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You Make The Rain Go Away - The Valentine's Song. Play this song for the one you love and enjoy the love you share!

I was fortunate to be able to record this track a few years back on my trip up to the North Pole. It features Santa Clause on vocals accompanied by the North Pole Big Band featuring Hermey the dentist on bells. It's a timeless recording for a timeless technology. NOTE: I was also very lucky to get this photo of Santa auditioning a new reindeer named Bitzen. : )

I wrote this one over 20 years ago and just recorded it at Studio 45B with the amazing instrumental and engineering talents of Grady James. Steve Stokes (formerly of the band Alabama) is featured on fiddle. Hope y'all enjoy it!

This song was written for dogs everywhere.

Cool Blue Water Words & Music By John Barrett Copyright 2022 – BMI Nashville I was wishin I could disappear Go fishin where the water’s clear So I loaded up my truck and drove A hundred miles to the Gulf Coast Out on A pier with a cold beer My fishin pole and my fishin gear I cast out - as far as I could I said a prayer - I hoped it was a good one Kickin back when the line jerked Lord I guess my little prayer worked I reeled in and to my surprise A mermaid Beauty at the end of the line She said “Come with me baby cause I gotta plan”. Then she smiled and she took my hand She took me Oh, Oh, Oh Down in The Cool Blue Water She said “You know I’ve been looking for a good man So goin fishin was a good plan Now we goin low oh oh Way down in the Cool Blue Water” “Then together we swam away Out past Pensacola Bay And when we got to the coral reef We dove down and I couldn’t believe - my eyes” A little cottage in a valley A Sea horse in the coralee I thought I heard a church bell ring Catfish settin on a porch swing Now I’m living such a good life 2 kids and a beautiful wife A mermaid daughter a Manatee son Good Lord we have a lot of fun now – Come with me baby . . .

The Way of Happiness is about Drinking. In this song the main character sees a light in the window of the house where his true Love lives. He knows he should go to her to show her his affection and for the comfort of them both. Instead he is drawn by the pint there in his Father's old flask and for whatever irrational reason, he would rather get drunk alone than explore Love. The Way of Happiness Words & Music by John Barrett & JW Brown There’s a light in her window this evening But there’s a pint here in Daddy’s old flask I should go to her yes, but it’s here that I’ll stay For The Way of Happiness For The Way of Happiness You know the prince and the pauper they’ll forever get alone Give a pint to them each and they’re blessed But the lovers they leave, ah forever will grieve! For The Way of Happiness For The Way of Happiness So with Daddy’s old pint for my courage And with Mother’s fine locked up old locket I went off to uncover the secret To The Way of Happiness The Way of Happiness And Love it meant, Love is meant for You And Love is meant, Love is meant for me too So lay down your bloody arms lads and raise your pint true For Love is meant, Love is meant for you And Love is meant for me too Here’s to my friends and the last time I saw them To good luck when I thought it would last To the lassie who passed me and threw me a kiss To The Way of Happiness To The Way of Happiness There’s a light in her window this evening But there’s a pint here in Daddy’s old flask

I wrote this song back in 2000 when I first moved to Nashville. I was living in a tiny basement on 17th Avenue South - or Music Row Junior as I call it. The woman who lived upstairs had a little white dog that did nothing but bark. It nearly drove me crazy. But instead of losing my mind, I wrote Thinkin' About Home, my very first Nashville composition. I have an old studio recording of it with some great pickers including Dave Pomroy on upright bass. We recorded at Jay's Place studio just a few blocks away - also on 17th. But about a year ago I realized the song needed an important lyric change plus a short bridge and so, nearly 20 years later I re-release this song with just me and my old 1976 Gibson MK-35 guitar. One day when I have some money, I'll get back into the studio to re-record it but for now this simple version will have to do. That's my dog Maxwell in the photo. He's over 13 years old and still going strong despite his limitations. Man I know the feeling. : ) I hope you enjoy this song which is also known as The Doggie Song. John Barrett July 8, 2020 Nashville, Tennessee

