Bill Madison's musical career spans more than 50 years. From the US, Bill has developed an impressive history as an artist. In 1973, he released his first album, “Sunday Mornin’ Hayride." The album has been re-released by Riverman Records and Yoga Records and was voted in the top ten retro re-issues for 2009 by the Acid Archives. In 1974, Bill formed Them Fargo Brothers which became New England’s Premier Country Rock Band, and he toured with the band until 1990. He is currently writing and recording in his home studio.
Medium tempo finger style acoustic guitar and electric bass background. Set in the old west, a man seeks revenge for the death of his sweetheart by a drunkards wayward bullet. The chorus is very strong emotionally. Features electric guitar solo near the end with synth strings. Dark western film, etc, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Uplifting strumming acoustic guitar, harmonic acoustic guitar fills and leads, male vocal, fantasy about musicians meeting and living music. Background for coffee shop, radio background in open car, camping scene, retro '60's folk movie. Can also be used in ironic fashion, music fits dark moods, too, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Old style country blues. acoustic guitar with lead acoustic guitar. male vocal. good timey roots bluesy, uptempo dancin' in the mud, having a good time. old time radio background, deep south swampy. rural bar background, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Soft electric bass and drums back strummed acoustic guitar and male vocal. Sensitive and harmonic lead acoustic guitar fills and leads. Elderly man "chasin' after" the same woman for 45 years. Melancholic, resigned, sad, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Old timey sounding combo, Carl Perkins style, Jukebox, tack piano, acoustic and electric guitars, electric bass, drums, male vocal, uplifting feel good tempo, country blues, old time trains, Ads for corn, rural scenes, Cornish, Maine, New England foliage ads, Autumnal, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Finger style acoustic guitar, lead electric acoustic fills. Male vocal. A woman leaves an abusive relationship - all she wanted was a home and man to love her. Great coffee shop background. Music to be used in women's rights issues. 60's folk revival sound. Folk festival music. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Set in the future, a man tells the story of finding a box when young, among the heirlooms, with his parents pictures and their war medals from Iraq and Afghanistan. full production with acoustic and electric guitars, synth strings, electric bass and synth drums, male vocal. Haunting and atmospheric, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Plaintiff love song late in life. finger style acoustic guitar with harmonic acoustic guitar fills and lead. synth flute and Male vocal. Melancholic, earthy, tender love scene, sentimental, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Finger style 12 string acoustic guitar, Electric bass, acoustic guitar harmonic leads and fills. Synth flute, Male vocal. Vocal harmonies. Civil War era tale of lament loss and love. Very pretty arrangement. Interesting story. Documentary use. Historical film use. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Medium fast moving production heavy bass and drums, synth strings, acoustic and electric guitars, male vocal. Relationship breakup, stormy scenario, James Bond feel. Car chase music, urban feel, inspired by Hurricane Wilma, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Finger style 12 string acoustic guitar and male vocal. About nurturing our children and teaching them how to love, family love, passing on the love, song chorus good for greeting card ad, children's programming, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Jazzy Folksy Lounge ballad, synth drums, electric bass, jazz organ, electric guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar leads and fills. Wonderful love song. Background for love scene. Valentines' Day greeting card advertisement. Flower adds. Jewelry adds, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Driving beat, electric guitars, electric bass, synth drums, piano, top down car song, sounds like Christopher Cross, hair in the breeze, blond hair, one night stand, searching for love, searching for wealth, car radio, beach scene bikinis, blue sky, summer, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Acoustic guitar rhythm with dobro and lead acoustic guitar, male vocal. Upbeat folk blues telling my life story in a few verses. Great for themes set in the 1930's South, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
This is the instrumental track to the song Been There. Acoustic guitar rhythm with dobro and lead acoustic guitar and electric bass;, Instrumental, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Heavy rhythm acoustic guitar, electric bass, synth created drums, electric lead guitar and male vocal. A Western theme about revenge against deserter Ben Graves who ran from the Battle of The Little Bighorn. Graphic lyrics tell the story. A movie in a song. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Finger style acoustic guitar with added dobro and acoustic guitar leads. While long in length, the track could be easily edited for background music. Great feel for period films featuring the south or west during the 1920's or 30's or even earlier. Instrumental, Blues, Country Blues
Finger picking acoustic guitar with acoustic guitar fills, leads, mountain dulcimer, and electric bass. Male vocal. Story of an ill-fated young man, Johnny and his ill-fated girl friend, Lucy - they are bound to lose. The song reminds us of how vulnerable to fate we all are. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
My cover of this traditional western song, with acoustic and electric guitars, mountain dulcimer, electric bass, and synth created percussion track. Historical Western theme about the buffalo hunters who invaded the plains in the mid 1800's Powerful music behind the somewhat lengthy story. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Finger picking acoustic guitar with gentle 2 part harmonic acoustic guitar fills and leads, electric bass and male vocal. A man sings of his love for his wife and family over the years. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Written in the style of Civil War era love songs. Can be used before or after battle scene. Melancholic and sweet. Male Vocals, Americana, Americana (pending)
Finger style acoustic guitar and dobro with acoustic guitar fills. Male vocal. I wrote this song as a tribute to my cousin who was killed during World War 2 - so patriotic in nature. A very smooth rendering of the instruments. Laid back and very emotional. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Acoustic guitar driven positive love song. Rhythm acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar, acoustic guitar fills and leads, dobro fills and leads, male vocal. Heartwarming and uplifting love song. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
The last trail. The old cowboy is heading home, but not without a stop at the Last Chance Saloon to have one last glass of whiskey. Full production with acoustic guitars - rhythm and leads/fills - going into electric guitar leads/fills and dobro and slide guitar lead section. Male vocals. Male Vocals, Americana, American Patriotic
Romantic acoustic finger style guitar duet instrumental. Ethereal and melancholic. Love scene, breaking up, walking on the beach. Instrumental, Singer/Songwriter, New Acoustic
Finger style acoustic guitar with lead acoustic guitar section 1 min. in. Male vocal. Late in life breakup love song. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Finger style acoustic guitar. Nice harmonic acoustic guitar lead about one minute/15 seconds into the track. Relaxing, dreamy, over credits, folky atmosphere, organic product commercial, Guitar,
This passionate song was written and produced shortly after 9/11 and was inspired by all the smiling photos of the victims. Full production with acoustic and electric guitars, bass and synth strings and drums. Male vocal. The song was meant to be included in any 9/11 remembrance production. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Acoustic guitar driven with lead acoustic guitar leads, electric bass and synth drums. Male vocal. Very positive outlook - the work ethic powered by love between a man and a woman. Short in duration - 2+ minutes, the track rocks from the start to finish. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Finger style acoustic guitar with acoustic guitar leads and fills. Electric bass and drums. Some vocal harmony. We all see the "The Loner" in every town. Hanging out on the steps of some old building. We don't try to get to know "The Loner" either. Even though "The Loner" is probably very wise. "The, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Folk/Traditional Country song. Finger picking acoustic guitar with electric bass and lead acoustic guitar. Male vocal. Lonely, a man keeps playing the song on the jukebox that was his lost love's and his favorite while hanging out at the bar, planning to get her back. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Inspired by surviving Hurricane Irma. Living through the aftermath and trying to get back to normal. Laid back woodsy earthy style featuring acoustic guitar, upright bass and dobro. Male vocal. Traditional sounding country blues. Great for background radio scene. Backwoods bar scene. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Upbeat positive love song featuring acoustic guitar and electric bass. Acoustic guitar fills and leads. Male and female vocals. It has a nice retro early 60;s feel. Beach scene, young love, Mixed Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, New Acoustic