As Far As I'm Concerned - Chet Fortune & HG Schmitz The loss of a friend is a devastating thing, especially when it seems to happen before it should. The transition of HG Schmitz, an incredible spirit, an incomparable musician and programmer par excellence hit many of us really hard. This track is the last one that he and I collaborated on and I offer it as a tribute to him and his wonderful lady, Hilde Svendsrud, who turned his world Into a storybook love story, and allowed us to share it through their music as well. I promised HG that I would finish it, along with other of his tracks that will be forthcoming. Here's to you HG, Rest in Power!

The Tears Of A Clown - Chet Fortune I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Doc (Protools) Italy again and voila, he created musical magic again with this track. "The Tears of a Clown" is a song written by Hank Cosby, Smokey Robinson, and Stevie Wonder and originally recorded by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles for the Tamla Records label subsidiary of Motown, first appearing on the 1967 album Make It Happen.

What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted - Chet Fortune This song was recorded by Jimmy Ruffin, the older brother of David Ruffin of the Temptations on the Motown Label. It reached No. 4 on the Billboard Top 100. Great song - hope you enjoy my version it!

Lady - Chet Fortune I love Lionel Riche - he is one of my favorite male vocalists as well as an inspiration.

Summertime - Chet Fortune Having some fun with this recognizable jazz standard - and with an awesome and talented group of young musicians! Hope you vibe and enjoy with us!!

What A Wonderful World - Chet Fortune & Yuji Hasegawa

The Road - Chet Fortune Mark Hall the genius gave me an incredible song and track - - Darcy Jeavon put her magic mix and mastering skills to work and the end result was a gem - that they gave me to vocalize. This one ranks at the top of my I love this list. Thanks Mark and Darcy!

Caught In The Balance - originally done by the awesome group Toto. I don't usually do Rock, but this... read more song caught me off guard! TURN UP YOUR VOLUME!! Hope you enjoy!!

Sentimental Journey - Chet Fortune - Annemiek Beex & Mauricio Garay This is a song out of the American Songbook, a standard classic. Had the opportunity to share this with two superstars. Hope you enjoy it!

Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Chet Fortune More video from the Village gig in Kiryu Japan. This is one of the most familiar songs on the planet - ... read moreand one of the best. Love this song - and hope you like my version of it!

So Far Away - Chet Fortune An original song written by Chet Fortune about 7 yrs ago, but - performed for the first tim... read moree - publicly, - with Tatsuhiko Karasawa (piano), Kohei Kimura (bass), Ryohen (guitar) and Kaito Nakamura (drums), at "The Village", jazz bar in Kiryu, Japan. January 21, 2018 So Far Away I wake up in the morning And go through the motions of a brand new day Pour some coffee, read the paper I try to keep up with what the world has to say After breakfast, then a shower I let the cat out so he can do his thing Than after that, I settle back Get my head together for what the day will bring But what’s wrong with this picture What seems so out of place Can it be that you’re not here with me I can’t turn around and see your face Chorus You’re so far away On the other side of the world, it seems If I close my eyes, I can see your smile But I can’t touch what I can’t reach You’re so far away It seems like an eternity ’Til I’ll be home again Back in your arms again Than you won’t be - So Far Away from me Another day is over The sun will close her eyes and go to sleep But I’ll kneel down and pray, that you’re okay And ask the Lord your soul to keep Seems like every passing minute I hear you calling out my name But it’s so crystal clear, that you’re not really here I’m so all alone, it’s a crying shame - that

