Singles

Bellbottom Overalls

Bill Ludwig

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Is she a farmer? Is she a hippie? Got a boyfriend? Girlfriend? That quirky girl that works down at the feed store has got the whole town abuzz!

This song's all banjos, harmonicas and accordions with a splash of bass, washboard and lagerphone. An old-timey toe-tapper worthy of a twirl at the Solstice Ball!

Ode To A Chinese Spy Balloon

Bill Ludwig

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I'd like to think the Chinese Spy Balloon didn't want any of this controversy. It just wanted to go for a walk in the park.

(Run On) Shufflin' Joe - Single

Bill Ludwig

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Bill Ludwig was named Official Town Troubadour of Manchester, CT, USA in March of 2018. With 2023 being the Bicentennial of the founding of his town, it is the perfect time to release a collection of the songs Bill has written for his town!

This first single is the Official Song of The Manchester Road Race - held every Thanksgiving in Manchester, CT, USA. The song was written in honor of Manchester's most famous runner - "Shufflin'" Joe McCluskey!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_McCluskey

Also included in this release is an anthem dedicated to the 'City Of Village Charm' itself - Manchester, CT, USA!

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(Run On) Shufflin' Joe 3:37

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City Of Village Charm 4:09

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Peace On Earth

Bill Ludwig

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has affected the globe. This uncertainty, tension and tragic loss of life inspired me to write this song.

Beautiful

Bill Ludwig

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The title track of singer-songwriter Bill Ludwig's upcoming album, "Beautiful".

Bill Ludwig has spent the last five months of quarantine learning to play the cheap mandolin he bought in September, 2020. But instead of taking lessons or watching Youtube videos or something useful like that, he decided to plunk away and write songs on this new instrument.

The resulting album is raw, stripped-down and full of simple songs written by an accomplished songwriter handicapped by an inability to fluently play his instrument. A fun and exciting challenge resulting in a set of compelling songs often relying on strong vocal melodies and thick, lush harmonies.

This track is itself Bill's take on "an Irish toast" - released in time for St Patrick's Day, 2021.

The Star Spangled Banner (Original Folk Arrangement)

Bill Ludwig

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My own original folk arrangement of The Star Spangled Banner.

I recorded a demo of it a few months back for potential inclusion on the last MARMO album, but it didn't quite fit the format. Since then I've been playing it live and am quite fond of it.

So, here I am on coronavirus lockdown with a home studio in the basement. What better way to

Quit Touching Your Face (CORONAVIRUS)

Bill Ludwig

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As my live performance schedule sees cancellation after cancellation due to fears of the Coronavirus/Covid-19, I felt compelled to write a song about it.

Here's to good hygiene with hopes that you and yours will be okay. Please disinfect after listening.

Three Cheers For Manchester!

Bill Ludwig

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An original Irish drinking song for my hometown of Manchester, CT! As the Official Town Troubadour of Manchester, what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and my town than with a tale of Leprechauns hiding gold set to an Irish pub song?!?

Featuring the amazing Irish fiddle stylings of Stephen Prout!