Songwriting is kinda going out of fashion - well the kind of songwriting that I indulge in has. For a start songwriters routinely have up to 10 people credited.
You know you're in trouble when a song has more songwriters than chords!
Listen to my most popular songs
Listen to the top original songs that I have written, as voted by and according to popularity by our visitors.
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My Secret Heart by Benny Sutton
Do you have a secret heart? A ballad given modern, nuanced vocal treatment by the talented Inna Walters on vocals.
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Good times by Benny Sutton
Soundcloud’s #1 R&B track in 2015 with 180K+ plays – features the superbly talented Vocalatti on vocals and a keyboard solo from top Soundcloud keyboardist Mark Dorricott
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Sunshine and Rain by Benny Sutton
A song about life, love and the universe! – given a modern, nuanced big Diva treatment by the talented Samantha Blanchard on vocals.
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Starry Night by Benny Sutton
The ultimate romantic song. If you like a sentimental pop ballad you’ll love this. It’s all about about a Christmas marriage proposal! Can you spot the references to the Joni Mitchell song River?
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Afterglow by Benny Sutton
An ambient dance groove featuring Samantha B on vocals. Named after an Omnisphere preset! Such a great pad it takes the track to another level. If you like Chaka Khan you'll love this!
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Speak by Benny Sutton
Looking for a really moody ballad? Check out this truly great vocal performance by Samantha Blanchard on this pop ballad. If you dig Chaka Khan you'll dig this.
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Uptown, Downtown (Play The Funky Music)
Funky jazz fusion original song with earworm synth bass line and fretless solo. Old school, four on the floor funk! Partay! 2020 remix. Real Horns by Luke Tunney in the style of Earth Wind and Fire I bet Bruno Mars would like to get this authentic
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Groove Tonite by Benny Sutton
Old school, four on the floor funk! Partay! 2020 remix. Real Horns by Luke Tunney in the style of Earth Wind and Fire I bet Bruno Mars would like to get this authentic but was he even born when I recorded this in the 1980's?
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Shine So Bright by Benny Sutton
A psychedelic groove featuring Samantha B on vocals. Classic 60's Retro pop song, ear candy
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Take me to your Ocean
Another one of my original songs. Dig Samantha Blanchard's vocal on this pop ballad. Classic 60's Retro pop song, ear candy
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Fit So Tight (2021 remix) by Benny Sutton
It's amazing how you can revisit old tracks and revive them. This is a 2021 remix of an old track that gained a new lease of life with a new video. The superb AJ Lewis on vocals sounding as good as Sam Smith
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Cocaine is gonna fuck your brain
You've got to dig this track because it has just one chord! Basically a groove in the guitarists fave key E. Warning. Restricted content - contains foul language and reference to drug abuse - another reason to like it!
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Truck Stop Girl by Benny Sutton
A country tune for Men! Warning, look away if you don't like rock cliches! Featuring Christian Erik on vocals who sings the heck out of it. look out Kenny Chesney and George Strait it's hot country.
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Crazy Lovin' by Benny Sutton
Here's a country rock tune , complete with virtual steel guitar. Yeeha cowpokes! Featuring Christian Erik on vocals who sings the heck out of it. look out Kenny Chesney and George Strait it's hot country.
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Get Sticky by Benny Sutton
Modern Jazz Funk Groove in E Minor Pentatonic @ 120bpm. It's in the style of Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Vulfpeck with some Larry Carlton thrown in!
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Japanese Girl
I consider this to be arguably my most commercial pop tune
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Whenever You’re Ready by Inspector Lloyd
In 1975 Ben and Phil and Funky John AKA Inspector Lloyd signed with Fresh Air Records. This track was to be their debut single 'Whenever You're Ready'.
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Groove Tonight by Benny Sutton
My ultimate 80's dance groove. It's authentic because it was recorded back then on analog equipment and digitally remastered 2016. Real horns, real musicians. That's why it's so good!
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Hold On by Benny Sutton
Sort of Bluesy gospel feel. One of the first tracks I used AJ Lewis on vocals. Off the Smile album. Classic 60's Retro pop song, ear candy
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Only You by Benny Sutton
An original composition and a collaboration with the talented Vocalatti on vocals. Another popular one on Soundcloud.