Lori Greco - NEW SONG!!!!!_

               

                    EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT

                         © 2007 LORI GRECO

 

 

I’ve known you for sometime now

Time to speak my mind now

Let go of the past

And all it’s pain.

There’s no need to worry

I’m not in any hurry

I’ll listen to you

When you’ve got something to say.

And I understand what you’re going through

You have the right to do what you want to do

Oh I know it’s not easy

I’ve been down that road before

Just when you think I”ve had enough

I’ll be coming back for more.

 

ALL THE TIME, I WAS BLIND

YOU KEPT IT ALL LOCKED DEEP INSIDE

HOW I WISH I KNEW , HOW I WISH I MIGHT

GET TO KNOW WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND

AND ALL THE WHILE, WHILE YOU CRIED

SILENT FEARS YOU DARED TO HIDE

I’LL BE STRONG FOR YOU

THERE TO HOLD ON TO

I’LL TAKE A SHOOTING STAR

AND MAKE A WISH SO EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT.

 

Turn away from sadness

Live your life with new awareness

See the good in the bad, and seize a brighter day.

You’ll never be alone now

I’ll be there to show you how

To find the strength, and be the best that you can.

And I understand what you’re going through

Take a lesson from life and see what it’ll teach you

Oh I know it’s not easy

I’ve been there myself before

Just when you think I’ve had enough

I’ll be coming back for more

July 10th, 2008 ~  "keep the  AUSSIES in the REAL TIME CHARTS"
Over the past few days there have been up to 6 Aussies acts in the real time charts. This may not sound like much but keep in mind that in Australia we are lucky to crack 20 million in total population.

We are encouraging EVERYONE to support the Aussie acts this week (and forever;-) to see how many we can get & keep in the charts for the week.

C'mon, everyone knows what the Aussies are like - we will always be there for you when you need us so let's see what we can do as a Sellaband Global Nation for the Aussie Real Time Chart Assault.

Crack a stubby, throw a shrimp on the barby, where do we goanna, don't flash your wangaratta, how much can a Koala Bear - go throw a few parts into some Aussie acts and make the world a better place.

This will be a record for Sellaband & a record for Australia - be a part of it.

I haven't even confirmed with all the other Aussies yet but it is easier to get forgiveness than approval so I offer the following and hope I don't get into trouble;

The believer that adds the most parts by close of this weeks charts (and the parts must be evenly spread over at least 5 Aussie Acts) will get a combo pack of promo items from all the artists & 10 gift parts. There will be only 1 winner and they get EVERYTHING.

GAME ON!!!!!!


JUNE 12th, 2008
$20,000 in just over 8 months on Sellaband!!!! INCREDIBLE!!!
Thank you to all my 222 believers.


JUNE 8th, 2008
8 months exactly on Sellaband, with a total of $19,670 and 220 believers. Thank you xoxox
Congratulations to the lovely and talented Lady Haidee who reached $50K - I'm back to page 1. Yeah!!!

MAY 8th, 2008 ~ It's a Sellabration!!!!!!

$17 K in 7 months exactly on Sellaband! Thank you all!!!! xxx

MAY 2nd, 2008

WOW! Two $50K artists in two days!
Congratulations to Daniel Ward-Murphy (20th artist) on April 30th, and Angie Arsenault (21st artist) on May 1st, on reaching their dream of getting $50K so that they can record their new albums.

With Angie leaving Sellaband, she graciously made way for me to enter page 1. This has been so exciting, and in less than 7 months here, I have finally climbed my way up the Sellaband ladder and have arrived at position #10.  This position is not secure, and could even fall back to page 2 at anytime. But now, more than ever, I feel confident that I too, will reach the $50K.

Thank you all so much for giving me the faith, support, belief and confidence to carry on with my music.

Like many artists around the world, I threw it all away years ago, because it was all too hard. Living in a place like Australia (as much as I love my country) unless your music is rock and as a female you are 18 years old...well you just haven't got a hope in hell!
Sadly, I have always felt my music had more appeal outside of my country....

Many of you will know, that I have already recorded and self-funded my first album. This happened because one radio station here in Perth dared to ask me..."What else do you have?" after hearing one song. To be honest, I didn't have anything else except a few little tunes I had plucked out on my piano.
Well, not to give up on a challenge, I thought "I can write"  and you know what?   I did!  Mainly I did it for my children, so that they could keep a recording of their mother as a memento - a keepsake to treasure.

So I recorded 12 songs in all.

My album is called "WAITING" The title chosen not only from one of the songs, but because of it's meaning - that I had waited all my life to do it.
Three of the songs - FIRE, WAITING and now LATIN LULLABY are being played on internet radio stations on rotation.
My album is for sale on all the biggest download stores in the world - itunes, emusic and Rhapsody to name a few.
All this.... from one who threw it all away?
Am I proud of what I have achieved so far?   You betcha!!!!!!

And so here I am now on Sellaband. Today's figure is $15,800 and 168 believers as I write.

I feel it is only fair to let you know what I am up to.

