Beatles, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven & All great Country Songwriters - especially Byron Hill, Tony Martin, Dave Berg, Annie & Sam Tate, Craig Wiseman, Rivers Rutherford, George Teren, Dean Dillon, Scotty Emerick, Bob Regan, Kristian Bush/Jennifer Nettles, Eric Church, Jake Owen, and many others
"Daniel Leo Simpson, an American Composer with a flair for
creating "contagious" and engaging music, specializes in unusual, interesting and dynamic works of every genre. From concerti and symphonies to commercials, film music and songwriting, he is distinguishing himself as unique in his field." (ok, my wife wrote that ;)
I live with my wife in the San Francisco bay area working hard on the craft of songwriting in order to lay a foundation of being able to pitch my songs to Nashville publishers and artists. Actually, I’ve already started meeting some of the great Nashville pros like Woody Bomar, Sherrill Blackman, and some cool songwriters like Bob Regan, Marc-Alan Barnette and of course Steve Seskin. Last summer (July 2006), Mary and I visited Nashville and while there, purchased a home in
"Hillsboro Village", on W. Linden b/w 21st and Natchez Trace minutes away from
"Music Row."
"I got no hit and it’s breaking my heart... but I gotta house there and that’s a start!"
See you on the charts,
Daniel Leo Simpson
In Your Eyes - Daniel Leo Simpson
When I want to lose myself in you there’s a place I go that’s warm and safe
You can’t get there by a boat or plane ’cause it’s a million miles away
A place poets have written about since back before time began
But they fall short with the words they write ’cause none of them’s ever been
In your eyes, where there’s a passion
(In your eyes), of a lover’s moon
Poets only imagine
Seeing the sleepy sun rise in your eyes
You’re warm eyes glow like a cracklin’ fire on a cold angry winter’s eve
They’re a home and a sanctuary where every noble thought can breathe
A soft wind blowing in the park where children will laugh and play
A beacon of light where forgotten souls come looking to find there way
[Chorus]
One day my soul will rest in peace for eternity
But now my joy and happiness are right here in front of me
[Chorus]
Copyright 2008 by Daniel Leo Simpson
Everything - Daniel Leo Simpson
Daddy was raised in the days when a man started working at dawn
And me as a kid asked him if I did would I grow up as strong
He pulled me close with a big bear hug and sat me on his knee
He winked saying listen up squirt let me tell you what my daddy told me
Give it everything; every hill you climb
Start right now while you got the time
Give it everything, everything you got
Let ’em know you’re strong even when you’re not
If you take a shot don’t stop half-way through the swing
Give it everything
Little league team big dream for a small town boy to have
With Billy on 3rd we were down one run and my turn to bat
On the sideline I could see daddy there nodding his head
He winked not saying a word but I knew what that wink said
[CHORUS]
Well daddy’s now grandpa in our home since I gotta little girl and boy o’ my own
I caught him smiling the other day when he saw me wink at them and say
[CHORUS]
Give it everything; shine your light
Stand up tall when you know you’re right
Give it everything; let the whole world know
You’re goin’ for a dream and you won’t let go
You got one chance to dance so go and spread your wings
And give it everything
Give it everything
Copyright 2008 by Daniel Leo Simpson
Anymore - Daniel Leo Simpson
It was like a thrilling ride we thought was never gonna stop
It was you with roses laughing at my door
It was like an eagle soaring higher than a mountain top
But I don’t wanna be around you anymore
One by one you’d tear apart each little thing I’d say and do
More like puttin’ up with me became a chore
I could live a thousand lives and never quite get over you
But I don’t wanna be around you anymore
Was it you or was it me that gave up on the dream
Or was it all that rusty time had left to give
I’m not saying you’re to blame ’cause I’m not really all that sure
But I don’t wanna be around you anymore
Take the best part of my soul and a blessing when you go
Leave my heart in pieces lying on the floor
I won’t lie and say that I don’t love you like I did before
But I don’t wanna be around you anymore
But I don’t wanna be around you anymore
No I just can’t be around you any more
Copyright 2008 by Daniel Leo Simpson
That’s Gonna Leave a Mark - Daniel Leo Simpson
Well the never end, gonna spend, life together love we had
Has now come down to me comin’ ’round being just a weekend dad
Jessie’s saying while we’re playing mommie’s got a new friend called Joe
I’ll be back for her on Friday but I wanna say before I go
I’ve been thrown a time or two
Dusted off these cowboy boots
Shaken off the hurt like it didn’t smart
But the day you shook my world
Took away our little girl
Shot a hole the size of Texas in my heart
And that’s gonna leave a mark
Life will hit me on the chin every now and then, no big deal
Or take a swing at my soul when I’m feelin’ low but it’ll heal
I’ve been busted and disgusted ’bout the way my life’ll sometimes go
But you walking out with half of me was more than just a heavy blow
[CHORUS]
I was raised in the ways of the good book to keep me strong
And it’ll take all my faith; Lord help me to hold on
[CHORUS]
Blew a hole the size of Texas in my heart
And that’s gonna leave a mark, yeah that’s gonna leave a mark
yeah that’s gonna leave a mark (spoken: yeah, that’s gonna leave a mark, or two)
Copyright 2008 by Daniel Leo Simpson
well i just had to hear "my ex" again, wanted to leave a comment but that feature isn't turned on. perhaps it appeals to my vanity that you have my pic with my ibanez on that song that still gets to me. i still love that song and think it's gonna make money for you some day but then i could be biased :)~ hope all is well with you, don't hear much from you these days; some day i WILL come to california and say howdy and would love to meet your wife Mary, somehow I think we would "so" get along well. ok. nuff said. going to bed soon, it being almost monday and all...can't believe i stayed up this late for a change...
