Artist Bio
Influences: Dylan, Cohen, Joni, Paul Simon, Jimmy Webb, Tom Waits, Springsteen, Eagles, Elvis Costello, Natalie Merchant, Jason Isbell are among the many whose lyrics blow me away.
I am a lyric writer only, so I'm looking for collaborations. This year, 2022, is my sixth FAWM and I've also done five 50/90s now. They're always super rewarding experiences. The talent and camaraderie here are incredibly inspiring. If you like to collaborate with lyric writers, please know that I work really hard to make my lyrics easy to sing. There might be an exception or two, when I go overboard with the verbiage, but I swear I'm trying to practice self-restraint.
March 1st:
What a FAWM! Thank you to every musician with whom I collaborated -- 25 collabs is a record for me. But it's not just quantity -- the quality of your work astounds me and I'm thrilled with the music that I will be able to enjoy for the rest of my life. Thank you, too, to everyone who commented on my lyrics and collaborations. I plan to be here in March and hope to repay your kindness if I missed your work during FAWM. I enjoyed so much music in February and am looking forward to more in March.
NOTE: I'm American but I live in Baku, Azerbaijan, which is 9 hours ahead of East Coast time in the U.S.
Songs (39)
Daddy Don't
@Soundboard
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@greengrassgirl Mar 2022
Hi, Doug! Thanks for the comments on A Lover and a Liar! I loved the way Marieke ran with this one! Glad you liked it, too.
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@berni1954 Mar 2022
You asked me to recommend three of my songs: Difficult to choose but try:
12 Dust - one of my best responses to a Skirmish Prompt (many of mine this year were skirmish inspired)
17 Gretel & Hansel (for the Movie Title Challenge)
34 Don't tell me a Story - a difficult rhyme scheme I was having trouble putting to music but was wonderfully handled by the fabulous Sonya Heller, who put it to music and gave me this marvellous performance. -
@musicsongwriter Mar 2022
Thank you so much Doug for your warm comment on my collaboration with Sherry.
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@katestantonsings Mar 2022
Thanks for your kind comment on my lyrics. I take what you say about words to heart!
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@ayehahmur Mar 2022
Cheers, Doug! Thanks for your comments and support this year, as always.
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@klaus Mar 2022
Hi Doug. Thank you too. Collabs are two-way streets and I couldn't have done what I did if you hadn't given me a "road map" first, so to speak. :)
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@audrey Mar 2022
Thank you so much for listening to some of my pieces and leaving such kind comments. I appreciate it and I always enjoy reading your lyrics. It wouldn't be FAWM for me without a visit to your soundboard. I'm so happy to see so many FAWMers snapping up your lyrics to set to music. You deserve it. Have a great year ahead, and hope to see you back again next FAWM.
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@sunnymae Mar 2022
So glad I gave you the good kind of belly ache with my sausage snob song. :0)))
yeah...the bagpipes...I just had too. -
@sunnymae Mar 2022
Thanks Doug for taking a listen to Ghost in the Window. I'm always humbled (and a little nervous) when a pure lyricist stops by, always hoping mine stand up to the music. I appreciate our dialogues very much!
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@davidtaro Mar 2022
Thanks man, what a lovely comment! :)
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@daveyboy103 Mar 2022
You are very welcome Doug, we certainly created a very evocative sketch of a cold & crisp winter, words and music.
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@berni1954 Mar 2022
Glad you joined me on my walk in the hills. I went for another one this morning: 18kms.
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@bjunker Mar 2022
Thanks for listening to Lazy Morning!
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@sph Mar 2022
Hi Doug, that song was really "constructed" with some parts having unusual length etc.
Hope everything is ok with you. -
@beacon Mar 2022
Thanks for your nice note Doug! I've really tried to stretch myself this FAWM and it made a difference. I need to review more of your lyrics now, as I'm sure there are a few that I would love to set to music if I can (later!)
And, yes, this is @kenmattsson, but I'm commenting from the new account I'm setting up for future FAWMs.
I hope that you are okay there, as I know that there's so much going on in your part of the world. Assume it hasn't directly affected Baku, but sure you're feeling the ripples of it. -
@oswlek Mar 2022
Thanks for being the inspiration that got this year's FAWM rolling for me, Doug!