I made many costly mistakes during the recording of Waiting. I learned so much, but more than that, I quickly became experienced about recording and the art of recording. I am sure that given the chance, I will use $30K towards the recording of a new album wisely.
Being a musician, and knowing that recording is "forever" makes me want to be perfect. I expect perfection. When I listen to my music, I want to be happy that every note, is as perfect and pleasing to my ear musically as can be so that you, the listener, can be happy too.

So what can you expect from my SAB album?
I have 14 new songs. Each time I set aside time on the piano to be creative, something new comes out. Always, it is the newest song I have written that is my favourite.
What you have already heard on SAB, Myspace and Sonicbids is all from my current album.

These will not be rerecorded for the SAB album. (Well - maybe 2 of them)

I can not promise 14 songs....but most definitely 12, seeing as that was how many are on my current album.

I have listened to all your likes and dislikes, and have taken that into consideration. My music will have more of an edge...the tracks will still show a variety of styles, be it ballad, pop/rock, blues plus just a hint of jazz. It will be more modern, slightly rockier, but you can expect the same attention to melody, personal experiences in the lyrics, beautiful arrangements and emotional delivery of the vocals.

I still hope to record a double CD and do perhaps at least six covers of my all time personal favourites of jazz/latin standards, sort of a "chill out" Cd, perfect for a hot summer's day.
Perhaps here, I might change my mind and rerecord "Latin Lullaby" and "Sail Away" as I feel they could have been better recorded. I am still hoping Phil Tweed will give me permission to record his beautiful song "Two Way Street."

I will handpick the musicians and showcase their talents as well.

I plan to record and master the CD in Perth, Western Australia and be present at every second of it's recording, mixing and mastering....as I was for the last.

For now, this is my plan. Of course, with your continued support and faith, as I get closer to the golden figure, I will let you know more.

Till that day arrives,
My love, thanks and friendship to you ALL!

PS. I do also promise to not abandon you all if and when I reach the $50K. It would only be because of your financial support that I would have achieved my goal, and for that, I would always be grateful.

I sincerely mean that each of you is now classified as a friend, and would hope to make myself available to you.

I also have something special in mind for when that day arrives....but will not divulge that to you until then!

Take care,and thank you all again, so very, very much.

Lori xxx


APRIL 8th, 2008.

TODAY, I celebrate 6 months exactly on Sellaband. Wow! It has been a lot of fun so far, and I am amazed at my tally of $13,270 as of today. Thank you to all of my beautiful and supportive believers.

I have been busy with teaching, rehearsing, and writing for what I hope will be my next album (with your help), but more recently, I became part of the Collaboration Project.

I am involved in two collabs. One with Kostek Andreev, where he supplied me with a backing and melody. I wrote the lyrics and sang the lead as well as the harmonies. The song is called "FLY." Please listen out for it in the next week.

The other, is a female duet, with the lovely Sofi from BONNIE. Casper (CAYA) wrote the music and lyrics and Sofi and I agreed to sing the song together. I am looking forward to Casper's mix when he returns from a holiday in Turkey.

How incredible it is today, to meet such fantastic artists on one site, to become friends, and then to have the opportunity to work together even though we are thousands of kilometers apart.

Isn't technology wonderful? Yeah, I know you know.... Just thought I'd let you know how much appreciate it.

Anyway, please keep an ear out, and please after you had a listen to my music, stop by and check out The Collaboration Project.

Have a fantastic day!

Lori xxx


FEBRUARY 12th, 2008

I have just updated some info on my info page.....

Not much to blog about ...except that I am sooooooooooooo happy by my rising tally here!

I thank you all for contributing to my success so far.


JANUARY 23rd, 2008

What a week this is going to be....My head is spinning.

First of all to be asked By Johan to be featured in the Tribune for Q+A is an honour in itself. Only 52 articles a year, and 6,331 artists to choose from. I am so humbled by everything that is happening to me this week.
Yesterday I was notified that my album WAITING, of which many of my believers now own, was accepted for world wide digital distribution! How fantastic!! No more emailing, posting out, phone calls!!! I finally have the right people behind me! My album will be available on itunes, emusic etc.Fingers crossed for great success!

This week is particularly busy with all Australians celebrating Australia Day on January 26th. I have written a song called Australia (you can now watch the video, one is of me performing in front of 6,000 people, the other is film footage of Australia).I will be singing for the Governor and Premier of our state at today's lunch, and tomorrow night I have a full dress rehearsal for a concert I am singing in. (1 Aussie song only) The show will be performed on Friday 25th Jan.


To cap the week off, I will be singing in front of 30,000 people in the city of Fremantle before the fireworks go off to celebrate Australia Day!!! I am so honoured! I sang at the inaugural fireworks last year, and they invited me to sing again. So happy!

Other radio stations will be playing "Australia" so I get a fair go at this time of the year!

Q+A with Johan was great fun to do, so I hope you enjoy learning a little more about me. You are always welcome to drop by regardless of whether you invest or not!

