Richard Lindesay's Songs
Recorder in the Corner (2026 Remaster)
The iconic “My name is Richard and I’m sitting in the corner” refreshed for 2026 with a polish and a flourish!
Sitting on a Rock Dance Mix
“My name is Richard and I’m sitting on a Rock” with a dance anthem makeover - quicker, punchier, and more recorder flourish!
Lovely Morning
“A song that could belong on Sesame Street” about a lovely morning walk
New Zealand Australia
A lighthearted comparison between New Zealand and Australia - The similarities, the differences, and some controversies!
Recorder Apocalypse
A rock anthem about the year 3050 - robots have taken over the earth and the only protection we have is a single recorder!
Happy Always
A roller coaster of a song about spreading happiness to those around you.
Crunchy Water
An ode to everyone’s favourite treat, Crunchy Water - including recorder playing and the Crunchy Water recipe!
Lovely Bit of Cheese
This is a very cheesy love song - because there is nothing better than a lovely bit of cheese
Boo Hoo No Ice Cream for You
Who wants to share their ice cream? No one! A song reminisce of a childhood taunt.
Always Been a Player
A story of the life of a flute and recorder player - from Richard’s live show of the same name.
Recorder in the Corner
“My name is Richard and I’m sitting in the corner” became a fixture in modern culture - from schoolyards to workplaces, social media, and primetime TV.
Sitting on a Rock
A popular follow up to Recorder in the Corner - this time Richard is playing his recorder on a rock!
Coffee Coffee Coffee
Everyone’s favourite daily brew - coffee, alongside everyone’s favourite instrument - the recorder!
Flute on the Roof
A humorous story about a flute player who had complaints about his practising, and his unconventional solution.
Recorder in the Woods
Today I’m playing my recorder in the woods, and I’m not really sure if I should - the perils of outdoor recorder playing
Recorder in the Corner Dance Version
The iconic “my name is Richard and I’m sitting in the corner” with a dance anthem makeover - quicker, punchier, and extended lyrics.
The Legend of Steve
A rock anthem about the story of the legendary flute called Steve - his rise from vagrant hero to king of the land!
Praise the Name of Steve
A rock anthem continuing the story of the legendary flute called Steve - his rule over the lands, from the point of view of his subjects
His Name is Trevor
A sea shanty tribute to Trevor, a boisterous and colourful pirate from Exeter - with a deep and resonant tenor recorder to match!
Sitting in a Park
The third of the “Richard sitting somewhere” songs - this time he’s playing recorder in his favourite park
Shortest Song I Ever Wrote
This is the shortest song that Richard has ever wrote, and it’s the extended version - with two attempts to make it even shorter
Song for You
This is a song that is just for you, yes this song’s for no one else but you! A popular song at Richard’s live shows.
Chilling in my Room
A song about chilling in a room and playing a tune - possibly the most self referential song ever!
Sitting by the Tree
A recordery Christmas song - pondering on how Santa could possibly visit a home with a small chimney