Category Archives: bjdsongs 2018

I have conflated two ideas: the demise of the high street in the face of competition from the online retailers and the efforts of organised religion to preserve its place in the modern world. This observation is set against a Celtic backing track, alluding to myths and legends.

How do we cope with not fully meeting our aspirations in life? Being able to box up disappointment and regret is one solution but sometimes others might glimpse what is in that box.

This is the second song that I wrote and performed, with Peter on guitar and bass. 2018 was the worst year for school mass shootings in the USA and Trump fronted the NRA convention. I grew up with American films and music. Suddenly it seemed to me that the American dream had become a nightmare.