• Written September 6th, 1979
• Keywords: Nautical, Sea Shanty, Folk

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This is a prelude to “Paradise Bay,” another sea shanty. Again, the talents of Brian Wicklund, Laura MacKenzie and Jerry Danks shine through. I have no…

• Written March 13th, 1981
• Keywords: Nautical, Sea Shanty, Folk

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This is the song for which I’m most famous: a sea shanty popular among my listeners. It tells the tale an old sailor on his final…

• Written June 15th, 2011
• Keywords: Activism, Abuse, Art Therapy

[TW: A song of warning about pedophiles and Child Sexual Abuse] 

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The Traveling Wilburys wrote a song called “Handle with Care.” I found it a unique…

• Written February 2nd, 2008
• Keywords: Love Song, Comedic, Religious Humor

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Sure, this guy truly doesn’t know what hit him. But haven’t we all felt this way at one time or another? And maybe, we might…