Song Stories: Volume 1

Gathered within these volumes are stories from across the globe, from across the genre spectrum, unified by the inspiration of song. A lyricist has the immense challenge of capturing an entire story in a handful of verses Some melodies convey a story without a single word. What stories might have arisen if the lyricists and composers chose to share their stories in a different medium? Sit back, relax, and spend some time with an old friend, or find a new one. Welcome to Song Stories. The Authors and their Inspirations: Lou Antonelli: Hearts of Stone by The Fontane Sisters Becky Beard : “Riddles Wisely Expounded” (Traditional English Ballad) Anthony Box: “Paint it Black” by The Rolling Stones Raymond Clarke: “Back Together” by Babybird Chris Devito: “My Favorite Things” by John Coltrane LT Dalin: “The Banana Boat Song” by Harry Belafonte, “You Spin Me Round” by Dead or Alive/Dope Steven Gepp: “Sugar Shack” by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs Wayne Helge: “That Moon Song” by Gregory Alan Isakov Jack Horne: “Don’t Give Up on Us” by David Soul Stephen Jansen: “My Dying Machine” by Gary Numan Erik T Johnson: “Hazey Jane II” by Nick Drake Vic Kerry: “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” by Elton John Adam Knight: “Hangar 18” by Megadeth Robert Neilson: “The Bewlay Brothers” by David Bowie Nicky Peacock: “Swansong for a Raven” by Cradle of Filth Steve Voelker: “12 Ounce Epilogue” by Clutch Cover Art by Diana Whiley Edited by: Wakefield G Mahon III