Almost Hits & Dubious Demos is the third collection of previously unpublished music from singer-songwriter John Casolary. All vocals were performed by John, as well as all instruments, except where noted *. These tracks were recorded at John's home studio in Shingletown, CA, except for #3 and #6 which were recorded in Nashville, TN. Once again, John walks the tight-rope between the analog & digital worlds, the past & present, delivering hour-long conversations condensed into poetic, personal songs. Enjoy!
1) Piece Of Cake 3:07
For my racing buddies
2) The Monster 3:40
Mr. Hyde's inside
3) You're Comfortable* 3:32
Crazy as me
4) Made In China 2:50
Zhōngguó zhìzào
5) The Past Is A Luxury 4:07
Put down that torch
6) Singin' My Heart Out* 4:18
Music you're bitter-sweet
7) Terri-Anne 3:52
I'm still your man
8) Cold Out Here 3:57
Take me inside
9) Danielle 2:32
She wants to travel light
10) Livin' On Dreams 4:10
A poet's quest
11) Look Out World* 3:04
I'm tired of crying
*Guest Musicians:
Track 3-Tony Migliori: keyboards, Ted Reynolds: bass, Eddie Bayers: drums,
Bruce Dees: lead guitar, Don Roth: rhythm guitar
Track 6-Tony Migliori: keyboards, Ted Reynolds: bass, Eddie Bayers: drums,
Bruce Dees: lead guitar, Don Roth: rhythm guitar, John Casolary: 12-string
Track 11-Rick "Bubba" Casolary: Drums
Front cover drawing by: Jim Rudolph
All music & lyrics by John Elias Casolary © 1972-2022 ℗ 2022
All Rights Reserved.
All tracks were recorded at John's home studio in Shingletown, California. These songs express various musical styles from a lifetime of pounding away on stage. John's lyrics range from tenderly sentimental to seriously sarcastic, and are sure to trigger some personal memories of your own.
1) Best Summer 3:29
Things are looking up
2) Angel 4:17
I'm blinded by your light
3) Howlin' At The Moon 2:48
Cut me some slack!
4) Hope 3:49
Poetry from the pity potty
5) Mister Reaper 3:34
I don't wanna go
6) You Are Loved 3:11
A father's song
7) She Loves Me So 3:23
Trying to stay married
8) Marty's Bar* 3:56
Demolition, circa 1980
9) Who Are You Foolin'? 3:39
Miss Barfly USA
10) The Lucky Ones 3:41
True friendship
11) Always, Never The Same 3:43
Mars vs Venus
12) Thanks For The Music 3:54
With love, Johnny
13) I Quit! 3:02
For the workin' man
*Featuring: "Shorty" Rogers on pedal steel guitar for "Marty's Bar"
Photos by: John & Michael Casolary
All music & lyrics by John Elias Casolary © 1980-1996 ℗ 2018
All Rights Reserved.
Shingletown Sessions is an eclectic collection of previously unpublished pop/rock music from singer-songwriter John Casolary . All vocals were performed by John as well as all musical instruments, except where noted*. These tracks were recorded at his studio in Shingletown, CA with one song (#5) recorded in Nashville. John’s intelligent lyrics range from the whimsical to the painfully personal. His tasty musicianship reflects years of performing in various bands and as a solo artist A.K.A. “John Elias”. Enjoy your journey through the mind of this talented songwriter.
1) Kerkira 2:58
A Bouzouki-disguised love song
2) There Must Be Someone 3:57
A cry for help
3) Paradox 2:56
Tires spinning in the mud
4) Rap Is Crap 2:53
For my old band-buddies
5) I’ve Really Changed 4:15
The ultimate love song
6 ) Dire Need In Dyersburg 3:11
A Silicon Valley kid in Tennessee
7) Like Ronnie & Nancy’s 3:16
A cowboy’s dream
8) You Never See Me 4:10
Desperation to a Reggae beat
9) What About The Children? 4:15
Responsibility anyone?
10) High Crossfire 2:41
A young man’s dilemma
11) On Time 3:28
A self-penned epitaph
12) Too Much Information 4:02
Doctor, my brain hurts!
*Guest Musicians:
Tracks 3, 8, 10- Chuck Hornaday: lead guitar & acoustic drums
Track 4- Gary “Guy” Pomeroy: electric & bass guitars
Track 5- Tony Migliori: keyboards, Ted Reynolds: bass, Eddie Bayers: drums
Bruce Dees: lead guitar, Don Roth: rhythm guitar
Front photo: Michael Casolary Back photo: Paul Harmon
All instruments and background vocal were performed and recorded by John with the tender lead vocal sung by
Terri Casolary.
This song is being played at Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Military send-offs, etc...