I wrote this some some years back when I was suffering greatly from depression. I lived alone and in a place where I didn't know many people. At that time my guitar was my best friend and one day this song just came out. I polished it and cared for it and turned it in to what you find here. These days I still live alone but not really. I have a great dog named Maxwell and he is like a son to me. The only child I've ever had. When things seem bad or you feel depressed, remember This: There is One True Magic that will take your depression away and it works every time. And what is that One True Magic? It is the act of CREATION. Creation can mean writing a poem or a note to a friend. Creation can mean cooking a meal - even a simple meal like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or spaghetti with only garlic, butter, salt, pepper. Creation can mean reading something. When we are reading our minds are busy creating images as our eyes grab the symbols from the page and turn those symbols into our very own unique images, emotions and feelings. Creation can also mean creating a smile. If I smile at someone and they smile back, I am a creator of smiles! If I help a neighbor with a simple task, I can create a smile. I can also be a creator of frowns, of anger or of resentment. But I find that creating smiles makes me feel better about myself and better about my world. This all may sound crazy and maybe I am crazy. But today I'm happier than I was before I knew about the One True Magic. IMPORTANT NOTE: We all know that when it comes to life, "Everything is Alright" is not really true. But I wrote this song to encourage myself to be strong and I hope it brings some strength to you too. Peace, JB Everything Is Alright Words & Music by John Barrett & JW Brown Picture skies of brighter blue And find yourself there in tune Then look around and hear the news Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright The other day I had the blues So bad I swear I was out of tune When all around I heard the news Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright Everything is gonna be better in time You’ve never been in love well that’s alright And it’s alright to cry – but baby don’t cry Just picture skies of brighter blue And find yourself there in tune Then look around and hear the news Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright

This is one of the shortest songs I've ever written. However, there is a 2nd part to it that requires a big band (really). The melodic theme is perfect for a big band and if I had the money right now, I'd hire the Duffy Jackson Big Band. They're here in Nashville and one of the best Big Bands in this part of the country. This song is a call to all young people who have a crush on someone. If you want her, need her, feel like you love her (or him), let her know! Don't wait. Next week they might meet someone else when that someone else could be you today. If you ask them out and they say no, don't worry about it. There are many fish in the sea and personally I find myself falling in love several times every day. And my own problem is probably the same as yours. I'm scared to death of rejection. But we shouldn't be. Life is short and love can last a lifetime so let's take that risk and ask that person out! Peace & Love to you guys! JB If She’s The One Words & Music by John Barrett & JW Brown If She’s The One, she’s the girl and you love her pal Let her know before the lights go out Cause she won’t always be around If you want her and you need her and you love her man Let her know before the sun goes down Cause she won’t always be around She won’t always live in this town You might look to find she can’t be found

This song was written many years ago in a way that surprised me at the time. I remember sitting down with the guitar and my little cassette tape recorder. I pushed record and then began to play. This song came out almost exactly like you'll hear on this recording. One of the few times when I felt like a song was given to me instead of written by me. It's a simple little song that always makes me smile. Love to all of you! JB When I’m Here With You Words & Music by John Barrett & JW Brown Well when I die just bury me Wherever you please, wherever you please And I hope you wont’ be needin me Yeah when I die and rise above Just cover my body with the cold damp mud It don’t matter to me, it don’t matter to me Well it don’t matter to me you know I lose my body and I’ll use my soul It don’t matter to me, it don’t matter to me But when I’m here with you you know Everything matters and it goes so slow When I’m Here With You Well when I die just bury me Wherever you please, wherever you please And I hope you wont’ be needin me

I wrote this song on piano many years ago when I was feeling pretty low about being single for so long. It's an expression of genuine Thankfulness for all I have in my life. It's also a musical prayer sent up to the Heavens asking for Love to come my way. So far I'm still single though I've had a few minor train wreck relationships in the mean time. I hope you enjoy the guitar version of this song. Thankful Words & Music by John Barrett & JW Brown My old man he once said, “Son you’re better off livin’ than dead” Now I’m still breathin’ you see, guess I’m doin’ it all for me I’m Thankful for all I’ve got, but I never seem to get a lot I’ll cry an ocean of tears, yeah I’ve been doin’ it here for years And might that ocean run dry – does it really matter when you’re high? I’m Thankful for all I’ve got Lord but I never seem to get a lot I never seem to get a lot of what I really need And Love is what I really need Just to be sure, I’ll spend a little time prayin’ on my knees Saying Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord Well Sunday morning I’m home, wish I could call you on the telephone There’s apple pie in the sky and will I really see you in the by and by I’m Thankful for all I’ve got Lord but I never seem to get a lot Amen

