It was the beginning of a long beautiful relationship in life and work. “‘Light Up The Darkness’ was written in the McGuinn’s small rented condo in Century City within a year of their marriage. ‘At The Edge of the Water’ was written by him during the morning dawn while sitting on a ship’s balcony with his guitar. She was thinking about Edgar Allen Poe’s poem, ‘The Bells.’ With a hotel scratch pad and pen, words were scribbled about all the tears many have shed in the privacy of a closet. “‘The Tears’ was written by Camilla on an airplane returning home to California after a long tour. At that time, they never dreamed of leaving California, but they did move a few years later. “It was ‘5:18’ in the afternoon when the McGuinns were sitting on their garden porch in Morro Bay, California, watching a storm rolling onto the California coast. The rainbow photo on the back of the CD with the song list was taken by Camilla on an ocean voyage. It too is a song about the McGuinn adventures. It didn’t fall into place until the beginning of this CD. “‘Catching Rainbows’ took years to write and just as long to record. When thinking about the title for this CD, that song seemed so appropriate because of all the memories on this disc. Unfortunately, Pete passed on before it was recorded. There were still the European trips to write about and the wonderful train rides. The late New York DJ, Pete Fornatale, was always encouraging Roger record it. “‘Sweet Memories’- Written in the early 1980s in Morro Bay, California. “‘Grapes of Wrath’- The inspiration for this song is the black and white 1940 Henry Fonda movie which the McGuinns enjoy watching on a rainy day. They were reluctant to write a sequel to that classic but the story continues with a tender message and Marty Stuart playing a galloping guitar! “‘Chestnut Mare Christmas’ – A continuation of the “Chestnut Mare” story. This CD seemed the perfect time to record them. “There are 8 other songs that Roger and Camilla have written over the years. ‘The Singers’ Book Features Discussions With Top Vocalists About Their Voices.The Doors’ ‘Soft Parade’: Still Rockin’.The Youngbloods’ ‘Get Together’: Unique Path to Success.Blues Image’s ‘Ride Captain Ride’: A Tale of 73 Men.Live Nation Sets Summer’s Live Ticket Offer.Anthology Book Coming From Rock Critic Dave Marsh.Fleetwood Mac Dips Into Archives For Rumours Live Release.The Classics IV Trio: ‘Spooky,’ ‘Stormy’ & ‘Traces’.Johnny Cash ‘The Life in Lyrics’ Book Due.Lucinda Williams’ Effusive ‘Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart’: Review.Rolling Stones’ New ‘Gimme Shelter’ Video For ‘Forty Licks’ Vinyl Reissue.Tony Bennett, Last of a Generation of Crooners, is Mourned.Cat Stevens Returns After 40 Years: 2016 Review.Chicago’s Sizzling ’25 or 6 to 4′ Live in 1970.The Doors’ ‘Live at the Matrix’ Pays Tribute to a Legendary Rock Club.Dolly Parton Shares Her Cover of Queen Classics From ‘Rockstar’ Album. The #1 Singles of 1973: Each One Has a Story.The Who Share Tracks From ‘Who’s Next’ Super Deluxe Edition.
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