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January 31, 2026 at 5:11 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

Remember being a kid, with your WHOLE life before you? ❤️😊❤️

youtu.be/Htw-JtFuv2Q

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Heartfelt #BabyBoomer #Folk 🎶

Nine or Ten Years Old

January 31, 2026 at 4:47 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

Using AI to arrange songs is like sending my kids to the groomer. 😬

Thinkin' that this could be the best "cut" yet. ❤️

youtu.be/XOQ3XAVFB4k

#Bluesy #Mellow 🎶

Silk and Satin Lace and Wine

January 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

Neil Diamond meets Kris Kristofferson? What do you think? 😎🤠🎸❤️🎶

youtu.be/0gFmmGwa4DQ

#Mellow #Rock #Retro #Country🎶

January 30, 2026 at 7:12 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

I think this might be my best one yet and I'd be honoured if you'd take a listen.

A smooth bluesy feel . . . 😎❤️🎸

youtu.be/XOQ3XAVFB4k

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Mellow #Blues 🎶

January 30, 2026 at 3:39 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

Are you a country music fan? ❤️🤠🎶

I re-arranged this song for a female artist, looking for a bit of a vintage Shania Twain feel. If you have a listen, watch out for those lips! 💋

youtu.be/uUaNmHthQog

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Country #Rock 🎶

Not the Sharin' Kind

Lady Won’t You Take Those High Heels Off

January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

"Lovin’ arms, oh sweet lovin’ charms,
It is where we are and lady I’m here at your pleasure . . . " 💞

youtu.be/nFttrQZLFoY

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Mellow #Rock #Retro #BabyBoomer

Let Us Pause and Let Us Ponder

January 30, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

Does the injustice in this old world bother you? Asking for a "few" friends out there. 💔🙏💔

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DURa...

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Country #Heartfelt #SpeakingOut 🎶

January 29, 2026 at 9:16 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

Sometimes you feel like you may have have written "the one". 🎶😍🎶

Can you relate? ❤️

youtu.be/XOQ3XAVFB4k

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Blues #Mellow #Heartfelt

Bruce Springsteen recorded and released 'Streets of Minneapolis' in response to 'state terror' in the state of Minnesota. The rock hero dedicated the song to 'the people of Minneapolis, our immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good,' referring to the two US citizens gunned down this month.

January 29, 2026 at 9:03 PM

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Le Monde in English

@english.lemonde.fr

Springsteen dedicates fiery ode to the people of Minneapolis

www.lemonde.fr

January 28, 2026 at 9:39 PM

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Ron Sexsmith

@ronsexsmith.bsky.social

Interesting.. RS

January 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM

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Dano Loves Music

@danolovesmusic.bsky.social

“Crazy” by Patsy Cline was a US #9 hit in 1961. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #patsycline
#EveryHitSongEver

January 29, 2026 at 6:19 AM

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Ron Sexsmith

@ronsexsmith.bsky.social

Love this recent photo of Mike Farrell and Alan Alda
from M.A.S.H. RS

January 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM

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Ginger Cat Dusty

@gingercatdusty.bsky.social

Needed something to get us moving today...
youtu.be/28E8WKZ614w?...

Carlos Santana / Rob Thomas - Smooth 1999 Live Video

YouTube video by NEA ZIXNH

January 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

Dream on, bluesy feel . . . Ohhh Yes! ❤️💔❣️💞

youtu.be/XOQ3XAVFB4k

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Blues #Mellow #Heartfelt 🎶

January 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM

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Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

When we're young, life looks like an expansive highway laying before us. Looking back, it seems that life’s path is never a straight line, but more a meandering path, filled with memories that have made us who we are. ❤️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Htw-...

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Mellow #Heartfelt #BabyBoomer

Nine or Ten Years Old

January 28, 2026 at 4:54 PM

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Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

On February 4, 1880, five members of the infamous Donnelly family were bludgeon and burned in their family home, out on The Roman Line. It was a dark day in Canadian history, and this is their story. 💔🙏💔

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq_5...

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Country #Rock #Ballad 🎶

The Roman Line

January 27, 2026 at 9:51 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

I don't write many "bluesy" songs, but here's one from about 10 years ago. ❤️

I didn't do much with it because I don't have the vocal range to do it justice. Here is my AI version, with melody variations staying true to the original.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOQ3...

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Blues #Mellow

January 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

When we're young, life looks like an expansive highway laying before us. Looking back, it seems that life’s path is never a straight line, but more a meandering path, filled with memories that have made us who we are. ❤️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Htw-...

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Mellow #Heartfelt #BabyBoomer

Nine or Ten Years Old

January 28, 2026 at 4:54 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

On February 4, 1880, five members of the infamous Donnelly family were bludgeon and burned in their family home, out on The Roman Line. It was a dark day in Canadian history, and this is their story. 💔🙏💔

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq_5...

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Country #Rock #Ballad 🎶

The Roman Line

January 27, 2026 at 9:51 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

#WasagaBeach is one of the coolest beaches in #Ontario, with sand stretching for miles along Georgian Bay. ☀️👙🏖️🩴

This little summer banger is perfect for stage artists with a bit of that #retro vibe! Check it out! 😎😎🎸🎸

youtu.be/CRp70h_DVkI

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Pop #Rock🎶

Wasaga Woman

Lady Won’t You Take Those High Heels Off

January 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

Just had a wee dram in honour of Robbie Burns Day. Love the Glenlivet! ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

January 25, 2026 at 9:22 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

"Lovin’ arms, oh sweet lovin’ charms,
It is where we are and lady I’m here at your pleasure . . . " 💞

youtu.be/nFttrQZLFoY

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Mellow #Rock #Retro #BabyBoomer🎶

Country and Folk 🤠😊🎸❤️🎶 - YouTube

January 25, 2026 at 8:57 PM

Dave Ward (aka Phantom Ridge)

@wardworkz.bsky.social

I’ve written lots of other stuff, but this is a Country/Folk playlist that starts with a REAL country tune, then onto a country/folk mix. Hope you enjoy my mix of mysterious artists! ❤️

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#Canadian 🇨🇦 #Country #Rock #Mellow #Retro 🎶

A mix of pure country and folk . . . Easy listening with a few country rockers.