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Sideways (Collab with Corin Ashley)

by Dave Charles

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This song "Sideways" was tough to write, because it was born from our witnessing of the tragedy and loss of my brother's life's work, resulting from the Zippah studios fire in December of 2021. I had the music and verses but emotionally couldn't complete the choruses. I called Pop aficionado, Corin Ashley with the initial plan to rewrite the lyrics according to a more-traditional pseudo-fictional pop tale with a much lighter subject. But Corin encouraged me to stay on track with the original theme of the song, as it was from the heart. Together over a bottle of wine and with guitars, we collaborated and came up with new music and lyrics to the chorus -- and "Sideways" remained with its original subject intact. Visit davecharles.org for more of the story behind writing and recording this track.

lyrics

You woke up from a bad dream
Because they tried to mess with you
But when you felt the cold breeze
Reality confronted you
Your world is gone, it's only you
Don’t let it get to you

Some things fly sideways; wax wings close to the sun
Hold on ‘til the sorrow fades and all the damage is done
Hope’s headed your way… your way

Far too proud to take the hand
That tragedy afforded you
No matter how deep the hurt
Giving is the only rule
Always pushing through
No matter what’s in front of you

Some things fly sideways; wax wings close to the sun
Hold on ‘til the sorrow fades and all the damage is done
Hope’s headed your way
Hope’s headed your way… your way

Impossible means don’t have to lead to impossible ends
Don’t try to pretend that you’re on the mend, you can rely on the friends you’ve made

Forget about the bad dreams
And focus on the melody
Warming up the mic pre’s
And making hi-fidelity

Some things fly sideways; wax wings close to the sun
Hold on ‘til the sorrow fades and all the damage is done
Hope’s headed your way
Hope’s headed your way… your way

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released August 19, 2022
Release Date: August 19, 2022
Music and lyrics: Dave Charles & Corin Ashley
Vocals - Dave Charles
Guitars - Dave Charles
Bass - Randall Creasi
Drums - Chris Harris
Producer - Dave Charles
Basics Co-Engineer - Richard Kaye
Recorded at underdog studio, boston, ma, usa

Vocals recorded at mad oak studios, boston, ma, usa with amazing engineering and production help from Brian Charles

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Fans of the Boston rock scene may remember seeing “The Next” spray-painted on walls and bridges and hearing Sidewalk Gallery on Boston airwaves in the 80’s and 90’s. Both bands featured the distinct harmonies of twin brothers Dave and Brian Charles, who still live and make music here. In 2019, Dave recently started writing and recording again with massively-overdriven guitars and pop melodies. ... more

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