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the Journey

by Dave Hudson

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1.
ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT, I COULDN’T SLEEP, I WAS MYSTIFIED, BY THE MOONLIGHT ON YOUR PRECIOUS SKIN, BUT WHEN MORNING COMES I’M GONE AGAIN................. MMM FEAR IS A WORD I CAN’T EXPLAIN, SO MANY TIMES, LEFT OUT IN THE RAIN, SWEPT OUT IN THE STREET AGAIN; TOO LATE MY FRIEND, ITS A LONG WAY BACK NOW WE’VE REACHED THE END........AAHA.....AAHA... DISTANT SHIPS ON THE HORIZON, THEY SAIL TO OTHER LANDS AND SINK BEFORE THEY REACH THEIR DESTINATION THEY FALL INTO THE SEA.......AAAAAAAAHHH JUST LIKE YOU AND ME... AAAHA........AAHA TIME HAS A WAY OF BANDAGING, STIFLING THE HEMORRHAGE STEMMING THE FLOW OF CHILDHOOD DREAMS OF LIFE IN IT’S SIMPLICITY.......... DISTANT SHIPS ON THE HORIZON, THEY SAIL TO OTHER LANDS AND SINK BEFORE THEY REACH THEIR DESTINATION THEY FALL INTO THE SEA.......AAAAAAAAHHH JUST LIKE YOU AND ME... OVER THE SEAS, I’M ON MY WAY, I CAN’T EXPLAIN, I WOULDN’T WANT TO SAY IT ANYWAY BUT NOW THAT YOU’RE FREE, FREE OF ME, NOW YOU CAN BE ALL YOU WANT TO BE...... AAHA.....AAHA........ DISTANT SHIPS ON THE HORIZON, THEY SAIL TO OTHER LANDS AND SINK BEFORE THEY REACH THEIR DESTINATION THEY FALL INTO THE SEA.......AAAAAAAAHHH......JUST LIKE........ DISTANT SHIPS ON THE HORIZON, THEY SAIL TO OTHER LANDS AND SINK BEFORE THEY REACH THEIR DESTINATION THEY FALL INTO THE SEA.......AAAAAAAAHHH, JUST LIKE YOU AND ME... I DON’T KNOW WHERE I’M GOING BUT I SURE KNOW WHERE I’VE BEEN, IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMIN’, I’LL NOT BE BACK AGAIN.........MY FRIEND…..UP AHEAD A BEND…..IT’S COMIN’ TO AN END.. YOU KNOW I MEAN IT THIS TIME THEN…………..AAAHHAAAAA
2.
Saturday night, on the prowl down the boulevard, Intoxicated, I got a broken heart I walk those city streets at night, Those girls ain’t treatin’ me right..... Stop! Check my composure, Lady of the night, I'm gonna expose ya Losin control, I’m goin’ insane, Weird things goin on in my brain Sometimes, I like to play rough, So tell me baby; when you've had enough your lips taste so delightful, I'm under your spell baby I'm your disciple YOU COULD SAY IM EASY TO PLEASE YOU COULD SAY YOUR LOVE MAKES ME WEAK AT THE KNEES I CAN'T FIGHT IT, IT'S LIKE A DISEASE I'M EASY, SO PRETTY PLEASE ME IM EASY TO PLEASE I’m not much up for chit chat, Plenty of time for that back at your flat Folks say I’m cheap and sleazy, . But honey I prefer to think I’m.. free & easy What’s that? You’re ready to dine, You there baby, you lookin’ fine O Sweet Mercy, come fuel the fire, and we'll fill the night with desire YOU COULD SAY IM EASY TO PLEASE YOU COULD SAY YOUR LOVE MAKES ME WEAK AT THE KNEES I CAN'T FIGHT IT, IT'S LIKE A DISEASE I'M EASY, SO PRETTY PLEASE ME, IM EASY TO PLEASE I’M EASY, I’M EASY TO PLEASE. I’M EASY, I’M EASY TO PLEASE....EASY....EASY TO PLEASE...... DO DO, DO DO DO DO, DO DO, DO DO DOOO Off I go to confession and I, say a little prayer Oh Lord, I went back again, OMG, for a happy ending Hey Lord, I keep on tryin’ But guess what big Fella? I just end up buyin it... yeah yeah
3.
Promenade 03:20
Got a funny feelin; a flutter in my heart What ya gonna do about it? Love is an addiction an habitual drug, I don’t think I could live without it So if I ask ya babe - take a little chance, Take a little walk with me along the Promenade? Just the other day as I was chattin’ to a friend, Your name came up in conversation. My mind began to wander, I slipped into dream It was a rather funny situation You looked into my eyes; I took you by the hand, You said you were afraid; I said hey babe I understand…… But you don’t have to worry at all, All you gotta do is call And I’ll be there, bells a-ringing, I’ll be singing…. La de da People try to tell me that my life is just a joke, When they aint ever tried it. There’s a kind of feelin that you need to have inside I know for sure you cannot buy it Well its everything I am and everything I do And all I wanna do is walk along the Promenade with you And you don’t have to worry at all, All you gotta do is call And I’ll be there, bells a-ringing, I’ll be singing…. La de da And now I got that funny kind of feeling again, What ya gonna do about it? Life is what ya make it it’s a happening thing The true believers never doubt it. So if I ask ya babe, take a little chance Take a little walk with me along the Promenade? Coz you don’t have to worry at all, All you gotta do is call And I’ll be there, bells a-ringing, I’ll be singing…. La de da You don’t have to worry at all, All you gotta do is call And I’ll be there, bells a-ringing, I’ll be singing…. La de da La-da da-da, La-da da-da, La-da da-da, ah-daa daa dada ahda, da-ah-ahda
4.
