Monthly Archives: December 2015

A song inspired by this news story and other tales of undercover cops infiltrating activist groups, even going so far as to carry on affairs with activists.

What do you know, it’s Christmas Eve!

At this time of year it can be hard to get out of bed…

My wife sometimes tells me I must have slept through the 1980’s. Although that is an exaggeration, I must admit I only got to really know this song recently through a Montreal singing group called Best Friends. The arrangement here … Continue reading →

This one of my favourite songs, and another one I like to do live. Like Leonard Cohen, I grew up in Montreal. However, I am forty years younger and sing this song about an octave higher: Ring the bells that … Continue reading →

John Lennon was murdered 35 years ago yesterday, at age 40. Of course, he and the Beatles have been a tremendous influence upon my songwriting. This is a song I sometimes do live.

So get a load of this track….bells, choral arrangements, interpolations of two Christmas carols, festive dance beats, jolly melodica, some wicked synth hooks, holiday cheer…oh yes, and there’s a song in there somewhere! Something about treasuring and celebrating the time … Continue reading →