"Kindness Is Doing Something” KIDS
for the development of inner city children in Los Angeles.
Being a World Class Session Guitarist in Los Angeles, Lon was still inspired by George. He created and produced events to benefit non-profits...
Developed, produced and funded these projects and more...
National Jewish Hospital
The Leukemia Society of America
The Council of National Black Churches
Ronald McDonald House
“CHAMP”
The Children and Music Project
during the Olympics in Los Angeles, 1984.
“Give a Little Love"
featuring Ben Vereen in support of the Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scouts' first appearance in the 61-year history of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Announced by President Reagan a on NBC-TV to an estimated 55 million viewers.
"American Soviet Youth Orchestra” premiered at the Kennedy Center, conducted by Zubin Mehta. First ever effort by the United States and the Soviet Union to form a single orchestra. Sponsored by American Express and American Airlines. Produced the inaugural recordings from the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center concerts. Recorded at Bolshoi Hall, Moscow, and Oberlin College on the 22-city world tour. The video, “East Meets West in Music” was the highest rated classical music program in the history of PBS television. Featured on Sunday Morning
with Charles Kuralt.
"Pulse of the Planet"
Produced to support environmental organizations in partnership with Turner Broadcasting (TBS) and the first ever environmental television series “EarthBeat.” Stevie Wonder headlined a cast of socially conscious musical performers. Fifteen environmental organizations participated.
Lon became a member of
Ted Turner’s
Better World Society.
A Miracle happened.
Lon & Constance met...fell in love and joined together with Imagine a Better World at Angel's Ranch.
"All right Lon!" quips Ringo as Lon solos on Ringo's NBC Special. Lon is featured with Ringo's first All Star Band.
Apple Studios Opening
Klaus Voormann • Derrek Van Eaton •
• George Harrison (seated)
• Lon Van Eaton • Pete Ham (seated)
BROTHER
Lon & Derrek
BLACK & WHITE
Lon & Derrek
TONY GORMAN a social worker and talented
song writer started visiting Angel's Ranch.
He wrote Down in Black & White and
"Energy in a London Courtyard."
Angels Ranch is the home, recording studio and creative compound for Imagine a Better World -- located on several acres in the hill country just south of Denver. Experience the processes, philosophies and science of making quality sound recordings from our producer, Lon Van Eaton. Lon is the founder of Imagine A Better World and one of the original Beatles' Apple Records recording artists. The “tricks” Lon has gleaned from 30 years of making musical recordings around the world can only be learned from hands-on experience. Artists may "live in-residence" and record without the pressure of the clock ticking.
Imagine a Better World Productions takes on several new projects each year. If you would like to submit your material for consideration as a songwriter and/or recording artist, please call us at:
303-720-5559 or visit our web site at "imagineabetterworldproductions.com"
There is a spirit here, musician and non-musician friends and neighbors drop in, gather together in the creative process, help each other and enjoy our "theme parties" and artist receptions and releases. We love the eclectic nature of our work. We make music that feels right, whatever it is! The greater powers lead the way.
Denver At The Apollo
Conceived, directed, developed, produced and funded “Denver At The Apollo” a creative program using music, production, team cooperation and project management skills involving several hundred inner city youth per year over a period of three years.
“Denver at the Apollo” project involved over 2,000 high risk inner-city youth. The production culminated in a broadcast quality videotaping at the Paramount Theatre with over 105 local performers, supported by city officials, business community, leaders, sports figures & educators, drawn together to create positive alternative behaviors to gang membership and violence by creating 'peak experiences', positive social responsibility and job skills.
"The Ballad of the Crypts and Bloods"
from Denver At The Apollo
With the proclamation from Mayor Wellington Webb in hand, we set out to offer an alternative to Gangs by creating an exciting alternative, Denver at the Apollo. Over a period of 6 months we visited the most “at risk youth” in the inner city schools and held auditions for the Denver at the Apollo show. It was good fun. The kids would assemble and we’d allow them to pick their favorites. As we progressed to the Video Taping of the “winners” to be held at the Paramount Theatre we had kids rehearsing at our studios, planning their costuming and selling tickets. In all, over 2,000 auditioned and 104 performed at the show which was held on Mother’s Day1994 at the Paramount. Many thanks to Steven Zappiler, Constance Van Eaton and so many others who made this event possible. This track includes a voice over by Butch Johnson, former NFL receiver and a recording of a kid from jail.
