The Music of Bruce W. Stevenson and Friends

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Watson Pryor

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Songs

6. All Hail Zeppelin



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Written by Bruce Stevenson; lead guitar: Mike Fowler; bass: Watson Pryor

I came up with this Zeppelin-like riff and because we were writing songs for the album that paid tribute to the bands we covered when we were touring, I thought it would be nice to try to make something that sounded like the instrumental Zeppelin (who could replicate Robert Plant’s singing anyway?!). The drum solo is not great, but it is a LIVE solo, unedited. I haven’t done a live solo in nearly forty years, so it is the best I could do and be authentic.

10. In My Head



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Written by Bruce Stevenson. Vocal by Danny Stevenson.

This guy is truly delusional – and the comedy keeps coming. The song begins with some funny lines from movies, continues with a ridiculous series of gaffs, and includes a rock rendition of the love theme from Tchaikowsky’s “Romeo and Juliet” – it’s all just crazy fun.

7. A Hundred Takes



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Danny Stevenson: lead vocal; Bruce and Hal Stevenson: backing vocals

Danny heard me do this one solo (with me singing all the parts) and suggested that we try to include our younger brother Hal and make it a “Three Brothers” song. The song is light-hearted and fun, and the idea of us singing together for the first time ever was fun, too. It is a fitting legacy work – and those who have done recording know how TRUE the lyrics are!

Vocals: Danny, Bruce, and Hal Stevenson. Guitars: Jason Poore and Scott Bristow. Bass: Watson Pryor.

12. Television Love



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Vocal by Danny Stevenson. Brass section: Bobby Plair, Victor Plair and Carl Ratliff.

After binging the entire series of Dawson’s Creek, I found myself captivated by the character of Jen Linley (played by Michelle Williams) – this is a tribute to all those who “fall in love” with characters on screens, large and small. Of course, it’s silly – some songs are just about having some fun or making fun of ourselves!

Vocals: Danny Stevenson. Guitars: Scott Bristow. Trumpet: Bobby Plair. Sax: Carl Ratliff. Trombone: Victor Plair. Bass: Watson Pryor.

The Bathroom Song



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Originally titled “Trapped for Life in a Bathroom by a Door That Don’t Open Right” this nonsense song is just pure 1970’s rock fun by our band, A L. Richard Band. Featuring Mike Fowler on lead guitar and Stev Guyer on lead vocals, this recording was made as part of a four-song demo for our agency (Hit Attractions) in the summer of 1974.

“The Bathroom Song”

I Left the City – 1974



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One of the first songs Danny and Bruce wrote together. This version was recorded at Reflection Studio in Charlotte, NC in 1974. It was part of a four-song demo for Hit Attractions. We revived and modernized this song for the 2023 album Stevenson & Company “Out of Time”

“I Left the City – 1974”

Hey Jude – Concert of Friends



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Interestingly, Bruce is on piano on this one. If the ending seems shorter than usual for live performances of this song, it’s because I edited it and cut out a few of the repetitions. Jimi Oates sings the lead.

“Hey Jude – Concert of Friends”

Beginnings – Concert of Friends



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Larry Williams sings Chicago’s famous song. The trombone solo is played by Harold Alewine.

“Beginnings – Concert of Friends”

With a Little Help from My Friends – Concert of Friends



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At Woodstock, Joe Cocker made this version of the Beatles’ song the version every rock band wanted to do live. A fitting ending to an evening where friends came together to help a friend!

“With a Little Help”