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Pat has been a pro musician most of his life, played in various bands, and as a solo artist, has opened for some major acts, but has recently been concentrating on writing. Pat has written over 400 songs in different genres, including country, pop, rock, blues, children's music, and holiday music. He writes, sings, produces, and plays all the instruments on 99% of all his recordings. He plays guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, drums, and a little piano and fiddle. One of his songs was slated for a CD by a new artist, but it has yet to be released. Another of his songs is prominently featured in the critically acclaimed film "Van Vorst Park" starring Frank Vincent. His children's CD "In The Land Of Make Believe" is a CD Baby favorite, and they state they like it so much that if the customer doesn't like it, they will refund their money. Often compared to James Taylor, Pat is a consummate singer songwriter in his own right.

Latest News

7/29/11 - Notice from 2011 Song Of The Yr. Contest:
Pat Flanakin - My First Love
Pat Flanakin has been awarded a Semi-Finalist placement.
More info at http://www.songoftheyear.com/2011results/patflanakin.html

Great review of my children's CD on Wildy's World @ http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/03/review-pat-flanakin-in-land-of-make.html


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Nick Fuse posted 5 days ago to Pat Flanakin


Pat, Just heard It's So Easy (to be Saved) on the May Song of the Month Contest. Great job! I like it when Songwriters use a line from the song for the title so I can find them on Broadjam. Your brother in song, - Nick

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Pat Flanakin posted 5 days ago


Thank you so much!



Pat Flanakin posted 4 weeks ago to Pat Flanakin


Just got a publishing deal on my song, Georgia - hurray!

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PGO posted 4 weeks ago


Major CONGRATS Pat!!!!!!!


NashvilleJoe posted 4 weeks ago


yes--congrats from me too--pat------nj


PGO posted 4 weeks ago


hey - two or more, that makes it a party. . .


Amanda Lamb posted 4 weeks ago


I'll join the party! Congrats!!


PGO posted 4 weeks ago


OMG - the party's growing. let's book the B'Jam Ballroom & invite everybody (or, at least the 99.9% thank you - Ivory Soap)


DiD Rhuu's Music posted 4 weeks ago


Oh, that's great news. If you don't invite us, be warned; we'll gatecrash this one! Congratulations buddy. You deserve it.


Buc Williams posted 4 weeks ago


Congrats Pat!


Pat Flanakin posted 4 weeks ago


Wow - thank you so much - really appreciate all of you...If I find the party - I'll definitely let you guys know!


calvin mcfarland posted 4 weeks ago


I went to listen to your song but I couldn't find it. ??? Calvin


Pat Flanakin posted 4 weeks ago


The publisher asked that I remove it from any websites - but I haven't given him the recording yet because I'm tweaking and mastering it (it's an old recording) - so I'll reactivate it on Broadjam. Like I said, it's an old recording... Thanks.


MELVIN BARHAM posted 4 weeks ago


Congrats thats very good news.


Marie Preston posted 4 weeks ago


Well done Pat !


Bekker Audio Productions posted 4 weeks ago


Major achievement! Well done! enjoy.....


Dallas Marshall posted 4 weeks ago


good job!


Pat Flanakin posted 3 weeks ago


Can't tell you how much I appreciate all your comments - I see a lot of you have been selected for a lot of things - that's great - hope it's a great year for everyone!



Pat Flanakin posted 5 months ago to Pat Flanakin


Hi - it's Pat's wife, Joy (I do all of Pat'[s submissions) - wonder if I could ask a favor - I'm getting very good reviews on Pat's song "Out Of My Mind" (i.e., 100%) - it's a song I hesitated to submit because I thought it was not current - would you please listen to it & tell me what you think - and also if you think it's worth doing a pro production on it. Thanks much!!!

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It is a cool song, Joy. A couple of things to consider: the intro is a bit long; the beginning of the verse melody is very reminiscent of the song "Stormy" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Sua_QTDs0 1 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTGuTkbY7As 2 ). Otherwise, I think it's a good candidate for a pro production--upbeat and catchy.

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Pat Flanakin posted 5 months ago


THANK YOU! That helps so much.


PGO posted 5 months ago


was trying to place what was so familiar about the track - spot on Vince about 'Stormy' - Joy, I guess it boils down to arrangement style should you take this into the studio. pop/r&b?


Pat Flanakin posted 5 months ago


Thanks so much for your input - really appreciate it.


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