Topanga Records

Credits and Acknoledgements

CD liner notes and acknowledgements:

(So much to say, so little space—I’ve been forced to cut my comments, but I’ve kept your names here and in my heart. AC)

Special thanks go to many who have inspired and encouraged this project: to my wife, Catherine, who is my chief muse, my constant inspiration, and my creative mirror; to my children, Siri, Lily, and Julian, whose lives sing out to me a love song and a compelling reason for making all of our lives better and our planet healthier. To my parents Oneil and Jan and my sibs, Neil, Joyce, Bruce (“Best Man” was for you), and Craig: mom sang to me as a child and dad bought me my first guitar—I never put it down, as he had predicted—and he never complained that I didn’t.

Friends in life and music: Al Chroman, Richard Cohen, Patty Fiden, Sage Knight, Shawn Omrani, Michael Selfridge, Evan Shapiro, Jon Shea, and Johnny Szmyd. God-sent friends and musical inspirations: Leo and Lynn Krubsack and Paul Daniels. Another thanks to Leo for his magnificent prelude to “O Katrina.” Joseph McDonald: your presence is large here and in our lives. Mel Lee, you sounded like you were there from the start. Special Muses: Bill Gorski, Brad and Debbie Lubell, Mihaelo Stanich, Zahra Modjarrad and Good Earth, Jeff and Chris Spitz, Merritt Price and Carla Roth, and especially Michael and Liza Lynn.

Many thanks to: Robert Morgan Fisher, Chad Watson, Pam Loe, Barry Kohan, Kat Howell, Mark and David Cohen, Jeff Gold, Dan Navarro and Eric Lowen, James Coberly Smith and Severin Browne, Richard Marchetta, Garrett Swayne and Paul Zollo. “With a Little Bit of Luck” was for the late Dave Carter, and his partner in song, Tracy Grammer. “Teacher” was written in response to my readings of Marcus Borg. Thanks to the Revs. June Goudy, Stephen Amsden, and to Signe Hardesty for their words and works of compassion for all and my WHCC music friends for “The Gift for the Gulf” benefit: Bruce and Maria Barbee, Bill and Lyn Owen, George Walter, Bruce Lowe, Marty Cagan, Connie and Eric Alter, Mert and Mavis Burkhard, Betsy Zentner, Dianne Meyer, and a special thanks to all my WHCC friends.. Also, Drs. Michelle Cohen, Kathleen Lewis, Joanna Lipari, Laura Marks, and Jack Tauber. Dave Zielski, Nick Phillips, Shelton Johnson, Corky McClellan, and Brent Merritt: thanks for taking care and getting it right over and over again.

Arthur Barrow, bass giant and Lotek Studios genius, recorded the whole CD and masterfully and tactfully guided me through the humbling process of turning my words and music into a listenable CD. Mo special thanks go to Moira Marquis and Mo’s Garage—for a long day’s journey into night and a masterful mastering session as well. Thanks again for your friendship, your harmonious voice, and your fine audible sensibilities.

Ariel Alter drew to cover and the line illustrations in the insert. She also took the nature photos of Topanga Canyon in the insert and on this website. I am getting so much positive feedback for your work. Wow! Fei Liu designed the package and patiently and painstakingly endured my obsession to change things “to get it right.” Loni Specter took the session photos on the CD and those on the website. Thanks for catching me at my best!

For LasVegas.net, my web host and design was done by Shelton Johnson—great logo! Nick Phillips has been my “computer guy” forever. Thanks for being the best host and a good friend.

For my many patients, clients, co-muses, livers of life and survivors of good times and bad, I can’t call you by name, but I do reach out my hand in gratitude.

Finally, thanks to my co-songwriter, co-producer and pal, Loni Specter, who joined with me when “Everybody Needs” was born and then co-penned a dozen more songs with me. Loni, you helped me grow as a songwriter and recording performer, all the while keeping a smile on your face. Good luck as you record your own CD and, man, I’ll be there for ya when you call!

Everything changes when you begin to see everything as an opportunity to do some good.

Allan J. Comeau, September 25, 2007

All songs written by Allan J. Comeau (Mind Matters Music/BMI), except “You Can’t Catch Me,” “Best Man,” “Lately,” “Everybody Needs,” and “Teacher,” written by Allan J. Comeau (Mind Matters Music/BMI) and Loni Specter (Lonster Music/BMI); “Sin to Be Saved” and “Lay Down Your Guns,” written by Loni Specter (Lonster Music/BMI) and Allan J. Comeau (Mind Matters Music/BMI); “Hallelujah,” written by Leonard Cohen (Sony/ATV Songs LLC OBO Bad Monk Publishing); and “The Promised Land,” written by Chuck Berry (Arc Music Corporation).

Topanga Records ™ and Mind Matters Music: P.O. Box 1650, Topanga, CA 90290