The Living Songbook of Hal Pollock
300+ original songs – lyrics, recordings and collaborations from artists around the world
“Leave Something Good Behind.”
– Glenn Frey
“Leave Something Good Behind.”
– Glenn Frey
what is world artists stage?
Esquire Records understands the profound ability of music to bring people together, and now, we’re gearing up to “Set the World to Music.”
An unforgettable 90 minute spectacle curated by Esquire Records, featuring artists from every corner of the globe, all under the spotlight of the esteemed Esquire Records World Stage. It’s not just a show; it’s your chance to captivate a worldwide audience and make your mark on the international music scene.
Start fine-tuning your masterpiece and get ready to be featured on the Esquire Records World Stage!
The National Contest for the Music for this Song Is Now Open.
Musicians Are Invited to Submit Proposed Music to Esquire Records
There’s a flag that is flying on Capitol Hill
A symbol of freedom of might and of will
They call her Old Glory and she’ll always be
The home of the brave and the land of the free
This is the land of the Red White and Blue
Where liberty reigns and where dreams can come true
Say what you want to say
Do what you do
American freedom for me and for you
There’s a lady who stands for the word liberty
Holds a torch in the harbor and looks out to sea
She beckons to travelers from near and from far
And welcomes them here from wherever they are
There are forces of evil inside our own land
That challenge the freedoms for which we all stand
But patriots here in the land of the free
Must protect what we have and our shared destiny
This freedom we have is a most fragile thing
We must do what it takes so we let freedom ring
This is the land of the Red White and Blue
Where liberty reigns and where dreams can come true
Say what you want to say
Do what you do
American freedom for me and for you
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and the compilation are available now through Esquire Records
MYSTERY ARTIST
The Esquire Digital E-Book Set The World To Music is a book of songs and lyrics developed by Esquire founder Hal Pollock. The book is a cloud-based publication, and contains streaming songs and video that require internet access. You will be able to purchase and download individual songs or lyrics from the book, or purchase the whole book.
The book contains dozens of sets of lyrics which will for the first time be made available to the world music community.
Musicians and artists will be invited to write music and add vocals to Esquire lyrics, and to submit demos for possible collaboration with Esquire.
Those songs which are approved by Esquire will be added to the book.
This song is tribute to the courage and fighting spirit of a great nation, and the magical music and lyrics of the greatest American popular song of all time—
American Pie.
Lyrics by Hal Pollock. Performed by Alex Kozar of Kyiv Ukraine,
Recorded in Kyiv Ukraine at Crystal Sound Recording Studio
Proceeds generated from the sale of the song will be donated to humanitarian causes for the Ukrainian people through the Ukrainian government.
Join us in the campaign to support the people of the Ukraine with a new anthem that will inspire, entertain, and raise needed funds for humanitarian relief.
Ukrainian Pie Song Lyrics Plaque
Alex Kozar, hosting an event for the Ukraine Rescue Services in Kyiv, Ukraine, with President Zelensky present.
President Zelensky arriving in the US on 12/21/2022 for meetings with President Biden and President Zelensky’s historic speech to the joint sessions of congress.
By Hal Pollock
I am looking to the Heavens
But no answer do I see
And I ask myself the question
How can all this killing be?
For if there’s a God in Heaven
He would never let this be
All this killing of his children
All this suffering we see
He would take us by the hand
Lead us to a brighter day
Bring an end to all this madness
He would show us all the way
For if there’s a God in Heaven
An end to war would finally be
We would all just love each other
Live in peace and harmony
Won’t you give us all a sign?
Let your plan and will be done
So we all may know your glory
And a lasting peace begun
Every father every daughter
Every mother every son
Join with me to find the answer
Peace on Earth for everyone
We don’t need to look above
To find the answer that we seek
We need only look inside
It is in the words we speak
It is up to you and me
To make this world a better place
Where all people can be free
And live as one united race
I know there’s a God in Heaven
Watching down on you and me
If we all just work together
Then one day he’ll surely see
All his children of the world
Joining hands in prayer and song
When the people of the world
To one family belong
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All Rights Reserved
The No. 1 Beatle tribute band in the world
In May 1967 my dad opened a side business; a teen club.
Meeting the Beatles infected him with the music bug and
made him want to become a music promoter.
“Leave Something Good Behind.” – Glenn Frey
An expanding digital ebook
“Music is a healing force. It is a force for good. It knows no boundaries, no hatred, no ethnicity, no nationality. It is the universal language of love. In these troubled times, I hope this website and the book Set the World to Music can help to bring about a lasting peace. As Michael Jackson told us, it is time to heal the world.”
“Leave Something Good Behind.” – Glenn Frey
An expanding digital ebook
“Music is a healing force. It is a force for good. It knows no boundaries, no hatred, no ethnicity, no nationality. It is the universal language of love. In these troubled times, I hope this website and the book Set the World to Music can help to bring about a lasting peace. As Michael Jackson told us, it is time to heal the world.”
