Dark and Crazy Times
First of all, despite the album cover, only a handful of its 20 songs are political, and these few are 100% bipartisan in their criticism of current/past leaders (political and otherwise). This includes those who have tried to hide the truth about sinful behavior, e.g., Bill Clinton and Catholic Church leadership. And in case you don't know, the underlying "Crowned Trump" image was created and distributed by the President's own team, who included an intentionally provocative inscription, "LONG LIVE THE KING."
Anyhow, I assembled this collection of songs in order to give others a glimpse at a few personal favorites among the 230 or so that I have written over the past 50 years. My primary vocation has been that of an environmental scientist working on topics in agriculture and food systems. But I also became a Bible-believing Christian at age 22, a fact which is readily apparent in many of these songs. As a youth, my strongest musical influence was unquestionably Bob Dylan. His “Freewheelin’” (1963) was among the handful of albums played in our home, and many of Dylan's songs are forever etched in my brain. But my folks also had a couple of musical comedy albums, including one from Tom Lehrer, notorious for his biting satire and political commentary – influences that crept into some of my song-writing – as on the title track, for instance.
Why have I released this compilation now? Well, I’m nearly 67 and have been spending more time playing my guitar. Based on a suggestion from a local STL musician who has produced a few of my songs, I recently joined the Nashville Songwriters Association, where I have been getting feedback on several of my songs – including some included in this collection. Each morning, after prayer and personal Bible Study, I play many of these songs, as well as a few covers (“Make You Feel My Love,” “Hallelujah,” and “Till There was You”) – the last reflecting another major personal musical influence, The Beatles. I’m beginning to wonder whether all this exapnded interest in music might soon evolve into performing live in local establishments, as some of my close friends already do. We’ll see …
In the meantime, I hope that whoever checks out this collection will enjoy it, available now on Spotify and most other streaming services. If any of you would like to collaborate musically or contact me for any reason, please reach out!
Thanks – Dave (August 2025)
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All Songs
2020's
A Golden Lullaby (January-February 2022)
Back in Your Heart (February 2023)
Be Reconciled (July-September 2021)
Dark and Crazy Times (February-March 2025)
Gettin' Back (take 2) (September 2024)
Hebrews 12 (Yeshua, We Run to You) (July 2025)
Hey There, Major! (October-November 2024)
I Could Die Happy (July 2024)
It's Been a Minute (August 2025)
Lake Mode (July 2025)
Listen Up! (January 2023)
Make Us Wise (January - February 2021)
Michelle and Me (October 2025)
Near to Me (September 2025)
No More Walls (October 2025)
Pay the Check and Take Me Home (October 2025)
Second Resurrection (January-March 2022)
The COVID Blues (May 2020 - February 2025)
The Ol' Gray Wolf (December 2020 - January 2021)
The One (January-March 2020)
We Like Ike (October 2023)
When God Made You (September 2025)
Winter Chill (November - December 2021)
Юлия O [YuIeAo] (2006-2024)
2010's
All Things Made New (August – December 2014)
Be Gone (November 2011)
Chosen by God (March – April 2017)
Dawn (June - July 2018)
Fall’s First Frost (and its Last) (October – November 2017)
Frightened (September – November 2016)
Goin' up to Zion (February-March 2010)
Hide Not Thy Face from Me (July 2012)
How Ancient (December 2011 – March 2012)
My Life is a Mess (May 2010)
My New Home (April 2014)
Supreme Love (June – July 2015)
Thy Will Be Done (February – March 2017)
Trust in Thee (August – October 2010)
Use Us, We Pray (May 2010)
When the Bill Comes Due (January – February 2011)
Wonderfully Made (May 2012)
2000's
A Cowboy’s Prayer (March 2001)
Adonai (May 2001)
Cardinal Rule (May 2002)
Celebrity (May, 2001)
Christmas in Jerusalem (December 2003)
Come with Me (October 2001)
Eliyahu-Moshe (September – November, 2005)
Ever Near (April 2008)
Gone Far Too Soon (March 2006)
Gus (August 2001)
Hallelu-Y’shuah (February 2006)
I am Love (September-December 2002)
Incredible (music October 2008, words November 2009)
Kansas City Shuffle (September-November 2003)
Little Miss Livvy (July 2002)
Lonely (February-April 2004)
May the Lord Shield You (December 2001)
Mother (music March 2004, words September 17-18, 2006)
My Bride (February 2005)
My Little Valentine (February 2000)
My Son, Drew (March 2003)
No One But Jesus (May – Spetember 2005)
Oh, Brother John (November 2000)
