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Title: Tony Chobans Smiling is Worthwhile
Original Band or Composer: KRONUS Productions L.L.C. - Tony Chobans words and music
Notes: A little background first:
As you may or may not know, Greg and his father were two of my best friends. Greg passing in 94 and his father (Joe) in 97. From 94-97, I hung out with Joe a great deal. We helped each other to get by the passing of Greg. In that time, I met Joe's brother (Tony).
Greg, Joe and Tony believed in my musical abilities to the point that it defies logic. Tony gave me two songs that he wanted me to record for him. Both of them have 1930-50s jazz feel. Of course, that was when both Joe and Tony were in their youth.
A little about Joe and Tony in general:
They grew up at the beginning of the great depression and they had jobs working as runners on Wall Street. They were making 15 bucks a month - whehew - that was good money in those days and the two together - 30 bucks - now you're talking - big money.
They had their own Jalopy and would go to the bars quite often. In those days, only the extremely wealthy could afford to go to bars. As a result, everyone in the bar thought that Joe and Tony were so rich, that didn't even know their names. Since they had their own Jalopy and they drank every day, no one questioned that they were men of substance - isn't that somethin?
Being runners on Wall Street back in those days had advantages. They were the first to hear about Pearl Harbor and went to voluntarily enlist. As a result of volunteering and instead of being drafted, they were given jobs as file clerks in the secret service stationed in a small town out in the countryside of Great Britain, where they would fly into occupied France to frequent the brothels.
Talk about a charmed life - these guys missed the great depression and the war for all accounts. They even got their Dad a job working for FDR's forrest program. 15 + 15 + 16 (a month) - that family was racking in the cash.
About the recording:
I ask forgiveness for taking so long to get to this and I did tell Tony before he passed (98), that as soon as I have the equipment and the time, then I would be happy to turn his words and music into reality. With a happy tear in my eye, I am happy to say that I have completed one of the two songs - rest in peace - Greg, Joe and Tony.
This is my first step at early 1900s jazz. Still trying to get the horns to sound the way that I want and I believe I have perfected the drums and bass. Piano is getting there.
No vocals from me, as I can barely do pop tunes, little alone early 1900s jazz.
http://kronusproductions.com/uploads/4_carol/tony-chobans-smiling-is-worthwhile.mp3
Here are the words:
Many songs have been written, in song writing styles, Lyrics that told us a smile is worthwhile. A smile will do wonders for you when you're blue, You'll feel the difference it will do for you. If all this is true, there's no need to think twice, All we need do is smile, to heed their advice. Tell all your friends to give smiling a trial, Make you life fuller, fill it up with a smile.
If for some reason, you're feeling lowdown, Put a smile on your face to replace that old frown. A smile is contagious, you'll agree when you meet, Old friends and strangers you pass on the street. It's a perfect prescription for you when you're sad, Break into a smile, change sad into glad. Remember to smile at your work and your play, Like an apple a day, it will keep Doc away.
To hear all the songs performed and recorded by me, KRONUS, then click here
Original Band or Composer: KRONUS Productions L.L.C. - Tony Chobans words and music
Notes: A little background first:
As you may or may not know, Greg and his father were two of my best friends. Greg passing in 94 and his father (Joe) in 97. From 94-97, I hung out with Joe a great deal. We helped each other to get by the passing of Greg. In that time, I met Joe's brother (Tony).
Greg, Joe and Tony believed in my musical abilities to the point that it defies logic. Tony gave me two songs that he wanted me to record for him. Both of them have 1930-50s jazz feel. Of course, that was when both Joe and Tony were in their youth.
A little about Joe and Tony in general:
They grew up at the beginning of the great depression and they had jobs working as runners on Wall Street. They were making 15 bucks a month - whehew - that was good money in those days and the two together - 30 bucks - now you're talking - big money.
They had their own Jalopy and would go to the bars quite often. In those days, only the extremely wealthy could afford to go to bars. As a result, everyone in the bar thought that Joe and Tony were so rich, that didn't even know their names. Since they had their own Jalopy and they drank every day, no one questioned that they were men of substance - isn't that somethin?
Being runners on Wall Street back in those days had advantages. They were the first to hear about Pearl Harbor and went to voluntarily enlist. As a result of volunteering and instead of being drafted, they were given jobs as file clerks in the secret service stationed in a small town out in the countryside of Great Britain, where they would fly into occupied France to frequent the brothels.
Talk about a charmed life - these guys missed the great depression and the war for all accounts. They even got their Dad a job working for FDR's forrest program. 15 + 15 + 16 (a month) - that family was racking in the cash.
About the recording:
I ask forgiveness for taking so long to get to this and I did tell Tony before he passed (98), that as soon as I have the equipment and the time, then I would be happy to turn his words and music into reality. With a happy tear in my eye, I am happy to say that I have completed one of the two songs - rest in peace - Greg, Joe and Tony.
This is my first step at early 1900s jazz. Still trying to get the horns to sound the way that I want and I believe I have perfected the drums and bass. Piano is getting there.
No vocals from me, as I can barely do pop tunes, little alone early 1900s jazz.
http://kronusproductions.com/uploads/4_carol/tony-chobans-smiling-is-worthwhile.mp3
Here are the words:
Many songs have been written, in song writing styles, Lyrics that told us a smile is worthwhile. A smile will do wonders for you when you're blue, You'll feel the difference it will do for you. If all this is true, there's no need to think twice, All we need do is smile, to heed their advice. Tell all your friends to give smiling a trial, Make you life fuller, fill it up with a smile.
If for some reason, you're feeling lowdown, Put a smile on your face to replace that old frown. A smile is contagious, you'll agree when you meet, Old friends and strangers you pass on the street. It's a perfect prescription for you when you're sad, Break into a smile, change sad into glad. Remember to smile at your work and your play, Like an apple a day, it will keep Doc away.
To hear all the songs performed and recorded by me, KRONUS, then click here