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| IN THE NEWS---July, 2005, Through November, 2008
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Thanks for coming. I hope you enjoy the music, the visuals and the stories. If you want to know the story behind the song, including the lyrics, just click on the name of the song, and enjoy all of the spicy details!!!
NOTE--If you have a "Pop-Up Blocker", you'll have to turn it off to play the music. And if you want to repeat a song, just press the same play button, or the left pointing arrow key on the player.
So what's in the news?
I'm back in the studio recording the "Welcome To The Game" album, and most of my musical energies are focused there right now. The "Instrumental Mindscapes" project (see the CD single photo on the Photos Page) is on hold for now as I have a deadline to finish this one.
Recently, I was performing with "The Joshua Foxx Band" for about a year, took some time off from live performances, and now I play drums on occasion with the "Snazzy Red Band". Joshua Foxx is one of the hottest rock bands playing the southeastern U. S., and one of the most enduring too, with a powerful musical legacy dating back to 1973. This was my second stint with the band, having played drums for them some 20 years earlier too.
Snazzy Red is a southern classic power rock band with roots going back to the 70's as well! And when I tell you that a "Snazzy Red" concert is an "In Your Face", Power Rock event to behold, that's an understatement!
And you can see both editions of Joshua Foxx on the Photos Page. And be sure to check out the Songs Page where you can listen to our performance of "Elvis Is In The Building Tonight", a sizzling medley of three of "The King's" biggest hits of the 50's, recorded LIVE at a 2004 Joshua Foxx Concert.
This is going to be a "female themed" album for sure, featuring lots of power rock & roll, comedy and some "biting" commentary as well! Some of the songs are about women in general. And yes, a few them are about the lovely ladies of my past.
And if you're enjoying the material you're hearing now, I believe you'll like the album too.
Feel free to check out my sister site on my Host Network, Broadjam, by clicking on the Links Page above.
Come back and visit again, as I'm always updating the site. And don't forget to sign the Guestbook!
ROCK & ROLL!!!
Cameron Smith
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| THE SNAZZY RED BAND IS BACK!
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Posted: Nov 10, 2008
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Yes I know, it has been a while since you've heard from me, but I've been bogged down in "Non-Musical" affairs of late, #@%&*$!!! But that's about to change.
I have rejoined my former Classic Power Rock Band as drummer after a 2 year absence. We rehearsed for the first time last Saturday, November, 8th, and all the attitude and intensity that we performed with before magically returned.
Live performances should start soon after the New Year in the Savannah GA to Charleston SC arenas. And dates, locations and show-times will appear right here as soon as the shows are booked.
And I can honestly tell you that a Snazzy Red Concert is a "Power Rock Event" you won't want to miss. I hope some of you will be able to attend one or more shows, say hi and "Rock" with us.
Look for a new song release from me soon. And thanks for coming.
Cameron Smith
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| MySpace Is Now My Friend
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Posted: Aug 2, 2008
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Hello Friends
Yes, well it finally had to happen eventually, after two years of neglect, I finally decided to get my MySpace house in order.
I really used to think this was a real dull and boring place to be, but as a musician, it was mandatory that you have at least some "feeble" presence here, and that's about all I gave it, if that.
But you know, it's actually a pretty cool place to be now that I've actually spent some time here. Meeting some very talented artists as well, you can Friend them too!
You will find a huge contrast to my Website where you are resting now, thank you very much for being here in the first place. If you are reading this now, you should probably check it out.
Just go to my Links Page and it will take you right there, or you can copy and paste the address below into your web browser window. Thanks for coming.
All the best
Cameron Smith
And do sign the Guestbook before you leave please, it costs nothing and gives me emotional security.
MySpace Address: http://www.myspace.com/johncameronsmith
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| "MIDNIGHT RENDEZVOUS" Is On The Move!!
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Posted: Jul 19, 2008
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"Midnight Rendezvous", featuring my best friend, and guitar wizard Mr. Ron Ray on both lead and rhythm lead guitars, has moved up in the charts.
This "blazing-hot", power-rock instrumental (which will be fully vocalized soon) has now captured the # 1 spot in the Broadjam South Carolina Top 10, and # 1 in the world-wide Modern Rock Top 10 as well. First time I've had one song atop two charts simultaneously since "Be My Lady" last December.
If anyone would like to see these charts, you can copy and paste the links below into your browser window, for as long as they remain in the charts anyway.
And if you like "power rock", and "ass-kicking guitar", listen to Ron's "blistering" guitar work as he tears it up for the entire second half of the song! Better strap up for this one. Enjoy.
