Why Oh Why Did Charlie Kirk Die Original Song w/Baritone Uke & Harmonica Bruce Rutherford 2025-09-22 | Copyright © 2025 By Bruce RutherfordWhy oh why did Charlie Kirk dieAsk Tyler Robinson and he won't lieThough the world won't understandHe once loved a transitioning manHe once loved a transitioning manCharlie Kirk would condemnMen who slept with other menHe liked to quote the New TestamentAs he lectured on the wrong SacramentWhy oh why did Charlie Kirk dieAsk Tyler Robinson, he won't lieThe world will never understandHe once loved a transitioning manHe once loved a transitioning manHe was the hero in a video gameHe shot Charlie Kirk to his eternal shameNobody captured young RobinsonHe turned himself in for what he had doneWhy oh why did Charlie Kirk dieWe'll ask Tyler Robinson and he won't lieThe world will never understandBut he once loved a transitioning manHe once loved a transitioning man
Boat Race Boy Original Song Bruce Rutherford 2025-08-29 | Copyright © 2025 By Bruce RutherfordPhoto -- Indonesian Ministry of TourismOff in Indonesiaon the River Kuantanthey've got a boat racethat will please yaand they're getting set to runEvery boat will have a boybalanced on the prowset to do a little danceand help his team to win somehow CHORUS Boat race boy slim and willowy dancing in the breeze sparks his team to victoryEach boat is just a logsome forty meters longhollowed out for forty rowersForty rowers fast and strongAs their paddles hit the waterof the River Kuantanthe rowers all look forwardtheir boat race boy leads them on CHORUS: REPEATAcross the water they do skimlike a water moccasinThey have a certain stylelike a super crocodileWhen they reach the cityknown as Singingithe fans all jump for joyfor the winning boat race boy CHORUS: REPEAT
Under Those Loblolly Pines Original Collab with One Woman and Some Songs Bruce Rutherford 2025-08-21 | Copyright 2025 By Janet RitcheyJanet -- Music, lyrics, guitar and vocalsBruce -- HarmonicaJanet allowed me to try my hand at providing a harmonica backing on her recording, and this is the result. She recently uploaded an AI-generated version of the song. This rendition is very much a Human-Intelligence version, as I just played her original recording and my harmonica together into my mic. I didn't use any special recording equipment or apps, and I guess it shows. But I think it's a great little song, and I am grateful to Janet for letting me join her on it.
When Canada Joins the Union Original Bruce Rutherford 2025-08-13 | Copyright © 2025 By Bruce RutherfordWhen Canada joins the Unionthey won't be the fifty-first stateBut the fifty-seventh and the fifty eighthThere'll be eight Canadian States CHORUS When Canda joins the Union it will come to pass With Canada in the Union They'll impeach Donald Trump's fat assForget about North Dakotaand think about ManitobaSaskatchewan and Nova ScotiaOntario and don't forgetthe Frenchmen in old Quebec C'HORUSForty-eight million Canadianswill get sixteen senatorsand forty-two representativesto walk those corridors CHORUSextra verseGreat cities like MontrealToronto and Hallifaxand out there in Vancouverthey vote like Democrats
Raging River Original Song Bruce Rutherford 2025-07-25 | Copyright © 2025 By Bruce RutherfordI am honored that two of our YouTube friends have covered this song-- One Woman and Some Songs and Michael Hermiston.Michael's cover with awesome trumpet:youtube.com/watch?v=OTxighgIbVcJanet's cover with guitar and harmonica:youtube.com/watch?v=dFFiJkDsESM LYRICSRaging River done took her alright done took her alrightSwept her away in the dead of night the dead of nightSwept her away in the dead of nightThe night that went so wrongRaging River runs miles and miles miles and milesShe's still here and she still smiles she still smilesShe's still here and she still smilesAll day longRaging River I do not fear I do not fearShe still whispers in my ear in my earShe still whispers in my earHer own special songOne thing I don't understand don't understandWhen we're walking she holds my hand she holds my handShe smiles and whispers and holds my handShe hold it oh so strong
Dont Let the Sun Catch You Crying Gerry and the Pacemakers Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2025-07-09 | Gerry Marsden founded this group in 1959 in his native Liverpool. They were the second band signed by manager Brian Epstein after the Beatles. Like the Beatles they had several number-one hits, worked with George Martin, and recorded at Abbey Road Studios. But like many bands, they broke up and pursued solo careers. Gerry died in 2021 at age 78.