(Like an idiot I added this comment to "Together" when I meant to post it to your page. Doh!) -
@netnoise Mar 2022
Hi Doug. I just posted my version of Somewhere East of Nashville. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to write music for your lyrics.
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@chrismyth02 Feb 2022
Glad you dug "The Getaway Pigeon" thanks for coming to check it out!
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@ohljazz Feb 2022
Enjoyed working with your words this FAWM! Would love to collab with you again in the 11 other months
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@greengrassgirl Feb 2022
Doug, So happy to hear your comments on Green Eyes. Yes, I think Georgie and Gwyn did it again! Whoopie! I am so happy to have them turn my lyrics into songs.
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@mikeb Feb 2022
Thanks for the listen and comment on 'Running Out of Time' - we hope to get it re-recorded at some point this year.
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@sherrycanary Feb 2022
Thank you so much for your comments on my song Will of the Heart
I appreciate that you got it and helps me to carry on.
I just reached deep with all the effort I could muster to participate in FAWM. 14 FAWMs. -
@yewnorker Feb 2022
You're a heck of a lot closer to it than me Doug. I think if they can hold out a full week, or ideally ten days, then there's hope. I am in complete awe of these people.
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@trolls2 Feb 2022
I love the veselka's mushroom barley soup such memories!!
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@sheslin Feb 2022
Awesome - thanks Doug!!!
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@berni1954 Feb 2022
I'm glad you liked my collab with Sonya. I think it's one of the best things to emerge from my FAW 22.
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@sunnymae Feb 2022
Well..you got me there Doug! Must be something about me that has all you guys sending me those particular lyrics! :0)))))
Probably my "been there done that" vibe, eh? -
@greengrassgirl Feb 2022
Hi, Doug. Thanks for your comments on In Love All Alone. I thought Georgie (@jibbity34) and @gwyn1234 did a marvelous job on it, and delivered that Broadway feel I was hoping for. Glad you enjoyed it, too.
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@timfatchen Feb 2022
We all hold hope, Doug. i wish we could see more help. We (Oz) are in this because apart from migrants we also have Xi and the CCP eyeing invading Taiwan and overlording the rest of us. Half my immediate family is in UK.
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@katestantonsings Feb 2022
Very heavy news, but your comment has brightened my day. I'll pay it forward to someone else that needs it :)
Thank you, Doug! I hope we can find some time to collaborate during 50/90! -
@mikeb Feb 2022
Thanks for hte listen adn comment on 'Tired of the Blues'!
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@bandybum Feb 2022
"How is Carolina Vanilla coming along?"
- The lyric seemed to match beautifully to an mp3 of an ethereal piece that's been floating around awaiting completion, but the DAW project seems to have gone on holiday
Yesterday I started afresh (phone) recording two or three takes of just speaking your lyric. Soon couldn't help myself giving it bit of improv singing and suddenly this delightful little chorus melody popped out
Reached for my acoustic and found some pleasing chord changes. Currently searching for suitable drums, whether to go 4/4 or 6/8 and fleshing out the verses. But the magic piece has landed to my ears. Hopefully to yours too
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@srcoops Feb 2022
Nice lyrics on In My Mind
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@janeukey Feb 2022
Thanks for the lovely feedback on A Post Modern Love Story!
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@metalfoot Feb 2022
Sounds good. Up to you whether we go Johnny Cash or some other style. If you've got any more bovine furniture let me know...
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@metalfoot Feb 2022
We don't have a collab yet do we? Oh dear. I'm letting you down...
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@jeff9 Feb 2022
Thanks, Doug, for taking a moment to check out "Mean".
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@tamsnumber4 Feb 2022
Thanks for your kind comments on "We Don't Have a Clue"!
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@mikeb Feb 2022
Thanks for the comment on the collab with Tammy, 'We Don't Have a Clue'!
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@jeff9 Feb 2022
By all means, please send your Prine-esque one when you get rolling tomorrow. Love to take a look, Doug.
