Lost Lyrics is about adding verses to existing works from various musical artists. The intent is not claim the original had any short comings — quite the opposite. The intent is to honor the original work for the masterpiece that it is, and use it as inspiration for other creative efforts.
My working list of songwriters and musicians for future editions of Lost Lyrics includes, but is not limited to:
- Dan Fogleberg
- Bob Dylan
- Steeley Dan
- Traffic
- The Eagles
- Santana
All Lost Lyric posts will appear here where they can be directly accessed. Here is what I have created so far:
- Lost Lyrics: A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Lost Lyrics is about adding verses to existing works from various musical artists. “A Whiter Shade of Pale” was the debut record of Procol Harum in 1967. With lyrics by Keith Reid, the song was composed by Gary Booker and Matthew Fisher. Here is my added verse: For a while all seemed joyfulMinds entwined togetherDoing… Read more: Lost Lyrics: A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Lost Lyrics: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
“What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” is a song written by lyricist James Dean, along with composers William Weatherspoon and Paul Riser. Jimmy Ruffin was the performing artist on the initial 1966 Motown Records release. - Lost Lyrics: Cortez the Killer
“Cortez the Killer” by Neil Young was released in 1975 on his album Zuma. The song was ranked 27 on Guitar World’s 50 Greatest Guitar Solos and 329 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.