Every Time You Smile Demo

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E. Edstrom

Vocal: Doug Stokes

You're like the sun 
On the first day of spring 
You warm me up 
With the brightest light I've seen 

You turn the night into day 
With just the look on your face 

Every time you smile 
Goes straight to my head 
Makes me feel so high I lose my breath 
The air gets warm as wine 
And everything is sweet 
Nothing but a blue sky over me 
The whole world shines 
Every time you smile 

Sometimes a storm 
Will darken the sky 
But when it pours 
You're my silver lining 

So when I start to lose hope 
I turn to you cause I know 

CHORUS 

BRIDGE 
You get inside 
You make me feel alive 
You make life worthwhile 

CHORUS 
The whole world shines 
My soul just flies 
Everytime you smile

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Your Kiss Don't Lie - Demo

Your Kiss Don't Lie

VERSE 1
Yes I heard what you just said
You ain't ready to commit yet
How did that notion get into your head
Cause when I lean in close
Your true feeling shows

CHORUS
Your kiss don't lie
No matter what you say
Your lips tell the truth anyway
You can look me in the eye
Cross your heart and hope to die
But I believe you want me
Cause your kiss don't lie

VERSE 2
Look, I've had lovers who were phony
Sweet talkers when they were lonely
But I know your for real because you show me
How deep your feelings go
With every goodbye and hello

CHORUS

BRIDGE
Trust what you feel honey
Can't ever hide it from me
Truth always comes out
Straight from your pretty mouth

CHORUS
Cause your kiss don't lie
No matter what you say
Your lips, your lips, your lips tell the truth anyway
You can look me in the eye
Cross your heart and hope to die
But I believe you want me
Yes I believe you need me
Girl I know you how much you love me
Cause your kiss don't lie

Camo Pants - Demo

Camo Pants - Demo

E. Edstrom
Vocal: Ron Wallace

Her hair was blonde or maybe red

I really don't recall

Every thought left my head

As I watched her walk

Straight through the club onto the floor

She blew my mind with what she wore

    She was rockin' the camo pants

    Oh, it was shockin' to see her dance

    She weren't blendin' in or hidin'

    Just a struttin' in plain sight and

    Left a trail of turnin' cowboy hats

    That girl was rockin' the camo pants

I know skirts and tight blue jeans 

Ain't easy to ignore 

But when a girl in grays and greens 

Comes walking through the door 

Sexy and strong and oh so cute 

Ya have to stand up and solute 

    Cause she is rockin the camo pants 

    Oh, it's so shockin' to see her dance 

    She ain't blendin' in or hidin' 

    Just a struttin' in plain sight and 

    Leaves a trail of turnin' cowboy hats 

    That girl is rockin the camo pants 

        That's what I call conceal and carry 

        Packing more heat than the military 

          (Instrumental)

        Come on girls  

    Let me see you rockin' the camo pants 

    Oh it's so shocking to see you dance 

    Ya'll ain't blendin in or hidin 

    Just a struttin' in plain site 

    Ya leave a trail turning cowboy hats 

    Lemme see ya rockin the camo, rockin the camo 

    Rockin the camo pants

Add A Little Fuel To The Fire - Demo

Add A Little Fuel To The Fire
E. Edstrom
Vocal: Ron Wallace

Well how 'bout that, I just got canned 
Some pinstripe pin head is closing down the plant 
Ain't life grand? 
I'm gonna add a little fuel to the fire 

I got my last pack of reds and a twenty dollar bill 
Half a tank of gas and a lotta clock to kill 
Ain't life a thrill? 
I'm gonna add a little fuel to the fire 

    Yeah, I'm about to get lit with a bottle of Jack 
    It's dynamite in a paper sack 
    I'm hot under the collar, I'm a live wire 
    Life is cruel, I'm gonna add a little fuel to the fire 

Just got a text from best friend's ex 
I always thought she had the best dang legs 
You know what's next 
I'm gonna add a little fuel to the fire 

I'll pick her up and we'll go somewhere 
Everyone we know will point and talk and stare 
Cause I don't care 
I'm gonna add a little fuel to the fire 

    Yeah, we're 'bout to get lit with a bottle of Jack 
    She'll be dynamite when we hit the sack 
    I'm hot under the collar, I'm a live wire 
    I'm a fool, I'm gonna add a little fuel to the fire 

INSTRUMENTAL 

    Yeah, I'm 'bout to get lit with a bottle of Jack 
    It's dynamite in a paper sack 
    I'm hot under the collar, I'm a live wire 
    Life is cruel, I'm gonna add a little fuel to the fire 

Sunday morning, I'm running late 
Draggin' myself to church by half past eight 
If I don't get straight 
I'm gonna add a little fuel to the fire

I'll Bring The Beer

I'll Bring The Beer
E. Edstrom
Vocal: Ron Wallace

VERSE 1 
Hey brother we haven't talked in quite a while, so I'm writing 
I hope you're okay 
Mama's doing fine and Dad's talking 'bout retiring, he's still deciding 
I had dinner with them Sunday 
Bet you missed the Packer game 
Can't believe they won it 
But watching football ain't the same 
Without you yelling "run it, run it" 

CHORUS 
So let's have a party on a Sunday afternoon 
I know you're real busy, let me know what works for you 
I've got big plans 
For when you're back again 
I'll fill you in on everything that happened here 
You just bring yourself home safe 
And brother I'll bring the beer 


VERSE 2 
Heard the news you lost your lieutenant, looks like you're in it 
Well, keep your head down 
I know you don't wanna quit until its finished, and you win it 
You're making us all proud 
Next month you turn 21 
I hope the presents get there 
When you get back we'll have our fun 
But until then you have my prayer 

CHORUS 
So let's have a party on a Sunday afternoon 
We'll make up for lost time over a cold one or two 
I've got big plans 
For when you're back again 
I'll fill you in on everything that happened here 
You just bring yourself home safe 
And brother I'll bring the beer 

INSTR 

CHORUS 
I've got big plans 
For when you're back again 
I'll fill you in on everything that happened here 
Take your time we'll save your place 
Be courageous but don't be too brave 
You just bring yourself home safe 
And brother I'll bring the beer 

The Futurehit Midyear Report

Very interesting analysis for songwriters, by Jay Frank. I wonder if this will apply for Country writers as well. I asked a radio PD recently if songs are getting longer and his reply was. "No, I prefer short songs. That way I can play more of them per hour."

FWIW, I've had several pros in Nashville telling me that they "feel" that songs are getting longer, into that 4+ minute range.

Here is my Amazon affiliate link to Jay Frank's intriguing book, FutureHit.DNA.

Vanessa E. Presents: The Summer Songwriter Showcase

I'm going to be playing at this cool event. I'm really excited to get out and share some of my new songs! I'm also excited that fellow NSAI Milwaukee writer Nora Collins will also be playing at this event.

Date:	Sunday, July 11, 2010
Time:	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location:	Children and Arts Center
Street:	174 S. Highpoint Drive
City/Town:	Romeoville, IL

Admission is $5 for Adults, $3 for Students

Come and enjoy a terrific show at a great venue, featuring talented singer/songwriters! This show is for all ages, so bring everyone you know!!

Hosted by Vanessa E and band! www.vanessae.com
Featuring: Renea Taylor, Colleen Wild, Megan Le, Jessica Harvey, Nora Collins, Eric Edstrom, Nancy Johnson, Scott Koetge and more!