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@jeff9 Feb 2022
Thanks, Doug. Glad you were ok with my version of Somewhere East of Nashville. Sorry that I drifted off script slightly with the lyrics in a couple of places, but hopefully didn't totally mess it up. Thanks also for letting me take a shot at it. You are quite a popular lyricist, and deservedly so!
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@williamhaight Feb 2022
Thanks, for allowing to write the music for Gazpacho Police. I won't be able to put anything up for a week. Life! But I'll have something up by the end of next week.
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@jayjay Feb 2022
Thank you for your lovely comment on the haiku
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@edward9thstreet Feb 2022
Thx for the comments, Doug. Suggestions welcome, still very much a WIP. I get your point on the chorus, but I am hearing a going/ flowing rhyme at the top. Will try both ways. Thanks! As usual, some killer lyrics you've penned.
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@sunnymae Feb 2022
Heehee....Blondie or maybe Devo...hmmm think I like flower pots on my head. :0) Keep writing my friend! I'm circling around like a hawk.
You've got wonderfully talented folks grabbing your stuff left and right. I luvvit! -
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@geoff61 Feb 2022
Ha thanks Doug, means a lot to me that you like my words.
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@serene123 Feb 2022
thanks for mentioning humour!! I desperately want to be funny haha
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@nadine Feb 2022
Ah and if I find people the final version won't happen during FAWM. Im VERY deep into production, so I usually end up with 30+ tracks. I'll upload onto social media channels late the year.
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@nadine Feb 2022
Thanks for your comment on "Pedal to metal". I'm glad you enjoyed. My FAWM songs are drafts cause my instrument playing and singing sucks. I'm more songwriter and producer. So I hope that somebody jumps in with better vocals and real guitars.
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@kenmattsson Feb 2022
You're welcome. I remember I set one of your lyrics to music last FAWM and you've always been one of my favorite lyric writers here.
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@redlady8029 Feb 2022
HI This is Schantell
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@yewnorker Feb 2022
T'is himself! I'm glad to see you're having a good FAWM. So many collabs too!
You're fairly prolific yourself. If the tap is flowing just write 'em all down. Sort it out later. Hmmm ... I wrote that one? Really? OK. -
@guatecoop Feb 2022
I just wanted to stop by to tell you that I’ve enjoyed your lyrics and collaborations over the past several years. You provide so many gems to people who are inspired by them and it always turns out so well. Really fantastic writing. I wish I were a singer!
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@greengrassgirl Feb 2022
Doug, Thank you for your comments on Friendship Hurts (If You Do It Right.) I so admire your writing that a compliment from you is extra special. Thank you!
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@ayehahmur Feb 2022
Lyle Lovett! There's a voice I've not heard in ages. Thanks for that!
It looks like I'm going to be pretty quiet for a few more days but hoping to be a lot more active in the latter two weeks for sure. -
@colgoo Feb 2022
I’ve got our collaboration up (along with my four other recordings). I hope you like it.
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@mikeb Feb 2022
Thanks for the listen and comment on 'Fire Inside', Doug. More info on the rock opera in the liner notes on this song: https://fawm.org/songs/126834/
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@katestantonsings Feb 2022
Thank you, Doug! I've appreciated all the kind and encouraging comments here and during 50/90. I sure wish I would have had a teacher that inspired me to think that way (Chekhov quote) at a younger age. That rocks. I believe it is never too late to be who you wanna be!
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@andybalham Feb 2022
Hi. Do you mind if I have a go at 'Under a Darkening Sky' please? I think I can hear some bluesy rock for it.
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@geoff61 Feb 2022
Thanks Doug, Kate is just the best, as is David.
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@ltunes Feb 2022
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment about my song. I thought I couldn't write about the kids, so this one took me by surprise. I keep watching your lyrics, but they get snapped up fast!
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@klaus Feb 2022
Hi Doug. I Fall in Love Too Fast has been posted. Thanks for this collaboration. I changed the first line just the tiniest bit, sorry, hope you don't mind. I wrote the melody Too Fast. :)
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@gwyn1234 Feb 2022
Many, many thanks for the listen and your kind and encouraging words...
