On the Outside (full album), by Wild Blue Herons

On the Outside (full album)

by Wild Blue Herons

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1.	On the Outside 04:00	lyrics	buy track
On The Outside by Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample CHORUS: I’m on the outside I’m on the outside I’m on the outside looking in at the party I’m on the outside I’m on the outside I’m on the outside looking in at the party Verse 1: I want to be invited to the party But I always get left out in the cold Seems like I never get invited to the party I guess I’m just not the kind their looking for Verse 2: There’s a door that’s keeping me from the party It stands between me and those inside It is a door that’s filled with fear and rejection Keeping those from the outside getting in Bridge: I want to come in, come in Been out in the cold far too long I want to come in, come in Being all alone is so wrong
2.	Don't Listen to the Devil 05:02	lyrics	buy track
Don’t Listen to the Devil Inside By Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample C. 2016 A: Don’t listen to the devil inside He’s only gonna mess with your mind Don’t listen to the devil inside You’re only gonna wake up blind (repeat) B: You’re no good that’s what the devil says Planting lies deep down inside your head You’re no good that’s what the devil says Planting lies like you’re better off dead C: He’s dangerous; don’t listen He’s dangerous; don’t listen He’s dangerous; don’t listen He’s dangerous; don’t listen
3.	Take Back Our World 06:14	lyrics	buy track
Take Back Our World By Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper CHORUS: It’s such a mystery how we repeat history How did we get here again? It’s up to you and me To turn it around together we can Take back our world Take back our world again Verse 1: All around the world stories of corruption Stories of human greed and pain War is not the answer Only love can conquer hate When will we ever learn We all want the same thing We all have a dream that we can all be free. Verse 2: We are all family We all need to belong We can help each other get along Love is the answer Love can do anything With love we all can change
4.	In Provence 03:34	lyrics	buy track
In Provence By Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper c.2017 Vs 1: In a villa in Provence with a bottle of Bordeaux They danced until the sun went down Then they held each other tight All through the moonlit night Just two young hearts falling in love Vs 2: In the morning through the hills of lavender they roamed Holding hands without a single care They never said a thing ‘Til they heard the church bells ring Just two young hearts falling in love Bridge: And they didn’t have the courage To come down off their cloud They would rather keep the silence Than say it right out loud They said they’d always be together From now until forever Two young dreamers in love Vs. 3: In a villa in Provence with a bottle of Rose They danced until the break of day And they held each other tight ‘Til they left to catch their flight Just two young hearts Just two young hearts Just two young hearts falling in love In Provence
5.	3/4 Wall Blues 05:12	lyrics	buy track
3/4 Wall Blues By Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample When you’ve come too far to turn around But finishing the goal is just too hard You’ve hit the three quarter wall You began so strong reaching for your goal But motivation lags and you can’t go on You’ve hit the three quarter wall The three quarter wall. CHORUS: You’ve hit the three quarter wall You’ve hit the three quarter wall You’ve hit the three quarter wall And now you’ve got the three…the three quarter blues.
6.	Dark, Dark Days 05:54	lyrics	buy track
Dark Dark Days by Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample C. 2016 A: In these dark dark days In these dark dark days We will fight the good fight Not let love be defeated in these Dark dark days In these … dark dark days B: These are troubled times all around the world There’s hatred everywhere People divided with fear in their eyes Filling their hearts with despair We can’t give in to these poisonous lies Gotta show each other we care Love is the way we turn on the light And bring an end to this night-mare C: Won’t give up, won’t give in Won’t give up, won’t give in Won’t give up, won’t give in Won’t give up A2: In these dark dark days In these dark dark days We will fight the good fight Not let love be defeated in these Dark dark days In these … dark dark days B2: Fear is what will undo us Pain is gonna run through us Can’t let this happen to us Hatred only divides We gotta work together Find a way to repair Love is the way we can turn on the light And bring an end to this night-mare C2: Won’t give up, won’t give in Won’t give up, won’t give in Won’t give up, won’t give in Won’t give up, won’t give in E: (instrumental) A3: In these dark dark days In these dark dark days We will fight the good fight Not let love be defeated in these Dark dark days In these … dark dark days TAG: Dark, dark days Dark, dark days Dark, dark days … won’t give up Dark, dark days … won’t give in Dark dark days; Dark dark days
7.	Orange Clouds 06:08	lyrics	buy track
Orange Clouds By Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample A Orange clouds in the sky capture my eye And the glow of the light creates beauty in the night And I’m warmed deep inside A2 Twilight in the sky beckons the night And I yearn to hang on to the beautiful sight To stay warmed deep inside B But the darkness invades and cold charcoal skies Come piercing my gaze as my Hope disappears I’m trapped in my fears A3 Then morning brings dawn Light filters down and a new day begins And my heart starts to sing And I’m warmed deep inside again
8.	Risk More 04:48	lyrics	buy track
Risk More By Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample c.2016 CHORUS: Sing like you’ve never sung Dance like you’ve never danced Love like you’ve never loved Risk more. Sing like you’ve never sung Dance like you’ve never danced Love like you’ve never loved Risk more, risk more. Verse 1: You’ve tried to live a life of control Protect your heart and protect your soul Fear held you hostage for most of your life It’s time to break free and let courage fly Verse 2: You’ve only got one life to live And yet you have so much to give Open your heart and let honesty through It’s time to do what you were meant to do TAG: Risk more; risk more; risk more; Risk more; risk more; risk more
9.	Matter of Time 05:10	lyrics	buy track
Matter of Time By Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper Copyright 2016 A: Is this love; is it just a fantasy Passing by on the path of you and me Will we see what it could be If love should become a reality A2: This is love; it is not a fantasy Passing by on the path of you and me We will see what it can be It’s only a matter of time B: One day the time for love Will be right for us Oh until that day has come we’ll wait A3: Wait for love to become reality Not just a wishful thinking fantasy Oh we will see what it can be It’s only a matter of time Solos B2: One day the time for love Will be right got us Oh until that day has come we’ll wait A4: Wait for love to become reality Not just a wishful thinking fantasy Oh we will see what it can be It’s only a matter of time Matter of time It’s only a matter of …. Time
10.	If You Fall 03:44	lyrics	buy track
If You Fall By Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper A: I’ll keep you warm when the sun goes down I’m not saying you’ll need me but I’ll be around I’m not saying you’ll stumble when you’re all alone But I’ll catch you if you fall; Yes, I’ll catch you if you fall B: (harmony) So many tears have fallen So many wasted nights So many broken promises So many spoken lies You tried to stand tall You tried to be strong Just take your time and know that you can always call And I’ll catch you if you fall. C: Like a star in the night Shining so bright You shine your light Though I know you are strong Sometimes even stars will fall If you’re that star, I will catch you If you’re that star, I will catch you If you’re that star, I will catch you if you…fall.
11.	Stop the Madness 05:54	lyrics	buy track
Stop the Madness By Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample Intro: How many people have to die ‘til there’s too many for us to deny A: Stop the madness it’s out of hand Stop the madness it’s out of hand Stop the madness it’s out of hand Stop the madness it’s out of hand How many people have to die ‘til there’s too many for us to deny Too much madness Too much madness B: Too, too many people Too, too much pain Too, too many people Going insane, going insane Tag: Going insane, going insane How many people have to die ‘til there’s too many for us to deny
12.	Head in the Sand 07:32	lyrics	buy track
HEAD in the SAND By Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample c. 2016 Head in the sand your head’s in the sand You don’t want to know what you don’t understand So you stay underground and you don’t hear a sound And you hate what you fear and your fear keeps you bound Oooh………………….. (REPEAT) Don’t be afraid embrace the change What you think you’ll lose you’ll find That you’ve really gained Head in the sand your head’s in the sand You don’t want to know What you don’t understand
13.	You Are My Sunshine 04:32	lyrics	buy track
You Are My Sunshine by Jimmie Davis You are my sunshine My only sunshine You make me happy When skies are grey You’ll never know, dear How much I love you Please don’t take my sunshine away The other night, dear As I lay sleeping I dreamed I held you in my arms When I awoke, dear I was mistaken And I hung my head and cried You are my sunshine My only sunshine You make me happy When skies are grey You’ll never know, dear How much I love you Please don’t take my sunshine away

