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Gerard O'Riley

Gerard O'Riley writes poignant and personal songs that encourage the listener to think a little more deeply about life and love. He always has a positive message, regardless of how sad a story can be, a happy ending is always available.

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Mama Why Did Jesus Take My Daddy? (Melanie Thompson)

This song sings of a situation all of us have either heard, read about or experienced ourselves. The death of a parental figure can be devasting to a young child. And as adults we struggle to offer an explanation to those children, words of comfort and peace. This song may help those adults who are looking for the right thing to say to when a child loses a parent.

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Friday night (Edward McBride)

This song is about a group of punks who drink, smoke marijuana, and take other drugs and they look forward to every Friday night which is the night that they are drunk, drugged, and in the mood to fight. They listen to heavy rock music and love old bands like Led Zepplin and Black Sabbath.

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Hello, moon (Christopher Van Name)

I had a conversation a few days ago with a homeless person. His name was Tom. He was walking down the road, heading south. I asked him if he ever got lonely for someone to talk to. He said, “I’ve got the moon”. This one’s for Tom.

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Tequila Tears (Joyce Trudeau)

Can we use another song about crying in your tequila when your spouse leaves you? I think there is always room for one more. I love this man's blatant honesty that there will be tears.

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It's a Long Way to Heaven (Joyce Trudeau)

As we get closer to the grave and look back and take stock of our lives, we see the mistakes we have made. What I love about these lyrics is this person's re-commitment to his (or her) partner and desire to re-ignite their love.

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