I wrote this song many years ago and it's still one of my favorites. I do miss the podcast, but am enjoying immersing myself once again in my music. I've never had children or a family of my own and I guess these songs are the closest thing to children I have in my life - other than my beautiful dog Maxwell of course! Each of these songs means a lot to me and each represents a part of my self and my journey. Love’s The Finest Thing Words & Music by John Barrett & JW Brown Well why don’t you all come along with me Easiest thing that you ever did see All you need’s your heart and mind And you won’t need that body in time Because Love’s The Finest Thing you know I tell you cause it’s true And it’s the easiest thing It’s the easiest thing to do Well why don’t you all come along with me Let’s go down to the river to see Talkin bout love and takin time A little bit of love will do you fine Because Love’s The Finest Thing you know I tell you cause it’s true And it’s the easiest thing It’s the easiest thing to do I hope you enjoy listening and sharing my songs freely with others. John Walden Brown Nashville, Tennessee May 11, 2020

I wrote this song back in 1985 when I found out my parents were getting a divorce. Hold On Words & Music by John Barrett Rain falls - no one calls But nothing lasts forever Meanwhile oh child forget about the rain Just Hold On to your beautiful ways And darling if you need, Hold On to me Darling if you need, Hold On you’ll see I can be your goodness try to bring you up I can be your holding on Goodbye’s - someone always cries But nothing lasts forever So won’t you smile for me child You’ll get along ok just Hold On to your beautiful ways And darling if you need, Hold On to me Darling if you need, Hold On you’ll see I can be your goodness try to bring you up I can be your holding on

I wrote this song some years back as a Valentine's Day present for my dearest Friend in the world. I still plan to record it one day with some nice cello parts and maybe a harpsichord solo. The secondary title for this song is: "Connie's Song" You Make The Rain Go Away (Connie’s Song) Words & Music by John Barrett & JW Brown You are the fairest girl here in Eden You are the loveliest flower in bloom A sunny day You Make the Rain Go Away And I am in love with you You are as sweet as peaches and topping You are delightfully lightfully true A capital A for an Angel yeah And I am in love with you But not long ago My heart it beat so slow I guess it was waiting for you But now I know – our love will grow and grow and grow And I’ll be holding you soon You are my maiden voyage of laughter You make me smile with the things that you do A sunny day You Make the Rain Go Away And I am in love with you - yes it’s true I am in love with you

Get Yourself a Little Bit of Bitcoin Lyrics by John Barrett Copyright 2018 RJM Publishing – BMI Nashville [To the tune of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas] Get Yourself a Little Bit of Bitcoin Let your heart be light And in time the value will be out of sight Get Yourself a Little Bit of Bitcoin Make your Yuletide cool Those who hesitate will be the only fools Here we are with the markets down Don’t you wear a frown my friend For in time yes it’s coming soon We’ll go to the Moon again Through the years we’ve hodled and we’ve traded Kept our dream somehow Here's to all developers you should be proud! So Get Yourself a Little Bit of Bitcoin now. Merry Christmas Crypto Community! From John & Max

In this episode, in celebration of Columbus Day, I reveal the true Christopher Columbus - the world famous mariner, explorer, murderer, rapist and slave master guilty of genocide in the early Americas. We’ll dig a bit deeper than our public school history books to find out the truth about how the early Spanish were some of the true early terrorists in the Americas. For more detailed information about the Genocide committed by Christopher Columbus and his gang, go here: https://owlcation.com/humanities/Christopher-Columbus

