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Sly Crooner Episode #10 The Bass

From: Geoffrey Tozer
Series: Sly Crooner
Length: 28:30

A long journey ends where it started, back at home. Read the full description.

Askance_small Sly tells of a well traveled bass fiddle that changes hands over the generations only to be lost and then finally found by its rightful owner. But each and every owner of the bass is moved and touched in their own unique way. You'll love how this one ends. Including the songs "It's Raining Teardrops", "Cat Out Of Bag" and Can't Break My Heart Anymore".

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Piece Description

Sly tells of a well traveled bass fiddle that changes hands over the generations only to be lost and then finally found by its rightful owner. But each and every owner of the bass is moved and touched in their own unique way. You'll love how this one ends. Including the songs "It's Raining Teardrops", "Cat Out Of Bag" and Can't Break My Heart Anymore".

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
It's Raining Teardrops Geoffrey Leigh Tozer Black and White. Razz Records 2007 02:45
Cat Out Of The Bag Geoffrey Leigh Tozer Red. Razz Records 2005 03:10
Can't Break My Heart Anymore Geoffrey Leigh Tozer Blue. Razz Records 2004 03:15