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Laney Murphy

WELCOME TO MERCEY SIDE

About Me

Hello folks................well I think after being a member of myspace for nearly a year,Id best write something about myself,and explain a little about me.Ive been writing songs and have sung most of my life but never sang in public,until the last couple of years.I learnt to play the guitar about 3 years ago and have played in a couple of bands,but as a songwriter who sings the Blues Ive never really fitted in well.The songs I have out on the site are all home recordings recorded live,the quality isnt perfect but I hope the song comes across.I would like to thank everyone who has listened to the songs,it really means a lot to me.I have met some of the lovliest people on myspace,and have met some right knobs too but all in all myspace has been a brilliant way to get people to listen to your songs,so I appreciate everyone who has listened.I have met some brilliant bands and artists on here far too many to mention but thanks to everyone who has encouraged and had faith in me.P.s if you happen to come across Bob Dylan,drag him round to ours so I can sing him some songs and make him a cup of tea and a cream scone.xxxxxHere is some of James Muats artwork above on the slide show.He was a family friend who recently passed away.I have put up this work as a kind of memoriam to him and his family.Jimmy and and his wife Patsy have travelled all over the place and spent a lot of time living in The Rif Mountains in Morocco,and also they lived in Kenya for a while,so most of the pictures on here are inspired by his time travelling with his wife and sons.I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I do.Rest in peace Jim x
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/16/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/thesorrysuk
Band Members: Jose on drums, lead guitar and vocals and myself on rythm guitar,bass and vocals.
Influences:Bob Dylan,Chaka Khan, Blondie,George Harrison,The Stones,The Kinks,The Clash,Aretha Franklin,Odetta, Gladys Knight,Ike and Tina Turner,Carly Simon, Carol King,Dr John,Captain Beefheart,The Jam,Hank Williams,Bobby Gentry,Steely Dan, The Doors,Sly and the Family Stone,Rik JamesStevie Wonder,Marvin Gaye,Sam Cooke, Willie Nelson,Al Green,James Brown,The Pretenders,http://img473.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dylan20b ob20fr9fhst9fckne2.jpgRandy Crawford,The Band,The Shirelles,Robert Johnson Talking Heads,Patsy Cline,Etta James,The Staple Singers,Ray Charles,Merle Haggard,Leon Russell, Joan Armatrading,The Doobie Brothers, Janice Joplin,The Isley Brothers,Bill Withers,Jimmi Hendrix,John Martin,Beck,Loretta Lynn,Howling Wolf,Robert Johnson,Bessie Smith,BB King,Buddy Guy,..
Sounds Like: Laney Murphy
Record Label: Max and Maisies Mad Management.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Over the Moon

Well am totally over the moon,I have finally got myself management,I will keep you posted on who that is when theyre ready to reveal themselves ;) but I can say that its the best kind of management fo...
Posted by Laney Murphy on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:03:00 PST

Some rough mixes

I'll be adding some more in a couple of days,as soon as Jose finds them.He has got studio fever,he does mixes then forgots where he saved them too.Am sorry Ive took so long too but anyone who knows me...
Posted by Laney Murphy on Tue, 27 May 2008 07:23:00 PST

How to be an Astronaut by Robin Collins,the second installment.

Am sorry for only putting a couple of pages on,I didnt realise that the suspense was killing you all.Anyway am glad your all enjoying it xxxx  Chapter 1,page 6   "Okay spaceman, time to g...
Posted by Laney Murphy on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:01:00 PST

How to be an Astronaut by Robin Collins.

Chapter 0..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> This is what I saw, just as I woke: the Earth from outer space.  A living blue planet with swirling winged clou...
Posted by Laney Murphy on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:42:00 PST

Poem by Michael Paul Pavlic II

MO' BARKBETH BLUES (FOR LANEY MAY)This scribbly bit, as dedicated, written for: Elaine May Murphy,and in tribute to Anthony Walker (R.I.P.);in loving rememb'rance of Barron and Alice Khan (R.I.P.),9 B...
Posted by Laney Murphy on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:02:00 PST

After Hours

What comes with the dark. Goes with the light. Can have good days. Have bad nights. Never been wealthy,never been poor. Emptiness is never a cup half full.   Ive been cruel. And Ive been too...
Posted by Laney Murphy on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:51:00 PST

Fading Angel.

Freaks of nature,two of a kind. Tortured souls with troubled minds. Thrill seeking chancers,come what may. No escape or rapture coming they're way.   Unabashed drug abuse ,tearing them down. Lone...
Posted by Laney Murphy on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:40:00 PST

Never Enough

You've been smoking too much of the bad stuff. Telling Oscar winning lies. The Devil's on your heel,he's trying to cut you a deal. I think its time to fly. Shake off the chip from your shoulder blades...
Posted by Laney Murphy on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:46:00 PST

Birthday Blues

Thanks to everyone for my prezzies and cards and birthday greetings,Ive had a lovely day.............allthough Ive got to say that the highlight was recieving the first ever copy of How To Be an Astra...
Posted by Laney Murphy on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:09:00 PST

Singing Sofas

I just thought Id write a quick one to let you all know how its coming along.Ive been singing in the couch tonight :)))Weve got them both standing on theyre sides so its like a little singing boo...
Posted by Laney Murphy on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:02:00 PST