Walt Cronin- California I Gotta Run

No matter where we are and in doubt of getting there we can do it together

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50.

His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards

are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships,

societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare which make up the content of

what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt's goal was to reflect the sincerity

of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The

collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed

arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars,

keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well

as performing all drum programming. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with

the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare."

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How it takes a lifetime to understand the importance of love and it's meaning

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50.

His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards

are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships,

societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare which make up the content of

what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt's goal was to reflect the sincerity

of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The

collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed

arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars,

keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well

as performing all drum programming. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with

the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare."

Beeb Ashcroft Indie-Music

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Choices we all make alone in our lives and how we all need each other.

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50.

His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards

are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships,

societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare which make up the content of

what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt's goal was to reflect the sincerity

of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The

collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed

arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars,

keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well

as performing all drum programming. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with

the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare."

Beeb Ashcroft Indie-Music

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Walking the line but still fearing the loss of the one I love.

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50.

His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards

are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships,

societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare which make up the content of

what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt's goal was to reflect the sincerity

of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The

collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed

arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars,

keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well

as performing all drum programming. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with

the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare."

Beeb Ashcroft Indie-Music

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Having loved and lost with deep regrets..

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50.

His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards

are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships,

societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare which make up the content of

what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt's goal was to reflect the sincerity

of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The

collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed

arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars,

keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well

as performing all drum programming. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with

the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare."

Beeb Ashcroft Indie-Music

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Whimsical teenage love story set in the 1950's..

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50.

His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards

are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships,

societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare which make up the content of

what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt's goal was to reflect the sincerity

of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The

collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed

arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars,

keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well

as performing all drum programming. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with

the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare."

Beeb Ashcroft Indie-Music

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An older veteran speaking to the upcoming generation of returning veterans about

seeking help for PTSD.

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50.

His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards

are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships,

societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare which make up the content of

what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt's goal was to reflect the sincerity

of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The

collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed

arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars,

keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well

as performing all drum programming. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with

the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare."

Beeb Ashcroft Indie-Music

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Unrequited love from as far back as childhood. First love and still wondering what might of been..

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50. His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships, societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare which make up the content of what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt's goal was to reflect the sincerity of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars, keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well as performing all drum programming. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare."

Beeb Ashcroft Indie-Music

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An Ethereal Voyage Of The Mind And Heart

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50. His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships, societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare make up the content of what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt's goal was to reflect the sincerity of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars, keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well as performing all drum programming. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare."

Beeb Ashcroft Indie-Music

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Philosophy of life I learned from my Grandfather

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50. His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships, societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare make up the content of what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt’s goal was to reflect the sincerity of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars, keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well as performing all drum programming. Quote: “Tender and introspective songs with the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare.”

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The story of a young man's wanderings from a time long past

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50. His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships, societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare make up the content of what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt's goal was to reflect the sincerity of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars, keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well as performing all drum programming. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare."

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This is the title song of the CD::" California I Gotta Run." Fulfilling a dream of returning to a life of rural simplicity.

Walt Cronin's release of  California I Gotta Run, his third album, follows 2005's The

Gousters and 2008's somewhat redundantly titled Walt Cronin - The Gousters. As with

the previous records, California I Gotta Run features a spectrum of Americana/folk

influences: Walt proudly emulates the tradition of his heroes such as Pete Seeger, Bob

Dylan, The Byrds, John Prine, Rodney Crowell Emmy Lou Harris, Jerry Jeff Walker and Steve Earle. As an artist, Walt came into his own at

the tender age of 50. A lifetime of experiences (including a stint as a medic during the Vietnam War and a subsequent semi-nomadic

life) provide ample inspiration for subject matter in the numerous songs in his repertoire. Walt spent over a year writing and crafting

songs for California I Gotta Run before bringing them to his producer, Martin Beal of The Racket Room in Santa Ana, CA. Walt

and Martin spent several months on and off in the studio fine tuning and enhancing the 13 songs. Walt's goal was to reflect the

sincerity of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The collaborators achieved their aims with Martin

providing detailed arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars, keyboards, bass, mandolin,

melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion, as well as performing all drum programming). The songs on the new album deal with a

range of very personal, introspective issues, some dark and troubled (relationships tainted by substance abuse), some benevolent

and almost fatherly (respectful, heartfelt advice to today's returning war veterans from someone who has been there), some whimsical

(a 1950s-flavored teenage love story). Overall, the album is largely formed by the hope Walt has found by facing the persistent

demons from his wartime experience. "Awake In A Dream" is an ethereal voyage of the mind and heart, soaring the listener

into an almost transcendental state. Walt's long time love for his wife shows in other beautiful songs such as "Together We'll Be," and

"Shining Through." "Angel Wings" is inspired by his Grandfather's philosophy of life. "A Boy Of Purest Wonder" is the story of

a young man reaching for his dreams in a time long past. "California I Gotta Run" is about fulfilling a dream of rural simplicity. All the

songs, whether whimsical, heartfelt or laced with grim regret, are woven with the care of Walt's quality story-telling and

songwriting and are beautifully arranged and produced with friend Martin Beal. Listeners will be entranced listening to Walt's stories on

California I Gotta Run.

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All the things we would love to experience and learn but never will.

Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer songwriter around the age of 50. His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life after wards are the source of many of the folk songs he has written about relationships, societal issues, love songs and light-hearted fare make up the content of what is his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Walt's goal was to reflect the sincerity of folk music history while placing the songs in a contemporary setting. The collaborators achieved their aims with his friend Martin Beal providing detailed arrangements and a fine editing ear while playing a myriad of instruments (guitars, keyboards, bass, mandolin, melodica, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, percussion,) as well as performing all drum programming. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare."

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