God Only Knows The Beach Boys (By Brian Wilson) Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2025-07-01 | ...
Dont Mess With Americans, We Will Rebel One Woman and Some Songs Cover Bruce Rutherford 2025-06-16 | Copyright 2025 By One Woman and Some SongsI am grateful to Janet for allowing me to have a go at her defiant protest song.Janet's original:youtube.com/watch?v=7cHyI3jfFuA
Take It Easy The Eagles Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2025-06-10 | Written by Jackson Browne and Eagles band member Glen Frey.
Blue Me Away Original Collab with Nejen Erim Bruce Rutherford 2025-05-21 | Copyright © 2025 by Nejen Erim and Bruce RutherfordNejen Erim Music composition and arrangement & title selectionBruce R Lyrics, vocals & harmonicaYou blue me awayand I don't know what to doI'm up the creek without a paddleon a horse without a saddleI don't have a clueYou blue me awayand I don't know what to doThe pain it runs so deepI can't even sleep'cause I'd just dream of youYou blue me awayand I don't know what to doI've got no place to layNothing more to saySince I don't have you
Meant To Be Peter Strachan Cover Bruce Rutherford 2025-05-14 | Copyright © By Peter StrachanMy thanks to Peter for allowing me to have a go at this nifty love song, the first song he wrote for Yvonne, his lifetime muse.youtube.com/watch?v=-VcSCzyyBXM
Go Slow Dig Deep Michael Hermiston Cover Bruce Rutherford 2025-05-08 | Copyright by Michael HermistonMichael posted this song better than a decade ago, and it has been covered by several YouTubers. I am grateful to be able to join them.Here is the link to Michael's original with a neat video of one of his kids going down to the beach with a shovel and bucket and digging a hole, which quickly fills with water. Highly recommended.youtube.com/watch?v=OQAWKfHGSF0&list=RDMMOQAWKfHGSF0&start_radio=1
Spring Light Elisa Louise (Lyrics by Lynn The Poet) Cover Bruce Rutherford 2025-04-22 | Spring LightLyrics...... Lynn T. EllisMusic...... Elisa LouiseElisa's performance: youtube.com/watch?v=euFrhVwTVDcLynn's channel: youtube.com/channel/UC2WJQoVmt5QKnQcxLh98OtQI'm grateful to our two dear friends for allowing me to cover their wonderful ode to spring.
Trump Tore the World Asunder Original Bruce Rutherford 2025-04-10 | Copyright © 2025 By Bruce RutherfordThe markets fell like thunderWhen Trump he made his blunderHe didn't seem to care ifHe put in a tariffAnd set the whole wide world asunderLike Cesar AugustusHe put a tax on every nationBecause Trump he likes to profitFrom every situationHe wants the bended kneeOr he puts in the feeTo buy his coronationYes the markets fell like thunderWhen Trump he made his blunderAt the very first attackHe tried to roll them backBut he'd set the whole wide world asunderThere's no method to his madnessHe doesn't have a clueHe's supposed to have advisorsto tell him what to doBut we all must pay the priceFor their terrible adviceIf we make it throughThe markets fell like thunderWhen Trump he made his blunderThough now he thinks he's earneda glorious third termBECAUSE he set the world asunder
Listen to What the Man Said Paul McCartney & Wings Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2025-03-31 | ...
Mermaids and Dolphins (Haleys Dream) Original collab with Heino & Daniel Obenhaus Bruce Rutherford 2025-02-23 | Copyright © 2025 by Wailin' Heino & Bruce RutherfordWailin' Heino composed the music and recorded the 12-string guitar,I added harmonica and wrote the lyrics.Daniiel then recorded the vocal, suppling his interpretation of thelyrics to suit the music......Lyrics...We followed the gulfstreamup to the North SeaThe dolphin carried meto my destinyTill I was waylaidoff of Norwaywhen I spottedthe mermaid I awokeadmiring her strokeas she slitheredthrough the icy seaI jumped into go for a swimright by her sidewatching her smile For mile after mileDay after daynight after nightwith all of my mightTill warm waters did flowin the Gulf of MexicoNow we're swimmin' and smilin'off South Padre IslandWe three friends from the seaThe dolphin, the mermaid, and me
Global Freezing Is My Fear Original Song (Music by Wailin Heino) Bruce Rutherford 2025-01-07 | Copyright © 2022, 2025 By Wailin' Heino & Bruce RutherfordI wrote these lyrics a couple of years ago to accompany a piece of music sent to me by my old partner Wailin' Heino. We were both honored by a seal of disapproval supplied by YouTube censors, as though the theory that carbon emissions cause global warming were gospel truth that adults could not question on their own.I'm hoping my rendition (with edited lyrics) receives another citation from the YouTube censors.youtube.com/watch?v=eRyHQ6vWrh8
Take Me Home Country Drones Jesse Welles Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2025-01-02 | ...
