Harrison & Talent - Songwriters

All We Had
A woman’s reflection on the futility of loss.  She was building a relationship, and a life, with meaning, but now it’s gone because of events beyond her control.  So she mourns, because when trust is gone everything is gone. In short, a relationship obituary that will resonate with many, with a melody you will remember, because all of Steve’s melodies are memorable

Better I Was Gone
A playful honky‑tonk song about a barroom singer who catches the eye of a sweet little thing dancing to his music. He’s tempted, amused, and a little overwhelmed — especially when he spots the big gold wedding ring — and decides it’s probably smarter to pack up and move along. It’s fun, flirty, and full of classic barroom charm.

Better Off with Him
AI blew a gasket when we prompted it to describe this song.  Officially, it’s an  emotionally charged breakup song told from a female point of view. She’s trying to move on from a man who lied, manipulated, and wore her down, but she’s tormented by an internal voice that keeps insisting she’s “better off with him”. 

Unofficially, this song is what happens when Steve lets Jim off his leash, and Jim decides to set the record for repeating a hook line in a song. And if you thought the word “schizophrenic” could not be worked into a popular song lyric – well, you were wrong.  

Can't Play Me Baby
This one is lots of fun. A confident, retro‑country breakup song where a man calls out his woman for trying to  make him jealous.  Who does she think she’s dealing with? There are definite blues/jazz notes to Steve’s melody – perfect for making the point that this is a guy who can’t be played.

Dancin' with the Devil Girl
 You tell us what this song is about because we don’t know.  We think sex is involved.  Catchy tune.

Greener Fields
 The ultimate kiss-off song from the ultimate game-wise girl.  Taylor Swift, eat your heart out!

I'll Carry You
 There’s a serious (no kidding) back story to this one.  One of Jim’s close friends died after battling cancer for a number of years.  His wife was with him every step of the way, and she carried him at the end.  What a woman!  This song is for her, and in memory of him.  We hope it helps everyone struggling against cancer – and their caregivers!

I Loved You in my Yesterdays
 Are you standing at the altar with your fiancée?  Are you certain you were made for each other?  Did fate bring you together?  This song is for you.  And we wrote it over 40 years ago.  We were still romantics then.

I'm in Love with my Best Friend
Actually, sometimes we still get romantic and when we do, we write songs like this.   He’s in his oldest pair of jeans; she’s got no make up on.  You can guess the rest.

I'm Losing You a Little at a Time 
 This song will break your heart.  Don’t listen to it.  Really. But if you do, pay attention to the bridge, because it’s one of Steve’s best bridges.  He writes them all the time.   

Technical note:  The “bridge” is music that is written to provide contrast to the rest of the composition. It is often added by composers after they have completed the main part of the song because, after sober reflection, they decide a “bridge” is necessary to refresh the melody.  Since the composer of music is the master of the song, the lyricist – who thought his work was done -- must at that point get another whiskey and soda and flog extra lines out of himself to provide words for the “bridge”.   Only the strongest songwriting teams can withstand the resentment this causes.  

Learn to Love a Lullaby  
This is an extraordinary little song, that is designed to, and will, do very well on inspirational playlists.  It’s a lullaby, but with a twist; the father is nostalgic for his own youth, and wants his son to experience being a child and to enjoy it “while you can”.  The melody is unforgettable, and the hook line is one of Jim’s best.

Never Again 
 Another kiss off song.  We give you lots of ways to end relationships.  This features one of Jim’s favorite lines:  “You’re a swell who peacocks well in sneaks and skinny jeans.”  Broadway, here we come! 

Right Now I Miss You 
 This begins as a sweet song about a girl missing her man, with almost a 50s pop vibe – but it turns out that there’s a lot more at stake than a short separation. The last two lines pack a wallop. The melody is clear, crisp and compelling.  One listen and you won’t be able to get it out of your head. 

She's Not That Way with Me 
 If you like Texas honky tonk, you’re going to love this tune.  And if you don’t like Texas honky tonk, you’ll also love this tune.  Lean back, grab a beer and a pulled pork sandwich, and wonder what life would be like with a girl like this.  One of our best. 

Tanqueray Nights 
“Tanqueray Nights” follows a simple soul who leaves behind a complicated relationship and seeks clarity at a coastal spot where summer never ends. His days are filled with sunrise jogs, running a fishing boat for wealthy tourists, and taking the Caribbean rays. He never finds the clarity he was seeking; fortunately, it doesn’t matter, because he can always “fade through the Tangueray nights.” In other words, our homage to “Margaritaville”. You’ll love the tune. 

