All songs ©
Stanley Frank
Featured Songs
|
S'cool
Days
Recorded in 1975 and released in England to rave reviews,
‘S’cool Days’ still sounds vital to this day. A tribute to
such 60s bands as the Who, Easybeats, and Kinks, the song
is a teen anthem, a testimonial to unbridled youth. (Power
Exchange PX-247)
Listen to S'cool Days | Run
for the Sun
This pop tune is a lively takeoff on 60s surf music. Another
Mick Ronson production in which he performs backing vocals.
(demo)
Listen to Run for the Sun
|
 |
|
Fear
of The Future
With shades of Billy Idol and Bowie, this straight-ahead
rocker is replete with memorable vocal and guitar riffs. (demo)
Listen to Fear of The Future |
Nothing Works Like Time
I wrote this song shortly after my best friend died at the
age of 34. It's what I wanted to say to the people who loved
him as well as to myself. The vocal on this demo is "shaky,"
but the sentiment is real.
Listen to Nothing Works Like Time |
|
|
Canadian
Boy
There seems to be a trend these days for tongue-in-cheek
portrayals of the stereotypical Canuck. This demo is something
I did back when with the legendary Mick Ronson.
Listen to Canadian Boy |
On A Line
Melodic country-tinged pop, this song was the flip side of S'cool Days and one of my few collaborations. (Power Exchange PX-247)
Listen to On A Line
|
|
|
Rocco's Girl
Straight-ahead pop/rock with shades of Eddie Cochran, taken from "Play It Till It Hurts." (A&M SP-4828)
Listen to Rocco's Girl
|
Don't
Wake The Dreamer
'Don't Wake The Dreamer' is a simple but memorable tune,
one that can be easily adapted to a number of diverse styles.
(demo)
Listen to Don't Wake The Dreamer |
|
|
Additional Songs |
Two
Hearts Of Fire
Recorded as a demo in 1982, this up-tempo pop tune is versatile
enough to be played in a variety of styles.(demo)
Listen to Two Hearts Of Fire | Burning
Bridges
Written in 1981, ‘Burning Bridges’ is pop/rock with a message of hope. (demo)
Listen to Burning Bridges |
|
|
Love
Like A Hammer
This catchy tune was released as a single in Europe. Pop-driven
with a reggae feel, the message is clearly tongue-in-cheek,
a parody of sexual roles and stereotypes. (A&M SP - 4828)
Listen to Love Like A Hammer | Goodbye
Jude
While paying homage to the Fab Four, this song is a bittersweet
reminder of failed expectations and idealism. (demo)
Listen to Goodbye Jude |
|
|
Some Kind Of Heaven
The "softer" side of Scum Heaven; same message, though. This demo is also slightly updated lyrically, with an Amy Winehouse reference replacing that of Lou Reed.
(demo)
Listen to Some Kind Of Heaven |
In
the Middle of the Night (A Long Time Ago)
A bright and melodious pop-reggae track that belies a dark
and troubling theme. (demo)
Listen to In the Middle
of the Night |
|
|
Waiting
for the Big Time
Energetic and lighthearted "popabilly" with just the right
touch of humor. "Get Ready!" (demo)
Listen to Waiting for
the Big Time
|
|
|
|