Two Story House - Chet Fortune This is an original song that I wrote about 5 years ago and posted h... read moreere with just guitar - but never performed with other musicians. Had a chance to do it live - and it rocked. Hope you enjoy! Two Story House (Chorus) It's a two story house with lovely shutters - white and though they're both at home - they're alone tonight She's in the bedroom - on the second floor He's two steps from walking out the front door (He Says) Believe me when I tell you - I'm a family man and I'm bringing home the bacon - the best that I can But even a family man - need some time alone Though to hear her tell it - I'm never at home (She Says) If you look at me, you'll see - I'm an ideal wife Making ideal plans - for our ideal life But he says l'm always up in his face Now - even a house with all these rooms, just doesn’t have enough space (Chorus) Well it's a two story house - not a one room shack But they've both said things that they can never take back And they wonder where all the love has gone In this two story house - that's no longer a home (He Says) Now this two story house is cold and dark We were once so together - now we're so far apart and though we share the same space - and a King size bed I'd rather find somewhere else to lay my head (She Says) As I walk this house from room to room With a heart so heavy - and so filled with gloom I wonder how he can just ignore Love's vacancy sign - that's hangin’ on the front door (Chorus) Well it's a two story house - that used to be so bright and though they’re both at home - they’re alone tonight And they wonder where all the love has gone In this two story house - that's no longer a home Where has all the love gone!

Every Year, Every Christmas - This is a song by Luther Vandross - which only gets played during this time of year, so it will probably not be too familiar, but great song. Rush job by me to try to get it in before Christmas is over, so I apologize for the mix (gain overdrive - again - sorry DOC - one day I'll get it right). But it's a wonderful song by an incredible artist - so here is my C effort for Luther's A++ brilliance!!

How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Chet Fortune This is a very recognizable classic hit song written and recorde... read mored by the Bee Gees, and then recorded and became a big hit for Mr. Al Green. I love this guy - grew up singing all of his music - he is the best. This is my rendition with a lot of his influrence included! This is probably my last cover for a while (I guess I share the title of cover king) - - but I gotta get back to finishing some collaborations and originals. Hope you guys enjoy this!

Whatever It Takes - This is a cover of the Ron Sexsmith composition and Ron's duet with Michael Bubl... read moree. It is a FABULOUS song and duet arrangement - so I did both parts. Hope you enjoy!!

Hold On, I'm Coming - Chet Fortune & Soul Revival - More live footage from the Akihabara Tokyo gig on October 8th 2017!

Higher Ground - "LIVE" - Chet Fortune & Soul Revival - This is footage from my gig on October 8th, 2017 with my band "Soul Revival". Man it was sooooooo good!!

Stubborn Kinda Fella - Chet Fortune Marvin Gaye's first solo hit, "Stubborn Kind of Fellow", was released in September of 1962, reaching No. 8 on the R&B chart and No. 46 on the Billboard Hot 100. This song paved the way for Marvin's subsequent hits like the dance song, "Hitch Hike", peaking at No. 30 on the Hot 100 chart and "Pride and Joy, which" became Marvin Gaye's first top ten single after its release in 1963. Marvin Gaye inspired me and is one of the reasons for who I am as an artist and a musician today!!

We're In This Love Together - Annemiek, Mauricio and Chet It was my pleasure to be asked by Annemiek to record on her piano track - at the same time that Mauricio approached her about recording it - - so we opted to share the vocal chores and - the end product is awesome. Thank you both Annemiek and Mauricio - you guys are the best!!

Trying Times - Chet Fortune This started out as just a poem that I wrote a while ago - until I decided to make it the lyrics to a song. Since my musicianship is mediocre at best, I put out a call for help, and the Universe sent me two of the most amazing musicians on the planet: Mark Hall - in England, and HG Schmitz - in Germany - and the two of them have helped turn my lyrics into a work of art - Trying Times I posted this before as just an audio post, but current events and world conditions made me think it was time for a revisit, so I added a video and here is one of my proudest collaborations. Thank you so much, Mark and HG. Trying Times Trying times, Trying Times, These are the Trying Times - - - Time spent trying to find time Finding time to try Trying to find who we are, Trying to find out why. Trying times, Trying times, These are such Trying times - - - Time to stand up tall and live, Or lay down small and die, Time to look within ourselves find out where the answer lies. Trying times, Trying times, These are the Trying Times - - - Trying, trying, young men dying, In far off wars in far off lands Trying times, Trying times, These are such trying times How can men who rule this world Be so selfish, have such greed Close their eyes so they won't see Turn their backs on those who need Time for us to look again - To look past war, and hate and waste Time to learn to care and share Time to let love take their place………….. Trying times, Trying times Senseless and denying times Can't we open up our hearts Can't we try to find a way Does anybody care that Love's in need of Love today Trying times, Trying times, Time to stop the crying times Time to stand up tall and live Or lay down small and die Time to look within ourselves And learn that there the answer lies Trying Times!

