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BAD LUCK
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Reggae/Rock with horns. Fun and positive. New girlfriend is a good luck charm!
Similar musical style: Bob Marley, UB40, Jason Mraz
93 bpm
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THE BAR MUSICIAN
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Contemporary Country. Humorous and touching ode to the working troubadour.
Similar musical style: Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Jimmy Buffett 95 bpm |
BE MY VALENTINE
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Timeless romantic vibe of silky R&B/Pop crooners.
Similar musical style: Bruno Mars, John Legend, Jason Mraz, Smokey Robinson 82 bpm |
BEAT THE SYSTEM
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Pop/Tropical Rock with horns. Fun and positive. Party song about letting loose after working hard all day!
Similar musical style: Bruno Mars, Aviici, Kygo, Bunt, Buster Poindexter
110 bpm
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BENDING OVER BACKWARDS
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Emotionally intense slow Pop-Rock. Disconnecting from a troubled relationship.
Similar musical style: Kenny Loggins, Jeff Buckley, Elliott Smith, Bon Iver, Deathcab for Cutie 85 bpm
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CAUGHT UP IN THE MOMENT
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Throwback to classic R&B/Sexy Soul. What happens when two people experience instant attraction.
Similar musical style: Jorja Smith, Miguel, John Legend, Soul2Soul
87 bpm
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CHANGE OF PLANS
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Inspirational mid-tempo Pop-Rock. Personal transformation and new beginnings.
Similar musical style: John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Hall&Oates
105 bpm
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COOLEST DRINK OF WATER
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Romantic mid-tempo Pop-Rock. Meeting someone who can finally "quench the thirst of a lifetime." Perfect for weddings!
Similar musical style: John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Toto, Steely Dan
115 bpm
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DANCING ON THE BEACH
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Lighthearted feel-good mid-tempo Pop. Enjoying a dance on the beach with someone special.
Similar musical style: Beach Boys, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, David Bowie
105 bpm
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DANGEROUS WOMEN
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Classic Jazz ballad celebrating great women achievers throughout history.
Similar musical style: Michael Bublé, Harry Connick, Jr., Frank Sinatra
75 bpm
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DECORATED
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Emotionally charged perspective of a wounded war veteran. Mid-tempo Heartland Rock with organic band sound featuring harmonica.
Similar musical style: John Mellencamp, Matchbox 20, Wallflowers, Kenny Loggins
88 bpm
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ELROY McGREGOR
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Upbeat Irish Rock song about a rowdy character who is no gentleman
he drinks, swears and fights but you've got to love him!
Similar musical style: Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, Mumford & Sons, Dubliners, Pogues
120 bpm
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ENJOY THE RIDE
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THE RIDE = LIFE. Enjoy it because it’s short! The song’s style was inspired by Bill Withers’ "Lovely Day."
Similar musical style: Bruno Mars, Bill Withers, Doobie Brothers
112 bpm
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FAMOUS ALL OVER TOWN
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Smooth-Jazz throwback to classic Pop&Soul. Horn section and Earl Klugh-style nylon string guitar. A love that must be proclaimed everywhere, including city walls. Inspired by the Danny Santiago book with the same title.
Similar musical style: John Legend, Usher, Sam Smith, John Mayer, Bobby Caldwell
87 bpm
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FIREFIGHTER OF YOUR HEART
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Joyful Dance Pop. This lover puts out fires of the heart.
Similar musical style: Bruno Mars, Gnarls Barkley, Pharrell, Donna Summers, Earth Wind & Fire
115 bpm
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THE FIRST STEP IS THE HARDEST
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Mid-tempo Southern California Rock. Uplifting message about accomplishing your goals.
Similar musical style: Dave Matthews, Jackson Browne, Eagles, James Taylor, Billy Joel
110 bpm
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FREE REFILL
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Upbeat and joyful harmony Pop-Rock.
Similar musical style: Bruno Mars, Sugar Ray, Fastball, The Beatles, ELO
135 bpm
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GIRL FROM THE OFFICE, THE
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Smooth R&B with a Hip Hop flavor about office romance.
Similar musical style: Usher, Drake, Isley Brothers, R. Kelly
98 bpm
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GOOD TO BE HOME
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Feel-good song about going home, the place where they take you in when you have nowhere else to go. After being away for a long time, the only place you want to be.
Similar musical style: Chris Stapleton, Kid Rock, Allman Brothers, CSN&Y
85 bpm
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Piano-based ballad with an inspiring message for the New Year!
Similar musical style: Josh Groban, Michael Bublé 72 bpm |
THE HEART OF A COWBOY
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A young city-dweller discovers he is a cowboy at heart. "It makes no difference where your body resides, what matters the most is inside
and inside, lives the heart of a cowboy!"
