About the Recording

Awaken the Dreamer is a new album of music by Jon Batson, produced by Larry Williams. It is a collection of songs inspired by and dedicated to L. Ron Hubbard.

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Songs on the Album

Awaken the Dreamer
It has been said that an adult is a child with the dreams beaten out of him. In light of that data the song speaks for itself.
 
How the Mighty Have Fallen
Suppose we have been around for a long time. Suppose we were once very, very powerful. This song supposes both.
 
Human Emotion and Reaction
Y'ever get an alarming response for which you were not quite prepared? That was probably Human Emotion and Reaction.
 
The Only One Saving You Now
I've got good news and bad news. The good news is you are master of your own destiny. That is also the bad news.
 
Homesick
Who are we? Where do we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going? This song does not answer these questions. Only that wherever we come from, it is missed.
 
Third Party Rag
There are those who secretly promote conflict. 'They' are the cause of much upset and ill will. This is a song about 'them'.
 
The Point of No Return
It is said, "You cannot steal second base without leaving first." This concept holds true for diving into a pool, leaping from a plane, and the other decisions in life.
 
He'd Just as Soon Play the Banjo
L. Ron Hubbard used to play the guitar and the banjo on the radio. Many of the hobbies, projects, studies and joys he held so dear, he forsook in order to create the body of work for which he is most famous.
 
My Friend Took Off Today
Death is a part of life. We can only hope that when it calls, our work is done and we then go to a better place. It is not for me to say where my friend has gone, but I am sure it is a better place, and that his work was complete when he left.
 
The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth
... and the Bold shall move on to Target Two. 'Nuff said.
 
Heart as Big as Texas
Once upon a time there was an adventurer, pilot, explorer, filmmaker, author, musician, and so on, who went very far out of his way to help his fellow man. This is about L. Ron Hubbard.
 

Acknowledgements

Many friends helped to produce this recording, including Margie Nelson, Kris Garrett, DeeDee DiCandia, Sheila Knight, and Terry Williams on background vocals; Liana Corea-Romero, Eric Zimmerman, and Terry Williams on piano and keyboards; and Sheila Zimmerman on the flute. Merlin, the studio cat, is also thanked. And thanks to the crew and staff of the Freewinds who had a part in bringing this album from a wispy dream to a product.

Three of the songs on this album are about L. Ron Hubbard. He inspired many others. It is for this reason that this collection is dedicated to him.

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