Is this seat taken...

Rick and Linda released their first recording, a CD Sampler, in July of 2015. Entitled "Is this seat taken...", it consists of 8 original songs, and is available on our Reverbnation page.

Here is a short description of each song's origin, along with direct link to the audio.

Is this seat taken... -- listen
These were the first words spoken by a stranger at the beginning of a five hour flight. The song is factual as is the friendship that developed.
Banjo man -- listen
With a banjo within reach, an historic New England winter and a romantic imagination this ballad seemed to write itself.
Catch & Release -- listen
What can we say? This silly song came out of nowhere and made us laugh. We hope you'll do the same.
Ninety-two -- listen
Upon watching two much older and beautiful people walking hand in hand, this song was a joy to write. Side by side, facing forever. May we all be so lucky.
Keel & Anchor -- listen
In the middle of an ordinary night Linda was awakened by three little words which she quickly scribbled on a bank receipt. In the morning she stared at the words which made no sense at all. But, fearing the song muse would be expecting something she put them into a lyric. The words were "as one boat," and the resulting song has become a favorite.
Meant to be -- listen
This is the first song that Rick and Linda wrote together. Linda recited the lyrics at an open mike in Worcester, and asked if anyone would like to try putting music to them. Rick jumped at the chance, and this endeavor, as well as the songs that followed, have seemingly melded the words and music in an almost effortless manner, as though the songs were "meant to be". For this, we are greatful beyond (even Linda's) words.
Out on a Limb -- listen
After the first four songs that all had melancholic lyrics, Rick turned to Linda and nicely inquired..."Do you ever write things that are upbeat and happy?" So she went "out on a limb" and wrote this one.
One more time -- listen
One more time is the result of knowing the brevity of time and feeling the undeniable importance of love.