Bob Pecor Music: Stories Behind the Words

Bob Pecor
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Bob Pecor Music: Stories Behind the Words

Bob is a singer songwriter and retired professional speaker and trainer. He shares the stories behind the words and music of original songs he has written.

  1. 1D AGO

    If I Could Only Smile

    It is about the daily living of someone in an assisted living facility. This is about my Mother's life and many others who live there but was really inspired by another man I met in another facililty.   Lyrics: If I could only smile could you just sit a while and fill my empty heart and find that puzzle part if I could only smile   I sit alone and think / a lot of stuff like when I used to / have enough of friends and family / by my side and grandkids who took me / for a ride   Now it’s silence as /  my company My closest friend / is monotony. My schedule today looks / mighty lean no good reason to get / up and clean Chorus  I watch the clock tick  / on the wall  and check my phone  / for just any call I guess it’s time for /  coffee or tea  and have the newspaper / read to me Instead, I pick up my / photo book and give my pictures  / another look. I wish they weren’t so  / far away. They may just visit on / another day.   Family pictures / make me smile  for just a  / little while it fills my /empty heart just like a /  puzzle part if I could only smile

    12 min

  2. 6D AGO

    I Am A Performer

    This episode, I Am A Performer, is all about the roles we play in our lives and the "masks" we wear in those roles.     Lyrics:  I’m going to tell you a story /about a mask/ that I’ve been wearing. It’s just one of many /that I’ve put on/ to get through this life. It’s always the face /of a role I’m in / at that time and place and fits naturally / with what I’m doing / and who I’m with. There is nothing bad / about the choices / of masks for a day. I arise and look / at what needs to be done / and make my choice. Chorus My life has required many choices  of masks to wear for my roles and in the bright sun everyday I  know   ….I am a performer    So let me tell you / about some of the roles / I’ve played in my show. It started with son / then brother and student / plus athlete. A boy friend and husband / and then a father / quickly shaped my life and kept me on track / to act and grow / for many years. I did what I could / to provide support / in many professions. I’ve been a salesman / manager, consultant / speaker and writer      Chorus Now I am getting closer / and able to see / what’s likely the end The roles I like now / are the ones I’ve had / for the shortest time Now I’m called Grandpa / golfer, musician / and winter snowbird I think of myself / as wiser, content /  at my happiest I am who I am / share my life and times / with ease and grace Because the current mask / is the one I wear / with comfort each day

    13 min

  3. MAR 4

    Take My Heart Along

    This is the song I co-wrote with Jan Slow at the 2022 Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association Songwriter conference.   It is the most emotional song I've ever written. Lyrics: My heart breaks when I see you in despair When a thousand thoughts trouble your mind  When sadness seems another tangle in your hair   And that hiding place is hard to find I’ll stay by your side this you should know they say there’s a long way to go A heart that listens is what I offer you I’ll be here until this thing is through Chorus I know there’s a long long way to go  you don’t have to feel alone I know there’s a long long way to go.    Won’t you  take my heart along.    I Hope you’ll take my heart along Words won’t stop your thoughts from going astray There are some things you cannot wash away And if I could sing just one song  “troubles leave this child, be gone” From your smile we know this to be true we see the other wondrous things you do The world around you may never understand The stand you need to take

    10 min

  4. FEB 27

    Hope and Trust

    This song was inspired by a workshop I did on Motivation in the Workplace.   It is about moving from Hope to Trust.   Lyrics: There is a line that I’ve been watching  to take me across to the other side. It’s the line that separates try and do And requires commitment that’s for sure Chorus  For I want to learn the difference   How trust changes hope.  For I want to learn how to do it  To trust rather than hope To trust rather than hope Hope has a home to aspire for goals To make you stretch to dare to grow To give inspiration to all that you share To build a foundation for dreams I know hope is a wish and dream thing Mostly about emotion and thoughts While trust is an act of execution Based on talents and grit. When I do well what know I can do It builds my trust and erases hope For hope doesn’t work well with those Who want to see action and not just talk I work everyday to grow my talent Building up my toolbox of skills  I’m steady with doing and am trusted That makes me stronger for me and you Trust has its place with special people It makes you the kind of person to love It grows relationships based on knowing  you will always be there on the spot Trust builds confidence before the work starts And leads others to want you in the crowd To do what you do with extra passion And be a model for all

