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Incognito

by Guy Welles

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1.
Driving Rain 04:15
Those little lines, when you smile And your eyes, just a little wild Oh to look, upon your face, to know, your sweet embrace I feel its real, its oh so plain, in the driving rain Thick mist of night, o'er a sleepy town A dusky light, as it showers down You looked up, into my eyes, and oh, to my surprise You feel it too, oh just the same, In the driving rain But for the storm, there's not a sound Each others arms, held us around A time sublime, torrential tryst, precipitate, the perfect kiss Wild desires, all unconstrained, In the driving rain You feel it too, oh just the same, In the driving rain I feel its real, its oh so plain, in the driving rain Wild desires, all unconstrained, In the driving rain You feel it too, oh just the same, In the driving rain I feel its real, its oh so plain, in the driving rain
2.
I hear her whisper on the wind I see it all go down again I feel the weight of my sins Bearing down, on my soul, where I lay I feel the sun beating down the vultures circle around I still hear the sound of her cries, in the night, where she lay me down soft sweet sighs in the wind I feel the burning of the sand Im lost in this wasted land I feel the weight of it in my hand I brought it down, to the ground, where she lay In dust I see fear rise, I know my time is nigh, I still see that violet sky In the cold, dark night, where I lay her down, Her eyes last light, fires burning out, Her soft sweet cries, on the cold, cold ground, Her breath, a whisper on the wind I hear her whisper on the wind
3.
My life’s been pretty tough, its treated me so rough, oh, what a world! I almost lost it all, the reason for my fall, was just a girl But my momma was real smart, didn’t raise no fool Get a job, work real hard, stay in school Have a little faith, don’t live in fear Starting at rock bottom, it only gets better from here Find a good woman, get yourself hitched Leave all your troubles, down in the ditch Seek out my fortune, drink from the cup Gonna have it all, when I’m way way up…. Up on Rattlesnake Ridge She waltzed into my life, brought me only strife, oh, what a girl She picked apart my heart, played me like a harp, Set me a-whirl Oh, mama I am through, I’m tired of being true, I’m outta here Head back out on the road, lighten up my load, I need a beer
4.
I got the Red Hill Blues, and I don't know what to do I got the Red Hill Blues, and I don't know what to do You know my baby's gone, and I'm all alone as I'm walking round the bend You know, life ain't the same, and I'm to blame Sure could use a friend I'm falling fast, I thought that love would last Let he who has not sinned I crossed that line, it happened all the time I'm all alone again
5.
Hear the lies of the barstool prophet, the smell of bourbon and despair The sound of neon buzzing, and I know I’ll see you there Feel the carvings worn smooth on the bar top, black windows turn noon into night The jukebox wails out a country cliche, The bar’s fool get drunk on your right He’ll be a rich man when his ship comes in a strong man when she calls, be a wise man when he’s older, and buy drinks for all As we drink alone in our dark merciful home, the company I find quite alright All of my fears, all my wasted years, before death I hope to find life Within every man lies a poet, within every truth hides a lie Distracts from a future, without a chance, A miracle flashes its light For all my friends
6.
Incognito 06:52
7.
Whatever happened to the Sun-man? Whatever happened to the rain? Whatever happened to the starlight? But still I love you just the same. Whatever happened to the Moon-girl? Whatever happened to her shade? Was it lost all up in darkness? My love for you will never fade. Those northern lights, make your eyes shine bright And as my world, begins to twirl, the sun gets in my eyes Whatever happened to the fey queen? And what it is that she became? All that shimmering and stardust, With our hearts all up in flames Whatever happened to the changeling? And the one they stole away? All afar from kith and kindred, from your side I'll never stray
8.
Lightning flash, it breaks the sky I see everything, but not the answer to why I quicken my pace, along the rocky path I drift to sunnier days, avoiding heavens wrath Then the raindrops fall, drops kiss the grass My heads flung back, and I start to laugh I walk out in the storm with my eyes wide open I walk right out into the rain I’ve been reborn and my eyes are wide open My life won’t ever be the same Behind my back, as I walk on I still see a face, I sense whats still to come Thunder clap, it shakes my bones I’m traveling light, is there time to make it home Then the raindrops fall, first signs of spring My heads flung back, and I start to sing I walk out in the storm with my eyes wide open I walk right out into the rain I’ve been reborn and my eyes are wide open My life won’t ever be the same
9.
Sun sets slowly down in Baja, palms drift lazy in the breeze Sure sounds great, but its far too late, for paradise lost beside the sea Snow falls heavy in the Rockies, outdoor lovers holy grail But they sold their souls, for land and white gold Now a highway runs through Vail We had it all, we had it all, just like the angels, before the fall We had it all, but we had to fall, we had it all, so hear the call Majestic mountains, spacious skies Natural wonders to be seen From native hands, we took these fertile lands And paved right over the American dream Planet Earth, we call her mother, ’cause she gave life to us all Its not to late, we can still change her fate, we can still prevent the fall We’ve got it all, we’ve got it all, just like the angels, before the fall We’ve got it all, but we had to fall, we’ve got it all, so hear the call Hear the call
10.
Johnny got his gun, went off to fight the war They told him many things, about what he’s fightin’ for For those that would be free, to spread Democracy He’s an American and a patriot to his core. He likes to hear good music, he likes to drink his beer But not to see his unborn child, thats his greatest fear He hugged and kissed his wife, then volunteered his life And left behind the things he held most dear. The army took young Johnny, sent him to the desert sands To those poor folks who need us there, he’s proud to lend a hand. Some thanked him for his deeds, others failed to see the need, And fought to get poor Johnny from their lands. Johnny did his duty, put his heart into the fight, And prayed to god the politicians know their wrongs from their rights Thats the last thing on his mind, when he heard that artillery whine, He heard it’s crash and saw a blinding light. When he woke it all was dark, and he couldn't hear a sound But Johnny's still alive, he wants to sing and dance around, But that is not to be, he can't hear, or speak or see With no arms or legs, he'll never touch the ground. As he realized what happened to a man that once was whole “Why give to me this cruel fate” he asked God to let him know, He took a long deep breath, made his choice between life and death, H let go of hope, despair filled up his soul But one morning came the sunrise, its warm touch against his skin And the cool kiss of a teardrop, burst his bubble like a pin. Then a finger on his chest spells out, Merry Christmas, The spark of hope rekindled deep within. To the generals and politicians, in morse code he told them well, I want the world to know what war can do, to my life its made a hell. He waited long for their reply, came at last and made him cry: “You're a secret, son, your tale we'll never tell”. Johnny got his gun, went off to fight the war......

