BJ Dooley
The Railway Bridge of the Silvery Tay
On this you will hear songs that are simple in style, with an emphasis upon the text. There are nine modest pieces, with comic and lyrical intent.
Release date: July 2005
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1
The Tortoise and the Hare for a New Age
The old tale of the Tortoise and the Hare, re-told for a New Age.
(Current version, 21/10/05)
MP3 (128 kbps)
2:04
2
Carneiros
Comic song about a tourist from Brazil in New Zealand, who only wants to see the carneiros.....
(Current version, 21/10/05)
MP3 (128 kbps)
1:27
3
Butterfly, Borboleta
A song about youth, nostalgia, and how we are all much the same.
(Current version, 21/10/05)
MP3 (128 kbps)
1:39
4
Tereza Cristina
A song in Portuguese. Responding to a challenge from, you guessed it, Tereza Cristina!
(Current version, 21/10/05)
MP3 (128 kbps)
1:49
5
The Summer of '72
A nostalgic song about the transience of youth, and living for the moment.
(Current version, 21/10/05)
MP3 (128 kbps)
1:49
6
The Guru of IT
A comic song in the acoustic/folk genre about Information Technology (IT) startup companies.
(Current version, 21/10/05)
MP3 (128 kbps)
1:48
7
Another Norwester at Possum Point
A Folk Anthem of North Canterbury. Comic song based on a series of stories about life in a remote New Zealand beachside village. The "Norwester" is a strong, dry summer wind like the Sirocco that comes through periodically and makes everyone crazy.
MP3 (128 kbps)
4:00
8
Susan on the Strand
This is a song that I started about 35 years ago, and finally completed as a present to my earlier self. (Current version, 21/10/05)
MP3 (128 kbps)
1:54
9
Me and Santa's Sleigh
Comic 'round' song...great advert for automobiles.
(Current version, 21/10/05)
MP3 (128 kbps)
1:27