Someone To Watch Over Me - - Chet Fortune "Someone to Watch Over Me" is a song composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin from the musical Oh, Kay! (1926), where it was introduced by Gertrude Lawrence. It has been performed by many artists since its debut and is a jazz standard as well as a key work in the Great American Songbook.

My Baby Just Cares For Me Julio Cezar - the Maestro, does it again with the magnificence of his musical arranging and producing expertise - and he let me help!! For that, I am so grateful! Thank you, sir!! Julio's site here: http://fandalism.com/bandaazul

Sailing - Chet Fortune Sailing - written and recorded by Christopher Cross in 1980. It was a hugh success winning Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Arrangement of the Year, and helping Cross win the Best New Artist award.

I Will Wait For You - Chet Fortune Another amazing and fabulous arrangement and musical track fro... read morem brilliant Brazilian Pianist and Composer Julio Cezar (Banda Azul - here in Fando) - This song was written by Michael Legrand and Jacques Demy, who's version was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Song at the 38th Academy Awards held in 1966. Visit Julio on his page at: http://fandalism.com/bandaazul

Stuck On You - Chet Fortune - Truth be told - I have a computer full of collabs that I am working on, but when Melanie Cholie mentioned on my last post that this was one of her favorite songs and asked that I do it - - I moved it to the top of my to do list - and also promised to dedicate it to her - So - here's to you - Melanie - a tribute to one of Fando's brightest and best!! Love Ya!!

Just Once - Chet Fortune One of the signature songs of James Ingram - written by Barry Mann, & Cynthia Weil in 1981, and produced by Quincy Jones for his album "The Dude".

PASSION- JC BINETTI with CHET FORTUNE This collaboration came about because as JC was mixing and po... read moresting a test version on Soundcloud - he had heard one of my posts and heard my voice as perfect (he said) for it. I fell in love with it - his description - " Some energetic pop chords with lyrics that tickle your ears!" We hope that it indeed does tickle your ears. We are very proud of the end product. JC's musical sites are* - http://fandalism.com/jcbinetti https://soundcloud.com/binetti https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=JC+Binetti

Moon River - Chet Fortune - This is a Classic Ballad composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer - written in 1961 for the movie - Breakfast in Tiffany's, in which Audry Hepburn sang it, it was later recorded by Andy Williams, who it the hugh hit that it became, earning Mancini and Mercer an Oscar in 1961 for best original song My good friend Kathy Songbird suggested that I do this song and so I dedicate this song to her and our forever friendship - she is the BEST!!!

Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Chet Fortune & Rik Mafield I've done a few songs now with Rik Mafield - this one to me sounds and feels like one of our best. Rik for sure is one of the best vocalists around. Hope you agree! His website: http://fandalism.com/perheiro

Ain't No Sunshine - a classic and signature song written and recorded by Bill Withers and then covered by every vocalist and musician on the planet. This then is my rendition, as I join the ranks of all the other musicians.

I'll Write A Song For You - by Earth Wind and Fire, one of the greatest groups to ever record, with seven (7) Grammy Awards. A very challenging song to record - with Philip Bailey's vocal falsetto so amazing - I gave it my best shot. I hope you enjoy!

Blue Velvet - Chet Fortune & Rik Mafield Once more - I have the honour and privilege of collaborating with the amazing Rik Mafield. He helps me make music magic. You can find him here at Fando; http://fandalism.com/perheiro

Suddenly - Chet Fortune & HG Schmitz Billy Ocean signature song - with some Caribbean flavour. Confession Time - I appealed to an HG weak spot - know he doesn't do covers, but also know he loves Raggae - so put down some rough guitar to this track and sent to him - and - viola - hooked - - HG Schmitz is a "beast" - he is so freakin' awesome! I'm hooked too - on him!!! Hope you guys enjoy! Most folks know how to find HG - but for those that don't - he's here: http://fandalism.com/agegeeass

They'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) This is a Billy Ocean - classic signature song - - hope he is... read more okay with my rendition of it - - as well as you!

