that I am. LOL. TICKET STUBS by Pam Bowen Verse 1: I found your raincoat in my car Ticket stubs in the pockets. Old feelings… Read More
Chain Link Fence
Please do not read this song lyric. It is really dumb. I am posting to prove that I am keeping up with my goal of one song per day, and this is song #15 for November 15. It is based entirely on a simile that I think is brilliant, but the rest of the song…well…… Read More
It’s My Time
Here is song #14 for November 14, inspired by all the live music shows we have been to where, as Marc Allen Barnette says, the singer is “playing to tables and chairs.” However, I’ve kept the mood positive. IT’S MY TIME by Pam Bowen Verse 1: The bar’s sure empty for a Thursday night: Barflies… Read More
Glad to Slow Down
This is song #13 for November 13, but I actually have 14 and 15 ready, which means I am halfway to my goal of 30 songs in 30 days. This is one of the two I sent to Kevin Thomas for our melody writing lesson tomorrow evening in San Diego. I am working on more… Read More
All You Married Ladies!
Many of us married ladies are going out tonight to celebrate. Our husbands will enjoy the party, too, WHEN THEY GET THERE. The issue is getting them out of the house. If you identify with this song, please leave a comment. This is song #12 for November 12. Enjoy:) ALL YOU MARRIED LADIES by Pam… Read More
Mr. Velcro
This is song #11 for November 11, inspired by a story I heard at the beauty shop of a woman whose husband retired and clung to her constantly. She now calls him Velcro Man. Enjoy. MR. VELCRO by Pam Bowen Verse 1: I’ve got my purse and grocery list, I’m heading for the door. He… Read More