There's a place full of sweet, full of sweet sweet memories, Thats the place where I long to be. Dusty clothes, dirty hair and a guitar to comfort me, I've been on this road much too long. Take me back to my Sweet Cherokee Take me back to my one and only, Can't believe I'm alive but it's so hard to survive, I've been driving all night and sleeping through the day. Well she knows I never would treat her less than good I just can't get her off my mind... Take me back to my Sweet Cherokee Take me back to my one and only, Take me back to my Sweet Cherokee She's the only one I want to see Twenty-four hour motels, satchel flavoured coffee with nothin' left to show, no money not a care in the world, but I miss my Cherokee Take my from this misery, The sooner I get there; the better I'll be There's a place full of sweet, full of sweet sweet memories, Thats the place where I long to be. Well she knows I never would treat her less than good I just can't get her off my mind... Take me back to my Sweet Cherokee Take me back to my one and only, Take me back to my Sweet Cherokee She's the only one I want to see Take me back, take me back, Take me back, take me back, Take me back, take me back, Take me back, take me back, Take me back, take me back, Oh take me back...
5.
I've got a key to the rainbow, I tripped on something you said. I never wanted any trouble, But I've got a fire in my head. What you do with your life, make it worth the while and just try. We deserve everything we’re entitled to, We’re entitled to a life. Well I sought to unlock the rainbow, to set free the colours in the sky, But in my haste to release them, The clouds and the shadows passed me by Now I think about it, let me off This strange emotion Nothing else I can do, let me off This strange emotion Mother I've got a strange kinda light in my eyes Hey! Do you think I'm alright? Mother I've been missing I've been trippin through the jungle But I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive Strange emotion, Strange emotion Strange emotion, Strange emotion I lost my key to the rainbow, I misplaced the thoughts in my head I went looking for salvation, My soul it yearns to be fed Strange emotion, Strange emotion Strange emotion, Strange emotion Well I found my key to the rainbow...
6.
Hello Precious, Imagine seeing you here I’ve missed you so much but I’m back you have nothing to fear Remember when I said NEVER SAY NEVER, and you tried to be clever, And you stormed off into night Run me through it, baby…Why’d ya do it, baby? All this talking is making me hungry Why don’t you join me for a bite? Well, Pucker up Buttercup, toughen up Princess Lay your soul bare, do I cause you distress I picture you screamin’ at night when I’m dreamin OMG! You’re not…. VEGAN? Are you? Your days are numbered, I’m comin round, Sleep baby, slumber, fall to the ground Fall to the ground, Fall to the ground As the poison works its way down You held the chance in your hands then you let it slip through, Now I hold you in contempt of everything I hold true (you’re in the stew!) Clock Strikes, time to go Time goes so slow But I’ve got some games we can play There’s fire burns and…swallow the worm, excuse me, While I put some funky love in my veins Can you feel your last meal is just hours away? Quickly now precious, the beast has been browned The blood has been boiled, the bones have been ground We’re gonna enjoy this beautiful poison, EAT! Bon Appetite! Your days are numbered, I’m coming round, Sleep baby, slumber, fall to the ground Fall to the ground, fall to the ground As the poison works its way down You labelled me insane, You called me a freak Now you just sit there screaming my name – JUST SHUT UP AND EAT! GUESS WHO’S COMIN’ TO DINNER TONIGHT? GUESS WHO’S COMIN’ TO DINNER TONIGHT? GUESS WHO’S COMIN’ TO DINNER TONIGHT? Your days are numbered, I’m coming round, Sleep baby, slumber, as the poison works its way down
7.
If passing time away is such a drag and life feels like it sucks in every way, If you can’t look at people’s faces, I think it’s time you threw your phone away, Get up off the couch my friend and step outside, this planet's got you covered, there's no need to hide... All you need is a little bit of sun, Stop that rubbish thinking that you’re the only one, We’re on this ship together, we gotta help one another, You gotta be a man and lend a hand to your sisters and brothers, yeah Another day begins; you’re free, fall away; the chains that once restrained ye, And the pouring rain; it fades to grey, the sunny sky presents itself as the clouds all wash away, Well you’ve only just begun, now finish what you started, do whatever you can do to mend the broken hearted... All you need is a little bit of sun, Stop that rubbish thinking that you’re the only one, We’re on this ship together, we gotta help one another, You gotta be a man and lend a hand to your sisters and brothers, yeah It’s the journey not the destination, there’s no time to lose, Don’t be slaves to desperation, live the life you choose, Jump on board, don’t hesitate, get in now before it’s too late, There’s only one thing left to do, sing it loud and sing it true…. All you need is a little bit of sun, Stop that rubbish thinking that you’re the only one, We’re on this ship together, we gotta help one another, You gotta be a man and lend a hand to your sisters and brothers and your uncles and your aunties too And your second cousin twice removed ‘Coz when the chips are down my friend, they’ll be there for you All we need is a little bit of sun, open up your heart and mind, you’re not the only one All we need is a little bit of sun, All we need is a little bit of sun All we need is a little bit of sun