SINSINAWA NUN
JO ANN TIMMERMAN'S MASS
Breathe Your Mystery
WHO DO YOU OUT DO
Lon & Derrek
CONSTI
Love is All That Matters
DIANE WIELAND
The Wonder of It All
MARY ANNE LOUNSBURY
Heart Songs
ANTHOLOGY 1968-2012
Lon & Derrek
AMERICAN MADE
PRODUCED to support the
Troops and Vets
NANCY HALTER
Live Your Life
HIYA!
FROM THE SECRET HEART OF HEAVEN
Consti & Lon
KATIE WIELAND
Angel Eyes
ALAN PETERSEN
Ashley's Songbook
"THE PEC"
Denver Jazz!
AURAL SEDUCTION
Atlas Hunter
MUUNGANO
The National Choir of Kenya
LILA
Lila Putnam (from The "Met")
CHRISTY
Saphire & Gold
FRED'S SONGS
B6, Sue, Freds, Kofi Baker
YVONNE
Rainbow
FLY LITTLE BIRD
Nancy Jo
IN THE MELODY
Vivien Lee
GO THERE
Rainbow Bridge
I'LL PLAY FOR YOU
Bill Rice
BETTER BE A GOD MY PRAYER
BETTER BE A GOD
I THINK WE BROKE IT
BETTER BE A GOD
PEOPLE DON'T GET IT
BETTER BE A GOD
I'M MAD AS A HORNET
BETTER BE A GOD
WE'RE KILLING THE PLANET
BETTER BE A GOD
GONNA DROP LIKE FLIES
BETTER BE A GOD
YOU JUST GONNA STAND BY
BETTER BE A GOD
CAN YOU LOOK ME IN THE EYE WHEN
THAT'LL BE THE DAY THAT I DIE
YOU SIT ON THE BEACH PARTY IN THE HAMPTONS
PLASTIC IN THE OCEAN MORE THAN PLANKTON
MOTHER'S MILK DIOXIN POISONED
ARCTIC ICE CAPS USED TO BE FROZEN
BETTER BE A GOD
GODDAMMIT CAN I SAY THAT
BETTER BE A GOD
PLAY GAMES ON THE INTERNET
BETTER BE A GOD
TOO MANY BAD HABITS
BETTER BE A GOD
WE'RE KILLING THE PLANET
BETTER BE A GOD
YOU JUST GONNA GET HIGH
BETTER BE A GOD
WHAT YOU GONNA BUY
BETTER BE A GOD
CAN'T DENY BYE BYE
THAT'LL BE THE DAY THAT I DIE
RUNIN' RUNIN' RUNIN' RUNIN' RUNIN' RUNIN' RUNIN' RUNIN'
WORKIN' WORKIN’ WORKIN’ WORKIN’ WORKIN’ WORKIN’ WORKIN’ WORKIN'
BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER
BETTER BETTER BETTER BETTER BETTER BETTER BETTER BETTER
GOD ARE YOU THERE
YOU COMIN' WE NEED YA
WE'RE OUT OF CONTROL DOWN HERE
REALLY BIG TIME
GOD I GOTTA TALK TO YA
NO INTERMEDIARIES PLEASE
SOMETHING'S GOTTA CHANGE REALLY QUICK
SOON LIKE RIGHT NOW
GOD HEY OVER HERE!
BETTER BE A GOD
LIFE’S OUT OF BALANCE
BETTER BE A GOD
WE GOTTA A BIG CHALLENGE
BETTER BE A GOD
I AIN'T THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE
BETTER BE A GOD
WITH SUPERHUMAN TALENTS
BETTER BE A GOD
ARE YOU PIE IN THE SKY
BETTER BE A GOD
IS IT ALL JUST A LIE
BETTER BE A GOD
COULD YOU JUST DROP BY WHEN
THAT'LL BE THE DAY THAT I DIE
THE FORESTS THE SOIL THE WATER IS GONE
GOTTA PLAY GOLF GOT WATER MY LAWN
TWO HUNDRED SPECIES GO EXTINCT EACH DAY
SPIN IT WIN IT THE CORPORATE WAY
BETTER BE A GOD
I KNOW YOU CAN SEE
BETTER BE A GOD
WHEN THEY CUT DOWN THE TREES
BETTER BE A GOD
THEY TELL US WE'RE FREE
BETTER BE A GOD
LIVE IN SLAVERY
BETTER BE A GOD
LIVIN’ IN FEAR
BETTER BE A GOD
WHY DO WE HAVE TO PAY TO BE HERE
BETTER BE A GOD
PLEASE SHOW ME A SIGN
BETTER BE A GOD
BEFORE WE RUN OUT OF TIME
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