First published at 20:12 UTC on July 27th, 2020.
Our Song a New Jazz Song by Peter Tompkins
This song started out being a political statement about Clear Channel Communications. Over time it evolved into a song about my parents. Any time my mom heard "their song" come on the radio, which …
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Our Song a New Jazz Song by Peter Tompkins
This song started out being a political statement about Clear Channel Communications. Over time it evolved into a song about my parents. Any time my mom heard "their song" come on the radio, which was String of Pearls by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, she would say to my dad, "Awww! That's our song." They would get up and dance around the room for the entirety of the song. It was one of the only times I saw them look happy together.
Robert Carothers has been bringing my music to life for over twenty-years. I can't say enough about his talent and generosity. He produced this song in his studio, Harvest Recording. He also played guitar, bass and piano as well as sang harmonies. http://www.carothersmusic.com
Eric MdGuinn is a naturally gifted cinematographer that I just started working with. He came up with the idea for this video. It was shot in one take as Robert and I switched to different instruments. Eric will be working with me as the cinematographer on my documentary, The Artist. https://www.ericjmcguinn.com
Featuring:
Peter Tompkins - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass
Robert Carothers- electric guitar, lead guitar, bass, harmonies
Lee Kolarik II - Drums
Recorded at Harvest Recording Streetsboro, Ohio
Produced by Robert Carothers
Directed by Peter Tompkins
Assistant Director: Eric McGuinn
Cinematography: Eric McGuinn
Here is Peter Tompkins music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GH7whTNNEPKC981wdXqwG?si=32FWi7KpRdmHKs5B-pO6_g
Lyrics
Our Song words and music by Peter Tompkins
c2020 BMI
Whatever happened to our song?
We heard it on the radio each and every night.
We made love listening to that tune
Bathed in pale blue moonlight
The channels they’re all clear and it’s time to go.
Cus there’s nothing left to hear on the radio.
Please Mr. DJ. It was hers and mine.
Won’t you play it one more time?
Time to say ..
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