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Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 24: John O’Dreams

by Bob Leslie on September 5, 2019September 6, 2019

The Sandman’s gentle tread comes stealing through the town … a song of dreams, and perhaps more?

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Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 23: O Aa the Airts the Wind Can Blaw

by Bob Leslie on August 29, 2019August 28, 2019

Burns at his best: “O Aa the Airts”

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Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 22: The Church of San Pedro, el Viejo

by Bob Leslie on August 22, 2019August 28, 2019

My attempt at a Spanish Civil War love-song. Espero que os guste …

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Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 21: The Briar and the Rose

by Bob Leslie on August 15, 2019August 14, 2019

The story of a very thorny relationship!

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Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 20: The Deserter

by Bob Leslie on August 8, 2019August 7, 2019

One from the good old “flog ’em and shoot ’em” days. For military masochists everywhere! 🙂

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Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 19: Fat Cat

by Bob Leslie on August 1, 2019July 31, 2019

This cat wants its share of the kitty!

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Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 18: Pancho and Lefty

by Bob Leslie on July 25, 2019July 23, 2019

From Chihuahua to Cleveland – the ballad of a busted bandido …

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Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 17: King Orfeo

by Bob Leslie on July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

Peerie Orpheus in the Shetland Underworld!

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Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 16: Ah Wid Dance wi Ye, Darlin

by Bob Leslie on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

The dangers that dancing can lead to!

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