Paul Gilbert: Turn Not Your Back (To Others)


Paul Gilbert - Turn Not Your Back (To Others)

WROC is my first vocal album since 2016. The lyrics were inspired by the etiquette book, "George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior." I truly enjoyed turning Washington's Rules of Civility (WROC) into ROCK songs! I hope my vocal and guitar melodies will stir your heart and improve your table manners. Spit Not in the Fire!

"Turn Not Your Back (To Others)" - Written and Produced by Paul Gilbert
Lyrics inspired by Washington Rules: 14, 76, 24 and 9

This song title comes from Rule #14, which is one of my favorites. Since I have hearing loss, I find it much easier to understand people when they face me. Hopefully this song will encourage more of that. Overall, I enjoy how these rules take on an urgent emotional quality when sung. "Lean not upon anyone" and "Do not laugh too loud" take on a new life with vocal harmonies and rising chords. And as you've likely noticed by now, I cannot resist inserting a rousing "Spit not in the fire."

Paul Gilbert: Vocals and Guitar
Doug Rappoport: Guitar
Timmer Blakely: Bass
Nick D'Virgilio: Drums


Everyone sang the harmonies

Paul Gilbert - Turn Not Your Back (To Others) (Music Video) WROC

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