Songs in THE RAW!! "Christmas Brawl"

It's The Holidays again and I am always reminded of family. Oysters Rockefeller at my grandmother's Christmas party. Turkey, gravy, stuffing and eggnog oozing from my pours. I always think of Bourbon around this time of year. A good dark liquor on the rocks and a the air so cold that you can see your breath as you wet your lips with the alcoholic nectar. Scarfs and overcoats make a nice addition to the Holiday wardrobe of suits and Santa hats.
The Holidays also remind me of family feuds, drunk uncles and bad presents. I've always wondered what happens with Santa and is family around the Holidays. Does he have to go through a few road blocks before getting to each drop zone. It must be hard to work every Holiday. I'm sure, that with the pressure, there have been a few Christmas fights around the Claus House. Plus the elves are working their buts off all year long and do they get the Holiday off?
My song this week is called "Christmas Brawl". It's a story about Santa and an elf getting in a fight in my house. Santa decides to come in through the back door, the elf cleans out my bar, the tree catches fire and animal control has to come to restrain the reindeer. Dogs and cats living together....madness!
This song was written for a friend of mine who requested a Christmas Song. I hope it satisfies the craving for a Holiday treat.
Check it out at Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page and let me know what you think. Myspace not lets you keep 6 songs up on a page, so the last few weeks' entries are up there as well.
You can go straight to the SNOCAP Store and purchase your very own "Christmas Brawl" to put in your iTunes or where ever you need it.
Here it is;

If you have not seen the video for "The Way I Feel"....check it out;



Here are all the Jon Roniger related links that you might need for your listening and reading pleasure;
Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page

Jon Roniger’ other MySpace Page

Jon Roniger Website

I hope that everyone has a wonderful Holiday and New Years!!!

Peace,
Jon

Songs in the Raw "Get Over It" - Dec 8, 2007

I'm still firing away at this illusive target. I've decided to give myself a break and just say that I am on track. It's kind of like hitting the reset button. Plus, since hardly anyone is reading these things, I though that no one would care if I missed a week here and there. The holidays and travel took me out of the game for a week or so, but that kind of thing is bound to happen.
This week's installment is a song called "Get Over It". I borrowed from my own experience and the experience of a couple of my friends to put this one together. The idea stems from failed relationships and your involvement in them. I find that, if you dig hard enough, you find that you are at the root of your problems. Whether they're work related, relationships, family or general day to day operations, YOU are the one at the bottom of your issues. Hence the title "Get Over It". What I'm saying is that you need to get over yourself.
I know that in my past failed relationships, I had a lot to do with the downward spiral they eventually took. For me, it centered around drinking and drug use. Which, of course, stemmed from fear of failure, fear of success, fear of commitment and general self deprecating. It's all fun and games until some one gets hurt....some one always gets hurt!
Specifically, this song revolves around the need to be loved to fill a void of self love. Not the kind of self love that is actually arrogance or grandiocity, but the self love that allows you to share yourself with another human. One of the first things they ask you to do in a treatment center is to forgive yourself. It's not easy to forgive yourself when you're a total jerk.....but you have to start somewhere.
Well,
enough of my babbling. Head over to Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page and give it a listen.
If you're in the mood for a different style of music, I have some rock tunes on Jon Roniger MySpace Page and if you just want to hear some of the songs from my new CD "Charmed Life" you can play them directly from this player;





My Snocap Store is always open for your purchasing pleasure;


I hope you enjoy "Get Over It" and the rest of the music. I am already working on the song for next week. I think it's going to head in the "Who's that jolly red drunk in my living room" type of theme.

Here are a few of the links you need to live;
Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page

Jon Roniger’ other MySpace Page

Jon Roniger Website

Peace,
Jon