“Leave Something Good Behind.” – Glenn Frey
An expanding digital ebook
“Music is a healing force. It is a force for good. It knows no boundaries, no hatred, no ethnicity, no nationality. It is the universal language of love. In these troubled times, I hope this website and the book Set the World to Music can help to bring about a lasting peace. As Michael Jackson told us, it is time to heal the world.”
Imagine if you can a world that lives in harmony
Where people of all nations love each other and are free
Is it possible one day this is a vision we might see?
The people or world joining hands to let it be?
Why are we always killing each other?
Taking up arms against our own brother?
Isn’t it time to love one another?
Let the whole world live in peace
Let there be peace across the land
And love no matter where you stand
If only life could be so grand
Let there be peace
Why can’t we all just work together to find a common ground?
What does it take and will we ever turn this world around?
Lay down our arms extend a hand fight for the greater good
Finally have the kind of world we always knew we could
How many brothers have to die?
How many mothers have to cry?
Is there still hope for you and I
To find a lasting peace?
Join me in just this simple prayer
That all God’s children one day share
Here and there and everywhere
A true and lasting peace
Let there be peace across the land
And love no matter where you stand
Reach out and touch somebody’s hand
Let there be peace
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For every man this land must be
A place of hope and liberty
Where each man can be truly free
To realize his destiny
For every woman let there be
An equal opportunity
To lead in our society
And still to raise a family
For every child in this land
We all must lend a helping hand
So they may come to understand
The dreams that make this country grand
For every man let freedom ring
For every woman let us sing
For every child in this land
These are the things for which we stand
With every morning that we rise
Pay homage to the flag that flies
The stars and stripes that symbolize
The peace we find in these fair skies
God bless this land that we hold dear
To which we come from far and near
In search of peace and without fear
For liberties that we find here
For every man let freedom ring
For every woman let us sing
For every child in this land
These are the things for which we stand
© 2001 Esquire Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved
For every man this land must be
A place of hope and liberty
Where each man can be truly free
To realize his destiny
For every woman let there be
An equal opportunity
To lead in our society
And still to raise a family
For every child in this land
We all must lend a helping hand
So they may come to understand
The dreams that make this country grand
For every man let freedom ring
For every woman let us sing
For every child in this land
These are the things for which we stand
With every morning that we rise
Pay homage to the flag that flies
The stars and stripes that symbolize
The peace we find in these fair skies
God bless this land that we hold dear
To which we come from far and near
In search of peace and without fear
For liberties that we find here
For every man let freedom ring
For every woman let us sing
For every child in this land
These are the things for which we stand
© 2001 Esquire Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Monster for President’ is a story that reveals the ups and downs of a political race between rivals for control of Monster Nation.
All ages will enjoy this comical political parody following the Prez and the Challenger along the campaign trail.
Watch and read their great debate. An ace reporter presents some interesting information that might change voter’s opinions. Will the election end in a surprise? Who will become the next President of Monster Nation?
Find out by downloading the app or purchasing the hardcover storybook. The app contains many interactive elements. Guaranteed to entertain and delight children and adults from ages 12 & up.
Register Your Vote on Esquire’s Ballot Form.
Register Your Vote on Esquire’s Ballot Form.
Esquire is now collaborating with Ukrainian Virtuoso pianist Evgeny Khmara on 10 new songs. They are in the process of being recorded.
American vocalist Rima Clark is currently recording two of the songs including Esquire’s proposed new Olympic theme
Esquire is also now completing a 500 page songbook for release later this year. Many of the songs will be premiered here. Check back to hear the new songs.
Esquire is collaborating with artists around the world. Many songs are being recorded now. Check back for updates.