Dirty Tawkin Mama Wailin Heino Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-12-17 | Copyright © By Wailin' HeinoI am grateful to my old partner for allowing me to have a go at his wicked blues. This is the short version. For the entire story check out Heino's original over on his Underrated Dude channel..youtube.com/watch?v=GnHVRFuOFYM
Autumn Leaves Elisa Louise (Lyrics by Lynn the Poet) Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-12-11 | Copyright by Lynn the Poet & Elisa LouiseLyrics.......Lynn the PoetMusic......Elisa LouiseCheck out Elisa's enchanting video:youtube.com/watch?v=yVfK5hOp_cc
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Nat King Cole Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-12-05 | This song was written in 1945 by Mel Torme and Robert Wells and first recorded by Nat King Cole the following year. It has since been covered by most of the leading pop stars from Dean Martin to Justin Beiber.
Starting Over Chris Stapleton Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-11-25 | Chris's original youtube.com/watch?v=A3svABDnmioyoutube.com/watch?v=A3svABDnmio
Dig A Pony The Beatles Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-11-15 | John Lennon wrote this song and titled it All I Want Is You, but renamed it when the Beatles unveiled it at the Concert on the Rooftop.
As It Used to Be Original Collab with Tony McGreal Bruce Rutherford 2024-11-10 | Copyright © 2024 By Tony McGreal & Bruce RutherfordTony -- Music & GuitarBruce -- Lyrics, Harmonica & VocalsTony's soloyoutube.com/watch?v=xRZyRFSSUkg instrumental
Georgy Girl The Seekers Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-10-02 | Theme song from the 1966 movie of the same name.
When LIV Golf Came to Dallas Original Bruce Rutherford 2024-09-15 | Copyright 2024 By Bruce RutherfordWhen LIV Golf came to Dallaswith Bryson DeChambeauthe Cowboys and Rangersall came out to see the showIt was a very exciting tournamentto place the best team on the thronewin and you advanceLose and you go homeThis weren't your daddy's P.G.A.with its four-day funeral marchbut constant non-stop actionand everybody had to watchYes when LIV Golf came to Dallaswith Brooks and Sergiothe mayor and all the councilcame out to see the showWould the Crushers or the Cleeksthe Fireballs or Torquethe Majestics or Team Ripperbe the one to find the wayAh when LIV Golf came to Dallaswith Joaquim and John Rahmbothe Mavericks and the starsall came out to see the show
Who Can It Be Now Men at Work Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-08-27 | This one goes out to Lorraine Ashby, our dear friend down under.
Mozambique Bob Dylan Collab cover in German with Daniel Obenhaus Bruce Rutherford 2024-08-21 | Original translation Copyright © 2024 By Daniel ObenhausDaniel --- Original German translation, vocalsBruce --- Arrangement, Baritone Uke, HarmonicaHeino --- Mastering, mixing, productionIt has been my great honor to collaborate with Daniel Obenhaus and his dad-- my old partner Wailin Heino-- on this classic Dylan song from his album Desire.youtube.com/watch?v=ykZ2yCBDzMsThis is a link to Heino's channel, where Daniel may be heard to sing a K-Pop song in Korean!
Celtic Woman Bruce Rutherford cover By Wailin Heino & son Daniel Bruce Rutherford 2024-08-19 | This is from a couple of years ago but the first time it has been presented as a stand-alone video on my channel. Previously It had been part of a playlist. Daniiel is a true folk singer in my humble opinion,
Kamala Oh Kamala Original Song Bruce Rutherford 2024-08-08 | Copyright © 2024 By Bruce RutherfordHere she comes in her chariotready to campaignA happy warrior smiles a lotbringing forth champagneKamala oh Kamala The message has been sentKamala oh KamalaMadam PresidentThere's a man with yellow hairgiving her the evil stareSays he'll meet here anywhereif she accepts the double dareKamala oh KamalaThe message has been sentKamala oh KamalaMadam PresidentNow the world will have to waitthe time and place of their debateWhen she walks through that open gateshe will learn her final fateKamala...
