Larry Whitler
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The Pessimistic Sin The Pessimistic Sin
"Don't you give in to the pessimistic sin of believing your dreams are in vain." Machiavelli, are you listening?
God Almighty God Almighty
A song about the anxiety of forced separation from the ones you love and the anxiousness of knowing that you will be with them again.
As You Would Do As You Would Do
"... And though Ive worked on it my whole life through, of course its not as good as you would do."
Past Creeps Past Creeps
No matter what orchestrates the future, the past is always present.
Merry Go Round The World Merry Go Round The World
Never mind how chronologically old you get, always let the little child inside you find innocent enjoyment in life!
The Christmas Tree Poem The Christmas Tree Poem
A spoken word poem about the meaning of Christmas encompassed in the Christmas Tree.
How Great Thou Art How Great Thou Art
Christian Hymn written in 1886 inspired by a visit to a beautiful country estate on the southeast coast of Sweden by Pastor Carl Boberg.
Auf Wiedersehen, Oma/Elizabeth And John Auf Wiedersehen, Oma/Elizabeth And John
A medley of two songs. 'Auf Wiedersehen, Oma' was written for my grandmother after she passed away. 'Elizabeth And John' is a song imagining what it must have been like to decide to immigrate to the US in 1928.
Dreams Of Men And Women Dreams Of Men And Women
A song based on a dream of children in the future studying humanity as we know it today.
Seven Fathers, Seven Sons (1990) Seven Fathers, Seven Sons (1990)
A song about the state of the world as seen through the eyes of seven fathers.
911 Tribute (If There's Anything Good) 911 Tribute (If There's Anything Good)
Whenever we are faced with tragedy we are also suddenly aware of the many people around us who really care. We saw this after 9/11/01. This song remembers that time.
This Mission Called Life This Mission Called Life
This begins instrumentally almost like a score from a movie soundtrack. Then it becomes a song about the events that shape all of our lives.
Believe In God Believe In God
This is from a story about an old man who unknowingly received a kidney from his long lost son. The complete story is in the section 'Story behind the song'.
Even Romeo Even Romeo
I wrote this many years ago but recorded this version recently (December 2004). Just a love song.
Song For Robin's Dad Song For Robin's Dad
My good friend, Robin, lost her Dad when he was only 55 years old. She told me that sometimes she feels his presence and that he might be "visiting" to see how she is doing.
How To Let Go How To Let Go
The hardest thing to do is letting go. This song does NOT tell you how!
The Far Side The Far Side
A song about the discoveries we make when relationships become intimate.
Across The Ocean Across The Ocean
I wrote this for my Uncle Henry after he died. When he was six years old his father immigrated to the U.S. from Germany a year before the rest of his family reunited with him. A similar reunion must have taken place in Heaven.
Team Player Team Player
Enjoy and appreciate opportunities as they happen, for they may never come 'round again.
My Girlfriend My Girlfriend
Who is she? Some singer? Some song? ...or maybe she is music itself!