We watched the bombs fall from afar
Safe in the homes we love
As people that we called our friends
Became the victims of
A cruel and unjust war
In which so many had to die
People who just wanted peace
The same as you and I
They stood their ground
They showed no fear
We watched so many fall
All in the name of freedom
All for one and one for all
So many lost
And all in vain
A blitzkrieg full of fire and rain
Young and old
We let them die
And now so many left to cry
It’s a tale as old as time
That when you let evil win
The evil just grows stronger
Till one day it pulls you in
We call ourselves home of the brave
But that is not how we behave
We let them smite democracy
People just like you and me
We wonder if we’ve done enough
And what will be their fate
This much we know for certain
No one can ever conquer hate
When you let evil have its way
And plan to fight another day
You simply let the evil get much stronger
Till one day it is at your door
You find again just like before
You can’t avoid the evil any longer
It’s such a simple lesson
When it comes to bold aggression
That to let it flourish is to ask for more
For when you feed the fire
The flames will just grow higher
Till one day they are burning down your door
There is a bridge a world away
A bridge we cannot cross
We cannot do what must be done
We’ll measure up the loss
For it is just a bridge too far
And one day may be lost
Leaving us to wonder
What will be the final cost
©2022 Esquire Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved
We watched the bombs fall from afar
Safe in the homes we love
As people that we called our friends
Became the victims of
A cruel and unjust war
In which so many had to die
People who just wanted peace
The same as you and I
They stood their ground
They showed no fear
We watched so many fall
All in the name of freedom
All for one and one for all
So many lost
And all in vain
A blitzkrieg full of fire and rain
Young and old
We let them die
And now so many left to cry
It’s a tale as old as time
That when you let evil win
The evil just grows stronger
Till one day it pulls you in
We call ourselves home of the brave
But that is not how we behave
We let them smite democracy
People just like you and me
We wonder if we’ve done enough
And what will be their fate
This much we know for certain
No one can ever conquer hate
When you let evil have its way
And plan to fight another day
You simply let the evil get much stronger
Till one day it is at your door
You find again just like before
You can’t avoid the evil any longer
It’s such a simple lesson
When it comes to bold aggression
That to let it flourish is to ask for more
For when you feed the fire
The flames will just grow higher
Till one day they are burning down your door
There is a bridge a world away
A bridge we cannot cross
We cannot do what must be done
We’ll measure up the loss
For it is just a bridge too far
And one day may be lost
Leaving us to wonder
What will be the final cost
©2022 Esquire Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Esquire Brings You The World with
Russian supermodel singer of Leonid & Friends. A voice like Celine Dion. Ksenia is credited with being the first Russian singer understood by over a billion people on earth. This is because she sings and speaks seven languages, including Chinese. She is also a piano virtuoso.
England’s Michael Buble.
The Esquire Favorites.
Eddie Baccus Sr. f. Joe Lovano • Stablemates
Joe Hunter & Dallas Coffey • My Little Suede Shoes
Jazz Heritage Orchestra • Hot House
Ernie Krivda & The Fat Tuesday Big Band • Melancholy Serenade
Vanessa Rubin • Comes Love
Joe Howard • Angel Eyes
Holly Hofmann • And Now You
Clarence Taylor & Doc City • Twelve Fifty-Seven
Cliff Habian • Beautiful Maria of My Soul
Mike Petrone • Watermelon Man
Bob Ferrazza • Cave Jazz
David Berkman • Back in the 90’s
Jamey Haddad • Bill DeArango • Ragarango
Joe Lovano • Tony ”Big T” Lovano • Now’s the Time
Robert Lockwood Jr. • Can’t Stand the Pain
The Colin Dussault Project • Fire and Rain
Jimmy Ley and the Funk Pumpers • Pay Me in Cash
Travis Haddix • Catch You in the Truth
Mr. Stress • Lovin Cup
Blues • Black Cat
Chad Ely • Long 3 Days
Mr. Download & the House Rockers • Solid Gone
The Elm St. Blues Band • I’d Rather Be Blind
Blue Taxi • Shadow of the Saigon Blues
The Alan Greene Band • Big Hair Woman
Love Affair • Mama Sez
The Jerry Busch Group • Nobody Does Me Better
I-Tal • Rockers
Don Kriss • Where’s the Fire
Alex Bevan • Love Stay Beside Me
Wild Horses • Funky Poodle
The Generators • I’m a Generator
Rapscallion • Anytime
Wild Giraffes • Burning Love
Flatbush • Snug as a Bug in a Rug
The Euclid Beach Band • Headlands
Eddie Baccus Sr. f. Joe Lovano • Stablemates
Joe Hunter & Dallas Coffey • My Little Suede Shoes
Jazz Heritage Orchestra • Hot House
Ernie Krivda & The Fat Tuesday Big Band • Melancholy Serenade
Vanessa Rubin • Comes Love
Joe Howard • Angel Eyes
Holly Hofmann • And Now You
Clarence Taylor & Doc City • Twelve Fifty-Seven
Cliff Habian • Beautiful Maria of My Soul
Mike Petrone • Watermelon Man
Bob Ferrazza • Cave Jazz
David Berkman • Back in the 90’s
Jamey Haddad • Bill DeArango • Ragarango
Joe Lovano • Tony ”Big T” Lovano • Now’s the Time
Robert Lockwood Jr. • Can’t Stand the Pain
The Colin Dussault Project • Fire and Rain
Jimmy Ley and the Funk Pumpers • Pay Me in Cash
Travis Haddix • Catch You in the Truth
Mr. Stress • Lovin Cup
Blues • Black Cat
Chad Ely • Long 3 Days
Mr. Download & the House Rockers • Solid Gone
The Elm St. Blues Band • I’d Rather Be Blind
Blue Taxi • Shadow of the Saigon Blues
The Alan Greene Band • Big Hair Woman
Love Affair • Mama Sez
The Jerry Busch Group • Nobody Does Me Better
I-Tal • Rockers
Don Kriss • Where’s the Fire
Alex Bevan • Love Stay Beside Me
Wild Horses • Funky Poodle
The Generators • I’m a Generator
Rapscallion • Anytime
Wild Giraffes • Burning Love
Flatbush • Snug as a Bug in a Rug
The Euclid Beach Band • Headlands