Oh, Heavenly Father (August 2004)
Please Don’t Let Me Fall (January 2002)
Real Whirlwind (July-August 2007)
Richard (December 2004 – January 2005)
The End of Sorrow’s Road (August-September 2003)
The Glory of the Lord (music August 2008, words June 2009)
The Word of God (July 2001)
There’s a Bird at our Window (July 2002)
These are Those Days (March-April 2003)
Valley (July 2004)
Won’t Be Lonely No More (October 2007)
Y’Shuah (August 2003)
1990's
Brothers Free (December 1995)
Calling Us Back (November 13-14, 1999)
Don’t Kill the Wrong People (April-May 1999)
I Believe It’s True (January 1996)
I Heal All (March 1999)
I Want You Now (August 14, 1993)
It’s the Best (March-April 1995)
Judge Raper (February 19-26, 1999)
Lavalu (1992)
Not That Kind of Guy (May-August, 1993)
Rainbow (August 2-4, 1998)
Stranded (August 1999)
Thanksgiving Day (November 26-27, 1998)
The Truth (February 14-21, 1998)
Tushy Scoot (1991)
We May Sustain (December 27, 1992)
You Are Here (June 14, 1994)
1980's
Act Sincere (November 1981)
Ain’t Lookin’ for a Lover (March 10, 1982)
All Alone (February 1981)
Arise and Awaken (November 1981)
As If You Don’t Know Me (April 1981)
At The Doorway (May 1981)
Baby in Mommy’s Tummy (1989)
Babylon (December 1981)
Brave New World (September 1982)
By Your Side (January 1981)
Can’t Remember Why (1981)
Cold Blows the Wind (December 26, 1980)
Color My Mind (September 1980)
Daddy’s Little Girl (March-November, 1988)
Energy (July 13, 1980)
Find It In Me (February 14, 1981)
First and Last (March 24, 1981)
Get in the Groove (1981)
Getting Back (August 19, 1980)
Give It to You Now (June 7, 1980)
Go with the Flow (January 1981)
Good Morning (March 16, 1981)
Got to be You (November 1980)
Gotta Gal in St. Louie (February 1984)
Grab Me Tight (September 1980)
Heavenly Seven (March 27, 1982)
How Can You Fake It? (March 1982)
How Could I Be Sure? (November 7, 1980)
I Could Walk Away (October 1980)
I Guess It’s Time (August 10, 1981)
I’m Missing You (January 1982)
I’ve Been Holding Out (April 1982)
If It’s Real (September 2, 1980)
It’s Just Begun (July 1981)
Keep It At 55 (August 10, 1982)
Killing Time (December 1980)
Last Gasp of Breath (October 1983)
Like a Hawk (October 22, 1983)
Lily Dance (January 1, 1982)
Love and Pain (August – September 1980)
Marathon Man (November 1980)
Message from You (July 10, 1982)
My Lord (January 1982)
My Lord Has Come (June 1981)
Right Next to You (November 1980)
Righteous Man (February 1982)
Second Helpings (January 1981)
Sima (March 3, 1984)
Soft as the Wind (August 1983)
Some Kind of Miracle (September 1983)
Somebody New (September 16, 1980)
That Perfect Goal (December 28, 1983)
The One You Want to Love (October 19, 1981)
To Be in Love (January 1984)
Tumbling Around with You (November 7, 1983)
Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad (December 29, 1983)
Up in the Air (December 1980)
You Gotta Be Mine (January 1982)
You’re Going Home (September 7, 1985)
1970's
Blown Away (April 1977)
Buzzed (July 1977)
Can You Feel? (1974)
Choc-a-Lot Lady (November 2, 1977)
Close Your Eyes (November 2, 1977)
Come What May (July-August 1979)
DIG (1975)
Do It to Me (1975)
Don’t Get Me for Free (1978)
Don’t You Deserve It? (1975)
Everything (July 1977)
Feel the Way I Do (January 4, 1977)
Float Through Life (1974)
Halloween is a Scary Night (1969)
HOPE (1975)
How Could I Leave You This Way? (November 27, 1977)
I am a Tear (1975)
I Believe in You and Me (January 6, 1977)
I Don’t Know Why (1975)
I Knew My Day Had Come (1975)
I Know (January 4, 1977)
I Know It’s Right (July – December 1979)
I Know What I Feel is Real (1976?)
I Sometimes (August 19, 1976)
I Want Your Love (December 1979)
I Wish That I Could Look at You (August 31, 1976)
I Wonder Why She Wants to Hide (October 15, 1977)
I’d Like to Say (October 16 – November 3, 1976)
I’ll Never Lose It (January 8, 1977)
I’m in the Mood (1978)
I’m Inclined to Think (January 17-18, 1977)
I’m Thinking of You (1975)
Java Coast (April 1977)
Keeping My Eyes on You (1978)
Kiss Me Darling (1978)
Let Me Know (1975)
Me and My Guitar Tonight (1978)
Mother, Where Are You? (1974)
Nothing (August 16, 1977)
Outer Space Blues (November 8, 1977)
Reflections (1978)
Save a Little Piece for You (1978)
Save The Day With Me (1975)
Somebody (1975)
Somewhere in a Dream (1978)
The Man I’m Supposed to Be (1978)
The Way I Was (1978)
There is a Planet (1970)
This Time (August 1978)
Three’s Company (April 1978)
Time (July 1977)
Time Shadow (1978)
True Feelings (October 31, 1977)
What a Farce (1975)
Whatever Happened? (1978)
When I Come Back (January 13-17, 1977)
When It Was New (April 1977)
Where Will They Be? (November 8, 1977)
Woke Up This Morning (August 21, 1979)
You Dream Your Dream (July 1978 – December 1979)
You Never Hear Me (1975)