The World You Gave Me 
 Jim originally wrote a rich and textured backstory for the lead character in this song.  She was fascinating.  There was drug addiction.  She exorcised her demons in the sun and sea and sky.  Then he took the backstory out.  Now the girl can be whoever you are dreaming of!  As long as whoever you are dreaming of likes the sun and sea and sky.  

Those Lonesome Dreams 
A nostalgic piece about how loneliness, and longing for home, can suddenly overtake even an ambitious and successful man.  He had travelled everywhere, climbed high, and went far; but when the “dusty memories” settled in, he turned for home. Sometimes what we really want comes out most clearly in our dreams.  The tune is contemplative but catchy with a chorus meant for harmony.

Stuck on Tinder Blues 
 "Tinder Blues" captures the frustration of looking for love on the internet , where, it turns out, people lie about themselves. So what’s a sensible woman to do?  Keep swiping left while hoping she finds somebody who’s right. In the meantime, unfortunately, she has the stuck on Tinder blues.  

You Did That 
 Jim’s absolute favorite lyric.  You’ll be amazed.  The music is pretty damn good too.

The Open Road

"The Open Road" is a heartfelt country ballad that captures the thrill of freedom behind the wheel—until love lost brings clarity. The song follows a restless spirit who embraces the highway, the hammer lane, and the life of a trucker. But as the miles stretch on, memories of Wichita wheat fields and tear-filled goodbyes haunt him. Through soaring melodies and raw emotion, he realizes the road is only half the journey. The true destination? Finding his way back to the love he left behind.

With a powerful blend of nostalgia and realization, "The Open Road" is perfect for fans of timeless storytelling and soul-stirring Americana.

The Way They Used to Be

A Dad remembers when his kids were young.  Warm, rootsy, and emotionally grounded, the song tugs at the heart without getting soupy, blending classic country storytelling with a modern male vocal delivery. 

Sure are a Lot of Memories

A man on the brink of divorce has second thoughts, and decides he’s willing to be the first one to say he doesn’t want to go through with it.  He doesn’t beg, but he does climb down.     A quiet, mature, and powerful plea not to let go of a lifetime of shared memories.

My Pickup Truck and Me

This song is for everybody who believes you can’t write a country song with a fresh take on pick-up trucks. A fun, upbeat, retro‑country track celebrating small‑town kindness, community, and the  satisfaction  of being the guy with the truck who always shows up. It’s warm, catchy, and full of personality — the kind of song that feels instantly familiar and deeply likable.  Here’s the key to the song: he’s laughing at himself. 

My Dad

This song is a great example of our approach to writing.  It’s  a tribute from a son to his father, with a narrative that, as it unfolds, reveals more and more about both.  The melody is matter-of-fact but memorable – the perfect background to tell this tale of two people.  In short,  a classic father‑themed country ballad, and, if we may say so, classic Harrison and Talent.

When Evening Shadows Fall

This is a quiet, aching ballad about the effect of losing someone you love. Specifically, you begin to “see life through a filter where everything is grey”.  And here the effect is even greater because the man is responsible for his own condition; he “sent his girl away.”  If you are looking for a song with depth and genuine emotion, expressed through a haunting melody, this song will fill the bill. But be prepared for minor chords, because you get them here; Steve was depressed when he wrote it.

A Whispered Goodbye

"A Whispered Goodbye" is a delicate, emotionally rich ballad about a man looking back on the wreckage of his life, and regretting only one thing:  letting go of the one woman he really loved and cannot now forget no matter how much he wants to.  The melody is delicate and clean.  It is by intention a short song with a simple but haunting message.  If you’re looking for a mood shifter in a concert, this song is it.

I Have Loved You Like No Other

Do you rep for an artist who is a “minstrel of dreams”?  Would he like to tell his audience how much he loves them?  In a very unique song with a driving, rock beat that can close his concerts and leave fans sobbing and more emotionally connected to him and each other than ever before?  Congratulations!  You’ve found the song.  Record it, and make it your artist’s theme song, before somebody else does.

Johnny Walker Red

Johnny Walker Red is a slow but swinging jazz blues/ country song in which Steve and Jim turn a brand of scotch into a human being. You’ll learn a lot about Johnny – the little troublemaker! -- and the man who loves him, but you probably won’t like either one of them.