Don Lee Van Winkle By Jim Allford

BY JIM ALLFORD

DON LEE VAN WINKLE is a rock legend from Philadelphia, Pa. Don played in the well known rock band, The American Dream, which only had one album released and it was produced by Todd Rundgren in 1970.

The musicians that played on his 10 song album are: Don Van Winkle: Guitar, vocals: Bobby King-Bass and arrangements; Chris Leuzinger-Guitars: Dennis Wage/Will Barrow: Keyboards: Jim Hoke/Tony Paoletta-Pedal Steel: Andy Hull-Drums and Ron Wallace/Tim Ruppert-Background vocals. This album is in memory of Kathy McConnell. GREAT UNKNOWN kicks off this album with a great melody that will cling to you and won’t let go. The lyrics say it all. NO MESSAGE FROM YOU is sung from the heart and has a message that will get to you, because you might have been there. The lyrics sent a message loud and clear.

IF I COULD SAVE YOU has a great intro as the lyrics sneak in and get you by the neck and shake you to wake you up so you can get a grip on life. This is quite an intense song, please, give it a listen.

WAITING has a Bruce Springteen feel as he sings it from his heart directly to you. This song is a sure delight for everyone to hear. The petal guitars fit in perfectly to this song.

LOVERS CAN’T BE FRIENDS is a real rocker from the very first note. I love how the guitars are in your face and this song is made to be cranked up loud. THis song is quite a gem. Please check Don out at: Bandcamp; Facebook. YouTube, Apple Music, Pandora; iHeartRadio,Deezer and Soundcloud. I want to give a big Thank you to Don for being in touch.

ROCK ON, JIM ALLFORD