Welcome to Esquire Records

SONGS FOR THE AGES

“Leave Something Good Behind.” – Glenn Frey

An expanding digital ebook

Dedication

“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.”

Hal Pollock, Founder
Esquire Records, July 2022

Welcome to Esquire Records

SONGS FOR THE AGES

“Leave Something Good Behind.” – Glenn Frey

An expanding digital ebook

Dedication

“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.”

Hal Pollock, Founder
Esquire Records, July 2022

American Spirit

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American Spirit

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American Spirit

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American Spirit

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Protect Our Children

Daughters and Sons - Tribute

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Introduction by Tom Mauser

Protect Our Children

Daughters and Sons - Tribute

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Daughters and Sons
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911 Tribute

A World Gone Mad

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A World Gone Mad

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A World Gone Mad

The Song For America

(For Which We Stand)

The New National Anthem?
The National Contest for the Music for this Song Is Now Open.
Musicians Are Invited to Submit Proposed Music to Esquire Records
 

The Song For America

(For Which We Stand)

Lyrics by Hal Pollock

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

Political rivals fight for control of Monster Nation
by Hal Pollock

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.

"Don't Die With Your Music Inside You."

Wayne Dyer

Meet The Brittles

  • Will the Brittles Return in 2023?
  • Will Apple Corps Let It Be?
  • Will Esquire release The Brittles Invasion?
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Meet The Brittles

Read the lyrics to Esquire's proposed Beatles' tribute to their fans, Forever Yours

  • Will Forever Yours be the final Beatles’ song?
  • Should Paul write the music?
  • Will Paul and Ringo record the song?

Register Your Vote on Esquire’s Ballot Form. 

Meet The Brittles

  • Will the Brittles Return in 2023?
  • Will Apple Corps Let It Be?
  • Will Esquire release The Brittles Invasion?
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Meet The Brittles

Read the lyrics to Esquire's proposed Beatles' tribute to their fans, Forever Yours

  • Will Forever Yours be the final Beatles’ song?
  • Should Paul write the music?
  • Will Paul and Ringo record the song?

Register Your Vote on Esquire’s Ballot Form. 

An Esquire Remembrance

With the Beatles in '66

Many New Songs are Coming Soon!


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 

The Best of You. Christopher Weeks in the UK is recording others The Little Story and Moments of Love. 

 

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.

Get News and Updates

News

Hal Pollock has joined forces Ukrainian Virtuoso pianist
Evgeny Khmara to produce ten new songs.
This is the stuff movies are made of and talks about
50 musicians scurrying around Kyiv to create the track

NEWS – 2/23/22

This is the stuff movies are made of. As Ukraine stands surrounded on three sides by Russian troops, and the world fears the outbreak of a new world war, the resilient Ukrainians assemble a 50 piece orchestra to record three alternative orchestra tracks for Fairy Tale.

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."

Walt Disney

Hal Pollock & Evgeny Khmara Collaborations

The new recordings for these songs are coming. Until they are released you can hear the music, read the lyrics with the music, and watch the wonderful performances of Ukrainian Virtuoso pianist Evgeny Khmara.

Fairy Tale

Lyrics by Hal Pollock, Music & Performance by Evgeny Khmara

She

Lyrics by Hal Pollock, Music & Performance by Evgeny Khmara

The Best of You
Olympic Theme based on Parallels

Lyrics by Hal Pollock, Music & Performance by Evgeny Khmara

Moments of Love

Lyrics by Hal Pollock, Music & Performance by Evgeny Khmara

The Little Story

Lyrics by Hal Pollock, Music & Performance by Evgeny Khmara

Future Memories

Lyrics by Hal Pollock, Music & Performance by Evgeny Khmara

Seasons of Our Love

Based on Ridna Maty

Lyrics by Hal Pollock, Music & Performance by Evgeny Khmara

Chance Meeting

Lyrics by Hal Pollock, Music & Performance by Evgeny Khmara

To Find Myself

Lyrics by Hal Pollock, Music & Performance by Evgeny Khmara

Once Upon a Time

Based on Depth

Lyrics by Hal Pollock, Music & Performance by Evgeny Khmara

Collaborations from around the World

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American Spirit
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A World Gone Mad
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Never Say Never
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Surrender To Love
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Only The Heart Can Tell
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One Love Or Two
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The Beauty of Your Face
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Christmas Won't Be Christmas
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A Message From God
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Daughters and Sons
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Rise To The Challenge
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The Best Is Yet To Be
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Prisoner of Love
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If I Dry Every Tear
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Love Is Calling You
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Smokin' Fool
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The Man In Me
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Meet The Brittles
a tribute to ukraine

UNBREAKABLE

Unbreakable

As Russia invades Ukraine in an unprovoked and outrageous act, brave Ukrainians defend their country and the people they love.

