music and lyrics, by keith haydon
Welcome!
Come put your feet up feet, relax and listen to some (mostly) original music.This is a labor of love...and a whole lot of self-indulgence.
I just write stuff I like to write. I' 'm pretty all-over-the-place and it's often not very good.
But sometimes I manage to stumble into something I'm not too embarrassed to share.
Those pieces end up, here.
A special thank you to my wife, Barbara, for the vocals on "Legend in Your Own Time".
It was crazy fun to work with you on this, and I couldn't have enjoyed it more!
Also, a shout-out to John Corda for the fabulous piano on "Can't Understand It".
I'm flattered and grateful Sparkie Allison asked me to play lead for her.
(It was my first time in a studio and I was nervous, so I think I over-played. Rookie mistake...
Oh well. We had a terrific time, and didn't need multiple takes.
My dear friend, Michael Ferry asked me to add some classical guitar to his song a little while before he'd passed.
That was a -huge- honor.
Well, that's about it.
Feel free to send any comments, or just say "hello".
I'd love to hear from you!!
About Keith
50+ years ago, I learned to play guitar so I could participate in "Folk Masses" -a new thing for Episcopal churches, back then.
Since then, I've been a couple of musical groups, a trio, a few duos and in the end, just played solo for a little while.
Along the way, I'd written the music for a production of "Winnie The Pooh" at Symphony Hall in Springfield MA.
It was a wonderful (and humbling) learning experience.
For many years I'd performed for the "Rays of Hope" (to benefit breast cancer research)
And, I'd played at the Eastern States Exposition/Big E.
Today, I perform on rare occasions, at church.
A few times a year, I get together with bandmates from an old band.
Other than that, I sometimes will play music, or write some, or just "play around with" music.
It's a pretty self-indulgent thing. :)
Thank you Sparkie Allison and Michael Ferry! It was a privilege to be asked to play on your recordings.
I included them, here, for your listening pleasure.
Say hello!
info@keithhaydon.com