Similar musical style: James Taylor, Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson
77 bpm
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HERMOSA
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Sweet Pop lullaby celebrating the life-changing arrival of a child.
Similar musical style: John Mayer, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross
105 bpm
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HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
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Bittersweet Indie Folk-Pop with haunting vocals, driving acoustic guitar, then band joining in. It takes a long time to discover love when it’s hiding in plain sight.
Similar musical style: Death Cab for Cutie, Iron and Wine, Head and the Heart
120 bpm
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HIT ME AGAIN
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Classic Country feel. Feeling the pain from the end of a marriage.
Similar musical style: Eric Church, George Strait, Alan Jackson 112 bpm
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I KNOW SOMEBODY
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In the vein of Gospel-influenced R&B classics.
Similar musical style: John Legend, Josh Groban, Usher, Luther Vandross 68 bpm |
I’M ON FOOT THESE DAYS
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Texas-style Blues Rocker. "My woman took the car, she ain’t coming back
I’m on foot these days!" Ripping lap steel guitar.
Similar musical style: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Joe Bonamassa 132 bpm |
IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED
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Piano-based ballad. Getting married again, and the differences between first and subsequent marriages.
Similar musical style: Josh Groban, John Legend, The Eagles 72 bpm |
IF YOU LIVED HERE, YOU’D BE HOME NOW
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Romantic mid-tempo Pop-Rock ballad reminiscent of The Eagles’ "Peaceful Easy Feeling." Time to get away from the rat race, and start living a simpler life.
Similar musical style: Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Kenny Chesney, The Eagles, Dan Fogelberg 118 bpm |
INFINITY
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Romantic R&B Pop modern-day version of Sam Cooke’s "Wonderful World (Don’t Know Much)" using math and science references as metaphors for love.
Similar musical style: Michael Bublé, Bruno Mars, Usher, James Taylor, Sam Cooke 92 bpm |
INSANELY HAPPY
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A joyful and rocking shoutout to choosing a life of happiness!
Similar musical style: Green Day, John Mayer, Foster The People, Third Eye Blind, Everclear 96 bpm |
IT TOOK YOUR LOVE
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Uplifting Pop-Rock. Love blossoms when nurtured by the right person.
Similar musical style: Bruno Mars, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Doobie Brothers 98 bpm |
KARAOKE BAR
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Catchy song celebrating the unique and fun Karaoke bar experience.
Similar musical style: Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney
90 bpm
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KICK THIS DOG NO MORE
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Unapologetic Bluesy Rocker. Leaving an abusive relationship and regaining self-confidence.
Similar musical style: Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joe Bonamasa 110 bpm |
LIE DETECTOR
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Driving Dance Pop anthem about a frustrating lover who cannot tell the truth.
Similar musical style: Bruno Mars, The Killers, The Weeknd 115 bpm |
THE LIQUOR YOU’RE DRINKING
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Raucous Country-Rock. Choice of drink reveals much about personality :)
Similar musical style: Eric Church, Jimmy Buffett, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton 80 bpm |
THE MAGICIAN
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Tribute to magicians.
Similar musical style: Josh Groban, Michael Bublé 68 bpm |
MAJESTIC
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A rallying call for world peace in the spirit of singalong anthem "We Are The World."
Similar musical style: Earth Wind & Fire; John Legend 93 bpm |
MAYBE FOR A WHILE
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Romantic and sweet Pop ballad
Similar musical style: Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, John Mayer, Lionel Richie
80 bpm |
MORE THAN LIFE
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Romantic piano-based Pop Ballad with a dramatic build.
Similar musical style: John Legend, Elton John, Carole King, Billy Joel 75 bpm |
NATURAL VIBE
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Reggae-Pop romantic song in the style of Bob Marley’s "Waiting in Vain."
Similar musical style: Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Bob Marley, Steely Dan 75 bpm |
NOTHING BUT TIME
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Slow-burning scorching Rock. Breaking off a relationship, then realizing that was a bad mistake!
Similar musical style: Tom Petty, U2, Bruce Springsteen 72 bpm |
NOW I DO
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Romantic acoustic guitar-based ballad with a gentle beat. Perfect for weddings!
Similar musical style: Kenny Chesney, Bruno Mars, James Taylor, Eric Clapton 100 bpm |
ON THE REBOUND
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Romantic acoustic guitar-based ballad. A rebound love that can last.
Similar musical style: Kenny Chesney, Ed Sheeran, James Taylor, Blake Shelton 78 bpm |
OVER MY DEAD BODY
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Infectious Dance-Rock party anthem.