On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with Luke Arthur Sykes, the co-owner of Platforms Virtual Reality and Gaming Café right here in Nashville, Tennessee. Luke helps bring us up to speed about what a VR/Gaming Café has to offer and about how it’s much, much more than most people think it is. He also invites the Nashville community to come try a VR experience and a great selection of craft beers on tap. Bring your paper money, your plastic, or better yet – pay the modern way with Bitcoin. That’s right, bitcoin, the modern way to pay at Platforms Virtual Reality and Gaming Café here in Nashville! CREDITS & VALUABLE LINKS: Platforms Virtual Reality & Gaming Café 801 2nd Ave S. Nashville, TN 37210 Owners: Luke Arthur Sykes & Aidan Jones Website: www.platforms.games Facebook: www.facebook.com/platforms.games Instagram: @platforms.games Twitter: @platforms_games ________________________________________________________________________________________ Ode To Satoshi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEQ2nPSL5-0 Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Guitar: Jonathan Brown Mandolin: Ben Miller Bass Guitar: Michael Rinne Initial tracks recorded by Mark Thornton of Sidekick Sound Studios, Madison, TN. All other tracks Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at The Toy Box Studio, Nashville, Tennessee Engineer: Lij Shaw. Assistant to engineer: Don “The Don” Bates Produced by John Barrett & Elijah “Lij” Shaw Special thanks to Alan Baird for his dobro, guitar and mandolin playing on many of the shows. Now that’s some pickin man! Thanks also to Alex Munoz Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many of our shows. Interviews for this episode were recorded and edited by John Barrett at The Tree House Studio - Nashville, Tennessee. All shows are produced by John Barrett with the moral support of his trusty sidekick Maxwell Rascalnikov CoyoTe Rex, aka Max. Questions or Comments? Email me to say Howdy!: howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com Visit the Website: BitcoinsAndGravy.com Bitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses: Bitcoin: 14RbXduu2sXKNHtKtRVAx8xQyGAubjY1dA Litecoin: LgqYgxLTBPgr8C1JGLLJVLK4ZN1fveprAp And if you don’t feel like contacting me, just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. I hope you enjoy listening to my guests as much as I enjoy talking with them!

On today’s show I am honored to have with me here in the Tree House Studio Michael Lentz. Michael has been actively involved in the rapidly growing Nashville Bitcoin Community and now he’s taking it to the next level with his new business, Cryptocurrency Basics. Join me listeners as we learn about Michael’s beginnings and how he found his calling as a Bitcoin/Blockchain educator here in Nashville, Tennessee, the Athens of the South. CREDITS & VALUABLE LINKS: http://www.CryptocurrencyBasics.us http://www.riversidevillagepub.com/ Ode To Satoshi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEQ2nPSL5-0 Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Guitar: Jonathan Brown Mandolin: Ben Miller Bass Guitar: Michael Rinne Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Initial tracks recorded by Mark Thornton of Sidekick Sound Studios, Madison, TN. All other tracks Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at The Toy Box Studio, Nashville, Tennessee Engineer: Lij Shaw. Assistant to engineer: Don “The Don” Bates Produced by John Barrett & Elijah “Lij” Shaw Special thanks to Alan Baird for his dobro, guitar and mandolin playing on many of the shows. Now that’s some pickin man! Thanks also to Alex Munoz Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many of our shows. Interviews for this episode were recorded and edited by John Barrett at The Tree House Studio - Nashville, Tennessee. All shows are produced by John Barrett with the moral support of his trusty sidekick Maxwell Rascalnikov CoyoTe Rex, aka Max. Questions or Comments? Email me to say Howdy!: howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com Visit theWebsite: BitcoinsAndGravy.com Bitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses: Bitcoin: 14RbXduu2sXKNHtKtRVAx8xQyGAubjY1dA Litecoin: LgqYgxLTBPgr8C1JGLLJVLK4ZN1fveprAp Now please . . . just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. I hope you enjoy listening to my guests as much as I enjoy talking with them! John Barrett – Host of Bitcoins and Gravy www.BitcoinsAndGravy.com

