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No Place

by Val Halla

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1.
The Bad Girl Touch (free) 03:32
The Bad Girl Touch Written By: Val Halla My room is all pink with a cute teddy bear, But the walls match the lace on my underwear I wear my shirts low but keep my hair in a bow I'm where Carmen Electra meets Marilyn Monroe I sang in the choir after takin’ a toke I like to drink my whiskey with a splash of cherry coke I always change up my hair to keep my past unknown I make a horrible blonde cause my roots always show I'm the good good girl with the bad girl touch I can't stand war and I can't stand hate But if you grab my ass I'll still punch yah in the face I believe in compassion I believe in the soul I still love sex, pot, and rock & roll So come on over, I'll show you I'm good and true And while you're over, I'll show you my bad side too I'll show you what good girls do, with the bad girl touch It's good to be a good girl, with a bad girl touch
2.
Dark Sister 03:33
Dark Sister Written By: Val Halla/Dan Cohen/Alan Bennett Breathing in your wizard's smoke my head is getting light Blueberry and dandelions in the air tonight Rub against my perfume, use it for your own When you leave tomorrow, I’ll be wearing your cologne I'm not the girl you used to know There's someone standing in my shadow Your chest starts to rise and fall, your eyes are rollin’ round You look just like the music, like I’m seeing every sound Play me something heavy, hit me with the beat Let me hear your caveman groan, come from inside me I'm not the girl you used to know There's someone standing in my shadow I'm not the girl I used to be Since my dark sister came lookin’ for me She found me in your bedroom Right when the lights went low She locked me in the closet So you would never know She looked exactly like me as she pushed you to the bed Now every time I get you alone, you get her instead. My dark sister, she’s got you instead, my dark sister.
3.
Be One Tonight Written By: Val Halla / Jeremy Cottrell / Jason Gantt / Murray Pulver I never thought I was cut out to be the one Off the rails raisin’ hell, and livin’ on the run Let’s do all the things that we’ve never done tonight And it’s time to escape, bend the rules until they break I’ve never been an outlaw I’m gonna be one tonight, be one tonight I’m gonna be an outlaw tonight All my friends pack the limo tonight We’re gonna be VIP to the front of the line Bust through the doors, heads turn, we’re gonna go wild And its time to escape, get up on the bar like I’m taking the stage I’ve never been a rockstar I’m gonna be one tonight, be one tonight I’m gonna be a rockstar tonight I get in this condition and lose my inhibitions I’ve made my decision, bad is my ambition ‘Cause I don’t wanna be myself, no I don’t wanna be myself I wanna be someone else tonight Gonna be wild and free, cause the danger is what I need I’ve never been an outlaw
4.
Whiskey Evening Written by: Val Halla I went downtown on a Monday Work was rough, and I had a bad day I knew it was a whiskey evening And I'd be drinkin’ with Jack once again Oh Mister, Mister, can you tell me the time I need to know is it half past nine? I was meetin’ someone here but I think he ain't comin’ He said "Hey pretty lady, don't you worry none I think that I might know someone Someone who'll treat you right." He said "Hey there baby! You're comin’ home with me! I don't wanna be your one and only, I just wanna be your…" The smell of whiskey in the air, every look, every stare I pulled the cherry from my drink And he said "You don't know what you make me think" I put my glass up to my face, burnin’ in the heat of this place I felt an ice cube run down my back And I smiled and took another sip of my friend Jack So let's start dancing, your body next to mine I love the way you move your body And when we're dancing, your hips so close to mine I don't wanna lose your body
5.
Good Lovin' Is What You Need Written by: Val Halla I guess that I'll be on my way, I see you've found somebody new But does she know your heart? Does she know you like I do? I guess I'll look the other way when you're holding her so tight Tell me when did this begin and when did I fall out of sight? Or is it that easy to let me go? Do you ever think of me at all? If good lovin' is what you need, Oh why'd you just up and leave? I gave you the best, I gave it to you right I'll give it to you honey every single night Why would you ever leave me When good lovin' is what you need I guess I find it kind of strange, the way she's calling out to you Oh, hanging on your words, hanging like I used to I know you're hear with her tonight, with her standing by your side But as we said hello did I catch that longing in your eyes? If good lovin' is what you need Oh Baby come back to me She might make you happy, she might treat you good But I can love you better than she ever could Why would you ever leave me When good lovin' is what you need
6.
Coming Home 04:04
