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Melancholy Waltz

by Richie Lawrence

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    Limited Edition 180 gram vinyl with 25 limited edition cover art by Galelyn Williams. The package includes 180 gram Melancholy Waltz vinyl and liner notes

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1.
Le Milieu 03:18
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2.
Danielle 04:05
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Danielle (Days Early On) Lawrence Danielle, don’t leave me Danielle, please believe me Mon ame, mon ‘tite monde Tres jolie, jolie blond Ma chere, bebe Mon couer, please stay Danielle Remember the days early on Smiles were for free Kisses were gifts Running for joy Because hearts could contain But a drop of the love we once knew If only the past were today Love was as sweet as a song Remember days early on Danielle… Torment if you must and distrust all the battles we shared Fighting the chemical hell The well of despair The darkness descends To choke all the life from our selves I promise that I’ll get it straight It’s not too late To have some faith in myself I’m different tomorrow I’ll pawn off my sorrow for truth Dry as a Joshua tree Please trust in me Danielle… I know that you’ve heard it before Promises broken Words misspoken Blind declaration Procrastination More sorrys than time in a day More debt than I could repay Danielle… Remember the days early on Smiles were for free Kisses were gifts Running for joy Because hearts could contain But a drop of the love we once knew If only the past were today Our love was as sweet as a song Remember days early on
3.
The Melancholy Waltz 04:14
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4.
My Oklahoma Hills 03:06
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My Oklahoma Hills (Lawrence) I left my home behind me My dreams do travel there still Through prairie ocean grasses Of my Oklahoma Hills Rock skip cross the water Hawk glide wind to will The sound of peace resides there In my Oklahoma Hills Stars post a wheel to guide me Sun leave no shadows surround me Full moon my sister walk with me River my soul flow to thee No more fruits of my labor Nor love to my heart fill The circle then is broken With my Oklahoma Hills Stars post a wheel to guide me Sun leave no shadows surround me Full moon my sister walk with me River my soul flow to thee I’ve left my home behind me My family lies there still ‘Neath prairie ocean grasses Of my Oklahoma Hills
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Bee's Blues 04:09
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Faith Come Back To Me 03:05
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Faith Come Back To Me R Lawrence I once believed that life’s a folly Circus tents and rodeo Now I know that life’s a fleeting Love hearts tender river flow And I thought time was a road to glory But friends have fought and not come home Books I’ve read were the same old story Battles won fought righteously Faith come back to me Please don’t linger needlessly I hope to see you soon This old sun needs your sweet moon Maybe love lives in an oak tree Old black arms reach out to me Mountains too and boundless prairie Walks the floor of the deepest sea Faith come back to me Like gentle snowfall sound I’ll wake and you’ll be there In peace to lay my trouble down
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Cafe Katie 03:12
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8.
For A While 03:54
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9.
The Late Richard Lawrence 03:01
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10.
My Love 03:49
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MY LOVE R LAWRENCE I LOCKED MY PASSION UP TODAY
 I’LL NEVER KISS YOUR LIPS AGAIN
 YOUR LOVELY HAIR AND BEAUTIFUL SKIN
 I’LL NEVER TOUCH YOUR FACE AGAIN IN ALL THE WORLD I LONG TO BE 
 HELD IN YOUR ARMS AND MY LIPS CAN TASTE YOUR SKIN
 SO SOFT AND SWEET
 MY LOVE, SWEETHEART
, MY LOVE THE COST OF LIFE IS MUCH TOO HIGH
 IT HURTS SO MUCH TO SAY GOODBYE
 IT’S NOT THE WAY LOVE’S SUPPOSED TO BE
 AS I GO HOME ALONE WITH ME IN ALL THE WORLD I LONG TO BE 
HELD IN YOUR ARMS AND MY LIPS CAN TASTE YOUR SKIn SO SOFT AND SWEET
 AND WHEN YOU GAVE YOURSELF TO ME
 YOUR PASSION SWEPT AWAY MY FEAR AND PAIN
 SWEETHEART, MY LOVE
 SWEETHEART, MY LOVE AND WHEN YOU SEE ME WALKING BY
 YOU CAN NOD AND I’LL SAY HIGH
 AT LEAST YOU’LL KNOW WHAT MY EYES SAY
 WE’LL LIVE TO LOVE ANOTHER DAY
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Mary's Tune 03:12
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12.
I Am Weary (Let Me Rest) 03:04
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about

Melancholy Waltz is the first solo recording by piano/accordionist singer/songwriter, RICHIE LAWRENCE.

A veteran of 14 years in Los Angeles, Richie found his way onto every television network of the day. NBC, CBS, ABC, as well as Fox, HBO, NPR’s Weekend Edition, and Charles Kuralt’s “On The Road”. Numerous US tours, and 3 world tours, took him to most of these United States, Eastern Europe, Central America, and Indonesia.

Richie Lawrence is a founding member of The Loose Acoustic Trio with two releases on Big Book Records, Brand New Mind, and, Sorrow Be Gone.
“The ideal soundtrack for a better world” (Rootsville.be)

And now the solo debut, MELANCHOLY WALTZ. 12 songs, piano and accordion instrumentals and vocals, harmony by I See Hawks In L.A., 10 original compositions, one stunning blues interpretation of Beethoven’s “Fur Elise”, and one endearing cover of ‘I Am Weary (Let Me Rest) sung with his wife, Katie Thomas. One CD capturing the emotion and passion and techniques of Richie Lawrence on piano. A reflection of a tumultuous decade in world history expressed in a way that is somehow deeply sad and sincerely hopeful; Richie Lawrence and his Melancholy Waltz.

“Melancholy Waltz… is a wonderful recording. Your ability to capture your emotion, while one of the most difficult things to do in recording, was done with ease.” Billy Fields (Warner/Elektra/Atlantic)

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released February 1, 2010

Track Listing:

1, Le Milieu (Lawrence)
2. Danielle (Lawrence
3. The Melancholy Waltz (Lawrence)
4. My Oklahoma Hills (Lawrence
5. Bee’s Blues (Für Elise) (L.V. Beethoven)
6. Faith Come Back to Me (Lawrence)
7. Café Katie (Lawrence)
8. For A While (Lawrence)
9. The Late Richard Lawrence (Lawrence)
10. My Love (Lawrence)
11. Mary’s Tune (Lawrence)

12. I Am Weary (Let Me Rest) (Pete Roberts)

Piano, Accordion and Vocals: Richie Lawrence
Additional Vocals: I See Hawks In L.A.and Katie Thomas

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“Richie has mastered the ability to take Roots Americana in its most August lazy and yet make it seem fresh. It is strange and wonderful.”
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