Hi All,

Here's a song for a recently departed family member...

This is called Goodnight Meko.

Spring storm blowing north to the Maritimes
New York in its sights somewhere along the line
And all I can see is the distance in your eyes
The years have run out and your body is breaking down
No matter what I try I can’t bring you back around

You were born in April of 2001
We brought you home under a July sun
And the world was younger before September came
So many years have brought the past back to our door
Sometimes you still look the same as you did before

Every single day burns and fades to night
Sometimes we can’t see the dark through the light
And the end of the road is just the end of the road
Now the years they gather like black birds on a winter wire
Feather by feather they build their own horizon

Spring storm blowing north to the Maritimes
New York in it’s sights somewhere along the line
And all I can do is kiss you a final goodnight
Seventeen years like sweet distance in my mind
Running low and fast as we hand you off to time

All BIAB Tracks:
1293: Bass, Acoustic, TexMexCountry Ev 120
1118: Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
691: Guitar, Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming AcRockBright Ev 120
833: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AltCountryMoody Ev 075
2541: Pedal Steel, Background ModernPopCountry Ev 110
RealDrums: NashvilleEven16, Snare, HiHat

Thanks for listening.

Bob

Bob,

Your song - and your picture of Meko - broke my heart. Sorry for your loss...

A beautiful tribute, beautifully executed.

"And all I can do is kiss you a final goodnight
Seventeen years like sweet distance in my mind
Running low and fast as we hand you off to time"

Wow.

fj

Beautiful! Great write and vocal.

Sorry about Meko, he looked like quite a character in that photo!

Bob

That was very sad & poignant but a lovely tribute to your dog.

Peter

This song is so sad, yet filled with happiness at the nostalgia. It had a genuine ache to it. A really lovely tribute to a family friend.

Sorry for your loss.

Can really hear the passion in this. Sorry for your loss. Rob

Floyd,

Thanks so much for your kind words - much appreciated.

Bob

Wow! The band sounds excellent in my headphones, as do your vocals.

Dave,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Wow - this is absolutely stunning, Robert. It is all too common you hear people downplay the effect a pet has in a household, but they are most definitely a member of the family. I've lost pets too, and have felt how devastating it can be. This is a wonderful tribute, and really touched me. The song comes straight from the heart, and it is easy to tell that.

You should be very proud of this one - thanks for sharing with us

Robert,

This is really beautiful, extremely poignant and moving.

Peter,

Much appreciated - thanks.

Bob

Bob,

A fine sensitive tribute that really made me feel the loss.
Have to share this with my wife as she went through something very similar not long ago.
Thanks for sharing such a personal song.

Robert

Great job on this Bob! I felt your pain in the lyric and performance! But thanks for sharing it!! Thanks, Torrey

Ember,

Thanks - I appreciated that.

Bob

Rob,

Thanks - I appreciate the listen and kind words.

Bob

David,

Much appreciated - thanks.

Bob

Bob, Some beautiful poetry and a wonderful tribute to your longtime friend. Touching and well produced, Tom

Deryk,

I really appreciate that - thanks.

Bob

David,

Thanks very much.

Bob

I've spent very, very little time in my life not living with a canine friend as Janice and I have for 37 years. We get it. 17 years was a great run.

Beyond the excellent production and heartfelt vocal lies a wonderfully well written tribute.

There's little to add to the many thoughtful and moving comments that have already been offered.

Thank you for sharing.

J&B

Robert,

Thanks - appreciate the kind words.

Bob

Bob, What an incredibly beautifully done tribute to Meko. The lyrics and music are so pretty and the raw emotion in the vocal is so touching it made my eyes well up. Love and prayers to you my friend.

A very good write, from start to end.

Great choice of instruments, the band performed just so well.

Torrey,

Thanks for listening - much appreciated.

Bob

Bob,

This is truly beautiful. You've composed and performed an outstanding song that overflows with feelings about the bittersweet journey of life. From every way that I look at this, it is a superb tribute to a wonderful friend. I'm very sorry for your loss.

All the best,
Noel

Yes, this is a hard song. The beauty is forged by loss. Beautiful .

Tom,

Much appreciated. Thanks.

Bob

Robert...wow, another wonderful story told in lyrics with perfect accompaniment for the story. Beautiful.

Janice & Bud,

Thanks - that is very kind and appreciated.

Bob

Josie,

That means a lot to me - thanks so much.

Bob

VideoTrack,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Noel,

That is very kind of you - thanks.

Bob

Cliff,

Thank so much.

Bob

Thanks very much for the kind words.

Bob

A great composition! I love your arrangements and use of realtracks.

Wonderful tribute.

Sorry for your loss.

Lawrence,

Much appreciated - thanks.

Bob

Very beautiful and very sad. Some wonderful imagery and a perfect supportive arrangement. What a tragedy. Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing Bob. Take care. Greg

Greg,

Thanks - much appreciated.

Bob