Similar musical style: Bruno Mars, Cee-Lo, Outkast 200 bpm |
PLAYING TO WIN (I’LL NEVER QUIT)
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Fast Latin-Reggae dance anthem. Never giving up on your goals. Sung from the perspective of a beach volleyball player.
Similar musical style: Maroon 5, Sublime, No Doubt, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Inner Circle 103 bpm |
PRIDE OF YOUR GENERATION
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Emotional heartbreaking ballad. Brilliant people who do not live up to their early promise.
Similar musical style: Muse, Bruce Hornsby, Pink Floyd, The Killers, The Who 78 bpm |
QUESTIONS
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Funky Pop ballad with a beat. Questions range from silly to profound as we realize a relationship may be in trouble.
Similar musical style: Jack Johnson, Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, Michael McDonald 80 bpm |
RAINBOW CHILDREN
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Celebration all the shades of humanity. Anthem in the tradition of "We Are The World."
Similar musical style: James Taylor, John Mayer, Michael McDonald, Ben Folds 73 bpm |
ROCKET SHIP OF UNIVERSAL LOVE
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Pop-Rock "Space" anthem in the tradition of David Bowie’s "Space Oddity," Elton John’s "Rocket Man," The Beatles "Across The Universe," etc.
Similar musical style: Imagine Dragons, Elton John, David Bowie, Beatles 100 bpm |
SECOND-HAND SMOKE
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Funk-Rock with a Hip-Hop flavor. Staying with someone that you know is bad for you!
Similar musical style: Pharrell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Outkast 102 bpm |
SEND YOUR LOVE MY WAY
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High energy Dance Pop R&B that would make current practitioners of this style proud with funky guitars, vocal prowess, and tons of hooks. An unapologetic declaration of love!
Similar musical style: Bruno Mars, Avicii, Justin Timberlake, Old-School Funk and R&B
120 bpm
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SHUT THE FRONT DOOR
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Fun Country-Rocker. Getting rid of a guest who has worn out their welcome!
Similar musical style: Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Jimmy Buffett 135 bpm |
SPARE ME THE DETAILS
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Rocking Pop anthem. Affirming the essence of love.
Similar musical style: The Killers, Third Eye Blind, Hall&Oates 120 bpm |
SUMMER ALL THE TIME
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Catchy and fun ode to Summer with a nod to classic Surf-Rock.
Similar musical style: Jimmy Buffett, son of Beach Boys, Kenny Chesney 145 bpm |
SUSAN CARTER
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Scorching and emotional slow Blues-Rocker. A woman down on her luck through no fault of her own.
Similar musical style: Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, Joe Bonamasa 64 bpm |
TAKE A PILL
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Funny Country-Honky Tonk anthem.
Similar musical style: Hank Williams, Jr., Toby Keith, Blake Shelton 115 bpm |
TONY'S ON THE PIER
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Fun/Beachy/Tropical Pop. I play music at Tony's On The Pier in Redondo Beach three times per week. This beloved establishment opened its doors 1952 and deserved a theme song!
Similar musical style: Jack Johnson, Sergio Mendes
96 bpm
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TOP DOWN
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Fun upbeat call to hitting the open road in a convertible.
Similar musical style: Kid Rock, Rascal Flatts, Beach Boys meets Bob Seger 150 bpm
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TREACHEROUS HEART
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Irish ballad traditional style. Bad love, betrayal and murder!
Similar musical style: Chieftains, Danu, Flogging Molly, Dubliners 62 bpm
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WATCHING THE SUNSET
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Sweet acoustic guitar-based romantic ballad.
Similar musical style: Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, James Taylor 112 bpm |
WHERE HE’S COMING FROM
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Upbeat Folk-Rock with harmonica. Inspired by friends with a hippie spirit.
Similar musical style: Bob Dylan, Mumford & Sons 97 bpm |
YOU BRING ME OUT
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Positive and upbeat romantic Pop with a danceable feel. "You bring me out, when I used to whisper
now I shout!"
Similar musical style: Sam Smith, Bruno Mars, Christopher Cross
105 bpm
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YOU CAN’T HANDLE YOURSELF
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Fast Blues-Rocker with ripping guitars and sax.
Similar musical style: Isley Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamasa 120 bpm |
YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER
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Emotional Pop-Rocker. Grieving for a loved one.
Similar musical style: Gino Vanelli, The Killers, Third Eye Blind, Imagine Dragons 136 bpm |
YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF ME
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Blues-Rock with slide guitar. Ode to the struggling artist
Similar musical style: Little Feat, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers 82 bpm |