George Cahill is a prolific Singer Songwriter From Philadelphia Pa. In one short year, ( October 2010 to October 2011, ) George has written three full length albums and two Extended play albums. The first album was "Hero," which was released in April, 2011 and consists of Ten Dramatic and relevant Americana Originals. Hero songs are about Fallen Firefighters, A Pro Quarterback's Comeback of the Year, The Struggle and Cure of Addictions, Lost Love and Forgiving, Revenge, and the Bed Bug Invasion are just some of the topics covered his first album. His second Album titled "Relevant" was released in September 2011 and consists of Six new original songs and three cover songs, including the haunting the award winning original song " Nuclear Fallout" . George was signed by Cinderella Records in July 2011 on his Hero album but remains an Independent on his Relevant album . George's first Extended play album was a Christmas album called The Dark Christmas. In addition, George finished a five song extended play album titled Count Cahill's Vampire Opera. A local Theater in Philadelphia has already agreed to produce the Vampire Opera. All the above was completed in a twelve month period from October 2010 to October 2011. George is working on his upcoming third full length album Titled " Solutions " consisting of ten new original songs including, "Bitter Pill, Bastard Son and Bless me Father". George and his songwriting partner, Dan Michael Minutolo, co wrote four songs on George's first two albums. Dan also does many of the arrangements on George's songs. George and his band mates are currently performing gigs in and around Philadelphia and the Tri- State area.
The Story Behind each Song on the Hero Album.
Hero
The Album title and second album track is a tribute song written for a firefighter who loses his life in the course of his duty. Since George himself is a retired Philadelphia firefighter, sadly, George has experienced first hand the loss of many of his brother firefighters while performing their duty. The National Fallen Firefighter's Foundation and George have agreed to a fundraising partnership whereby George will make a donation to the Foundation on each sale of the "Hero" song.
Don't Ask Don't Tell
The first track on the Album was written about the controversial subject of Gays in the Armed Forces.
Lesson Learned
A woman has fallen in love with another women and leaves her then man lover. After the man's wounds heal from the breakup he sees his former lover on the street and the old feelings return.
In the end, he wishes his former lover best wishes.
MVP
A down and out professional quarterback makes the biggest comeback in recent history. After serving time in prison, the quarterback is given a second chance to play. This results in a championship season for the team.
MVP tells the story that, in the writer's opinion, each and every man should get a second chance.
Natural Hair
I was walking into a Wawa convenience store one morning a saw a girl with beautiful, burning, red, curly hair . I said to myself, "Can that be her natural hair?" I got back into my car and wrote "Natural Hair" on the spot.
Sick of Myself
An associate of George's, Christine Giordano, walked into his office one morning and said, "You know, I'm sick of myself today." George replied to Christine , "Wow, what a great title for a song." George wrote "Sick of Myself" on the spot that morning.
Intervention
A song about a group of caring friends who together urge a dear friend to go into rehabilitation.
By getting help, the addict can win back their family and friends and start life over again.
My mother was an alcoholic, and looking back, I wish there were " interventions" during her addiction.
Back on the Wagon Again
About the emotional roller coster of dealing with all types of addiction.
My deceased mother was an alcoholic so I grew up witnessing first hand the struggles addicts go through on a daily basis.
(No pun intended that this song follows " Intervention" on the album.)
Let It Be Known
George, after getting ripped off on a business deal gone wrong, fantasizes that one day he will finally get even with that low down dirty s.o.b. who ripped him off . The lyric and music of this song has a deep rooted Americana Vibe.
Bed Bug Song
George's erie vocal , lyrics, and "biting" slide guitar on this track will surely send a chill down your spine.
Thanks for reading and hopefully listening.
* Music co-written by George Cahill
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