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@jeff9 Feb 2022
Thanks for the encouragement on "Carly", Doug. Stepped out onto a ledge with that one.
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@colgoo Feb 2022
Absolutely, Doug! I would be honored.
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@cleanshoes Feb 2022
Thank you so much for your comment on What the Body Knows, Doug! That means a lot, especially coming from a fellow lyricist such as yourself.
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@katestantonsings Feb 2022
Thank you, Doug! Your comment means a lot!!
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@daveyboy103 Feb 2022
Great words and always up for a challenge
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@daveyboy103 Feb 2022
Sometimes it just come to you quickly. I had been thinking about what to do for a while but wanted your OK to proceed.
Glad you liked it the words are great. -
@blainev83 Feb 2022
Thank you for your kind words on “the man who never lived”
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@davidtaro Feb 2022
I love Little Feat!! Willin, Dixie Chicken, Oh Atlanta… so many amazing tunes. Very honoured to get a comparison, thank you Doug! (Also, I suspect I’m a little older than you think I am…)
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@cleanshoes Feb 2022
Yes! Please send it my way. I look forward to it!
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@coolparadiso Feb 2022
well if it is early next week i might have my head above water! ive got about 3 collabs going, 3 interviews for my podcast a show to produce, i promised to do some skirmishes so im just a touch pushed.
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@berni1954 Feb 2022
I see you have got a collab on "Together" - do you still want me to give it a shot?
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@jessicagraae Feb 2022
Thanks for your kind comments about my Lab Monkey song! I appreciate your comments about my voice, too. :)
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@tukayandryan Feb 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely words
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@tukayandryan Feb 2022
Read...️
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@tukayandryan Feb 2022
Great to see you back. Can't wait to hear you again this year! Thanks for the lovely message
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@jeff9 Feb 2022
Thanks for the encouraging words, Doug, on "What About Me"!
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@andrea Feb 2022
Thanks for checking out Beautiful People Do Ugly Things. I appreciate your positive comments!
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@klaus Feb 2022
Hi Doug. Yes, well, there's wordy with good meter and then there's wordy with bad meter. You clearly have good meter down pat so wordy is not a problem. :)
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@mikeb Feb 2022
Thanks for the listen and comment on my Week 1 Challenge song!
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@geoff61 Feb 2022
Thanks Doug, good to see you off and running :-)
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@berni1954 Feb 2022
Hi Doug,
Glad you gave my "Cosmic Dance" a listen. It was for the "Fake Band" challenge. Quite a bit out of my usual territory. But fun to do. -
@klaus Feb 2022
Hi Doug. Ok, thanks. I'm little bit busy at work and stuff but I'll try to finish the demo during the weekend. If someone else wants to demo it too, it's ok by me.
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@geoff61 Feb 2022
Have a great FAWM Doug, I know you will (lots of eyes on you my man) :-)
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@edward9thstreet Jan 2022
Watching!
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@jacobeverettwallace Jan 2022
Hey Doug! Not sure what I'll be able to do this year but I always look forward to your writing!
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@donna Jan 2022
So pleased the Challenges give you so much pleasure, Doug. Great to see you here again. I think it's so neat that a bunch of Musers converge here, and go about doing their own thing in their own respective cornera.
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@klaus Jan 2022
Ditto, Doug! :)
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@wacha Jan 2022
Hey Doug, hope you are well! I always look forward to your lyrics. Maybe we'll get to work on a song together this year. I'm trying to be a bit more realistic in what I take on this time.
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@songwritingzen Jan 2022
... And you too, here's to a fantastic FAWM :)
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@jessicagraae Jan 2022
Hello! Wishing you a great FAWM!
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@berni1954 Jan 2022
Have a good FAWM, yourself!
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@tamsnumber4 Jan 2022
Hello friend. I never know if or when I will find myself within your words, but it is always a beautiful place to be. I hope your FAWM makes your heart smile.
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@aesthetic72 Jan 2022
Hello and thanks for the note! Looking forward to your creations as well!
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@mikeb Jan 2022
Happy FAWM 2022, Doug!
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@tamsnumber4 Jan 2022
Hello friend. I am sure the words laying in your heart and soul are anxious to get out.
