rhymin richie

This is the 26th "Year In Review" song I have done, and I have almost always used the same tune to parody (hey, if it ain't broke…….).   I present this labor of love to all of you, wishing you a happy and healthy 2015.  And now, let's go back, shall we?….

I know you may have seen one of these clips already on YouTube, but in case you didn't, here is a replay of one of the highlights of my musical life - jamming' with Albany area native John Karl at Legends and The Stage in Nashville

Wow-  this one was a major stretch (of my vocal chords, I mean). Disclaimer: The lyrics to this song are based on pure fiction (that's in case Chris' husband Neil is reading this

Yet another challenge on a Wednesday.  What a way to try to get over the hump - being forced to write and perform a song in one short hour!  I'm only one man, people!  (Actually, I love doing it…) This one is for event planner Kim from Ballston Spa

I guess the directions couldn't get much simpler than that. You nominate a Capital Region town and provide me some facts to get started, and I'll create a ditty for you.  Here are some suggestions

I guess this fits into the "for what it's worth" department, but a lot of thoughts went through my head while watching this year's show. At times I got emotional, actually. Huh?

Here we go again-a challenge to write a song in one short, pressure filled hour. (No complaints though - I live for stuff like this!)

Mike is a chainsaw carving wild man.  (Well, not really a wild man, but now that I have your attention…)   He was the picture perfect subject for a special Halloween edition of "Write A Song Wednesday"

Pownal Elementary kids are awesome!  And they're honest too!  Check out their great parody of a Zac Brown classic - "Chicken Fried"

Great school, great teachers and great time. Those words best describe my visit to Menands School   on the Reading, Writing and Rhyming Tour.

Ok, time to get serious here.  I don't ask for much.  I try to give as much as I can (nice strategy, Richie --go for the sympathy vote).    I NEED YOUR SUPPORT for the coveted position of President of the Morning Show.

Another edition of Write-A-Song Wednesday is in the books.  I'm not sure how these things get written, but I think it has something to do with the very dark roast coffee we get in the morning.  I need 3 cups to get the old synapses working.  Here's what was created in less than an hour!