Metaphors - W Ross Campbell (SOCAN) Vs I I was stuck in a Sardine Can when you came along with the Key You Rolled me Back and Set me Free Then you Rowed by in a Boat when I was Floundering in the Sea You Reeled me In and Rescued Me Now I know you've heard all of these before You've heard these Same Old Cliched Metaphors I was tied to a Railroad Track without my Swiss Army Knife You Flagged that Train and Saved My Life! You F lagged that T rain and Saved My Life! Vs II I fell off of that High Trapeze with No Safety Net at all You Rushed into that Ring, Baby, & Broke my Fall Then the Brakes Failed on my Cadillac just when You had Hitched a Ride You Dragged Your Feet---otherwise, we might've Died! Now I'm sure you'll hear these Urban Myths again These Metaphors that dwell inside My Brain I was Sinking in Quicksand--- it was Up Around my Neck You Drained My Swamp, Baby, and Took Me Home for Sex You Drained My Swamp, and Took Me Home for Sex

Reggae When The Rivers Are Hot This song has gone around the world, thanks to Youtube’s Vinyl Maestro Ullar Siir’s promotion of the 7” Vinyl Single. The song was written initially about Nuclear Pollution, where “Hot" means Radioactive, however many Vinyl Aficionados now take it literally, as referring to Climate Change, which is okay with Ross. He still sells the last pristine 7" vinyl copies through Discogs. If you are a Vinyl Collector, y ou can search Fat Chants When The Rivers Are Hot on Discogs, or contact Ross directly through this website. When The Rivers Are Hot 00:00 / 04:59 If you like this song, you can DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE HERE DOWNLOAD LYRICS was Ross's early Swing Band with Allan Stein on Guitar & Backup Vocals, Mairi Maclean on Rhodes Piano & Backup Vocals, Eric Leuke on Drums and Darryl Goede on Bass. After Fat Chants split up, Ross decided to put this song on The Ross Campbell FatBand's Vinyl LP I'm Talkin' To You . Produced by Claire Lawrence at Pinewo od Studios in Vancouver, also For Sale at Diskogs.com Producer Claire Lawrence had quite a profound influence on both the basic musical structure AND the lyrics of this song. He encouraged The FatBand's r hythm section to re-interpret Ross's original bass line & reggae beat anchoring the song. Claire also suggested that Ross write new "less political" lyrics to make the song more commercial. Ironically, this version is is not as popular as the original version, especially in the Global Vinyl Collectors Community. Have a Listen--- Which version do YOU prefer? When The Rivers Are Hot (Version 2) When the Rivers Are Hot Version 2 00:00 / 04:46 If you like this song, you can DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE HERE DOWNLOAD Ross Campbell sings the Lead Vocal and plays a dark haunting solo on his Tenor Sax , with Dave Pickell on Keyboards , Norman McPherson on Guitar, Brian "Nuke" Newcomb on fretless Bass, Kat Hendrikse on Drums, Alan Perkins on Percussion, & Nancy Nash & Mary Saxton on Backup Vocals. If you REALLY like this song, please send Ross a couple of bucks to help fund his next album of Original Music, where your name will be included in the Credits, and you will become a Member of his TOP FAN CLUB! Thanks a lot!

BUY HOT VINYL By "When The Rivers Are Hot (1980)" Ross Campbell & Fat Chants This was Fat Chants' first studio recording, and has gained some notoriety among the global vinyl collectors' community. It talks of nuclear accidents that have released radio-active water and fall-out, endangering species including ours. " When The Rivers Are Hot (1980) " ALMOST SOLD OUT! Only a few pristine copies of the original pressing are remain to be sold. For the latest price, go to: https://www.discogs.com/seller/Supercircuitman2/profile For those wishing to buy a less expensive vinyl version of the song, see "When The Rivers Are Hot (1982)" below: BUY HOT VINYL By The * Featuring the Popular Single: "When The Rivers Are Hot (1982)" Super Funky Vinyl LP: "I'm Talkin' to You" $25 plus shipping . . . $15 Total Cost . . . $40 (only US$30) This Vinyl LP was Produced by Vancouver's Claire Lawrence, of Chilliwack & Hometown Band fame, & Recorded at Pinewood Studios in Vancouver in 1982. This version of "When The Rivers Are Hot (1982)" is much more laid back and less political than the more famous 1980 version, yet very funky in it's own mid-80s way, even featuring a Prophet 5 synthesizer, the latest rage at the time. Check it out to hear the different bass line, by Brian ("Nuke") Newcomb, & very groovy percussion by Kat Hendrikse. You can Listen to the other trax or Download them here: Tritone Music Productions Ltd presents SUPER CIRCUIT MAN retro funk music "Step aboard my Electronic Beam 'N' I'll take you on a Super Circuit Dream!"