Tempted Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-07-25 | Baritone Uke & Harmonica, straight harp
Call of Morar Ross White & Elisa Louise (Lyrics by Lynn the Poet) Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-06-11 | Lyrics -- Lynn the PoetMusic -- Elisa Louise & Ross WhiteI am grateful to all parties for their generous permission to have a go at their mighty Celtic ballad.I'm singing an abbreviated interpretation of the song. To hear Ross & Elisa sing the full monty along with backing from their digital partner Roland Keunings, click the link.youtube.com/watch?v=gO1AEDgmlpUMorar is a village on the western shore of Scotland
Heartbeat Slow Down Original Bruce Rutherford 2024-06-01 | Copyright © 2024 By Bruce RutherfordNow you have read the list from the cardiologistNow can you read the messageand will you heed the lessonHeartbeat heartbeatwill you just slow downWe can stick aroundif you'll just slow down I don't have no fascination With all this palpitation HeartbeatYou're always in a rushJust decelerate the pulseso we can draw a breathDown deep within our chestHeartbeat heartbeatwill you just slow downWe'll be leaving townif you can't slow down I don't need an operation I need your co-operation HeartbeatYou keep racing down the hallsstraight for Niagra FallsOh for heaven's sakescan't you apply the breaksHeartbeat heartbeatcan you please slow downWe can stick aroundIf you just slow down
Drive My Car The Beatles Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-05-20 | According to Wikipedia, the Beatles knew a singer named Cilla Black and her boyfriend Bobby Willis. Cilla was a protege of Beatles' manager Brian Epstein, who also offered a contract to Willis. Cilla objected, saying she was the star and Willis was just the road manager. As she put it, she was the star, "he'll drive my car." Apparently it worked out; they later got married.
Hard Headed Woman Elvis Presley Baritone Uke & Harmonica Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-05-10 | Elvis recorded this song in 1958, and it became the first Rock'n'roll single to receive designation as a Gold Record. Elvis sang it in the movie King Creole and included it on the album of the same name.
Monday Flies the Swallow (Ornithological Blues) Wailin Heino Cover Bruce Rutherford 2024-05-03 | My old partner Wailin' Heino published this song some seven years ago, and I covered it at the time. I felt it was worthy of a brand new rendition, so I took another go at it. Copyright by Heino ObenhausMonday flies the swallowup by heaven's doorbut when that cold wind starts to blowhe won't be here no more Tuesday flies the robin He's knockin' on our door but if you love another He won't come around no moreWednesday flies the skylarkhigh up in the skybut if you turn away from meyou won't see him passing by Thursday flies the magpie A clever bird is he but if you leave our happy nest he never will be freeFriday flies the old crowHe's blacker than your liesI won't even see himfor the teardrops in my eyes Saturday the eagle is soaring up above I used think that eagle was soaring like our loveSunday flies the vulturecome to pick my bonesHe'll find me very easyCrying in our empty home
Little Sparrow, Little Wren Original Bruce Rutherford 2024-04-22 | Copyright 2024 By Bruce RutherfordI am honored that my old partner Wailin' Heino and his son Daniel have given us a most unique and enjoyable cover of this song, along with a harmonica player who beats my socks off. You can check them out here.youtube.com/watch?v=E60iJAUUpakThe sky is now emptyThe birds are all goneWill they come backlike some lost vagabondI'm beginning to wonderwhere have they beenAre you lost little sparrowAre you lost little wrenThey flew in formationsin the shape of a Veeup from the southlandso high over meAnd then they'd swoop downand you never knew whenand land in the treetopslittle sparrow, little wrenThey chirped and they trilled in the nests they did buildand their songs they were sungas they raised up their youngBut mornings are quiet nowI whisper AmenSo silent without youlittle sparrow, little wrenMother Earth she is cryingdown deep in soulfor family membersnot here anymoreIf I should neversee you againGoodbye little sparrowFarewell little wren
