Category Archives: songs

Songs of Will T. Massey — “The Darkness Now”

Posted on January 10, 2023 by bullersbackporch

One of Will’s later songs that he recorded on his iPhone and sent out to a limited number of people, starting in 2014. I have 11 songs he sent out that way, and six of those are already posted here. … Continue reading →

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Flat on my Back —for Weeks to Come

Posted on July 19, 2022 by bullersbackporch

Excerpted from an email sent to a friend, updating him on my health situation: “About 2 weeks ago (July 3) I suddenly had stabbing, shooting pain in my back, down my leg, recognizable as sciatica pain — which I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Songs of Will T. Massey — “Brand New Game”

Posted on October 19, 2020 by bullersbackporch

Will never released this song to the public, but he did record it and send it out on a private 5-song CD. This video comes from a rare live performance during his 2007 tour of Italy, recorded at Spaziomusica in … Continue reading →

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Songs of Will T. Massey — “I’ll See You Around”

Posted on June 23, 2020 by bullersbackporch

If only it were true these days, Will — still wondering where you’ve wandered to now. From his 1989 independent cassette release, Slow Study, this was a staple of Will’s shows as he broke onto the national scene with his … Continue reading →

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A Graduation Message for the Ages

Posted on May 27, 2020 by bullersbackporch

I recently found this video of a song by Boston folkie Bob Blue that I first heard back in the late 80s. Here we have a live version from an SMU commencement  several years ago, performed by noted Professor Francis … Continue reading →

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Farewell to John Prine

Posted on April 8, 2020 by bullersbackporch

John Prine wrote and sang simple, soulful songs that ranged from deeply and painfully poignant to wonderfully whimsical. He’s been in my heart and mind since I first heard his debut album back in the early 70’s. One of my … Continue reading →

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Songs of Will T. Massey — “Each Other’s Angel”

Posted on April 3, 2020 by bullersbackporch

Will recorded this and 4 other songs for a limited-release gift CD he sent out one time. I was one of the lucky recipients and have always loved this particular song. I’ve seen a thousand dreams in your eyes And … Continue reading →

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Songs of Will T. Massey — “Long Distance Love”

Posted on January 18, 2020 by bullersbackporch

for Peg Miller This song stands apart from the others on Will’s 1989 self-released cassette, Slow Study. Peg Miller, co-owner of the legendary Chicago House with her partner, Glynda Cox, co-wrote this song with Will back in his Chicago House … Continue reading →

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Absolutely Free — Thousands of Resouces

Posted on January 4, 2020 by bullersbackporch

You KNOW how I love sharing free stuff with you. Or at least leading you to links where you can download freebies for yourself. Here’s a few to kick off 2020. Public Domain Day releases, 2020 January 1 is Public … Continue reading →

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Songs of Will T. Massey — “The Poolroom”

Posted on December 27, 2019 by bullersbackporch

It is my cousin Will T. Massey’s 51st birthday today. Today also marks 3 years to the day since I last heard from him. I hope he is doing well and, will one day wander back into my world. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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