Cameron Smith
Modern Rock Top 10:
http://www.broadjam.com/toptens/index.php?l0=g&l1=12&l2=1123
South Carolina Top 10:
http://www.broadjam.com/toptens/index.php?l0=r&l1=86&l2=90&l3=224
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| Introducing "MADAME MARLA", Featuring Mr. "Ron Ray" on guitar
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Posted: Apr 16, 2008
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"Madame Marla" is a comical look at a beautiful gold-digging woman that travels from one town to the next, relieving wealthy men of their riches. No, this one is not about me as I've never been rich enough to warrant attention from someone like her, but I've seen a number of them in action before.
This song features my best friend and guitarist extraordinaire, Mr."Ron Ray" on both lead and rhythm guitars. His guitar wizardry can also be heard on my song, "Midnight Rendezvous" right here on site. Enjoy.
Cameron Smith
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| About those "Stories Behind The Songs"
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Posted: Mar 23, 2008
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For anyone who has visited in the last month or so and read some of my "Song Descriptions", you would have noticed that some of my stories,(yes, most of them are true stories from my past), are chopped off in mid-sentence, sometimes in mid-word.
My website hosting company, Broadjam, just did a major server platform upgrade, but it hasn't occurred without glitches, which is typical in these situations, but annoying nevertheless.
We had hoped to have them all ironed out by now, but Broadjam hosts over 85,000 artists and members so it's taken longer than anticipated. But the stories should be back soon. And you are welcome to visit my Broadjam site by going to my Links Page and clicking on the Link, it's quite different than my website.
And I have Links there to some of greatest independent artists on the Network, and all over the planet for that fact, at the touch of a mouse click, with some really fantastic music of all styles, a lot of which is better than what you hear on the radio. I've gotten to know most of them too, and they're just normal folks like you and I. Very cool because some them are on their way to making it very big in this business, the stars of the future so check em' out.
And if you just want to hear what some of them sound like without having to visit their sites, just go to my Top Songs Page right below "My Fans" section on my Broadjam site, and you will find 29 of the most amazing songs you've never heard. And if you just want to hear 100 minutes of non-stop music better than any 100 minutes you'll ever hear on any radio station, just press the All button and "Buckle Up".
Stay tuned for a MySpace site that's in the works now too, finally.
"Madame Marla" has been delayed until the end of April due to an unexpected visit to town of my best friend, former band-mate and favorite guitarist, Mr. Ron Ray, and he's going to lay down the guitar tracks. If you want to hear him "tear-it-up on guitar", you can listen to him right now on the song, "Midnight Rendezvous" on my Songs Page.
I guess that's about all for now, so y'all come back now, ya hear???? And take a moment to sign the Guestbook, let us know you've visited, you know, like you would at a Wedding or a Funeral, two ends of the same coin depending on your point of view!!!!!!
Cameron Smith
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| Happy New Year, New Music Is On The Way!
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Posted: Jan 3, 2008
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Just wanted to say thanks to all that visited and "Rocked" with us in 07. And a special thanks to everyone that purchased the songs.
2007 saw 4 new tunes arrive, loads of Top 10 charts, a bunch of new fans, and a lot of great song reviews from some of the best independent artists from around the globe.
2008 should see the completion of the "Welcome To The Game" album (finally), and the actual release is scheduled for the 2nd quarter of 2009.
In the meantime, the next song to be added to the roster should be online in late February or early March, that's when "Madame Marla" is coming to town, watch out for her guys!
Let's all have a Rockin' 08!
Cameron Smith
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| Two New "Top 10" Charts For Two Songs
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Posted: Dec 5, 2007
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"Be My Lady" and "All Were Welcome At The County Still" have entered, drum roll please, "Age 15-24 : 0-30 Days Ago Top 10", and the "Age 15-24 : 60-90 days ago Top 10" charts respectively at Broadjam.
Don't ask me what it all means, I have no clue, I've never heard of them before either, nor do I have any idea how I managed to get into them, I'm just reporting the event. They don't even sound like charts that I've ever heard of. And I wasn't aware I even appealed to that age group, how bout that???
Not sure how long they will be there, but if you want to see while they are, just copy and paste the links below into your browser window.
Cameron Smith
http://www.broadjam.com/links/topten/click.asp?id=181&top10=2000
http://www.broadjam.com/links/topten/click.asp?id=181&top10=2002
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| "BE MY LADY" Is On The Move!!
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Posted: Nov 12, 2007
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"Be My Lady" has moved up to the #2 spot on the South Carolina Top 10, and all the way to #1 on the world-wide Modern Rock Top 10! She is accompanied by "All Were Welcome At The County Still" in each of those charts.
Rock N' Roll!
Cameron Smith
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Posted: Nov 8, 2007
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"BE MY LADY" Is Now In Two "Top 10" Charts
After entering the South Carolina Top 10 last month, Be My Lady has reached the world-wide Modern Rock Top 10! If you want to take a peek, just copy and paste the following link into your browser window, or go to my link page and it will take right there.
