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Falling All The Way

by Franklin Taggart

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1.
Got no hat and I got no coat But I got these shoes And I'm still going to climb that mountain Got no strength and I got no youth But I got my soul And I'm still going to climb that mountain There might be rain And there might be snow I might lose my head But I'll keep on going I can see myself on top, I won't stop I'm still going to climb that mountain Got no food and I got no drink But I got some truth And I'm still going to climb that mountain Got no money and I got no house But I got my love And I'm still going to climb that mountain Might take a year Or it might take ten I might fall back And start over again But I can see myself on top, I won't stop I'm still going to climb that mountain
2.
Lora Lee 03:45
Your letter seems full of urgency Every word spills over with desire Is this flame in your heart really meant for me Or just one night's lonely fire You send me a picture in a ten dollar frame Then ask me what I'm waiting for You'll have me believing that you'll take my name And then you'll slam your door Lora Lee, Lora Lee You wonder why I stay gone so long You don't love me as much when I'm there with you As you love me when I'm gone The last time I saw you was a year ago After on more tearful call I drove all night just to hold you close But I couldn't tear down your wall If I run to you now will you open your arms And lead me to your bed? If I lean in to kiss you like I've wanted to Will you quickly turn your head
3.
I heard a song from heaven at the Broken Spoke Cafe You had an angel's voice with a touch of Emmylou My world stopped turning until your song was over That was two weeks ago and I'm still thinking about you We never met before, I haven't seen you since I don't know what to make of these strange events How can I miss somebody I ain't met twice Could it be I've been missing you all my life In a dream last night I was standing by your side In your hand was a rose, in mine was an empty vase I woke up before the dream was over I've been praying all day to see you in another place I only want another chance to see you I'm hoping even more that you're missing me too We never met before, I haven't seen you since I don't know what to make of these strange events How can I miss somebody I ain't seen twice Could it be I've been missing you all my life Could it be I'll be missing you all my life
4.
Summer's gone, Winter's coming A cold Autumn chill is hanging in the air Fill me up with a hot cup of cider And walk with me darlin' to the county fair There's all kinds of geeks and freaks on the midway I'll buy you a ticket, they're a sight to see The boys in town are gonna see us together And wish for a chance to be a man like me Bring on the games Bring on the rollercoasters Light off some fireworks Shoot 'em in the air Falling in love with a woman like you Is like taking first prize at the county fair Elephant ears and sweet cotton candy Carnies all barking, "won't you take a chance?" I'll throw out my arm and twenty five dollars For a big stuffed poodle with some fine romance There's an auctioneer selling off cattle In the barn past the Comet and the Tilt-a-Whirl I'm going once, going twice, I'm gone to my limit I sold my heart to a beautiful girl
5.
I'm working too slow for my foreman Working too much for my wife I'm paying for things I ain't got any more I'm living too fast for this life Well my body ain't getting no younger And my back, it won't carry much weight The kids are all crying so it's back to the mine I've gotta keep food on their plate Give me a river to fish in Give me a mountain to climb Give me a dance with a beautiful girl And give me a life without time The taxman thinks I'm a millionaire The preacher called me a fool It won't matter much what they say about me If you take me where the air is cool
6.
Seven years in boxes on the living room floor Is this old stack of records mine or yours? The silence between us is louder than angry words could be Your hand brushes mine as you reach for a picture A memory of love gone by After all we've been through it's amazing what your touch does to me One more time let your hair hand down One more time let our bodies be twisted We've got one more night to find What tomorrow will be missing Let your breath touch my face, let my kisses make you tremble Forgetting there's a future or a past Let's make love slowly like we should have all along As if each night would be the last In the morning I'll leave my key on the table by the door When I walk away we'll have one good night to remember Please remember
7.
'til Morning 02:47
Papa took his jug and his deck of cards Left without a warning Stumbled off to the railroad yard He won't be back 'til morning Mama saw Papa sneaking off tonight She snuck off behind him He went left, she went right She won't be back 'til morning Well there's mice in the walls and spiders in the window An owl in the tree going hooty-hoo-hoo Dog's on the porch and the cat's in the kitchen But I'm still lonely darlin', where are you? Sweet Katy won't you see my sign Got my porchlight shining The folks are gone and the house is mine Stay with me 'til morning
8.
Olivia Rose 02:38
Olivia Rose, whatcha doin' today (2x) The sun is shining and the sky is blue Why don't you just come out and play(2x) Olivia Rose, let's go to the zoo(2X) The dolphin is jumping as if trying to say Why don't you just come out and play(2x) Well nap time's over and we had a snack A peanut butter samwich with some raisins in the back A little bit of juice just to wash it down Wipe off your face, jump down Olivia Rose, let's go on home(2X) Your mama's calling and I head her say Why don't you just come out and play(2x) Why don't you just come out and play Why don't you just come out and play with me child?
9.
I know you love me darlin', but you won't admit it 'cause saying that you love means something's gonna have to change I know you need me darlin', but you won't admit it 'cause needing somebody's like putting on a ball and chain Put a little bit, put a little bit of love in front of me Put a little bit, put a little bit of fear behind Put a little bit, put a little bit of hope inside of me Put a little bit of your heart on the line I know you watch me darlin', but you won't admit it But every time I look at you, you're looking at me I know you want me darlin' but you won't admit it Come a little closer won't you see what love can be
10.
Dearest children, every one, and my beloved Mary They're building a gallows in Charlestown I'll die for Harper's Ferry Saw a slave boy beaten down when I was green and young A sword of fire went through my soul To fight for abolition Mary don't you weep for me let no one see you crying The peace of God sustains me now There's much to gain in dying
11.
Black Crow 03:21
Old black crow in my dogwood tree Take your darkness away from me Been on my back since '63 Take your darkness away from me Find your shadow another home Leave my family be Moonshine runner in your fine, fast car Spill your liquor and break the jar I'm drunk since dawn, I can't go far Spill your liquor and break the jar Find your shadow another home Leave my family be Gambling man outside my hall Throw your dice against another wall There's a fool and his money in Arkansas Throw your dice against his damn wall Find your shadow another home Leave my family be
12.
My legs hurt from walking Dust burns my eyes, tears form I think I'll lie down by the road And sleep through the coming storm I've nowhere to go No one to cling to at night Who will tend my sickness See me through to the daylight No one is safe here, no one secure Anything can happen any time Try to keep the dogs away and deadbolt your door And do everything you can to keep from falling all the way I'm looking for a wall to lean on Searching for a place to stand I choose between the solid rock And the ever shifting sand I still believe in God But prayers seem to fall on deaf ears I wonder where He's gone While I'm stuck between miracles and fear
13.
Half past eleven this morning the last straw fell With a word, goodbye, you opened the doorway to hell You might as well run me through with a cold steel blade Oh Shenandoah Mountains get ready, I'm running away I'll hide in these hills until it's safe to come down And face all my devils in the valley I'm told there's a lesson to be learned in love But I'm tired of learning the hard way I'll drop my line in the water And wait for my soul to heal Until I'm strong again, I'll hide in these hills These trees don't care if a grown man cries And this rage that I'm feeling is no threat to the sky I'll fill up my empty heart with a mountain view There's plenty of room here to lose my memory of you You'd have me believe that I can't survive on my own But up here in these mountains I know I can make it alone
14.
When the last piece of steel on Earth has rusted When the last work of man has fallen through When the last piece of coal becomes a diamond I'll still love you, I'll still love you When the last ray of sunshine has been given When the final word of God has come true When another life begins in another world I'll still love you, I'll still love you We were bound in the heavens Before the world was formed Only one soul was chosen From which both of us were born And though death may hide my body from your eyes, Dear I'll still love you, I'll still love you

