Bitcoins & Gravy

Ode to Satoshi

Sep 11, 202400:03:00Tap to summarize

Ode To Satoshi (The Official Bitcoin Song) has been around for over a decade. This timeless classic tells the story of how a hero came to change the world for the better by fighting the financial powers that seek to subjugate humanity. In essence this is a Freedom Anthem! Long Live Bitcoin!

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To The Moon

Jun 13, 202400:03:35Tap to summarize

This is a hoppin little number celebrating the eventual To The Moon moment for Bitcoin.

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You Make The Rain Go Away - The Valentine's Song

Feb 6, 202400:03:07Tap to summarize

You Make The Rain Go Away - The Valentine's Song. Play this song for the one you love and enjoy the love you share!

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It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Bitcoin

Dec 5, 202300:02:46Tap to summarize

I was fortunate to be able to record this track a few years back on my trip up to the North Pole. It features Santa Clause on vocals accompanied by the North Pole Big Band featuring Hermey the dentist on bells. It's a timeless recording for a timeless technology. NOTE: I was also very lucky to get this photo of Santa auditioning a new reindeer named Bitzen. : )

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A Piece Of American Pie

Sep 26, 202300:03:40Tap to summarize

I wrote this one over 20 years ago and just recorded it at Studio 45B with the amazing instrumental and engineering talents of Grady James. Steve Stokes (formerly of the band Alabama) is featured on fiddle. Hope y'all enjoy it!

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Thinking About Home

Jun 7, 202300:04:08Tap to summarize

This song was written for dogs everywhere.

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Cool Blue Water

Dec 6, 202200:03:21Tap to summarize

Cool Blue Water Words & Music By John Barrett Copyright 2022 – BMI Nashville I was wishin I could disappear Go fishin where the water’s clear So I loaded up my truck and drove A hundred miles to the Gulf Coast Out on A pier with a cold beer My fishin pole and my fishin gear I cast out - as far as I could I said a prayer - I hoped it was a good one Kickin back when the line jerked Lord I guess my little prayer worked I reeled in and to my surprise A mermaid Beauty at the end of the line She said “Come with me baby cause I gotta plan”. Then she smiled and she took my hand She took me Oh, Oh, Oh Down in The Cool Blue Water She said “You know I’ve been looking for a good man So goin fishin was a good plan Now we goin low oh oh Way down in the Cool Blue Water” “Then together we swam away Out past Pensacola Bay And when we got to the coral reef We dove down and I couldn’t believe - my eyes” A little cottage in a valley A Sea horse in the coralee I thought I heard a church bell ring Catfish settin on a porch swing Now I’m living such a good life 2 kids and a beautiful wife A mermaid daughter a Manatee son Good Lord we have a lot of fun now – Come with me baby . . .

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The Way of Happiness

Dec 4, 202000:03:44Tap to summarize

The Way of Happiness is about Drinking. In this song the main character sees a light in the window of the house where his true Love lives. He knows he should go to her to show her his affection and for the comfort of them both. Instead he is drawn by the pint there in his Father's old flask and for whatever irrational reason, he would rather get drunk alone than explore Love. The Way of Happiness Words & Music by John Barrett & JW Brown There’s a light in her window this evening But there’s a pint here in Daddy’s old flask I should go to her yes, but it’s here that I’ll stay For The Way of Happiness For The Way of Happiness You know the prince and the pauper they’ll forever get alone Give a pint to them each and they’re blessed But the lovers they leave, ah forever will grieve! For The Way of Happiness For The Way of Happiness So with Daddy’s old pint for my courage And with Mother’s fine locked up old locket I went off to uncover the secret To The Way of Happiness The Way of Happiness And Love it meant, Love is meant for You And Love is meant, Love is meant for me too So lay down your bloody arms lads and raise your pint true For Love is meant, Love is meant for you And Love is meant for me too Here’s to my friends and the last time I saw them To good luck when I thought it would last To the lassie who passed me and threw me a kiss To The Way of Happiness To The Way of Happiness There’s a light in her window this evening But there’s a pint here in Daddy’s old flask

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Thinkin' Bout Home (The Doggie Song)

Dec 2, 202000:04:51Tap to summarize

I wrote this song back in 2000 when I first moved to Nashville. I was living in a tiny basement on 17th Avenue South - or Music Row Junior as I call it. The woman who lived upstairs had a little white dog that did nothing but bark. It nearly drove me crazy. But instead of losing my mind, I wrote Thinkin' About Home, my very first Nashville composition. I have an old studio recording of it with some great pickers including Dave Pomroy on upright bass. We recorded at Jay's Place studio just a few blocks away - also on 17th. But about a year ago I realized the song needed an important lyric change plus a short bridge and so, nearly 20 years later I re-release this song with just me and my old 1976 Gibson MK-35 guitar. One day when I have some money, I'll get back into the studio to re-record it but for now this simple version will have to do. That's my dog Maxwell in the photo. He's over 13 years old and still going strong despite his limitations. Man I know the feeling. : ) I hope you enjoy this song which is also known as The Doggie Song. John Barrett July 8, 2020 Nashville, Tennessee

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Everything is Alright

Nov 4, 202000:03:27Tap to summarize

I wrote this some some years back when I was suffering greatly from depression. I lived alone and in a place where I didn't know many people. At that time my guitar was my best friend and one day this song just came out. I polished it and cared for it and turned it in to what you find here. These days I still live alone but not really. I have a great dog named Maxwell and he is like a son to me. The only child I've ever had. When things seem bad or you feel depressed, remember This: There is One True Magic that will take your depression away and it works every time. And what is that One True Magic? It is the act of CREATION. Creation can mean writing a poem or a note to a friend. Creation can mean cooking a meal - even a simple meal like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or spaghetti with only garlic, butter, salt, pepper. Creation can mean reading something. When we are reading our minds are busy creating images as our eyes grab the symbols from the page and turn those symbols into our very own unique images, emotions and feelings. Creation can also mean creating a smile. If I smile at someone and they smile back, I am a creator of smiles! If I help a neighbor with a simple task, I can create a smile. I can also be a creator of frowns, of anger or of resentment. But I find that creating smiles makes me feel better about myself and better about my world. This all may sound crazy and maybe I am crazy. But today I'm happier than I was before I knew about the One True Magic. IMPORTANT NOTE: We all know that when it comes to life, "Everything is Alright" is not really true. But I wrote this song to encourage myself to be strong and I hope it brings some strength to you too. Peace, JB Everything Is Alright Words & Music by John Barrett & JW Brown Picture skies of brighter blue And find yourself there in tune Then look around and hear the news Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright The other day I had the blues So bad I swear I was out of tune When all around I heard the news Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright Everything is gonna be better in time You’ve never been in love well that’s alright And it’s alright to cry – but baby don’t cry Just picture skies of brighter blue And find yourself there in tune Then look around and hear the news Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright Everything Is Alright

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All episodes

Ode to Satoshi

To The Moon

You Make The Rain Go Away - The Valentine's Song

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Bitcoin

A Piece Of American Pie

Thinking About Home

Cool Blue Water

The Way of Happiness

Thinkin' Bout Home (The Doggie Song)

Everything is Alright