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The is the first solo album by Guy Welles, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and recording engineer. Many extraordinary special guests have contributed to this project.

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released June 7, 2021

Thank you to everyone who made this possible. My wife, my family, my friends,
my bandmates, past, present & Future. – thank you all!! You inspire me!!

Thank you to all the Special Guests:
Ryan Grow, drum kit (tr. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10); Kevin Jarvis, drum kit (tr. 3, 4, 5, 6)
Jeni Magana, upright bass (tr. 1, 2, 3, 5); Ashton Taufer, upright bass (tr. 7, 10)
Danton Boller, upright bass, (tr. 6); Aleksandr Remez, upright bass (tr. 4)
Erik Yates, banjo, dobro, backup vocals (tr. 1, 3, 10)
Nat Keefe, acoustic guitar, backup vocals (tr. 3)
Maureen Jackson, backup vocals (tr. 1, 2, 5, 8, 9)
Scott Law, lead guitar (tr. 5); Phil Ferlino, keyboards (tr. 5)
Joshua Workman, guitar (tr. 6); Carl Byron, accordion (tr. 6)
John Carlin, lead guitar, backup vocals, (tr. 1, 7)
Rob Dasaro, keyboards (tr. 7), backup vocals, (tr. 5, 7)
Brad Manosevitz, washboard (tr. 10), backup vocals (tr. 5)
Chris Harrison, saxophones (tr. 4, 8); Tim Fox, trumpet (tr. 4, 9)
Jason Hann, percussion (tr. 9); Brian Carey, congas (tr. 7)
Tommy Detamore, pedal steel (tr. 2); Trent Williamson, harmonica (tr. 10)
Omar El-Deeb, bass, lead and rhythm guitars, (tr. 9)
wino-strut, backup vocals (tr. 5)
Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering
Artwork by Deb Adams-Welles

Parts by Guy Welles:
Octave acoustic mandolin (all but tr. 6, 8), octave electric mandolin (tr. 8), acoustic mandolin (tr. 1, 2, 3), fiddle (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6), electric violin (tr. 4),
lead & backup vocals, acoustic guitar (tr. 8), bass (tr. 8), percussion (tr. 8), hammond organ (tr. 8, 10), clarinet (tr. 4), tenor saxophone (tr. 4, 9),

All songs written*, produced and mixed by Guy Welles, ©2021
*except Rattlesnake Ridge, co-written by Bill Birrell

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