Songs in the Raw - weeks of 2/9, 2/16 & 2/23

Ok, OK, I know it's been a while since we last talked, but life can do that to you some times. I have been busy, though, writing and posting the songs on Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page. You can and should just check in there form time to time to see what's happening in my musical world.

Let me take a step back and tell you about the last couple of songs that I wrote.
"Southern Fried Women" is my first attempt at a country song. I throw in a few references to Bar-B-Q, Daisy Dukes, barns, pick-up trucks and Dixie cups. I tried to get it all in there and have it not sound too corny. I think that it came out pretty good! Have a listen for yourself - Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page.

Last week's song is called "I Remember You". I started thinking back about a girlfriend a while ago. We parted ways after a year of fighting and cheating and general bad times. I was probably not the best boyfriend in the world, but she brought it out of me. The songs took a turn towards, not just a memory, but a list of reasons why I blame her for all my faults.....joking....of course. But you've got to blame some one. I blame her!

This week's song is called "Fool For You". I guess it started as a love song...I guess. Basically, I'm a fool. I think that we all know that. But I'm also a fool for my wife. I've always liked that expression; "I'm a fool for you". It sort of says it all for me. No matter how far you've come in your life, there's this one person that just makes your brain go numb. I like it when my brain goes numb.

Well, I hope you enjoy the listening. If you ever want to leave a comment or write to me and ask about songwriting or whatever....fell free!

Here are some links to live by;

Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page

Jon Roniger’ other MySpace Page

Jon Roniger Website

Jon Roniger Blog – Songs in the Raw

Here are a couple of videos from my tour in the UK last year with my good friend Rico!

YouTube Links from Jason “Lefty”
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8nHPpyRotcU
Over & Over

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9k082Ax996o
Electric



As always, my SNOCAP store is open for your purchasing pleasure. It's always Christmas at the Jon Roniger SNOCAP store!


I've also created a way to buy all of my music through PAYPAL directly from my website. Check it out;

Jon Roniger Music Page

Anyway, that should do it!
I hope life is trating you all very well. Get ready for Spring. It's just around the corner!

Peace,
Jon

Song of the week -SONGS IN THE RAW - "Crying Eyes Don't Seem To Care"

Now this wold be two depressing songs in a row....I kind of like that. I used to play at a friend's bar. I did "Happy Hours" there and Sunday evening shows. It was really cool to have a weekly gig. I've had those before and really enjoyed the regular interaction between the regular customers and the staff. It's sort of like what I'm doing with "Songs in the Raw", but with a lot less interaction.
But, that's not why I am telling you this. The owner, my friend, would constantly ask me to play more up-beat songs. So, I learned a bunch of cover songs and played them along with my original material. Since then, I've written a lot of up-beat songs. Both lyrically and musically up-beat. AND I don't play any more cover songs at gigs!
Anyway....I am always glad to write another down-beat, depressing song in honor of all the bar owners out there. All those "happy hour" people who would probably rather hear "Come Monday" or "I Shot The Sheriff" another time, than something new and original.
HEARS TO YOU!

This week's song is called "Crying Eyes Don't Seem To Mind". I came up with the idea for the song while I was watching my children cry and scream...as they do from time to time.

The idea is that, the physical manifestation of the and the conceptualization are separate entities. Depression is a mental illness, yet there are physical manifestations of the illness. "Heart-broken" has nothing to do with a broken heart. Sadness and joy are not physical concepts, but they are manifested physically by crying or jumping up and down.

"Crying Eyes Don't Seem To Care" is about me wondering why my hands shake and my eyes create tears and my knees weaken when I am heart-broken. How do they know? Why do I get short of breath when I get extremely sad? Sorrow is not attached to my diaphragmatic control......is it?

Anyway...head over to Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page and give it a listen. I've still got last week's song up "When Are You Coming Home", so you can get a couple of good depressing songs under your belt before heading out into the day.

Here are all the links that you need to live!!!!
Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page

Jon Roniger’ other MySpace Page

Jon Roniger Website

HERE IS THE SNOCAP STORE! Buy all the records on there. You'll enjoy every one!



Here are a couple of videos for your viewing pleasure!

“The Way I Feel”
Jon Roniger - The Way I Feel

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“Only Human”
Jon Roniger - Only Human

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Links again;
Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page

Jon Roniger’ other MySpace Page

Jon Roniger Website


Thanks for taking this ride with me. I hope that life is treating everyone well.....
Peace,
Jon