    10 min

  5. FEB 25

    Call Me An Arizona Girl and Seek The Mountains

    These songs are the first songs specifically written for and about two influences in my music develpment.   Lyrics: I may spend some time in the north part of the country Making my home in the fields called Dunn I may practice my passion with the Maple Ridge  But, call me an Arizona girl   I can be found at Heritage, Grace or Dove  Singing with the Blue Sky Band Playing Bluegrass at the Senior Center jam But call me an Arizona girl.        Chorus Just get me south as soon as you can Don’t let the cold freeze my bones My friends are waiting to hear my singing voice They call me an Arizona girl   I’d rather be playing those three chord country twangs At the jams around the Junction everyday Knock the dust off that fiddle for fast paced tunes Call me an Arizona girl.    I’ll sing solo when my turn comes around or squeeze that old accordion  When the music starts I could have my Uke in hand Call me an Arizona girl   Seek The Mountains We noticed you always seek the mountains Taking on the hardest trails.  It seems you find the satisfaction You share with others this way. You seek the mountains this way You seek the mountains this way   It’s not just the hiking—that’s hard enough It seems to be a life style choice You’ve never been seen without a smile No matter the how warm, wet or cold. You seek the mountains this way. You seek the mountains this way           Chorus You seek the mountains with passion and   purpose and make it look like fun and games And we guess it isn’t but that doesn’t matter you want us to think that way. You seek the mountains this way. You seek the mountains this way.   I’m guessing this steels you for other adventures As Mom, Grandma, worker and spouse. To build the strength to answer the calling No  matter the need, wish or want You seek the mountains this way. You seek the mountains this way.   It’s not uncommon for people like you to underestimate all that they do And tell everybody who asks the questions …you can do all of it too. You seek the mountains this way. You seek the mountains this way

    11 min

  6. FEB 21

    Go Gentler Into Life

    This song is another aspiratonal story to change how you approach life.  It's really about creating relationships.   Lyrics Life is a mosaic of tension and pressure with deadlines to always behest. It’s a challenge to keep the proper perspective and steer yourself focused and true. Go gentler into life my friend Go gentler into life my friend.   It’s easy to catch yourself chasing the latest and watching that shiny new toy While letting the urgent capture your  energy and overlooking time to enjoy     Go gentler into life my friend. Go gentler into life my friend.   Get out of the habit of physical possessions it’s the stuff that just gets used up. And dig into relationships, intellect and talents they get stronger and grow. Go gentler into life my friend.   Go gentler into life my friend.   Gentler means to challenge your senses  and truly smell, see, hear and feel. To let your emotions carry your intellect where you’ve never been before. Go gentler into life my friend. Go gentler into life my friend.   You’ll know you’ve gone gentler when a bunch others / notice, comment and smile. And then the people who are closest to you tell you they’d like more of that style. Stay gentler in the world my friend Stay gentler in the world my friend   Stay gentler in the world my friend

    12 min

  7. FEB 19

    Another Word for Happiness

    This was an exercise to write a song from a list of synonyms.   The word was happiness and the list had 74 suggestions.   I used 47.   I tell the story.    Lyrics: Synonyms is such a big word It gives you options some words to choose So pay attention and listen close to me Happiness seems so hard to find Maybe your not looking in the right place Here’s a list of answers to start your trip. Are you ready….. Bliss, contentment, delight and joy. Elation, enjoyment, euphoria and glee Exhilaration, jubilation and cheer Laughter, optimism and peace of mind Pleasure, prosperity plus well being Cheerfulness, delirium and mirth Blessedness, beatitude and felicity Ecstasy, enchantment, exuberance Gaiety, good spirits and lightheartedness   There you go with some selections to make You better do it for your own sake If you missed them here’s just a few more. Are you ready… Hilarity, hopefulness and merriment Gladness, vitality, plus joviality Paradise, playfulness, cheeriness Rejoicing, good humor, vivacity Eudemonia, ( U-da-monia) amusement and fun Good liquor, now we’re in seventh heaven! Now don’t you tell me you can’t decide If that’s the case, you better run and hide Cause happiness will chase you word by word. My first choice is Eudaemonia Let’s end singing Eudemonia Eudemonia, Eudemonia

    10 min

  8. FEB 14

    Out Into the Cold

    This is the first blues song I wrote.  It's a mostly true story with a few embellishments that my wife questioned.   Lyrics: I’m sitting here watching / watching the temperature go down I’m sitting here watching / watching the wind blow around And, I’m too tired to go out into the cold   I got my blanket pulled up around my nose I got my wool socks covering all of my toes and I’m too tired to go out into the cold   I got my dog waiting sitting next to the door I got my boots and my hat by him on the floor And I’m too tired to go out into the cold   I filled my beverage and made it a double shot Put a log on the fire to make sure it stays hot And I’m too tired to go out into the cold.   It’s time to go to bed and join my lady up there The dog will join us and she won’t notice or care Cause I’m too tired to go out into the cold

    13 min
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Bob is a singer songwriter and retired professional speaker and trainer. He shares the stories behind the words and music of original songs he has written.

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