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Falling All The Way is the solo debut Album from Franklin Taggart. Nominated for three Wammie Awards from the Washington Area Music Association, including Album of the Year and Debut Recording in 2001, Falling All The Way showcases Taggart's depth and craft as a songwriter. His style has been favorably compared to John Prine, John Hartford, and Guy Clark.

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released September 17, 2001

Song Order and Musician Listing:

1. Climb That Mountain
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Vocal
Dulcie Taylor – Harmony Vocal, Harmonica
Ira Gitlin – Bass
Tom Espinola – Percussion

2. Lora Lee
Franklin Taggart – Tacoma Papoose Guitar, Vocal
Dulcie Taylor – Harmony Vocal
Tom Espinola – Cello, Mandolin
Ira Gitlin – Bass

3. Missing You All My Life
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Vocal
Tom Espinola – Dobro
Ira Gitlin – Bass

4. County Fair/Apple Blossom
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Vocal
Dulcie Taylor – Harmony Vocal
Tom Espinola – Mandolin
Ira Gitlin – Bass

5. Life Without Time
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Vocal
Liberty Dawne – Fiddle
Dulcie Taylor – Harmony Vocals
Ira Gitlin – Bass

6. What Tomorrow Will Be Missing
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Vocal
Tom Espinola – Mandolin, Tacoma Acoustic Bass, Electric Guitar

