Alan's Music

A Blog about the Music & Lyrics of Alan's Compositions.

Sunday, June 06, 2010


Black Orchid & Café

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Black Orchid - Rita Hayworth


(04:34 min.)

From: AlanDeValle

Added: June 4, 2010

Description: A song tribute to Rita Hayworth. Music and Lyrics by Alan DeValle. Performed by Sam Henderson.

URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUYKzxRVLaU



Por Un Poco De Café - Rita Hayworth


(03:41 min.)

From: AlanDeValle

Added: June 6, 2010

Description: A song tribute to Rita Hayworth. Music and Lyrics by Alan DeValle. Performed by Zanuck Lindsey.

URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH44TpuTuCc



Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Elizabeth Taylor


Today is Elizabeth Taylor's Birthday.
Alan has composed a beautiful
new song in her honor:


THOSE VIOLET EYES
(for Elizabeth Taylor)

There are many things we could remember her for.
The way she's worn the world in style,
the wealth of her love,
her beautiful smile.
But I'll recall, I will remember,
oh most of all
the look of wonder and surprise
In those violet eyes.

They look with laughter and longing,
they've seen the world go by.
They've seen it all, the rise and fall,
they know the truth behind the lies.
And so she sighs when she remembers.
Oh, the light that shines
through those violet eyes.
Oh, the light that shines!

Refrain:
You can wait so long
Oh, for people to really change.
She has waited her whole lifetime
so it seems.
Then one day she just woke up
and she knew she wasn't the same.
That's the moment when she walked
right into her dreams.

Lavender and lace and shades of Grace,
the colors of twilight rush in.
Amethyst and gold, the treasures she holds,
her thoughts shine like diamonds, like stars.
Some stars are born, they shine forever...
We know she will; the soul never dies.
And oh the soul that shines through those violet eyes.
Oh the soul that shines through those lovely violet eyes.

Refrain:
Oh you can wait just so long
for people to really change.
She has waited her whole lifetime
so it seems.
Till one day she woke up
and she knew she wasn't the same.
That's the moment when she walked
right into her dreams.

Lavender and lace and shades Grace,
the colors of twilight rush in.
Amethyst and gold, the treasures she holds,
her thoughts shine like diamonds, like stars.
Some stars are born and they shine forever...
She knows she will; her soul never dies.
And oh the soul that shines through those violet eyes.
Oh the soul that shines through those lovely violet eyes.



Copyright 2008, words and music by Alan DeValle.



Saturday, October 14, 2006

Rita - Between the Star and Stone





Rita - Between the Star and Stone

A Musical Drama based on the life of

Rita Hayworth



A work in progress


Music and Lyrics by
Alan DeValle

Book by
Alan DeValle and ...




We already have a treatment for this play, but we are looking for a person to help co-write this project. If you have some experience writing scripts and are interested in a biographical musical about a great icon of the 40's and 50's, please e-mail us.


Rose

diamondintherose@aol.com





click here to hear one of the songs of the play:
"Por Un Poco De Café"


Por Un Poco De Café

Por un poco de café
.... ....
Cupped in clay and warmed in
silence -
we could say the words we need
to say
and maybe stop the hurting
this way.

Por un poco de tiempo
(a little time)
find the whisper in this
moment...
we could surely turn this
moment
into a lovely
day.

Who knows why we laugh?
We do.
Who knows why we live?
We do. --
Who knows why we love?
Do you?
These are just the questions.
.... ....

Por un poco de amor -
(a little love)
We would surely give a lifetime.
.... ....
There's no wrong, and there's no right time
.... ....
to come and give your heart's heart
away.

What are you waiting for?

Por un poco de amor...
Por un poco de tiempo...
Por un poco de café.

© Copyright by Alan DeValle, 1995. All rights reserved.



Monday, October 09, 2006

Page Me!


Page Me! Page Me!

I think it’s time for some
new legislation.
I think I’d better write
a letter to the nation
‘bout sexual congress
and intimate evasion.
It’s time to get right —
Get real! (Get real!!)

Now I’m not talkin’ ‘bout
your personal persuasion.
Straight / gay / anyway
You play in your relation.
The Ship of State is such
a great prevarication.
I’m telling you how I feel.
Here’s my position: it’s a whole new deal!

Page me. Page me!
Anytime you want to.
Page me! Page me!!
I hope it doesn’t haunt you.
Your online life is comin’
back around to you.
I don’t know why — ?
You think I wanna do you. (var. You think I wanna. Do you?)

Page me! Page me!!
Any time you want to.
Reach out ‘n touch me/text me —
You wanna get next to me.
You’ve got the power.
Well, more power to you.
Your time is coming
and now I’m gonna do you... IN!

Things aren’t the way they’ve been —
You’ll get yours in the end.
Just let justice win.
Just let Justice WIN!

Music & Lyrics by Alan DeValle
Arrangement, Guitar and Vocals by Mark Hervey
Comments by Brian Ross, Terry Moran and Mark Foley



Mississippi Wind



Mississippi Wind

Home to the place
Where old times are not forgotten
There is a tree
Whose roots grow deep within me
Love is a dream
Some dreams are forever —
Time casts its blossoms
Through the wind — oh...

Mississippi Wind
Blowin’ through my memory
Rock my cradle gently now
take me back again,
I am but a child
a child of your destiny.
Bring out the best in me,
let me be your friend.

Mississippi Wind
may all your daughters sing your harmony
and may all your roads bring thee
an army of men
(brave) soldiers of the heart
come to raise a flag of tenderness.
Surely mercy will follow
and love will never end.

Some dreams are forever
I know, Mississippi Wind.



Carry The Day!


Click here to hear 'Carry-the-Day!'
Carry the Day!

If you're still looking and you're still longing
for a way to find your way —
to do your part with all your heart for America.
The time is now, the place is here.
The call is Oh so clear.
One voice, one vote, one choice.
A brand new dawn.
Carry the day!

Carry the day all the way.
New fires glowing- shining through.
Connect the dots, connect the date.
It's not too late- together
me and you.
And "We The People II"
We shall carry the day.
We shall "Carry The Day!"

The stars are burning 'n the world is turning
in it's deepest dreams tonight.
Hopes and fears, prayers and tears -
America!
Where freedom reigns the truth remains:
a chance to choose to change.
"One vote, one voice, one choice."
Move on!

Carry the day all the way.
New fires growing- shining through.
Connect the dots, connect the date.
It's not too late- together
me and you.
And "We The People II"
We shall carry the day.
We shall "Carry The Day!"

CARRY THE DAY!

© Copyright 2004 by Alan DeValle

A chance to choose to change