Palmetto

I wrote this song as a commission for a jewelry website. “Palmetto” is the name of a line of jewelry, borrowed from the name of a small palm tree.

Time Is Old, We Are Young

I was commissioned to write this song for the 75th anniversary of The Chapel Street Players in Newark, Delaware.

Ines

I was inspired to write this song by my friend Ines Fazlic. Born in Bosnia, she was an artist, musician, and videographer.

What's Going On?

A meditation on the troubles and problems of the world, "What's Going On" is a song written by Renaldo Benson, Al Cleveland, and Marvin Gaye. It became a crossover hit single that reached #2 on the pop charts and #1 on the R&B charts.

All My Loving
"All My Loving" was originally recorded in 1963 and first appeared on the British Beatles album "With The Beatles."

"You Never Can Tell" is about a teenage couple getting married and staying together. Berry invented a new word for the lyrics: "coolerator," which means "refrigerator."

Moonglow

"Moonglow" is a 1934 popular song with music by Will Hudson and Irving Mills and words by Eddie DeLange. It was first recorded by jazz violinist Joe Venuti and His Orchestra in 1933, and has been recorded many times since.

Ary Barroso wrote "Aquarela do Brasil" in early 1939. Its title means "Watercolor of Brazil" in Portuguese.

"Nadine" has the distinction of being the first song that Chuck Berry recorded after being released from prison.

Caravan

This is my ukulele arrangement of the Duke Ellington classic.

Ain't She Sweet

"Ain't She Sweet" was composed by Milton Ager and Jack Yellen in 1927; they also composed "Happy Days Are Here Again."

Yellow Bird Clip

This is a clip from my tenor ukulele arrangement of "Yellow Bird," which is an adaptation of the Haitian folk song "Choucoune." It was a huge hit in the United States in 1957.

In the Summertime

This is a version of the Mungo Jerry 1970 hit, "In the Summertime."

President Obama

I wrote this song shortly after Barack Obama was elected president. My friend Ginger Wall wrote the second verse. This is a live recording from my recent appearance on WVUD-FM radio.

A Slovak folk song. My father, who was born in Slovakia, used to sing it all the time. My friend David Gesterak is the accordion player you hear on this recording

Krazy Kollege Theme

I wrote this promotional jingle for Krazy Kollege with George Stewart, a radio show originating from WVUD-FM in Newark, Delaware. It is performed by me on guitar and vocal, Sheila Grant on vocal, and Terri Gillespie on vocal and musical saw.

I Love Paris

"I Love Paris" was written by Cole Porter. It was part of the soundtrack of the musical "Can Can," sung by Frank Sinatra.

Autumn Leaves

A French tune, "Les Feuilles Mortes," by Jacques Prevert and Joseph Kosma, a song I never tire of.

Can't Buy Me Love

Many Beatle songs make great fingerstyle solos. Check out the recording "Chet Atkins Picks on The Beatles," which was my inspiration.

Living in the Country

12-string guitar classic by Pete Seeger.