John R Winn

Songs of a Traveling Troubadour John R Winn

John Winn is a singer, songwriter, and poet, with a long career that spans over 65 years. This book of lyrics is a small collection of the hundreds of original songs he has written on subjects ranging from love to war, nature, the environment, and our relationships with God, the earth, and other human beings. John has a loyal group of fans that follow his postings of YouTube videos produced by Jon James of The Shedd Studio in Grand Junction, Colorado. They have posted thoughtful, heartfelt comments about his songs, and John has included some of those comments in this book. John writes and performs in the troubadour tradition, which began in France in the 11th Century. Self-accompanied singers, usually playing a guitar or lute, traveled the highways and byways of medieval Europe singing songs of chivalry and love. The tradition quickly spread to Italy and Spain, then to the British Isles and on to America, where it found a home in the songs of the Appalachian Mountains. While no longer performing concerts, John's YouTube videos have reached a worldwide audience of appreciative listeners. He wanted to share more information on his music for those who have not listened to his words closely. He hopes you will find his music and words strike a chord within you.