about

Album features original songs of co-writers, Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper, played by a stellar band including horns. It is groove-oriented jazz - a little bit hip, a bit cool, a bit smoky, a bit bluesy…But very much ACCESSIBLE... ranging from funk to blues to R & B but with a jazz twist and a definite gospel influence. Their songs are filled with themes of love and social consciousness.

"unique but very musical and thoughtful arrangements on every song!!
The album doesn’t disappoint at all and a perfect reflection of who they are live." - David Foster (Grammy award winning producer)

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released June 26, 2021

On the Outside (by Wild Blue Herons)

Produced by Bill Sample and Miles Foxx Hill

All songs written and arranged by Darlene Cooper (formerly Ketchum) and Bill Sample except “You Are My Sunshine”

Lead vocals: Darlene Cooper
Piano/keyboards: Bill Sample

Randall Stoll (drums) and Miles Hill (bass):
– Dark Dark Days; Don’t Listen; If You Fall; On the Outside; Risk More; Stop the Madness; Take Back Our World

Buff Allen (drums) and Rene Worst (bass):
– Head in the Sand; In Provence; Matter of Time; Orange Clouds;
¾ Wall Blues

Guitars: Andreas Schuld

Horns: Vince Mai (trumpet, Bill Runge( sax), Rod Murray (trombone)

Percussion: Jack Duncan

Guest soloist: Marcus Mosely
- Dark Dark Days, Don’t Listen to the Devil

Background vocals: Glenda Rae, Shari Ulrich, Steve Maddock

BGs by Bill Sample - If You Fall

Horn arrangements by Bill Sample

Recorded at: Creation Studios (engineer Jim Woodyard).
Overdubs recorded at: Frequency Forward Studios (engineer Miles Hill)
Mixing and Mastering: Miles Foxx Hill

Album artwork and design by Mike Priebe
Manufacturing by Seth Goldberg at DMA discs

Funding by Creative BC and the Government of BC

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Wild Blue Herons Vancouver, British Columbia

Wild Blue Herons are the magnetic husband–and-wife duo of Bill Sample (piano/keys) and Darlene Cooper (vocals). They embrace a broad sound - from groove oriented jazz with a pop/gospel twist to intimate ballads.

Sharing a particular passion for song stylist, Nancy Wilson, they tug on your heart strings through their beautiful spin and storytelling. ... more