Name: Venus
Duration: P00H04M20S
Description: “Venus’ – Written by a terrific American songwriter Jana Light. I played on the original version, which was produced by artist, Bap Kennedy always loved this song. Background harmonies are those of Kim Richey…

Venus

from Tremolo by Michael McAdam

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“Venus’ – Written by a terrific American songwriter Jana Light. I played on the original version, which was produced by artist, Bap Kennedy always loved this song. Background harmonies are those of Kim Richey…

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Venus
(Jana Light)

love drunk minstrel waiting for his lover by the back stairs
poised to make a brand-new impression, so he shaved his face and cut his hair
he'll call to mind the days she never left his side, not for one minute
and you don't know just how love is gonna go, 'til you're stuck in it

feels like venus lost her desire
it's as if phoenix put out his fire
hey now, now what am i gonna do
when I can't be me without you

if i was a rich man I'd build a temple to show my grief
and if i was a fine painter, I would paint you here with me
now you may be a bothered little butterfly, trying hard to unfold your wings
but i wasn't ready for that small dark place, wasn't ready for you to leave

(chorus)

these love forsaken summer nights are sinking in
and i'm gonna walk this lonesome valley all by myself once again
i guess i'll live my life a sinner 'til we're lying 'neath the cherry tree
when you get to the land of milk and honey throw a little down to me

(chorus)

feels like flowers forgot to bloom
seems like sky's gone missing blue
hey now, now, how will i make it through
when I can't be me, without you

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from Tremolo, track released April 15, 2022
“Venus” (Light/McAdam)
MM - Lead Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Percussion, Autoharp
Jack Irwin – Organ, Percussion
Eugene Paul – Drums
Kim Richey – Harmony Vocals

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Michael McAdam Nashville, Tennessee

Well known and sought out Nashville guitar player Michael McAdam steps out with new release.
Songs about love and loss, guilt and regret and other shiny things.

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