Send Me A Rainbow

Photographs from days gone by
Lie in boxes in the hall
Sixty years of memories its not that long at all
And this old house wont be the same empty closets and empty walls
Theres no laughter any more only silence from the hall
So send me a rainbow from heaven to help dry these tears in my eyes
Theres plenty of rainbows in heaven I could sure use one awhile

And this old world wont be the same one less soft gentle touch
No quiet smile no helping hand oh how I miss you so much
So send me a rainbow from heaven so I'll know that things are allright
Theres plenty of rainbows in heaven. and I might sleep better tonight

The hardest part is letting go to face this world alone
But deep inside I've go to find the strength to carry on

So if your not too busy in heaven with all of your family and friends
Just send me rainbow from heaven so I can start living again
So send me a rainbow from heaven with colors of red yellow blue
When I see a rainbow from heaven, I'll always think of you.

Song Lyrics (Click on Song)

Electric and acoustic guitars - Robert Willis, Larry Barker
Bass and Drums et al - Robert Willis
Piano and Harmonica - Larry Barker
Vocals / Lead & Back Up - Larry Barker
Saxophone - Kenney Alexander
Violin/Fiddle - Ricardo Ochoa
Steel Guitar - Tommy Butler

Engineered and Produced by Robert Willis.
Recorded and Mixed at "31'80 Media Group Studios", Savannah, Georgia.

Photograhy and CD Design: Ashlee Potts Barker, Eric Hartley and Larry Barker
Artwork: Patty Matthews

I want to thank the following people for their inspiration and help in the development of this CD:

Roland Barker, my dad, for showing me my first chords on that old Silvertone guitar and for constantly playing the radio while I was growing up.

Margrette Barker, my mom, for all those wonderful songs you sang to me as a child.

Robert Willis for his insight and creative vision and unique production approach to so many of my songs.

All the fine Musicians throughout the years I've had the privilege of playing with.  Thanks for the memories guys!

Musicians in memorium: Dave Bailey, Mike Halverson, Bill Boyd, Charlie King, Buddy Livingston and Bobby Reed.

"If there's Rock n Roll in Heaven... I know you boys have one hell of a band!"

I want to dedicate this work to my wife, Linda, and my two sons; Jason and Brian Barker.

Boys, thank you for all your love and support and putting up with me through the years.

To my beautiful wife, Linda Anne Pace Barker. "You are my inspiration, and my strength and your love has lifted me to finish my music.. " and through the trials and the smiles ..you were there as my friend.. Je t'aime !"

Larry Barker, Richmond Hill, Georgia.