The Smokey Chords

The Smokey Chords

Harry stands on the new stage of 2×4 and plywood at the Crybaby Bar. It is Christmas Eve and though he questions his life, he feels the spirit. He is at peace with all the revellers around him. He has finished his first set and is sitting at his stool at the end of the bar. He is recording an album at The Tarantula Arms and all is well with the world. That’s when a girl sits beside him. Harry the Guitar Player is written by David Doucette and recorded at Smokey Studios. www.smokeystudios.ca

21. Didn't I Come Home To You

Harry is sceptical, dubious. But in the end he trusts Tipperoo enough to record one old song, 'Didn't I Come Home to You.' The prospect of working on an album gives Harry purpose, though he is breaking his contract. ‘Harry the Guitar Player’ is written by David Doucette and recorded at Smokey Studios. www.smokeystudios.ca

20. Lonely Street

Harry the Guitar Player is written by David Doucette at www.smokeystudios.ca

19. Slimy Rock and Roll Star

The question Harrys asks is: “Are people fundamentally alone? Do they feel eternally lonely?” It would answer much. Harry needs to write a song so he thinks back to his first love Anna Baker, a girl at school who like Harry read books. Her brother Alfred joins The Half-Snapped Elastic Band, Harry’s band at 15 years of age.

18. The Graveyard Workers

Jollimore comes off stage and sits with Harry at the Crybaby Bar. The bartender Calvin Swig watches the two, as they talk about old times. Jollimore tells Harry he will need his guitar back. Harry hasn't got it.