Coming Home Written by: Val Halla I took one guitar, I packed one suitcase I left one sad look, on your face Left you alone, in the middle of the night Watched your house, slowly fade out of sight Then I went down to L.A. where the boys like to play And my eyes filled with stars But I still kept you there, in my heart And now I'm coming home, I'm coming home By November, I'll be back home There's been lonely nights, under Hollywood lights That helped me see the wrong I've done, but made it hard to carry on It's been one full year, I’ve been out on the run From the only home I've known, the only one I've ever loved
7.
I Wanna Be With You (free) 04:22
I Wanna Be With You Written by: Val Halla 
I don't rush you out the door But I don't ask you to stay
 I make you breakfast in the morning 
But then you're on your way And everyday it's the same old thing 
 There's always that moment As I watch you walk away 
I know, how bad I want this I wanna be with you, I really wouldn't mind 
You stickin around for a long time 
I wanna be with you, 
sick of being alone 
I'd like to keep you from going home Oh I wish you would stay I don't ever ask for more 
Convince myself I'm ok 
I try to keep my heart from showing Don't want to scare you away 
Stay, stay the afternoon You're always leaving too soon Stay with me 
If I could only find the words to say
8.
Goodnight (free) 03:34
Goodnight Written By: Val Halla & Warren Hibbert Goodnight, its time for leavin’ I won’t let you out of my mind We had a good time and I can’t shake the feelin’ This is goodnight but it isn’t goodbye My glass is empty and I’m hazy, as we’re heading for the door You smile and I’m feeling crazy, I want to live this night once more So don’t look back, tomorrow we can start all over I’m out of money but you’re watching out for me You say let’s get you home I’m in a good place, its written on my face Tonight I didn’t feel alone So don’t look back, tomorrow there’s still time for dreamin’ It still feels early, I’m not ready for sleep Till the sun’s coming up Not thinkin’ too clearly, still I want you near me But all I can say is Goodnight
9.
Black Butterflies Written By: Val Halla This ain't no place for the weak at heart, there's no promises here Ain't no innocence left to be stolen, no god's of mercy here I missed out on the part of the young girl, simple kind of life Just to go out chasing angels, in a lost and lonely night So if I make it to 25, I'll keep this dream alive But if tomorrow the sun don't rise Picture me asleep on the wind, a kid on the wings of Black Butterflies Well there's no time for crying in the early hours No time to witness the hurt Go knocking on doors for the love of the world Pull your wings up from the dirt And I'm looking to fly away, just like the butterflies did But I'm fighting to stay to see the day when I’ll find all the love I missed
10.
Drink My Life Away Written By: Val Halla Its been a long, long time comin’ I knew as a child, who I would be And I’m not gonna fall like the one who fell before me When he drank himself out of lovin’ me Following footsteps in hand me down shoes Chasing a drink of a man I never knew I’ve got nothing but love for the ones left underneath So I won’t drink my life away You may see me stumble You may see me lookin down But this isn’t the end, I’ll see you again A bottle won’t take me away from you You stayed here with me, so I’m stayin too. If I should let you down, oh like he did All I deserve would be in the dirt So don’t leave no flowers, no flowers at my grave If I should drink my life away You know I won’t drink my life Not gonna drink my life No I won’t drink my life away.
11.
Midnight through South Dakota He came down from Canada on an arctic wind Snow cryin' out, find someone to hold Sioux City, comfort him. He ain't got no Mrs. He pays for the mistress Whisky sippin' in a hotel room. She says "Come here boy, let me shake your blues. Sioux City's gonna take care of you" He laid with her on that bed Looked in her eyes and said... Hold me tight American angel Lay your hands on my soul Hold me close though I'm leavin' tomorrow In your arms I am home, tonight Sioux City won't be so cold He's half way to Mississippi A Canadian girl at the back of his heart Drownin' her memory in his bottle of whisky He's goin' down to Jackson, gonna make a fresh start He looked at his Dakota princess And his lonely eyes said.... Hold me tight American angel Lay your hands on my soul Hold me close though I'm leavin' tomorrow In your arms I am home, tonight Sioux City won't be so cold Well Baby, if I stay in this town Maybe they're gonna chase me down Cause Baby, I left a girl back home So save me, tonight don't leave me alone And she said... I'll hold you tight Canadian angel I'll lay my hands on your soul I'll hold you close though you're leaving tomorrow In my arms you will always have a home In Sioux City Hold me tight American angel Lay your hands on my soul Hold me close though I'm leavin' tomorrow In your arms I am home, tonight Sioux City won't be so cold

credits

released March 9, 2010

Copyright 2010 Val Halla Music
Recorded in Regina, Sask. & Nashville, TN
www.valhallaonline.com

