It is with great pleasure I offer a small tribute to my brother, Bert Campbell. Bert got me started in the saxophone business about 10 years ago. He has always been there with encouragement and a helping hand when necessary.
My brother loves music — after 35 years in the business I think he has paid his dues. Bert has been involved with a number of bands over the years — mostly in Northern Arizona. If you ever head up Sedona or Flagstaff way just ask about “Toucan Eddy” at any of the big “watering holes.” Bert has anywhere from 7 to 10 members in the band depending on the occasion. The folks really get excited when he shows up for the 4th of July or New Year Eve’s celebration. Believe me when I tell you this, “these guys can rock the house.”
Bert’s got saxophone and brass players that get in the groove real fast. I love country music and whether Bert wants to admit it or not, he always ends up crying the “tunes” with a story, usually about a woman — you know — “She’s never been to Colorado on the back of a Harley” — “I like Spicy Women” — “It’s Motel time” — well Bert, it’s the truth!
My brother has written and produced 100’s of songs but I have an all-time favorite — it’s called “My Heart, My Soul.” This beautiful song always cheers me up; it’s a great dance tune with fantastic music and lyrics — plus it has some bitchin’ horns it. Give a listen. It is uncut and unedited, about 5-1/2 minutes long — if you really love it drop me a line. I keep telling my brother this song is one of his best “defining moments.”
I love you brother –
Bob
My Heart, My Soul — Perfomed by Toucan Eddy — Written and Produced by Bert Campbell — Lead Vocal: Bert
You can visit Bert at MySpace
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#1 written by JamesD June 11th, 2009 at 12:04
Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting
#2 written by maggie passaro April 7th, 2009 at 18:50
The song was awesome…i am wondering if Bert might know or had known of Llory Macdonald and her band “Combo Delux”…they are out of the Jerome , Sedona,
Prescott area. Llory actually started in Phoenix , and at 6 years old played the Clarinet…She rocks on guitar now, and is a fire ball of musical energy and creativity.
It turns out that the earth is not as big a sphere
as we think….this is the moments in life that you become aware of how paths will always lead in the correct direction if you stop long enough to pay attention when it gives it to you , and when the universe is opening a positive flow of energy grab it while its coming your way…it was meant to be .
I haven’t had music chat in a long time…i feel all repaired by this whole moment.
now i need to have a sit and ponder this .
we all have a heartsong…never let its music fade away.
Maggie