Hi Music Friend; If you've read any updates from me before, skip down to the *******.    I am a senior (B.1947) medically disabled songwriter, unable to travel or perform live, and long past any career aspirations. However, I have written many songs (WELL over 850 in several genres) and feel that a few of them deserve the opportunity to be considered.    The reason that I mention that I am medically disabled is that my condition stopped me from being able to travel, perform live or use professional recording studios to do my songs, so I had to do them here, at home, in my basement, on old, donated equipment from musicians I used to work with. I did the best I could with what I had (I played all the instruments and sang all the male vocal parts) ... the songs come across, I think. Unfortunately, I have been diagnosed with early onset Myeloma (Bone Marrow Cancer), and combined with a couple of other health issues (not the least of which was the effects of an accident that resulted in severe Cervical Spinal Stenosis and a concussion) I am now unable to do any more recording (or even playing) and am concentrating on trying to get my songs heard. That task also helps a great deal in keeping me thinking positively (more or less).... As a Songwriter, I'm just trying to highlight my songs, SO, for the most part, when I have any of my songs on the page, there are associated "videos" to watch, (either on YouTube or on FaceBook ... for me, the second one is preferred, because, like here, I reap absolutely NO benefits from YouTube using my songs.) with EARTH SONG having actual pictures. Any songs I drop here in the future will have a lyric video as well on one of those sites, and I'll mention it if I'm allowed to do so. If knowing the lyrics as the song is playing is something you like, then the lyric video is the way. ******* I have been informed by N1M that my "campaign" (actually, I'm NOT running for anything !) has been paused, so no one can forward this or (I guess) anything of mine on any social media format. Guess I did something wrong, but nothing has been explained to me. Maybe by the time the next update is allowed, I'll know something. I currently have several (35 on Spotify) songs of mine placed on some streaming services, so if you are subscribed to any of these, I'd appreciate it if you'd give them a listen. (Spotify, Deezer, iHeart Radio, Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, plus others I can't remember right now). Just check for Pete Dowan (and so you know, my last name is pronounced like plowin' ). AND, if you enjoy anything, PLEASE encourage acquaintances to try a listen ? I am also giving it "a shot" here for the next year ... I am now allowed to place up 30 songs on this site, so I'm on my way to doing just that. Since my last allowed update, here are the songs I've added on Number One Music. Sept 15 to Oct 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, and since I am an admirer of both the Latino music and the lifestyle, I wrote a song from my perspective about how those of us who are not Hispanic can TRY to be ... LIKE A LATINO Something that all humans have a right to have; regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or financial situation, and that is a RIGHT TO LOVE A guitar rock song about the singer's girlfriend, who really loves to dance. DANCERELLA Song about a night club named after a hideout for outlaws back in the Wild West. HOLE IN THE WALL Slow love song describing one of the unexpected connections that can happen in life. WHO KNEW Song meant for a female singer projecting the rage that arose from being cheated on. THAT DOES IT ! There will be more soon. I am placing them in an album called "Dowan in the Basement". We'll see where that goes. I will be attempting to add a few different songs each month, though please don't hold me to that ... I'm still battling Myeloma (see above somewhere), and my wife, Wendy, is still going through Chemo for cancer as well (just finished her 7th round !). Until next time, take care and STAY SAFE ... Wear a Mask if you're not sure ! Musically Your Friend, Pete {:-) pdowan@aol.com *** (I'd love to hear from anyone) www.facebook.com/pdowan *** www.youtube.com/pdowan