Sixteen years ago Howard Stansell's path crossed mine thanks to a mutual friend. Since that time we have made music together many times and I am proud to say that Howard has included a song on this album written by my partner and me. More important than that is our friendship. Howard's talents are many. He is an accomplished musician, painter and teacher who likes to fly airplanes for a hobby. He is a loving husband, father and grandfather. I have found out over the years that he is the best friend a person could ever have. So it is with a great deal of pride that I present to you this collection of songs by Howard Stansell. I know that you will enjoy these heartfelt expressions from a man who has a unique talent to "speak" his feelings in song. If you listen closely I know you will find that he is also expressing many of your feelings as well. So, enjoy these songs with your ears and your heart. They're meant to touch both. Jim Glunt 01. Better Things To Do 02. DC Wonderin' Blues 03. Like It Used To Be 04. Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow 05. Just As Much A Hero 06. Hero's Song 07. RC Cola & Moon Pies 08. Todd's Song 09. Rainy Wednesday Night 10. Best It Can Get 11. Everybody's Dreamgirl 12. Carolina 13. Floyd & Sadie (G & L.   This Album really began several years ago when I first wrote JUST AS MUCH A HERO. Recently, I have been drawn to the stories of men and women who serve in our armed forces. They are the ones who guard, protect, preserve and defend the freedom of ALL AMERICANS. Their sacrifices are often overlooked and sometimes criticized. These songs were written as a tribute to them and as a reminder that "Freedom isn't really free". I poke fun at a few of our friends and neighbors and take clear aim at those who would, by any means, bring harm to this great Nation and to her people. Some will not like these songs; that's OK, Others, I trust will appreciate and enjoy the music. HS 01. America Today 02. Hollywood to Bagdad 03. If you Can't Remember 04. Under God 05. Just As Much A Hero 06. If I Started Running' Now 07. It's Time to Fly 08. Uncle Georgie 09. I Remember When 10. A Soldier's Letter Home 11 Ronnie Rooster 12. Hero's Song  HSE Productions 312 Hathaway Cir Dr Los Lunas, NM 87031 505-865-5866   Howard Stansell Born a "war baby" (1943) I grew up to adolescence in farm country in southern Illinois; Moved to New Mexico (age 13) in 1956. I was a "maladjusted" country kid for a while until I discovered (or was discovered) athletics in junior high school. A serious leg injury tempered my potential "fame" as a track star -- I never ran in college. I graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1967 after a 2 year in -2 year out -- 2 year in academic career. My only military "experience" was a short stint in the college Air Force ROTC program. I resigned when I was turned down for pilot training (glasses); probably a "fateful" decision. I went on to learn to fly and still fly privately (it is part of who I am). After college, I was passed over for the "draft" (pre lottery) because of a physical condition. I taught art in public school for a decade -- founded and administrated a private Christian school in Albuquerque ( four years of absorption and eventual fatigue / burn out). I have 20-some years teaching experience. I was married to Anne in 1968, fathered two wonderful children and remain married to the same wonderful lady (36 years, almost). Since the early 80's I have pursued my painting career (what I am really trained to do), taught at the high school and college levels, worked in the real estate business and, of course followed my music. I first recorded (Nashville) in 1968.  Music History: 1. Began writing songs as a teenager 2. Voted Top 10 entertainer, UNM, 1967 3. Auditioned for Capitol Records, Los Angeles 1968 4. Recorded DC Wonderin" Blues and Country's Gone, released at Starday Records, Nashville ,TN, 1968 -- pick hit in Philadelphia and Chicago 5. Played professionally doing clubs and concerts regularly 6. Recorded BETTER THINGS, 2000 7. Regular musical participant, National Vietnam Memorial, Angel Fire, NM featuring JUST AS MUCH A HERO and other original songs. 8. Musical Tribute, 20th Anniversary of the "Wall" Washington DC, 2002 9. Recorded I REMEMBER, 2003-2004 10. Past performances include playing with or for Hank Thompson, Allen Jackson, Dan Seals, Juice Newton, Lynn Anderson and others. Since recording JUST AS MUCH A HERO I have found myself becoming more and more involved in writing songs about veterans and telling the stories that call attention to their service and dedication to America.