On today’s show I introduce the world to the very first crypto board game – that’s right The Bitcoin Board Game is here! Well it's close anyway. Joining me in the Tree House Studio in this episode of Bitcoins and Gravy is Skooter, the lead developer of The Bitcoin Board Game and joining Skooter is Sam, a local tech guy who has all but mastered this new game. Join us as we learn together about the continuing development of The Bitcoin Board Game. And stick around for some live action in the 2nd half of the show as Skooter, Sam and yours truly roll the dice and play The Bitcoin Board Game live, in real time for the world to hear. CREDITS & VALUABLE LINKS: For Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dave@BTCMedia.org For the location of our Tuesday night Bitcoins & Beer, go here: http://www.riversidevillagepub.com/ Ode To Satoshi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEQ2nPSL5-0 Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Guitar: Jonathan Brown Mandolin: Ben Miller Bass Guitar: Michael Rinne Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Initial tracks recorded by Mark Thornton of Sidekick Sound Studios, Madison, TN. All other tracks Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at The Toy Box Studio, Nashville, Tennessee Engineer: Lij Shaw. Assistant to engineer: Don “The Don” Bates Produced by John Barrett & Elijah “Lij” Shaw TRANSCRIPTIONS: Great news listeners! Our transcription page is now live on the website thanks to the continuing hard work of one of our loyal listeners who is also a consultant to the show. These Professional transcriptions are provided each week by one of our fans who can be found at: http://diaryofafreelancetranscriptionist.com Thanks Y’all! Special thanks to Alan Baird for his dobro, guitar and mandolin playing on many of the shows. Now that’s some pickin man! Thanks also to Alex Munoz Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many of our shows. Interviews for this episode were recorded and edited by John Barrett at The Tree House Studio - Nashville, Tennessee. All shows are produced by John Barrett with the moral support of his trusty sidekick Maxwell Rascalnikov CoyoTe Rex, aka Max. Questions or Comments? Email me to say Howdy!: howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com Visit theWebsite: BitcoinsAndGravy.com Bitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses: Bitcoin: 14RbXduu2sXKNHtKtRVAx8xQyGAubjY1dA Litecoin: LgqYgxLTBPgr8C1JGLLJVLK4ZN1fveprAp Now please . . . just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. I hope you enjoy listening to my guests as much as I enjoy talking with them! John Barrett – Host of Bitcoins and Gravy www.BitcoinsAndGravy.com

On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with a very enthusiastic group of Bitcoiners who get together every Tuesday night for Bitcoins & Beer! Join us as we talk about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, financial technology and the future of the world here at the Dawn of the Age of Cryptocurrency. That’s right Cryptocurrency – the new asset class that enables decentralized applications. Come on out and join us each Tuesday night for Bitcoins & Beer from 7 – 10pm at The Village Pub & Beer Garden in East Nashville, Tennessee. Here’s the address: 1308 McGavock Pike – Nashville, TN 37216. CREDITS & VALUABLE LINKS: http://www.riversidevillagepub.com/ TRANSCRIPTIONS: Great news listeners! Our transcription page is now live on the website thanks to the continuing hard work of one of our loyal listeners who is also a consultant to the show. These Professional transcriptions are provided each week by one of our fans who can be found at: http://diaryofafreelancetranscriptionist.com Ode To Satoshi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEQ2nPSL5-0 Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Guitar: Jonathan Brown Mandolin: Ben Miller Bass Guitar: Michael Rinne Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Initial tracks recorded by Mark Thornton of Sidekick Sound Studios, Madison, TN. All other tracks Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at The Toy Box Studio, Nashville, Tennessee Engineer: Lij Shaw. Assistant to engineer: Don “The Don” Bates Produced by John Barrett & Elijah “Lij” Shaw Special thanks to Alan Baird for his dobro, guitar and mandolin playing on many of the shows. Now that’s some pickin man! Thanks also to Alex Munoz Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many of our shows. Interviews for this episode were recorded and edited by John Barrett at The Tree House Studio - Nashville, Tennessee. All shows are produced by John Barrett with the moral support of his trusty sidekick Maxwell Rascalnikov CoyoTe Rex, aka Max. Questions or Comments? Email me to say Howdy!: howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com Visit theWebsite: BitcoinsAndGravy.com Bitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses: Bitcoin: 14RbXduu2sXKNHtKtRVAx8xQyGAubjY1dA Litecoin: LgqYgxLTBPgr8C1JGLLJVLK4ZN1fveprAp Now please . . . just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. I hope you enjoy listening to my guests as much as I enjoy talking with them! John Barrett – Host of Bitcoins and Gravy www.BitcoinsAndGravy.com