So for this week, take care, and if you know any Aussies in your place of the world..say G'day mate and Happy Australia Day!

Love to you all, and ESPECIALLY to my believers!

Lori xxx





DECEMBER 10th, 2007

I have just found out that 2 of my songs have been selected for internet radio airplay!!
 

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NOVEMBER 24th,2007

Hi Everyone. How wonderful it is to be on Sellaband Land, and to have the pleasure of meeting all these beautiful people in this HUGE world. I thank you for your support, your belief and your friendship. I am loving the fact that we can interact, so that is also fantastic.

My heading is spinning today frankly. I am so overjoyed at the reception I have received so far, especially at the fact that my beautiful believers commit conservatively, and then more so with dedication.THANK YOU!!

Today I am busy preparing to sing for the Governor at the Governor's Ballroom, for the "Australian Citizen of the Year" nominees ceremony, a cocktail party where drinks and canapes will be served, before I will sing my song called AUSTRALIA and conclude the event by singing our beautiful national Anthem.

www.govhouse.wa.gov.au/rooms_ballroom

PAPA's EYES
Music & lyrics (C) Lori Greco 2007

Looking back those years ago I was Daddy's little girl
He'd let me cheat at playing cards
If I'd lost it shattered my world
He worked his hand upon the land or my Mum my sisters and me
He'd watch us play in the field of dreams
When we were young and so carefree

IN MY PAPA's EYES
I COULD TELL HOW MUCH HE LOVED ME
IN MY PAPA's EYES
I COULD TELL HOW MUCH HE CARED

Sitting on that rocking chair
Me and the dog at your feet
There's a cold wind blows your thoughts away
And fades your memory
You find it hard to recall today
But in your life of yesterday
You were a lonely boy without love in your home
Now love's too hard to display

IN MY PAPA's EYES
I COULD TELL HOW MUCH HE LOVED ME
IN MY PAPA's EYES
I COULD TELL HOW MUCH HE CARED
ALTHOUGH THE WORDS WERE NEVER TRULY SPOKEN
IT WAS ALWAYS WRITTEN IN MY PAPA's EYES

Now I have kids of my own
The children love their Pop
They love to hear the stories he tells,
They never want to hear him stop
He gives them all the time in the world
Sits them down for a cuddle or two
But when they say they love him from the heart
He finds it hard to say he does too.

To Chorus:
As he holds my hand so very tight
I can see a tear in his eyes tonight
I know that it was written.....in my Papa's Eyes.


SAIL AWAY
Music and Lyrics (c)2007 Lori Greco
Lead Vocals and backing vocals- Lori Greco

Hasn't life just become so busy and crazy, that we'd love to get away from it all, leave it all behind and escape to our own private little island?? Well, that's what this song is about. It's also about grabbing the love of your life and sailing off in the ocean. It's THE perfect escape song, it will leave you feeling happy. It's also a great summertime driving song. Justin plays the great piano solo this time..


Listen babe, let's get away, just you and me
To a place, far away, beyond the sea.
Babe, this ain't no pie in the sky I
Wanna be where the livin' is high
So pack your bags, come along for the ride,
Skip the boredom, 9 to 5

We could sail across the ocean
Take ourselves a lover's holiday
In the solitude there's no substitute
For the sweetness of your love.
We could sail across the water
Make love in the rolling sea
There's a picture of you and of me
In my mind being free
That's where I wanna be.

Just leave it all, no telephones to interrupt our days
Traffic lights, late nights city lights
It's all a craze.
Let's go walking barefoot in the sand
We'll dare to dream with our hearts in our hands
Its' the simple joys that make life worthwhile
Won't you come for the ride?

I'LL BE THERE

Music & Lyrics (c)2007 Lori Greco
Lead Vocals and piano- Lori Greco

This is a beautiful, serene and gorgeous song of peace. Lyric content may seem a little strange, but when I was tinkling the piano keys, the topic about singing to my loved ones as IF I were singing down to them from Heaven came into my mind. Its also about leaving this earth, but still being with those we have left behind and living in their hearts. Sad to say, but comforting to know, that THIS is what I'd like to be played at my funeral......WHEN the time comes.
I played it at my Dad's funeral this year, and the words were very comforting for my Mum.
I'd love for this song to become popular for that reason, comforting that is, plus I think it would be perfect in a movie.
The orchestral strings provide added warmth and beauty.
I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do.
It is simply...beautiful.

Softly I left you
But hush don't you worry, I'm still with you
gently you tremble
You hear my voice singing in your head.

Don't be alarmed now
I'll give you the strength now, just wish me there
Look deep inside and whenever you think of me
I'll shine a light

And I will kiss you goodnight
And I will hold you tight
Anyway the wind blows
I'll Be There.

Whispers of morning
A new day is dawning-what lies ahead?
Take that step knowing
That I'll gently wipe
Every tear that you shed.

Just know that I am with you
Wherever you go
In all that you do
In times you feel low
Angels have called me
I'll love you and hold you eternally
You will see...that I