Are You The One (We've Been Waiting For) by Bruce Avery published on 2020-09-17T16:37:31Z Early in this new century, an increasing number of (theretofore relatively passive) Americans began to grow leery of the "progress" they were seeing in society. To them, it felt not like progress, but more an erosion, or even a distortion - specifically, disortion in society's institutions: education, entertainment, government, business, media, and just culture in general. In 2016, these frustrated Americans managed to elect a president who spoke to their concerns. Contrary to media narrative, the vast majority of the new president's supporters were (and are) fully aware of his faults, but they had learned through past failures that this media machine would crush any ordinary candidate, or president. In this song, written in the fall of 2020, I try to make a case, not for the enigma / phenomenon that is our most recent past US president, but for the people who had finally learned that trying to please or appease wasn't working. Somebody needed to come in and break things. Genre Folk/Americana Comment by Mike Molino I never get tired of listening to this one...seems new again as I head out to vote in the NH primary today 2024-01-23T19:20:03Z Comment by Julian Michael Power . Big change over many years this is very poignant 2023-09-15T21:33:33Z Comment by Julian Michael Power . makes me smile man this is great 2023-09-15T21:31:01Z Comment by Debra Buesking You've successfully touched a nerve here. I couldn't help but think of John the Baptist asking Jesus the very same question. You have a perfect delivery and style for this piece of Americana. 2023-09-06T01:19:27Z Comment by clive hawkins nice song.......loving the country/folk vibes 2023-08-27T23:28:47Z Comment by Mike Molino Incredible lyrics, so true and well written 2023-06-28T14:02:41Z Comment by Linda Straub Love it 2023-01-17T11:40:53Z Comment by Davy Vance A powerful piece Bruce. 2022-08-07T19:29:28Z Comment by Pa' Shot The Canary really great recording and song Bruce, I love it when a song draws you in subtlety, it's a fine art.👌 2022-07-14T16:45:39Z Comment by Sam Reaver Stunning presence! Love those blue notes on the vocals and that little repetitive part of the guitar riff- so pretty and delicate 2022-07-10T19:37:41Z Comment by Mr Cagey Love the attitude and sound of that piano. Brilliant vocal and harmonies that I can feel as well as hear. Some fab arrangement ideas as well. Piano to harp then back again on the intro and repeated. The talk, panned left into the harmonies panned right are just two of a fine bunch. Very much enjoyed. 2022-07-08T07:26:44Z Comment by Jim Mcgill some great lines here Bruce, written by an experienced hand instead of a clumsy woke wrist.....great work man 2022-07-08T03:57:59Z Comment by Nadia Selvaggi I've been waiting for a song like this for over six years! Bravo, Bruce, and thank you for writing! 2022-06-07T23:20:20Z Comment by Nadia Selvaggi Oh, yes!! 2022-06-07T23:15:00Z Comment by Candyside Arcade Enjoying the song. Esp the harmonica 2022-03-30T11:08:23Z Comment by markjbennett I'm so glad I found this song (or perhaps it found me?) as your storytelling skills and your big heart have made my day. Love your delivery and how this song has touched me. Thank you so much for sharing Bruce. Bravo! 2022-03-01T17:08:42Z Comment by Daniels & Durgy A real winner all around for terrific storytelling, diplomacy, laid back delivery with a purpose, and for being a caring American. I'm with ya, music and country! Durge 2021-12-23T07:22:05Z Comment by LawyerOnTheLoose Wonderful, just wonderful 2021-12-03T09:00:01Z Comment by Lizzy, Suzy & Me soundcloud said this was my favourite song here this year, and they are quite right with that :) wish you all the best to you and family Bruce 2021-12-02T20:32:11Z Comment by Gypsy Joe and the Dream Surfers Special mojo. 2021-11-04T15:33:58Z Comment by Gypsy Joe and the Dream Surfers Great storytelling, lyrics and delivery. Awesome stuff. 2021-11-04T15:32:33Z Comment by Gypsy Joe and the Dream Surfers Nice lead lines...dig it, Americana. 2021-11-04T15:30:58Z Comment by Gaz Brownie Loving the lyrics and another fine melody with a great story telling passage . Really real really cool 👍 2021-07-29T22:11:33Z Comment by Spicy Invalid luke 7 2021-07-12T21:10:24Z Comment by Spicy Invalid nice dynamics on here. your vocal tone is good natured and the lowness of it is reassuring. enjoy everything about this beautifully done! 2021-07-12T21:09:22Z Comment by DiVaDY good beat again, like the style ,bravo 2021-07-11T09:15:09Z Comment by No killie fish Great intro love the Harp. love the piano sound great lyrics ...Mr big shot 2021-06-26T07:33:41Z Comment by Nat Daniels Lord yes! So organic... I felt Like I was sitting in and just able to Jam on your piano.. nicely done Bruce xx 2021-06-14T20:59:23Z Comment by Walkin' in Pa's Footsteps great folks/cool singN song/ good one 2021-05-27T03:44:21Z