Welcome to the music corner of my closet. I love how stories can turn into lyrics and then those lyrics can be turned into songs. Most of these came from casual conversations and I walked away thinking there is a story to tell here. A few were poems that were easily converted to lyrics. I cannot take credit for any music, and I know many have strong views about AI and I respect that. But long before AI showed up, the stories and poems were already here. They just needed a voice. Below are some of my favorites and if you like them, please give it a thumbs up!
Every song in the closet has a story behind it. I hope you enjoy both!
When I Get There
When I Get There is from a Facebook post by Rocky Lucas well over a decade ago. He had lost a good friend, Troy Jones and his father-in-law, Papa Joe, and he had written that he would see them again…when he gets there. I was moved to write the lyrics and Rocky actually produced an incredible studio recording with him singing lead. Thanks Rocky!
Asphalt Cowboy
https://suno.com/s/VUyQwGZZdd0oFOLg
Asphalt Cowboy was written during the time of COVID. If it wasn’t for those truck drivers, we would have never gotten toilet paper! HA! My father-in-law was a truck driver and I think he would have liked this song. It’s southern rock!
Honkey Tonk Heaven
https://suno.com/s/f8TAry0ZELxwiZSQ
Honkey Tonk Heaven was written shortly after the death of country superstar Toby Keith. I loved his music and wanted a way to honor him. Take a listen and see how many song titles you hear because it’s definitely more than one!
Silent Strings
https://suno.com/s/HsfLSiY0BAZSIjmv
Silent Strings was written a long time ago when I was working shiftwork with Layton Dowling. He told me about sitting on a porch with his Daddy and his brothers and how his dad started playing a tune no one had heard before. When he was done, he put the guitar away and a few weeks later he was gone. I wrote the lyrics and gave Layton a copy and I hope he likes what he hears now.
Son of a Carpenter
https://suno.com/s/yj7RSzyO2VnHYtDC
Son of a Carpenter was written quite a while ago and I always wondered what it might sound like. I like to sing but I don’t have the gift or talent to play an instrument. A pastor friend introduced me to Suno, and I started playing around with the app. Some of you will hate the fact that AI is used but I love how this app brought those lyrics to life. I believe it’s a creative tool that if used properly, can make a story connect with others.
Jim Munroe | Author, Poet & Speaker 