7. ‘Til Morning
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Vocal
Dulcie Taylor – Harmony Vocal
Tom Espinola – Mandolin
Ira Gitlin – Bass

8. Olivia Rose
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Vocal
Tom Espinola – Mandolin, Jaw Harp, Jug

9. Heart On The Line
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Vocal
Dulcie Taylor – Harmony Vocals
Tom Espinola – Mandolin
Ira Gitlin – Banjo, Bass



10. John Brown’s Dream
Franklin Taggart – DADGAD Guitar, Vocal
Dulcie Taylor – Mountain Dulcimer, Harmony Vocals
Ira Gitlin – Bass

11. Black Crow
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Tacoma Papoose Guitar, Vocal
Dulcie Taylor – Mountain Dulcimer, Harmony Vocals
Tom Espinola – Cello, Percussion
Liberty Dawne – Fiddle
Ira Gitlin – Bass

12. Falling All The Way
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Vocal
Dulcie Taylor – Harmony Vocal, Harmonica
Ira Gitlin – Bass

13. Hide In These Hills
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Vocal
Tom Espinola – Mandolin, Tacoma Acoustic Bass, Percussion

14. I’ll Still Love You
Franklin Taggart – Guitar, Vocal
Dulcie Taylor – Harmony Vocal, Harmonica
Tom Espinola – Mandolin, Windchime

All songs copyright 2001 by Franklin Taggart. Please obtain permission before copying this music in any form. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material will result in eternal damnation and a horrible headache.

Contact Information:
On the web – www.franklintaggart.com

Credits:

Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Tom Espinola, Nola Workshop, Washington, Virginia
Mastered by David Glasser, Airshow Mastering, Boulder, Colorado
Graphic Design by SueEllen Lawton, Chameleon Design, Inc., Takoma Park, Maryland
Photography by Sharon Gervasoni
Etching by Anna Meyer – Zachurski
Duplication by Oasis Recording, Flint Hill, Virginia

Thanks:

This recording is dedicated with love to my parents, Betsy and Dave Taggart, and with gratitude to all of my music teachers.

Tom Espinola, your contribution to this project has been one of the greatest gifts I’ve received. Thank you for your belief in me, and your willingness to broaden my experience by sharing yours. You are a treasured mentor and friend.

Lorraine, Nicole and Evan, thank you for your open hearts, and home. And thanks for the best rubber band fight I’ve ever been in.

Liberty Dawne, Dulcie Taylor, Mary Sue Twohy – Thanks for the opportunities to play and for your friendship.

Ira Gitlin, thanks for adding your excellence to the sound of this.

SueEllen Lawton – an aesthetic wonder. I still think ‘aesthetic’ is an adjective. You’ve done more for me than you may be aware. Thank you.

Sharon and Anna, my image is truly enhanced by your work. Thanks for making me look good.

Thanks to David Eisner and all my former co-workers at House of Musical Traditions.

Aura Kanegis, Avril Smith, Kim Ward, Megan Sweeney, Susan Hanson, Jane Hurst, Betty King, Katy Rugg, Emma Zachurski, Richard Dahl, Audrey Morris, George Williams, Lorna Harrison, Erika Rubel and those who have provided financial resources, your contributions made it possible to get this thing done. Love to all of you.

I’ve had a lot of encouragement from many friends over the years. All of it is appreciated. Special thanks are due to Phil Jacoby, Jes and Vicky Richmond, Jonathan and Deborah Hutchinson, Coral Hamlin, Dennis and Wendy Kurttila, George Callendine, Lora Lamb, Those who shared ‘ Lake Mode’, Wendy Nicholas, Debi Champion, Liz Carrier, Dana Ward, Ann Porcella, Julie Mangin, Doug Bell, Fred Feinstein, Karen Collins, Jody Marshall, Cathy Palmer, Rhonda Horn, Leslie Duke, Carolyn Feola, Tony Grasso, Robin Bullock, All of my compatriots in the OK Café, Lenore Myka, Lisa Stevens, my guitar students, and those of you who have come out to see the shows. I know I’ve forgotten many names here. Attribute that to my good fortune and poor memory. Thank you all for being a part of my very full life.

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A small town AM radio station is the main musical influence of singer/songwriter Franklin Taggart. In Evanston, Wyoming he heard everything from Patsy Cline to Frank Sinatra to Alice Cooper, all on one place on the dial. His original music blends country, rock, jazz, folk, bluegrass and blues into a heartwarming mixture of Americana. ... more

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