How does a pop singer handle Handel? We're about to find out, sports fans. Yes, me, singing "For behold, darkness shall cover the earth." We have enough darkness these days, so that fits, and it ends with a message of hope. The outcome remains uncertain, though it should be dramatic! Link in comment

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I lay awake several nights in a row, imagining the holy scene, and myself standing there. What would my response to the babe in the manger have been? What would it be now? If I added a verse to my favorite carol, what would it say? *Music links in comment.*

I've worked with Chris Barton for over 30 years now, and thought T-giving was a great time to highlight some of our best collaborations. Everything from children's music to adult contemporary, but always with her characteristic positive spin! Playlist and backstory links in comment. Hope you enjoy!

I met Ann Doyle in 2000 in Ann Arbor, MI. She was looking for a keyboardist to collaborate with after hers moved away, and I'm sure glad she found me! I loved her music right away, and have enjoyed all our live and recorded collaborations since. Here's a playlist of my favs - YT link in comment...

Figured it was time I release my Amelia files, too! Mix hopeless romantic writer with mysterious historical icon and you get one extraordinary song. Here's my version, from the new album. Listen on your favorite music channel or YT link in comment. #jonimitchell #ameliaearhart

Every year when September rolls around, it always seems to signal big changes, past and present. Not just in the seasons, but in our lives—and loves. No safety in numbers here, but hopefully a little comfort… Listen on your music channel (YouTube link in comments).

From the new album, a wedding song, but much more... Jesus' last wish was that we would all be one. Not one by ourselves alone, but one _with someone else_. Whatever that means, it starts with love, and realizing our 'ohana must include everyone. *YT link in comments.*

From Everything I Am (released Thursday!), a song about just being who you are and saying what you feel. Pretty appropriate for Pride Month—but also for simply living life as it was meant to be lived. So get out there today and speak it! https://lnk.to/speak-your-heart. YT link in comment...

RELEASED - Everything I Am, my first album of original songs in 40 years. Have recorded singles since leaving high tech in 2018, and decided it was finally time! So I collected 10 originals plus 4 favorite covers, remixing/remastering as I went, and here you go:

Warning! Really old guy about to release album! Yes, folks. 40 years after releasing my last album of original songs, I thought I might risk it again. Now seemed like a good time with all that’s happening in the world.

It’s a pink, pink, pink, pink world! I confess pink’s never been one of my favorites, but Jackie Howell (same surname!), the original caretaker here, loved pink and planted pink trumpet trees all over. And then they spread! So our little acre of Hawai’i is celebrating Pride in a big way this year!

Here's another song I've been sharing on YouTube from _Jimmy & Me Revisited_. One of Jimmy's most beautiful songs, and perfect for anybody who's feeling like their world's being torn apart at the seams...

Wanna catch you up on a couple songs I've been sharing from _Jimmy & Me Revisited_. This one's esp meaningful now, as children always seem to take the brunt of all the stuff going wrong in the adult world... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqwd...

Read the story behind the album and take a listen to some seriously retro Jesus music vibes! creativemeasures.com/posts/bluer-than-its-been-for-50-years/

Aloha, all! Just getting started on Bluesky, and hoping to find some music lovers. You'll find me on your favorite streaming channel, or on my YouTube channel at youtube.com/@DougHowellMusic. You'll find songs about life and love, centered around faith. Thanks for listening!