I've Been Loving You Too Long - an Otis Redding signature song. I found an old tape that I had some fun doing... read more at an open mic, back in the day. Hope you guys enjoy it!

On Broadway - Chet Fortune w/ Julio Cezar. This is one of George Benson's signature songs done our way. Hope you enjoy. Please visit Julio's Fando site at: http://fandalism.com/bandaazul

Hello - Chet Fortune & Keith Williams (piano) I promise - this is last post from last Saturday's gig in Kiryu, Japan - cross my heart!

It's Only A Paper Moon - Chet Fortune w/ Keith Williams on piano. More footage from the gig at The Village, Blues ' Jazz club in Kiryu, Japan on February 11, 2017.

You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To - A classy Jazz Standard - Live - with Keith Williams on piano. Taped at - The Village (Jazz and Blues Bar) Kiryu, Japan - February 11, 2017

Still - - Lionel Riche is among the greatest artists ever and his catalogue contains some of the bes... read moret songs ever written. Here's one of my favourites. I would also like to thank Julio Cezar for the fantastic track that he provided. Thank you, Julio - you're the best!

That Moon Is Ours - - Almost 4 years ago - when I came on Fando, I had the privilege of mee..... read more... read more.. read more.. read moreting on line two of the most talented and prolific song writers - performers on the planet, Darcy Jeavons and Jason Mark Yates - who individually are incredible, but together have written some of the most fabulous songs. They wrote this one that I fell in love with and asked them both if one day I could cover it! They said yes, I learned to play it and finally got up the nerve to put it down - Hope they and you enjoy my rendition of their incredible love song!

Christmas Love - Chet Fortune - My friend Phil Morrison, a world class Bassist wrote this Christmas ... read moreSong - which I loved, so I learned it to post. Hope you enjoy! Merry Christmas everyone!!

When Sunny Gets Blue - Chet Fortune I got the urge to visit my jazzy side, so I laid down one of the greatest jazz ballads ever. I join the list of the many who have recorded When Sunny Gets Blue. Hope you enjoy!

A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke has always been one of my favourite male vocalists - I lived and breathed his music. I sang every note, every song he ever recorded - this is one of my favourite. This is my version of his classic.

I have had the privilege of working with with two giants in the music industry. The Road - is an original track written by Mark Hall, pianist, songwriter, producer extraordinaire, and mixed and mastered by the incomparable Darcy Jeavon, founder of FemaleMixing Engineers - www.femalemixingengineers.com You can hear more from both of them here at their indiviuals pages: http://fandalism.com/markeymark http://fandalism.com/jeavheav

Hiding Inside Myself - Chet Fortune - Many will not this song by the brilliant Kenny Rankin - but he is one of my favourite musicians, so here is my cover of one of his classics. Hope you will enjoy.

Fly Me To The Moon - Chet Fortune w/ The Todd Lowery Quintet - some more live footage of me with some swingin' unbelievable musicians - best of the best!!

You'll Never Find - - This is one of Lou Rawls signature songs - done in his style with my flavourings. Hope you enjoy!

Sky Diver - Chet Fortune - Sky Diver is an original track created by Wolfgang Leng, Music, Original ... read moreIdea, Programming & Editing, Mixing & Music Production , who is joined by Jack Scannell on flute, and Valentin Vasilev on eGuitar. My contribution is the lyrics, all lead and background vocals and the video. Hope you enjoy!

Route 66 - Todd Lowery Quintet - w/ Chet Fortune - Some live video of me with my son in law's quintet in Kiryu, Japan - Sept. 7th, 2016.

It's A Stretch! This is a collaboration between one musical, instrumental genius - HG Schmitz and me - and I couldn't be more proud of a musical accomplishment than I am of this. Hope you enjoy!

Nice (To Know You) - written and arranged by pianist, Mark Hall, and vocals - Chet Fortune

I'm So Proud - by Curtis Mayfield - I grew up listening to and singing all of this man's songs. My rendition of his classic. I hope you enjoy it.

