As noted previously, this project was born two weeks prior to its release, but it would not make total sense to NOT include a brand new recording of some kind. Time was limited, but I was able to create a new track based on unused song structure ideas from the BUENO BYE sessions and building on them utilizing both old and new elements to make an all-new representation of the song for its 20th anniversary. The answering machine messages that bookend this track are quite dear to me. Mr. Gary Fitch is THE guy who had always pushed me to make music and perform. Without him, this EP would not even be thought of. His opinion of this song, shortly after Buddy debuted it live at the Hard Rock in Newport Beach, has always stuck with me. And, my dad’s voice… well, it goes without saying. He has always lived within this song, and having his voice present kind of ties it all together. I hope this version brings something new to the table for those of you who have followed and supported me for the past 20+ years. It’s been special. Thank you.
lyrics
And when my body fails me
I will cry no more
Take my tears and give me
Life forevermore
It's just a phase
We must all go through
And when you think of me, child
I'll come back to you
These are the things
Handed down by God
And I'll be there to greet you
And things won't seem so hard
With these phases and changes
Phases and changes
I'm only here for you
But I could never stay
A hero to guide you
But now you must find your own way
It's just a phase
We must all go through
And when you think of me, child
I'll come back to you
These are the things
Handed down by God
And I'll be there to greet you
And things won't seem so hard
With these phases and changes
Phases and changes
Phases and changes
Phases and changes
credits
from Seven Phases Of Change EP,
released April 1, 2023
Erin Fitch - backing vocals (2014)
Gary Fitch - answering machine message (2004)
Caroline Gomez - backing vocals (2014)
Bill Rayburn - answering machine messages (circa 2000)
Dave Rayburn - lead vocals (2023), backing vocals (2014 & 2023), electric guitar (2023), drum loops & keyboard loops (2014 & 2023)
Recorded circa December 2014 at Liverpool West in Yorba Linda, California
Additional recording at The Lillie Pad in Fullerton, California (December 2014), Roger Out Studios in Anaheim, California (December 2014), and The Mansion On The Hill in Riverside, California (March 2023)
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