85 And Still Alive

Every Bob Dylan Birthday now is rather special. He's just turned 85 and by all accounts very much alive. I wrote a song about him - and at this time of year I remind folks about it. You can watch my animated version here by clicking on the "Music With Animation" tab above this post and under the banner with my name on it. Watch his eyes! It's also on You Tube.

Farewell Crusher!

Judith Collins leaves the NZ Parliament this year after a long stint as a fiesty coservative politician. Here are some of my cartoon memories. Obviously I was and remain not a fan of hers or her party!! The greyscale one was published in "Truth".A scurrilous NZ newspaper, now quite rightly no longer in print!

Here's To All The Women

Here is the longer version of this song. There are not many recordings of my compositions, and this one is a bit different. It's deliberately sentimental. The charcoal drawing is by the late (and greatly missed) Levin artist Sylvia Lovell depicting my first daughter and her mum. The instrument I played was a Mandola made by adapting an eight string guitar ... a bit weird, but had a unique sound. To hear it, click on the "More Music" tab below the banner with my name on it - or follow this link below. Happy Mother's day to all mothers in NZ! The link - https://youtu.be/geI7ONu4Lhg?si=PmShDetBXM9eE7h1

Farewell To My Old 3G Phone

Ed Sheeran's song "Old Phone" has extra meaning for me now!

May Day! May Day!

May the first each year is a date that tradionally reminds us of the constant struggle for working people to get a living wage and decent working conditions. A society that too often values money and power over people, creates resentment and can lead to political opportunities for obnoxious leaders like Trump and Putin. When the middle class pulls the economic opportunity ladder up on social equity for working people,the whole community is at risk of social breakdown. Far better surely to share prosperity rather than exploit others less fortunate.