"Aside from being a martial artist since I was eight, I have been an avid musician on the side for nearly as long.

I began playing guitar when I was 17 and singing to my two older sister's records since I was a child.  I never took any formal lessons.  
In the mid 1990's, I eventually formed a local band where I was lead singer and lead guitarist  It was short-lived with little success.  
My Martial Arts career eventually took over nearly all of my free time when I moved to Ohio.

ABOUT 'GOOD OLD DAYS'

I have always believed that creativity and art go hand in hand with Budo.
They seem to be branches off of the same tree of expression.

After my 31st album, around 2019, it felt right to begin on this new musical project.  I have always wanted to do an album of cover songs.
There were so many great songs to choose from.  Each one of these songs holds a special place in my heart.  
These are songs from our American culture and past that (if you are old enough) both you and I will resonate with.
They still bring back wonderful memories of younger days.

I felt so fortunate to be able to try and re-create these radio hits, albeit poorly in my little home-studio.  

It is my hope that spending time with these cover songs will bring you some escapism and enjoyment.

May you keep finding new and hidden things in the mix each time that you listen. "

Todd Norcross 

Credits:

Todd Norcross – All Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Additional Background Vocals, Additional Drums, Additional Bass Guitar, Additional Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Additional Piano and Keyboards, Additional Percussion.

Album song list:

                   

1. Africa - Toto - 1981

2. Don’t You Forget about Me – Simple Minds - 1984

3. Every Breath You Take – The Police - 1982

4. Rocket Man – Elton John - 1972

5. She’s Always A Woman – Billy Joel - 1977

6. Help is on Its Way – Little River Band - 1976

7. Graduation Day – Chris Isaac - 1995

8. I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner - 1984

9. I Wear My Sunglasses at Night - Corey Hart – 1983

10. Can’t Fight This Feeling – REO Speedwagon – 1984

11. Who’ll Stop the Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival – 1973

12. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – Elton John – 1973

13. Take on Me – a-ha – 1984

14. Ain’t Nothin Gonna Break My Stride – Matthew Wilder – 1983

15. Guitar Man – Bread – 1972

16. Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac – 1977

17. Listen to the Music- The Doobie Brothers – 1972

18. Sister Golden Hair - America – 1975

19. The Logical Song – Supertramp – 1979

20. Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty – 1978

21. Shower the People – James Taylor – 1976

22. The Chain – Fleetwood Mac - 1977

23. Fields of Gold – Sting – 1992

24. Sounds of Silence – Simon and Garfunkel - 1966

25. Sailing to Philadelphia – Mark Knopfler (James Taylor) in 2000

26. Beth – Kiss – 1976

27. Dust in the Wind – Kansas – 1977

28. Wasted on the Way – Crosby, Still and Nash – 1982

29. Southern Cross – Crosby, Stills and Nash – 1982

30. Your Song – Elton John – 1970

31. Against All Odds - Phil Collins – 1983

32. Don’t Answer Me – Alan Parsons Project – 1983

33. California Dreamin’ – The Mams and the Papas – 1965

34. Sailing – Christopher Cross – 1979

35. Take it Easy – The Eagles – 1972

36. Nights in White Satin – The Moody Blues – 1967

37. Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon and Garfunkel - 1970

Reviews:

"Norcross does a great job at bringing back some of the "classics"...a voice for every mood in the human spirit."

- Emille Rodriquez - Indie Music

"So many noteworthy songs, so little time. This was a great throwback of radio hits in an otherwise abysmal year of music."

"Amazing! - 4 stars" - Lindsay Abrams

"Catchy covers with great vocals and production for a home-brew album."

- Cincinnati Enquirer

"Longtime fans will appreciate and revisit that grand feeling of nostalgia; new fans will find a retrospective of what Norcross can do with a guitar and a dream."

"This collection was a rocket-ride and a half. I never hit pause once."

- CJ Schneider 

"...Norcross seems genuinely reflective here. A mature journey into Good Old Days for mature listeners."

- Max Weinberg

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