Entre Chien et Loup - W Ross Campbell Vs I Entre chien et loup, at the tail-end of the day Before the lamp is lit, just as the sun has slipped away We lie together here and now--- I so love the very touch of you This is our favourite quiet time when our love constantly renews So hold me while the world is turning blue Juste entre chien et loup Vs II Entre chien et loup, en anglais we call it dusk As we let the fading light gently encompass us Wanting you feels so right as our hearts & minds entwine The world's concerns now fade away As we forget life's frantic pantomime So kiss me while the world is turning blue Juste entre chien et loup Vs III Entre chien et loup, we see ourselves that way Ever faithful friends, affectionate & here to stay But also wild & free when the moon comes shining through A boundless passion flows through us I speak your name and howl at your beauty too And if there ain't no cure, then let's just try to make do Et faire l'amour juste entre chien et loup Vs IV Entre chien et loup, a la fin de la journee Avant d'allumer la lampe, apres que le soleil s'est retire On s'allonge ensemble, j'adore tellement ton toucher C'est notre moment de serenite Quand notre amour est renouvele Embrasse-moi pendant que le monde tourne au bleu et au flou Juste entre chien et loup So love me while the world turns hazy & blue Ma Cherie, juste entre chien et loup Ma Cherie, juste entre chien et loup

Hoedown Love Dance On The Breeze Ross Campbell grew up in Calgary, known as Cowtown, and he probably could have made a lot more money with his music if he had just put on a Cowboy Hat and played 3-chord country songs. But that’s just not what he was driven to do. However, being a violinist first, Ross always loved the sound and the lilt of good old Hoedown Fiddles, so he decided to add a Funky Bottom End to create a new Hybrid Country Rock Groove which he calls "Hoedown Funk". Can you dig it? Dance On The Breeze 00:00 / 05:22 If you like this song, you can DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE HERE DOWNLOAD LYRICS VIDEO Ross developed this unique “Hoedown Funk” Groove with the help of Celebrity New York Pedal Steel Guitar Player Gib Wharton, Co-Producer & Bassist Mike Lent, “Swampy” Drummer Sandro Dominelli, and Keyboardist Chris Andrew, Ross, of course, supplies the Fiddles. Suitable for Line Dancing or just Cutting A Rug in your living room, this song can get under your skin & keep you Grooving Along . By the way, Dance On The Breeze is also a Sweet Love Song listing all the Lovable Qualities of a Wonderful Woman. If you REALLY like this song, please send Ross a couple of bucks to help fund his next album of Original Music, where your name will be included in the Credits, and you will become a Member of his TOP FAN CLUB! Thanks a lot!

Mistaken Love Cold 'n' Callous This swing tune is a Tongue-in-Cheek Summation of a Relationship now coming to an End. It's typical at such times to look back at Factors that might have I mpaired the Relationship at particular times, and even apportion Blame and/or Guilt to yourself and/or to your "New Ex". Cold 'n' Callous 00:00 / 03:06 If you like this song, you can DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE HERE DOWNLOAD Ross Campbell on Lead Vocals & Tenor Sax George Koller on Bass & Backup Vocals, Andrew Glover on Piano, Ian Birse on Guitar, Dave Bjarneson on Drums, and Kennedy Jensen on Backup Vocals. (Ross's Private Note: In a later rewrite, after this recording was made, Ross took out the line "Stay away from me or I'll punch you in the eye", which he came to regret having written.) LYRICS If you REALLY like this song, please send Ross a couple of bucks to help fund his next album of Original Music, where your name will be included in the Credits, and you will become a Member of his TOP FAN CLUB! Thanks a lot!

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Metaphoric Love Metaphors If you are Head-Over-Heels in Love, you may Fantasize about your Lover as a Hero who has Rescued you from your Previous Life. You may use Metaphors to express the Relief you feel in leaving the old life Behind. If you should string half a dozen Metaphors together, you may find them getting more Fantastical. Even so, some might argue that Ross Campbell has gone too far that way in this song. But isn't that what songs are for? Metaphoric Love 00:00 / 02:55 If you like this song, you can DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE HERE DOWNLOAD LYRICS Ross Campbell sings the Lead Vocal & leads the horn section on Alto Sax. This fabulous 10-piece FatBand gave their all for this Live Dance Audience, but wouldn't let their names be used here for contractual reasons. Luckily, through the Magic of Recording, You can Be There Now to hear their Fab Licks 'n' Riffs for yourself. If you REALLY like this song, please send Ross a couple of bucks to help fund his next album of Original Music, where your name will be included in the Credits, and you will become a Member of his TOP FAN CLUB! Thanks a lot!