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a man sitting by a river at sunsise

Nobody Knows [to] Say His Name

Posted on June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

Inserting the lines as a bridge into “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen” was a brilliant idea, Heaven-sent, Hallelujah, in response to the core line, “Nobody knows but Jesus.”

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black cowboy hat with a deer spirit

šŸŽ¶ Rap of the Spirit Hat

Posted on May 26, 2026May 30, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

This song is a ode to the cowboy hat, hand-made on a Cherokee reservation in the late 1990s. I had the pleasure of meeting the Native American who tanned and hand-formed the hat from raw material.

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Cartoon dinosaurs playing in a band at Dino Cove.

šŸŽ¶ Be True, Be You

Posted on May 11, 2026May 27, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

Alright now, dinos and kids, gather ā€˜round! This one’s for anyone who ever felt down. Ready, band? Let’s roll!

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open-mic-night-north-mountain

šŸŽ¶ Vim & Vigor On Open Mic Night

Posted on May 3, 2026June 2, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

Grab a bottle of ice cold FIREBALL. Pour me a nice long JIGGER. That’s what I’ve come to call pure VIM AND VIGOR.

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ai generated image of a crowded dance floor

šŸŽ¶ The Porcelain Bar

Posted on April 14, 2026May 27, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

The barkeeps are happy, there’s a line out the door. The dance floor is jumpin’; they come back for more.

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ai image of doug & michelle dancing.

šŸŽ¶ She Can Be A Little Wild

Posted on February 19, 2026May 27, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

To the tune of ā€œOkie from Muskogeeā€ written by Merle Haggard and Roy Edward Burris Words by Doug BaylissFebruary 19, 2026 1. I’m happy to be married to MichelleThe prettiest little girl I ever sawWhen I walked through the door and first met her,Right before my eyes  -I Saw Stars  2. Well, I’m happy to…

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the stalker song parody cover image

šŸŽ¶ The Stalker

Posted on December 14, 2025May 27, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

It’s 4 o’clock in the morning
I haven’t slept a wink
When I saw you there
had to stare
I couldn’t even blink.

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bikers at the north mountain inn

šŸŽ¶ The North Mountain Inn Song

Posted on March 3, 2024June 2, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

Inspired by antics at the North Mountain Inn, and by a beloved, dearly departed character, Chubediah

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Collie Puppies
4-Year-Old me with Collie puppies, Bambi, and Holly. #skymanor
sky manor airport circa 1960
Sky Manor Airport in the 1960s. Inspiration for "Little Wings, Big Dreams," my first book!

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