I WISH - Chet Fortune & DOC ProtoolsGot a chance to work with the good Doc again - This great cl..... read more. read moreassic Stevie Wonder song with Doc's fabulous track and wonderful Video. The vocals are all mine. Turn your speakers up - this one rocks!!! Enjoy!

If I Could Change The World - Eric Clapton classic. - - James Taylor did a great job on it as well.

Have You Seen Her - - - I'm Feeling Old School Soulful today - so I went all the way back to 1971 to grab a Chi-Lites classic to record. All Vocals - are me. Hope You enjoy!!

FEEL THE FUNKY RHYTHM ! Funky collaboration between Wolfgang Leng, John Heinrich and me. Wooowah! Don't it make you wanna dance!!! Get Upah!!!

I'm Still In Love With You - a collaboration with French composer Claude Jolly (Music & Programming)... read more and me (Melody, Lyrics, Vocals and Video)....a sad pop ballad - - here are the lyrics: I’m Still In Love With You When I look into your eyes The colour of the skies so blue And I reach out to take your hand - and try to understand How you could say our love is through I can’t believe the words you say How could you throw our love away It can’t be possible - this can’t be true I really need for you to know - that I’ll be lost and lonely - and so blue ‘cause - I’m still in love with you I thought that we could live forever and share a love - forever new I know the day will never come - when you can find a new someone Who loves you half as much as I do What happened to the vows we made Was this a silly escapade A masquerade - I haven’t got a clue I only know I’ll never find another love - that makes me feel brand new ‘cause - I’m still in love with you

Groove Me (Live) - Chet Fortune @ Bb Club in Tokyo, Japan - with my band "Soul Revival".

"Hey Girl" is a song written and composed by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It first became a popular Top ten hit in 1963 when recorded by Freddie Scott, and was also covered by many others, including Billy Joel in 1997.

All Of Me - The beautiful pop ballad written and originally performed by John Legend. This is footage of me performing it at a Japanese Wedding.

Sometimes - Jason Mark Yates & Chet Fortune - Another incredible song written and produced by Jason Mark Yates - one of the finest song writers, guitarists, vocalists - breathing!!

Summer Breeze - Chet Fortune & Mauricio Garay. "Summer Breeze" is a song written and recorded by Seals and Crofts that has been covered by The Isley Brothers, Type O Negative, the Three Tenors, and many other artists.

How Blue Can You Get - Blues - in the style of B.B.King - Live ` Blues Alley Japan, with Philip Woo - keyboards & blues harp and Hank Nishiyama - guitar.

Ain't Too Proud To Beg - Soul R & B Classic by the Temptations. More footage from my live show in Akasaka, Japan.

My Girl - Chet Fortune - This is some live footage from my show in Akasaka, Tokyo Japan on May 31st, 2015. Hope you enjoy!

Superstar - Chet Fortune and Melody Dawn This is an American classic song - first recorded by The Carpenter... read mores - popularised by the smooth talents of Luther Vandross - recorded by scores of other talented artists. I had the privilege of recording it with the Unique and Talented Melody Dawn - one of those talented artists.

All This Love - - Originally recorded by the R & B group DeBarge - DeBarge was a sibling music group whose repertoire included soul, funk, pop and adult contemporary. Active as a professional recording group from 1979 to 1989, the group was one of the successful groups to come out of Motown in the 80's.

ALL NIGHT LONG Well, the good DOC and I hooked up again and this is what happened! Not much you can do with a Lionel Riche song except perform it as well as you can - We love it - Hope you do too!

Sara Smile This was one of the signature songs for Hall and Oates - forever one of my favourites. This is my take on it!

Love Won't Let Me Wait - A Pop / Soul Ballad Classic - written by a very good friend of mine - also of "Sideshow", Just Don't Want To Be Lonely" fame. This is probably her biggest hit song though, recorded by everybody from Nancy Wilson to Luther Vandross!

The Christmas Song I posted this last year - but without a video - so since it's that time of year again - Here's my updated version. This song never gets old!

