John Henke
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Existential Blues Redux
Existential Blues Redux
Even philosophy majors get the blues. Craig Hansen provides the tasty lead guitar parts.
A Winter's Night
A Winter's Night
This is an old-fashioned melancholy ballad. People who live alone were on my mind during the pandemic. For so many it was hard to connect with others during that time. This song reflects that sense of isolation.
That Was Yesterday -- An Old Man's Lament
That Was Yesterday -- An Old Man's Lament
A grouchy old man (not me) looks back on his life.
Wake You Up
Wake You Up
I was aiming for sort of a retro sound with this song about a man who feels unappreciated.
Too Tired
Too Tired
Many songs have been written about loss and loneliness. I think the worst thing about this type of experience is the feeling that a painful situation will never change.
It Must Be Love
It Must Be Love
Having a little fun with a simple acoustic arrangement and a lot of cliches.
Your Smile
Your Smile
Can't do anything about the weather, but having the right person around can help.
Twice a Fool
Twice a Fool
Looking back on youthful decisions, sometimes things don't turn out the way we planned.
One Brain Between Us
One Brain Between Us
This song offers a jazzy flavor with a simple quartet of drums, bass, guitar, and piano.
Another Time
Another Time
The lyrics in this song take familiar cliches, then turn them around to see where they lead.
Let It Go
Let It Go
A bout with cancer left me with a serious case of writer's block. While working my way out of it, I thought about how being sick is like being in a toxic relationship. This song was the result.
Lake Superior Winter
Lake Superior Winter
Inspired by my first scuba diving trip to Lake Superior
Racing to the Moon
Racing to the Moon
A visitor from another planet, or just another guy afraid of commitment?
Last Goodbye
Last Goodbye
Thanks to Dan Warbington for his great guitar work on this track.
Island Eyes (The Prisoner)
Island Eyes (The Prisoner)
A song inspired by a trip to Hawaii.
A Lively Tune
A Lively Tune
Thanks to Craig Hansen for lending his voice to the chorus.
Street of Tears
Street of Tears
The conflict in Northern Ireland has calmed considerably since the 1980s when this song was written. Unfortunately, the theme of partisan strife and the destruction it brings to people's lives remains current today.
