These songs were inspired and written by military veterans, John Leonard Selzler (MW4V Founder), Jerry Brain and "Veteran Anonymous" and recorded by John Leonard Band - John Leonard, Bill Karle and Bill Giffin, along with Vietnam War Army Veteran Jerry Brain and featuring world renowned Randy Hansen (Jimi Hendrix Experience) on lead guitar. Also featuring Andrew Sang Tran, Gabriella Smith and Bob McCluskey.

 

Song authors John, Jerry and Anonymous offered their works for use on the album, MusicWorks4Veterans L.I.F.T Vol, 1 as a way to contribute to the mission of MusicWorks4Veterans, which inspires and encourages veterans to participate in music making and share stories through songwriting. The 5 songs in this playlist were selected from the L.I.F.T. Vol. 1 album to share as a special tribute to our Vietnam War Veterans.

 

"Lucky Ones" written by Anonymous Veteran and John Leonard (c) 2013

John Leonard - Guitar / Vocal

Bill Karle - Bass / Harmony Vocal

Bill Giffin - Drums / Harmony Vocal

Randy Hansen - Lead Guitar

Andrew Sang Tran - Cello

 

"Dear Katy (I Hate You)" written by Jerry Brain and John Leonard Selzler (c) 2018

John Leonard - Guitar / Vocal

Bill Karle - Bass / Harmony Vocal

Bill Giffin - Drums / Harmony Vocal

Jerry Brain - Melodeon

Randy Hansen - Lead Guitar

Andrew Sang Tran - Cello

 

"Everyones Insane" written by Jerry Brain and John Leonard Selzler (c) 2018

John Leonard - Guitar / Vocal

Bill Karle - Bass / Harmony Vocal

Bill Giffin - Drums / Harmony Vocal

Jerry Brain - Melodeon

Andrew Sang Tran - Cello

 

"Wounded Warrior (Dream to be Free)" written by John Leonard Selzler (c) 2010

John Leonard - Guitar / Vocal

Bill Karle - Bass / Harmony Vocal

Bill Giffin - Drums / Harmony Vocal

Andrew Sang Tran - Cello

Bob McCluskey - Harmonica

 

"Those Who've Gone Away" written by John Leonard Selzler (c) 2012

John Leonard - Guitar / Vocal

Bill Karle - Bass / Harmony Vocal

Bill Giffin - Drums / Harmony Vocal

Randy Hansen - Lead Guitar

Andrew Sang Tran - Cello

Gabriella Smith - Harmony Vocal

 

All songs performed and supported by John Leonard Band at Bear Creek Studio, Marysville WA.

 

Any proceeds generated from these songs and any song on MW4V L.I.F.T. Vol. 1 will go to support the mission of MusicWorks 4 Veterans, courtesy of John Leonard Selzler, Jerry Brain, Anonymous Veteran, Bill Karle and Bill Giffin.

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You can help further our cause with MusicWorks 4 Veterans, as we encourage Military Veterans, Service Member and Families to participate in making music, share stories, write songs, and discover the healing benefits Music can bring into one's life. Please follow the DONATE button on this page to make your contribution. Thank you!