My Grown Up Christmas List The song is about a visit with Santa Claus by an adult who does not ask Santa for anything material for Christmas, but rather nothing but good things for all humanity. Composed by David Foster (music) and Linda Thompson-Jenner (lyrics), this is one of those Christmas songs that should be played all year long. Do you remember me? I sat upon your knee I wrote to you with childhood fantasies Well I'm all grown up now Can you still help somehow I'm not a child But my heart still can dream So here's my lifelong wish My grown up Christmas list Not for myself But for a world in need No more lives torn apart That wars would never start And time would heal all hearts And everyone would have a friend And right would always win And love would never end This is my grown up Christmas list What is this illusion Called the innocence of youth Maybe only in our blind belief Can we ever find the truth Ohhh No more lives torn apart That wars would never start And time would heal all hearts Everyone would have a friend And right would always win And love would never end This is my grown up Christmas list This is my only lifelong wish This is my grown up Christmas list

Bill Withers Tribute My buddy, Jason Mark Yates and I love Bill Withers and his music and so to acknowledge that, we collaborated on one of his lesser known songs - You Just Can't Smile it Away. We hope that you enjoy it!

Route 66 Chet Fortune - again at Moti, Indian Restaurant in Ota, Japan - Getting' Down - Having Fun!

Smile - Written in 1936 by Charlie Chaplin for his movie - of the same name. Chet Fortune - live at Moti's in Ota, Japan

Feel Like Making Love Collaboration with Nicole Tremblay aka Eva Jones (Lead Vocals) and Stephen Jones (Guitar)

If This World Were Mine A Luther Vandross - Cheryl Lyn cover with the incredible Melody Dawn.

Here's That Rainy Day - Something Different - Been a minute with just me and the guitar - but here you go. I love this wonderful classic Jazzy, soulful song!

For The Love Of You - - I love the Isley Brothers - and this is one of my favourites of there many hit songs. Hope you enjoy!

What A Wonderful World - Live in Japan Shout out to my son - Todd Lowery - on Trombone - it was fun! Pls. pardon the audio glitch - so much for live recording!!

You Are So Beautiful - Beautiful Ballad - originally done by Joe Cocker - recorded from one of my live concerts in Japan!

Time After Time - - This video is a tribute to my Three Ladies - my wife and two daughters. If a man... read more is valued by his family - I am among the wealthiest men on the planet! I want to especially thank Nicole Tremblay, my musical soul mate for the incredible audio mix that she did on this project!

Get Ready - in the style of The Temptations

La La Means I Love You Continuing my visits to the Old School Tenors / Tenor groups and it wouldn... read more't even be legitimate if I didn't include the Delfonics - who were one of the groups that started it all. This was a biggie!! Hope you enjoy my rendition of this killer ballad!

Hey There Lonely Girl Recently I have been obsessed with the old school tenors - so I decided to visit a few of them. Here is a good one - Eddie Holman's classic R & B Ballad. Hope you enjoy my rendition.

An original composition / collaboration between HG Schmitz - a musical and programming genius, Bernd Wollenhoefer, an amazing musician and me. A little while ago, HG sent me this amazing track and asked that I try to do something with it. It turned out to be one of my most difficulty but also one of my most rewarding musical assignments to date - - I must have tried a gazillion melodic and lyric ideas - and here is what made the cut. I hope that you enjoy! How Could You Say You Love Me How could you say you love me How could you lead me on How could you make me think our love was so strong How could you say - that moment was all that we'd ever have How can a love that felt so good Turn out so bad? Didn't you say that you had searched a lifetime And I was all you'd ever need Then how could you cut my heart in pieces Then stand there and just watch me bleed? How could you say you love me Where has the magic gone How could you be my everything But then leave me all alone Where is my sweet tomorrow How will my sadness end When will my broken heart know How to laugh and smile again Didn't you say our love would last forever That we would never say goodbye But how could you ask me to believe you When every word you whispered was a lie How can you say you love me Where has the magic gone How could you be my everything Then walk away and leave me all alone Didn't you say our love would last forever That we would never say goodbye Then how in the world can you say to me There's no more us - - there's no more you and I How Could You Say You Love Me

The Long And Winding Road

Me And Mrs. Jones - originally done by Billy Paul - for Philly International

Mary Did You Know - One of the most beautiful songs ever written - too bad you only hear it at Christmas time.