BIOGRAPHY

Rick was born in Cleveland, Ohio. While playing in several cover bands through the years, Rick began writing original compositions at the age of 21. After moving to San Diego, Rick continued composing and began performing as a solo artist around the San Diego music scene. He also became involved in musical theatre, and has performed in many plays including ”Tommy”, “Hair”, and “Godspell”. Rick has co-composed the music for an original musical “London is calling my name”. He has also recorded several radio commercials.

Cry for you

CRY FOR YOU


I don't know where to find you
day or night seems your always hiding from me
where you've gone I can't follow
every day now I cry for you-


never knew how to read you
distant feelings seemed to always keep me from you
up and down were my emotions
my heart felt weak when I cried for you-


When I cry for you...


Time has passed since you left here
I often wonder was it really meant to be
safe and sound was how I felt here
in the dark now I cry for you-


When I cry for you...


Maybe now things are better
years have gone since you left me high and dry
all that time seems I've wasted
my tears are gone but still I cry for you-

So much for words

SO MUCH FOR WORDS


You're always talking baby
telling me just what to do and now-
now I'm telling you that we-
we are through and maybe-
one day I'll think of you
smile and know I'm over you because-
your flame that burned so bright
no longer warms my nights-


Words are all you say
words are all I've heard-
you 've tried to make me stay
by lying every day-
words are all you say
they're what you used to use-
to make me feel the way
I'm never gonna feel today
so much for words ...


And when your move is done
you won't tell anyone because-
you've always held the cards
but we're not in your backyard-
and when you've paid your dues
you'll know what it's like to lose because-
it's hard to hurt a friend when
broken hearts never mend-


Words are all you say
words are all I've heard-
you've tried to make me stay
by lying every day-
words are all you say
they're what you used to use-
to make me feel the way
I'm never gonna feel today
so much for words ...

The next pretty face

THE NEXT PRETTY FACE


It's the chemical action to the mutual attraction
that makes it a hit or a miss -
but by the same token, a heart can be broken
if you so much as give 'em a kiss


Cause with the correlation of a sexual relation
you know you had to give it a try -
but by the cancellation of a date you'd be makin'
you won't have to undo a lie


But it's nice to know there's someone out there that still cares
even though it seems to me you have unanswered prayers
but now & then you wonder, what it's all about
to me it seems so unclear


Then once you've got it goin', your feelings start showin'
you know you'll have to live in a lie -
with your life torn asunder, the day you went under
will they ever ask me why?


But then you come to your senses, regain your defenses
and soon you'll be right back in the race -
but forget all you exes, imagine that sex is
something with the next pretty face

Anymore

ANYMORE



When all the sand runs outta here
I'll know my time is through-
just at the stroke of midnight
I'll know just what to do-


For all the time you lost you'll shed a tear
even at any cost you'll see it clear
you're half way here
you won't have to fear... anymore


When all the leaves fall from the trees
and the nights are cool-
It won't be long before I go
I just won't be your fool-


And though you've thought it through
you can't be told
even the things so new they must grow old
out in the cold,to have and hold... anymore


Although my mind just wanders every night
deep down inside I'm sure I know what's right
what's gotta be... meant for me


Just when I had it sorted out
I never really knew-
that I was just so in the dark
I would'nt have met you-


And as you move on by from town to town
even your own best friend has let you down
you won't make a sound
heading homeward bound... anymore