8.
Can’t see, can’t do, won’t be, won’t do Anything without you in my life I’m here for you, I won’t leave you I’ll wait for you to make me your wife Well I never thought I’d find you But I found you just the same I’ve been standing waiting for you Here I am again, I’m in love…….. And it started with a glimmer in your eye Take me in, hold me, squeeze me, help me understand Let me be your knight in shining armour, take my hand Let me love you and I’ll be true I’ll always be right here by your side Just say I do and I’ll give you Everlasting love bona fide I’m in love…***….I’m in love……***… I’m in love……*** A school reunion of all places, surrounded by familiar faces, we found love And I know that from the moment that I saw you, I fell for you when I caught you out the corner of my eye I was mesmerized, time stood still that night Just say, I do, and I’ll give you Everlasting love bona fide I’m here for you, I won’t leave you I’m happy just to be by your side I’m in love……..I’m in love……… I’m in love……… The stars above are shining, there’s a glimmer in your eye Take me in, hold me, squeeze me, help me understand Let me be your one & only c’mon take my hand Take me home ....Take me home.... Take me home..... Let me love you and I’ll be true I’ll always be right here by your side
9.
the Journey 05:55
No one knows just how sweet life is til they get to be much to old to do anything about it, so they shout it from the rooftops to the crowd Once an Angel said to me, You'll make friends and enemies. but open up your heart and play, you were meant to let it out. So it goes "Poo-tee-weet" Life is kinda bitter sweet We're only here momentarily, Don't let those folks get in the way.... Just like I am; You are me, Thats the secret, thats the key, and if you find your holy grail, You might get to stay there for a while Cos life's a scene from Groundhog day, Thats what I believe anyway and that Angel; she said "David, You'll get there, when you're meant to arrive I've got the flow and I've got the beat, Show is over, hit delete, I'm happy just to slip away, Oh yeah, what do you say? I hope you fall in love with me when we meet, on the journey through that circle of life. Life is short and life is sweet, Feel that rhythm in your feet, We can dance to a different beat, I will always be here by your side, And that Angel saidf to me; "Don't take life too seriously, Pretty soon now you'll be free, You'll be floating, exploding like a supernova in the sky. So it goes "Poo-tee-weet" Life is kinda bitter sweet We're only here momentarily, Don't let those folks get in the way.... I've got the flow and I've got the beat, Show is over, hit delete, I'm happy just to slip away, Oh yeah, what do you say? I hope you fall in love with me baby when we meet, on that journey through the circle of life. And I'm hurtin' but oh how I'm learnin' Yeah I'm hurtin' but oh how I'm learnin' Yeah I'm hurtin' but oh how I'm learnin' Yeah I'm hurtin' but oh how I'm learnin' Wooo hooooo!
10.
Wedding Song 03:12
This one goes out to my newlywed, my squeeze, my woman, my girl, Why do I love you Shell? Ha yeah, yo….It's simple…. You love with me with a passion, never rushin, now we’re smashin’ it KISS HUG PUSH as we make love the fashion. My head gets fuzzy, my pulse gets busy When you oooooh girl, you know you make me dizzy. My heart went zoom when you entered the room I’m so in love with you girl BOOM BOOM BOOM. My Missus Delicious, I’m fishin’ for your wishes Well I couldn’t wish for a dishier dish. Ya tush is so precious, No need to be suspicious! Likky Likky Licious your command is my wish The sight of you inspires incites my desire You’re like a white hot heat that lights up my fire, Why? Coz when you call me on the phone, It goes RING RING RING And my mind is blown. WOOF WOOF WOOF I’m like a puppy with a bone. Hey there Wilma I’m your Fred Flintstone Your love is like a party when I’m feelin all alone. You leave me with a smile, I’d fly a thousand miles To be with you Baby – our love has style. My heart is ablaze and I’m stargazing You look at me and smile and it ‘s so amazing! Now I don’t wanna bore ya but I so adore her I guarantee y’all I’ll do anything for her And please understand that I’ve longed for her hand We’re gonna do everything just as we planned It’s not hard to see, what you mean to me, You’ll always feel loved, and I’ll make you see If that’s not enough, I’ll do heaps more stuff You’re a diamond amongst pearls; a jewel in the rough. And when the end is nigh, when I sigh my last sigh and I die I might just spy on you from high in the sky. My love is not token, I ain’t freakin jokin’ Truer words have barely very rarely been spoken Now let’s not steer clear, slide it in to top gear I’ll always be near here, no need to fear. Coz we’re gonna be delirious year after year Quick before it starts; grab me a beer? Why? Coz when you call me on the phone, It goes RING RING RING And my mind is blown. I’m like WOOF WOOF WOOF just a puppy with a bone. Hey there Wilma I’m your Fred Flintstone Your love is like a party when I’m feelin all alone.

