“A Beautiful End” is my 1st solo album and was written and recorded after Dishwalla broke in and between 2007 - 2009. It was released on May 2nd, 2009.


The Title Track from my 1st solo album

A Beautiful end

I wrote this song on the airplane ride home after singing at a dear friend’s teenage daughter’s memorial ❤️

⬇️ Listen Below ⬇️ 

A Beautiful End

ALBUM CREDITS:

Written and Produced by - JR Richards

Recorded by - Steve Churchyard @ Henson Studios, Room B - Hollywood, CA and JR Richards @ Ontare Studios in Santa Barbara, CA.

Mixed by - Mike Ross @ Radio Star Studios in Weed, CA

Mastered by - Gavin Lurssen @ Lurssen Studios

JR - Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Piano and Bass (on “Never Forgotten”)

Phill X - Guitars

Rusty Anderson - Guitars

Chris Chaney - Bass

Kenny Aronoff - Drums

Ryan Rossi - Guitars and Backup Vocals

Hunter Perrin - Solo on “Ghost of Sorrow”

I’ve owned this album since it first came out. Its a masterpiece all throughout! JR’s emotions and soul are revealed in a way he couldn’t have done with Dishwalla. This is the beginning of something great for him, music lovers and Dishwalla fans!
— James S.
This album is truly one of those hidden gems. ‘Ghost of Sorrow’ is perfection!
— Jenna P.

Lyrics:

Fate - we say goodbye on this day
A Potters field angel lay
The sunlight fills from your grace -
And so much love gives this place the feel of warmth inside
I hear the words of your life
An angel gone... moved on

Its a beautiful end to a beautiful life
A beautiful night to a beautiful day
Its a beautiful end to a beautiful life
A beautiful soul gone this day

The flame - a candle burns in your stead
Roses line white and red
You rose up high above us when
We felt a strength pass through us then
Your body failed your bones
But not the love of your soul
Your love goes on and on

Its a beautiful end to a beautiful life
A beautiful night to a beautiful day
Its a beautiful end to a beautiful life
A beautiful soul gone this day

Surrender, rest here angel rest
Make us strong, calm all the oceans

It was a beautiful end to a beautiful life
November said goodbye
Rest angel rest