Hear Evgeny Khmara perform the song Fight in the Ukraine in the video below:

A Bridge Too Far

Lyrics by Hal Pollock

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

Let The Children Die

Let The Children Die

Lyrics by Hal Pollock

People of America
Are you watching this with me?
Do you see them killing children?
Do you wonder what will be?
Though it’s over twenty years now
Since we said “Never Again”
The only thing that’s changed
Is that we have more deaths than then

Certain of our leaders
Have sold their souls say I
They take money from the devil
To let our children die
Shame on every one of them
To let this killing be
Do the children have to be their own
Before they come to see?

Leaders of America
What do you say to me?
Are you going to stop this killing
Or will you just let this be?
Can you feel the pain and anguish
Of the families that cry?
When they ask how you can stand there
And just let their children die?

Of all the countries in the world
This only happens here
That children and their parents
Have to live in constant fear
When you look into the mirror?
What do you see upon your face?
Do you see our murdered children?
Our American disgrace


Who will save the children
From our leaderships’ blind eye?
When a shooter’s in their classroom
And we leave them there to die
For these are all our children
Who depend on you and me
They cannot save themselves
Amidst all this hypocrisy

And what of our policemen
Who stand hiding safe outside?
When every second counts
They leave the killers to decide
The fate of all our children
Our daughters and our sons
When policemen lack the courage
To do what’s needed done

It is time that we unite
And end this saddest tragedy
Send a message to our leaders
That we will not let this be
We must all stand up together
For it’s up to you and I
To show the courage and conviction
Not to let the children die

All good people of this country
Will you now join hands with me?
Say it loud and say it clear
To make sure they hear our plea
So what say you our leaders
To the families that cry?
Are you prepared to do what’s right
Or let the children die?

© 2022 Esquire Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Now, for the first time, you can own an Esquire song plaque bearing your favorite Esquire lyrics from Set the World to Music.
Your choice of many Esquire inspirational lyrics, love songs, or songs from the lighter side.

Esquire Brings You The World with

Esquire's Hot Picks

In searching the globe for great artists to record songs for Esquire’s Around the World Compilation - Volume I, Esquire has discovered many great talents. Many of these are European artists who have covered the songs of the West as well or better than the originals. These are the Esquire Hot Picks. We share their information with you in the hope that you will support and follow these amazing artists.

Leonid & Friends

An amazing Russian band which covers the music of the American band Chicago. With an amazing back story this band is considered by many to be the greatest tribute band in the world.
www.leonidandf.com

Serge Tiagnyriadno

Ukraine. Former front man for Leonid & Friends known for his covers of songs performed by Peter Cetera. Now pursuing a solo career with the release of Songs from the Other Side of the Planet on Jetpack Records. Serge broadcasts from his Kyiv home raising money for the Ukraine war effort.
     
Love of My Life (With Brian May of Queen)
You’re the Inspiration
   

Ksenia Buzina

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.

 

 

My Heart Will Go On
Leave Me Now

 

 

 

Bogdan Ioan

2018 Voice of Romania he is Michael Jackson reincarnated. See these links, including the four chair turn on The Earth Song.
The Earth Song Official Video
The Earth Song
Smooth Criminal
We Are The World
Billie Jean
Thriller

Bob Bullee

Holland. Sinatra has nothing on him.
The Voice Performance

The Voice Performance

James Bermingham

UK. The voice of George Michael

Hear Songs

Glennis Grace

Holland. A breakout star on AGT with the voice of Whitney Houston.

glennisgrace.com

Mark Kingswood

England’s Michael Buble.
The Esquire Favorites.

Everybody Wants The Moon
Dancin’ on a Monday
markkingswood.com

Meet our new star Alex Kozar from Kyiv

Get ready for a surprise

Prior Esquire Releases

Hot House

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

The Best of Cleveland Blues

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

The Pride of
Cleveland WMMS

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

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