About this blog

The name of this blog is small alley. As in an alley, I hope to post a variety of things that I find interesting and as you walk through the alley, you would find things that you like.

I have posted some songs that I wrote. I am not a great singer. I sing and play the guitar purely for fun and I hope people who thinks they can't sing can be inspired by me. No former singing lessons and no former guitar training. Just pure fun......

The recording is also done at home with a drum machine and one guitar through a small amp. The sound file has been touched up slightly by removing the noise. Otherwise the songs are as original as it gets.

I practise Taiji regularly. For me, it is a great exercise requiring control of mind and body to perform well and for it to be enjoyable. You can get more videos of Taiji from YouTube.

Other posts include places and events that I think are interesting and more important, which I have time to upload.

Enjoy your walk through this small alley.....

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

What A Wonderful World

What A Wonderful World - by Bob Thiele (as "George Douglas") and George David Weiss. First recorded by Louis Armstrong.

Jamming with my diatonic harmonica.





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Monday, April 1, 2024

Blue Moon - Song written and composed by Rodgers and Hart

A song that has been covered by various singers.  Was introduced to me by my grandson.

I used this score as a guide.





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Monday, March 4, 2024

云河 (Yun He) - 作词：刘家昌 作曲: 刘家昌

An oldies.  Think I first heard it sung by Teresa Teng.



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Friday, March 1, 2024

你侬我侬 (Ni Nong Wo Nong) - 刘文正

A nice song which I listened to when I was young.  Did some improvisation.  Hope you like it.

I was playing to this score.





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Thursday, February 8, 2024

用爱将心头 - Lisa Wang

Theme song for the HK TV drama 千王之王 (The Shell Game) which was shown in the 70s or 80s (I think).



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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Let Me Be There - Olivia Newton John

 A very catchy country song.  Enjoyed jamming.




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Friday, January 19, 2024

Vincent - Don Mclean

My rendition of this very beautiful song by Don Mclean.

Played in using a lead sheet which you can download here.



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