Cameron Smith
http://broadjam.com/toptens/topten.asp?id=1123&sessionID=69E3C9ED948244EDB92E968EA2F42A6D
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| "BE MY LADY" Hits The South Carolina "Top 10"
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Posted: Oct 31, 2007
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Just finished giving the tune a new costume. Guess that's all it needed. Nice Halloween treat! To have a look, just copy and paste the following link into your browser window, or go to my link page and it will send you there. Thanks to everyone who listened and voted for my personal favorite.
Cameron Smith
http://www.broadjam.com/links/topten/click.asp?id=181&top10=224
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| "NEVER IS TOO FAR AWAY" Has Entered The South Carolina "Top 10"
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Posted: Sep 13, 2007
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| "DON'T BRING YOUR D. A. HERE" Enters The South East US "Top 10"
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Posted: Sept 6, 2007
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| "DON'T BRING YOUR D. A. HERE" Reaches Two "Top 10" Charts
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Posted: Sep 3, 2007
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After a previous run in the Progressive Rock Top 10, "Don't Bring Your D. A. Here" enters the South Carolina Top 10 at "No. 1", and the worldwide Modern Rock Top 10 At "No. 5"! Thanks to all who listened and hopefully experienced a smile.
Cameron Smith
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| "ALL WERE WELCOME AT THE COUNTY STILL" Has Entered the Modern Rock "Top 10"
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Posted: Aug 27, 2007
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After 6 weeks in the South Carolina Top 10, "All Were Welcome At The County Still" has reached the worldwide, Modern Rock "Top 10"! Thanks to all who listened and voted.
Cameron Smith
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| "ALL WERE WELCOME AT THE COUNTY STILL" Hits South Carolina's "Top 10"
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Posted: Jul 13, 2007
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A humorous, farcical, almost fictional look at the celebration of booze and sexual relations in a small "southern" town.
Just want to thank all the local people from my home state that voted with their ears!!! Much appreciated! And all the rest of the States are "Welcome To Drink Their Fill, At The County Still" too!
Cameron Smith
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| "NEVER IS TOO FAR AWAY" Is Now Onstage
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Posted: Jun 13, 2007
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This song is about an up and down, off and on romance of mine from some years past.
Click on the name of the song and read the story of this absolutely crazy relationship I was just too enamored with, and way too foolish not to run for my life, when all my gut instincts told me that her mind was engulfed in flames, and I was never going to be able to extinguish the blaze!
A truly torturous, "Roller Coaster" of a romance if ever there was one!
Cameron Smith
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| A Beautiful Female "Mystery Voice" Has Arrived
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Posted: April 21, 2007
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The name of the song is "Golden Rings & Wedding Bells", and it is a "Power Rock" male/female duet, recorded on-location.
She has an incredible voice with multi-octave range, and she really turns it loose on this song!
The storyline is a humorous look at the male/female condition, told from the "single male" vantage point.
Cameron Smith
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| Introducing "Ron Ray" On "MIDNIGHT RENDEZVOUS"
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Posted: Jan 31, 2007
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The instrumental version anyway, we are going to add the vocals later, but it has been suggested to me by several knowledgeable people that this song can stand alone without lyrics, so what the heck, here it is!
And I am proud to present to you, both on lead and rhythm guitars, Mr. Ron Ray!!!
He can be seen with me on the Photos page in the 1982 Joshua Foxx photo, towering in the background with his trade mark beard!
One of the very best guitarists I have ever performed with, Ron and I have played together in four different bands and we are best friends as well! I don't see him often, but I was fortunate enough to catch him on one of his rare visits, and I captured his "guitar wizdardry" for one "magical" evening in my studio.
And if you like "power rock", and "ass-kicking guitar", you are going to want to hear this one!!
Cameron Smith
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Posted: Jan 3, 2007
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"ALL WERE WELCOME AT THE COUNTY STILL" has touched down
This comical song tells the story about a "small country town", where the primary occupation of the residents was to consume moonshine and consummate their desires at the "County Still".
A "somewhat" fictional storyline this time around, hope it generates a chuckle or two. Enjoy!!
Cameron Smith
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Posted: Sep 28, 2006
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"KEEP OUT OF THE WAY" Has Entered The Progressive Rock "TOP 10"
This is on the heels of "Don't Bring Your D. A. Here" landing there last July.
Thanks go out to all who have visited and "Rocked" with us along the way, making this event possible!!
Cameron Smith
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Posted: Jul 3, 2006
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"DON'T BRING YOUR D. A. HERE" Hits The Progressive Rock "TOP 10"
Broadjam is not only my website host, but is also home to hundreds of independent artists from around the world.
