My Music

The following are snippets of songs included on an album titled "The Best of Colin James"... 16 of my releases specially selected for visitors to my website. Please email me for details of costs, including postage, etc.

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I Tried to Grab 'er Abba's
I Tried to Grab 'er Abba's (When She Pinched Me Rolling Stones)... a novelty song about a couple who fight over their music collection. I wrote the words and music in collaboration with Carol Sleep and Norm Burke.

If I Can Do It, So Can You
If I Can Do it, So Can You... a song/poem I wrote about my thoughts on life as a person in a wheelchair. The music was composed by my brother, Geoff.

Little Golden Hair
Little Golden Hair... one of my compositions about a childless couple who decide to adopt a little girl. This song is very close to my heart.

Ride the Wind
Ride the Wind... a song which poses the question, "who will ride the wind with me when I am left alone?" Written by father and son, Robert & Mark Muddyman.

Save Another Day
Save Another Day... A Col Millington composition about the shape of the world (includes a great saxophone solo by Steve Williams).

Streets of London
Streets of London... my interpretation of this great classic penned by Ralph McTell.

To A Sleeping Beauty
To A Sleeping Beauty... the thoughts of a father as he gazes down upon his little daughter in her sleep.

We All Have Dreams
We All Have Dreams... I reflect upon my life as a person who is perceived to have a disability, but when it's all boiled down am I really different to anyone else? I think not.

When the Children Come Home
When the Children Come Home... a poem by Henry Lawson put to music by gifted songwriter, Carolyn Sleep.

Wind Beneath My Wings
Wind Beneath My Wings... a beautiful song about love dedicated to those who have a special person in their life.

My Heart Belongs to You
My Heart Belongs to You... written by the late Dave Pincombe, it tells of just how hard it can be to say those three little words at the right time.

Never Give Up
Never Give Up... a good philosophy on life as written by Steve Bivins, a tunesmith I met at a songwriters club in Nashville.

A Little Dog Cried
A Little Dog Cried... the story of Easter with a different slant, performed with vocal backing by my friends/country music duo, Ron & Hazel. I dedicate this one to the memory of all the wonderful canine friends I have had throughout my life.

Jesus and Joe
Jesus and Joe... a comforting story for those who 'believe' as "Old Joe" comes to terms with his Maker during his final hours.

Well All-Right
Well All-Right... the old Buddy Holly standard as performed and played by "Insight", with harmonies by Olive Bice, Carol Vistarini and Geoff James.

Rollin' in My Sweet Baby's Arms
Rollin' in My Sweet Baby's Arms, again presented by "Insight".