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If you haven't matured by the age of 50 (like me), You're probably an artist of some description who is meant to create something to give to the world.

The Journey contains 10 songs written over a 25 year time span. They chronicle the the life and times of me; Dave Hudson - an ordinary lad living on the streets of Adelaide at 15, finding his passion for love and music through eking out an existence driving a cab in between gigs (mainly for food and alcohol) and rehearsals. A lot is said and written about the adolescent transition from childhood to adulthood -
This is an album about the Journey we will all face if we survive that - the journey from young adult to mature adult. It only takes about 30 years folks! I really hope you like it.
The message is clear; it's never too late to follow your dream. It's never too late to get up off that couch and step outside. It's never too late to be what you want to be. And of course, there's always next time around. On that circle of life.

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released October 1, 2017

All songs ©2017 Dave Hudson
Music & Lyrics: Dave Hudson
Backing Vocals: Nigel Grummet & Dave Hudson
Guest Vocals on “Glimmer”: Helen Clout
ALL Additional instrumentation: Nigel Grummet
Orchestral Arrangement: Nigel Grummet
Dave Hudson & Ben Ford-Davies assisted and advised (sometimes strongly) but generally whinged a lot.
Executive Producer: Shelley Hudson (Bless you soul)
Recorded, produced & engineered by Nigel grummet at Hiball Studios
between Sept 2016 and August 2017
Additional Vocals On “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” recorde in the engine room at Hudsonaudio.
Cover Photography: Debbie Williams
Cover design: Yours Truly

Special thanks go to Ben Rolls for the musical inspiration for 'Distant Ships' and Shelley Hudson my constant sounding board

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Dave Hudson Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide born Songwriter and performer, writing songs about love, loss, social awareness, racial equality and multicultural inclusion. Well known cohort of Ben Ford-Davies, Tom McKnight and Ria Loof.
Hides out anywhere in South Australia. Dave writes and performs constantly.
Second album in the wings with a scheduled release of 2019. Loves Alice Cooper, John Lennon, not necessarily in that order!
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