I want to thank everyone who has visited, listened to, downloaded, and enjoyed being here with me. And it has been a real "Thrill" for me for all of you regulars who keep coming back and spreading the word from all across the globe!!!
All the best!!
Cameron Smith
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Posted: March 30, 2006
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Major Update To The "CHEATIN' LOVER" Song
Yes, another update. As some of you already know, "Take My Love and Throw It Away" has changed identities. One of my fans suggested that instead of using the first line of the chorus for the song's title, the last line of the chorus would make a much more powerful and compelling title for this song.
And boy was she right on target, how did I miss that one!! The new name is "Take Your Dagger & Bloody My Heart". Much more effective title, don't you think? Thank you Serenity, you are a real sweetie (good looking too I might add, thank you for the lovely photograph).
But I had also been thinking of making some major changes to the song itself for some time, (the vocals, instrumentation, and the song structure), so I figured this would be the best time to do it.
For all of you that have already bought the song, I'll be glad to send you a new copy for free. Just send me your email address and the date of purchase.
Cameron Smith
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| "KEEP OUT OF THE WAY" Has Returned
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Posted: March 17, 2006
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Back by popular demand.
This is a song from the "Instrumental Mindscapes" project that I had on the site for a brief time, but I took it off to give it a face-lift. I wanted to add some new instrumentation, but all my efforts of late have gone into "Welcome To The Game".
But over the past few months, I have received numerous e-mails requesting an encore performance. So I finally dusted it off and finished it.
The song is basically a "Note-Festival on Steroids". And yes, I have injected the beast with even more notes than before.
I could tell you that I originally wrote the song as an action-packed chase theme for TV and film (which is how I do intend to market the song), but the truth is, I just wanted to write a song that was fun to play, from a musicians standpoint, that is. And believe me when I tell you, it is a real blast to play, like riding a rocket.
So, if you are into Power Rock Instrumentals, you'll want to give this tune a listen.
Thanks for all the mail. I hope you like the new edition.
Cameron Smith
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| "WELCOME TO THE GAME" Has Landed
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Posted: March 1, 2006
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The "Theme Song" from the upcoming album of the same title is here. Well, sort of. This is the "Condensed Version". The full-length edition won't be released until the album is completed, but you can hear the "Teaser" now.
This song is an introduction to all the other songs on the album, which tell stories about the games people play in life, and on each other.
Cameron Smith
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"BE MY LADY" Is Here
A true story about a "Rocky, Red-Hot Romance" I once had. Click on the name of the song to read the funny story behind the music.
Cameron Smith
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Posted: January 23, 2006
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The "KING" Has Entered The Building
Yes, "Elvis Has Entered The Building"!!! This song is called "Elvis Is In The Building Tonight, A Live Tribute To The King".
It is a medley of three of Elvis's biggest hits of the 50's--"Heartbreak Hotel", "Jailhouse Rock", & "Hound Dog".
It was recorded live during a sound check a few hours before we took the stage for a "Joshua Foxx Concert" in 2004. And it never failed to bring the proverbial "House Down"! The King still "Rocks" to this day!
Click on the name of the song for in-depth information about these songs, including the stories that inspired all three.
Cameron Smith
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| "TAKE MY LOVE & THROW IT AWAY" Is On-site
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Posted: Nov 23, 2005
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This song tells the story of how an ugly, and utterly thoughtless remark over a bottle of champagne celebrating our one year anniversary together, squeezed the final breath of life out of the craziest, most tortured romance I've ever experienced. Click on the name of the song to read the lyrics and the story behind the music.
Cameron Smith
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| "DON'T BRING YOUR D. A. HERE" Is Blasting Off
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Posted: October 3, 2005
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This one is different (and controversial) and I don't want to give it away in advance because that would take away the surprise. I will tell you that it is the first fully vocalized song on the site, and it is the first song from the "Welcome To The Game Album". And it also contains some dry humor. Ladies!!
Cameron Smith
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Posted: July 12, 2005
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3,2,1............LIFTOFF
Ladies and Gentlemen (drum roll please)--This is the official launch of my website, jcameronsmith.com. However, there doesn't seem to be any ladies around, or gentlemen for that fact since I wouldn't qualify for that title. IS ANYBODY OUT THERE??? Probably not as yet.
And it might not be such a great idea to be talking to yourself on the Internet, so I'll just send a message to a lovely young lady I know who is about to become the only other human being in the known universe that will be aware of my website for now (that is once I email her with the address).
Greetings to "The Hot Blond Down The Street", and my companion for the 50th Annual Beaufort Water Festival, the gorgeous (and wonderfully proportioned) Miss Sally G.
Looking forward to your company at the opening ceremonies, our 2nd fireworks display in as many weeks.
"May the sparks continue to fly after the fireworks in the sky".
Cameron Smith
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