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WESTLAW-DREAM COWBOY
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Spaghetti western (Clint Eastwood style), Dream sequence, Lenny gets out of a bar, gets rolled by urban cowboys and shot. It is followed by a country song about his life. Read the true story of the main character under song info.
country dream harmonica spaghetti western movie scene instrumental and vocal song
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Evan Paul is a very unique artist. His music is totally original, multi-genre, mostly acoustic, new age, easy listening, uplifting and spiritual.
I'm a Canadian songwriter musician and have recently released my first CD, "Spirits in the Sky". It's an instrumental, classical guitar album with sweeteners such as flute and strings. After decades of performing in various bands and as solo, I have finally settled on recording and writing, and only playing live ocasionally. Result, is a sweet, easy listening and spiritually uplifting work that defies any genre placement. It's pure acoustic and very melodic. Also, one will notice vocal songs and collaborations with various world artists. Presently, my latest CD "Eklektika" is active. It's one of the most original multi-genre instrumental album ever created. Unlike my previous, "Spirits in the Sky" collection, this one has percussion, a little more punch, but still retains that Evan Paul style of classical guitar playing. Enjoy!!!
Song Info
Genre
Country • Country and Western
Charts
#11 today Peak #1
#1 in subgenre
Author
Evan Paul Kozaris
Rights
yes
Uploaded
February 23, 2009
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MP3 7.0 MB • 192 kbps • 5:04
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Beat
4/4
Key
G maj
Vocals
Male
Story behind the song
Lenny Cory was a homeless street singer in Ottawa, Canada. In the daytime you'd see him on the street playing his guitar and singing country songs. He'd be saving, to one day make it to Nashville, but he always ended up drinking all the money at the bar, Lafayette. The spaghetti western is from the scenes where he comes out drunk, gets rolled by some urban cowboys, and gets shot, and as the camera rolls in time, to early morning we see him wake up, it was a dream...he rolls his sleeping bag, by the river, ...walks back to his playing spot with guitar in hand. I wrote this piece of music for the movie, "Rent" by Peter Evanchuk, but the movie was never completed due to Lenny's death in the middle of the shooting. This recording was done sometime in the late 80s early 90s.
Lyrics
WESTLAW-DREAM COWBOY (words and music by Evan Paul Kozaris) Verse 1 Is that a dream that you had? Is it a dream that you're livin' Hey, lonesome cowboy, where's your hat? On the streets where you're giggin' That and an old guitar, May never take you far, From the chill of the morning. Verse 2 Wherever you lay your head's your home, By the bank of the river, But it sure is warmer than before, You decided to leave her, What will be will be There's no guarantee, Only time will tell my friend.. solo A hat and an old guitar, May never take you far, From the chill of the morning, Is that a dream that you had, Is it a dream that you're livin'.
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JosephRPrice
Sep 26, 2024
Really nice. I love the lyrics and the melody.
JosephRPrice
Sep 26, 2024
Really nice
LarryWestfall
Aug 05, 2023
Hey man, I really like this. I can hear many genres in this, old west, even Marty Robbins, and a touch of please don't judas me, a touch of grateful dead, . Man you got this !!
soundsbyramolly
Oct 02, 2021
Great stuff Evan!
Tony DeLecce
Aug 09, 2020
Replayed this from country cowboy charts. I remember it and it still sounds awesome.
AlexisPatrick
Jul 04, 2020
Very beautiful song, Evan. Your Guitar work is so amazing, as always. Magnificent vocals. It has all the Old Western atmosphere. Brilliant work!
Turhan
Jan 26, 2019
Great song with a sad background story. I can picture what a video to this song would look like.
John R. Kennedy
Oct 24, 2013
WOW, listen to the impact of that harmonica in this piece and that intense guitar lead. Very explosive sound going on here Evan. I like it!! Very dynamic cowboy song! Peace and Blessings, John
Tony DeLecce
Nov 06, 2010
Hi Evan, Wow Spaghetti is piping hot. Awesome. Your electric guitar always sounds so clean/clear. I gotta believe that is a kicking amp you are playing out of. Love the country song. Excellent vocals by the way. Good accoustic sound. Always a pleasure to enjoy you musicianship. And like Brett I never heard this or the story both intriguing. Nice work!
ALEXIS PATRICK
May 16, 2010
This is a tremendous recording and production. Great work as always!!!! Please check out my new collab with Swampman, Michael Duran, and Steve Layman when you have time. Thank you, Lekzee
claude and noella larente
Feb 26, 2010
Enjoyed this very much C & N
Roger John
Feb 22, 2010
Yes yo ucaptured that classic sound of the desert in those cowboy mmovies. Ingenious. Great music. And who doesnt love cowboy songs. Another good one Evan.
Ed Drury
Mar 23, 2009
Love the harmonica and flute additions. Definitely adds the elements of High 'em High and a little taste of rawhide. The bells, the whip cracks, very complete interpretation. When the vocal part came in along with the honky tonk piano, I was already so there! Excellent work. You really produced a complete tour of the genre and tied it all together in an epic representation of the genre.
Painted Water
Mar 20, 2009
I like the new piece Evan!!! Makes me want watch a good Eastwood film!
Soul Therapy
Mar 18, 2009
Always enjoy your stuff! Great songwriting, Vocals, Everything is so polished. Truely timeless!!
Carlo D'Anna
Mar 17, 2009
Ennio Morricone style with dark overtones. The a cool country/cowboy ballad. Well done.
Vonee Rose Music
Mar 08, 2009
WOW Evan ...This song is awesome That intro is encredible !! Two Thumbs Up ! Hugs Vonee
Bob Forbes
Mar 05, 2009
Look out - here comes Clint walkin' up the middle of the deserted street - he's lookin' for YOU! (lol)... Seriously now - Evan, this is a cool western-type intro that turns into a kind of "modern" saloon song. Excellent concept! And fantastic arrangement and production! Cheers, Bob
Pinecats
Feb 27, 2009
So much more being said and done here than just good music. Sad but real story behind all this. Musically, the intro is awesome...so much there and all so well arranged, performed, and produced. Great imagery there. The country song is thought provoking and melancholy. Overall, this is a hell of a package. Great job on all this Evan. Your work is top shelf.
dessie4music
Feb 26, 2009
This is something different! WOW. I had to listen to it several times but I do love it! Evan, you sure are talented. Dessie