Track #1 Produced by Todd Woolsey & Val Halla
and Mixed by Paul Jenkins.
Guitars: Val Halla & Todd Woolsey. Bass: Michael Joyce.
Drums: Wes Little. B3 Organ: Steve Peffer.

Tracks #6 and #7 Produced by Bob Funk
and Mixed by Bob Funk
Guitars & Mandolin: Bob Funk. Additional Guitar work: Mike Durham.
Bass: Steve Mackey. Drums: Bob Funk.

All other tracks Produced by Brad Prosko & Val Halla
and Mixed by Brad Prosko.
Guitars: Val Halla, Brad Prosko, Murray Pulver. Elliott Randall featured on Track #10.
Banjo on Track #2: Dan Cohen (recorded by Jace Everett).
Bass: Dave Chabot. Drums: Jayson Brinkworth.
B3 Organ: Dave Chabot (Track #10), Brad Prosko.
Keys: Val Halla.

Mastered by Kevin Churko

Cover & Artistic photos by Chad Coombs (theunsceneart.com)
In Studio photos by Annie McLeod (anniemcleod@sasktel.net)
Layout & Artwork Design by Jesi Carson ( )

Val Halla uses Mack Amps (mackamps.com) and Carparelli Guitars (carparelliguitars.com)


Special Thanks to:

Everyone listed above who worked on this record. Every single one of you went above and beyond what you had to do, and I can’t express how much I appreciate your energy, care, & efforts. Mom & Dad for your support in all ways, & Annie McLeod – “Pyle!” as always! My family & friends both at home & afar, I never get to see any of you nearly enough, but the anticipation of seeing you again always keeps me going. Thanks to Scott Cooke, Matt King, Todd Kerns, Ken “Chile” Varas, Don Mackrill, Mike Carparelli, Paul & Jeff at Guitar World Magazine, Michael Molenda at Guitar Player Magazine, Derek Sivers, Alan Bennett, Warren Hibbert, A Little (r&r) Productions, Bena Roberts, The Saskatchewan Arts Board, Sask Music, Ryan Zumwalt, Coy Martin, Max Abrams, Brien Sager, the Baltimore/Nashville crews, Gilles Nadon, JJ Sansone, Lance Wascom, Ron Lawson, Scott Raddysh, Tristan Helgason, Gabe Boothroyd, Tayo Branston, Neil Towers, Carl Julig, Ethan Minuk, Robb Morrison, Jackie Mertler, Alexis Aikenhead, Def 3, all my OYE buddies, Crucial Taunt, all my Texas buddies (you know who you are!), Brenna & Zach at Geomedia, East Vancouver, Arran Shearing, Greg Bartels, Preston Kanak, Riley Moynes & Living Sky Media, The Star Café and it’s wonderful staff & extended family, Patrick Scully & the Chicago crew, Ross Rylance, Scott Sanford, Keith Greff, Tattoo, Brandhands, Chris Fraser, Chris Furness, Music City Bar staff & writer’s night crew, GGGarth Richardson, Andy Wallace, Grant Hall, Tobin Watkinson, Adam Greenup, Cassandra Florio, Bobby Kimberely, the old Los Angeles & Vancouver Sim Video crew, Kyle Knapp, PlayMusicCity.com, Craig Dale, Big Dog 92.7 in Regina.

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I've been playing music and chasing that dream for 11 years now. I don't dream of American Idol or X Factor. I work hard for each dollar. I hit the highways & and the harmsways. And so far I've managed to always make it back. Some say its country, some say its rock, some say its weird when I sing with those who do Hip Hop. I say I'll give you something to hold on to, and then together WE GO! ... more

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