Grateful Dead

TTB is where it's at! Diablo motors had a hell of a sale, downtown yesterday, Word got around, no money down, take years and years to pay. When I got there the lot was bare, but the salesman said hold on. For a little cash, I gotta two-tone Nash out behind the barn. If the Devil danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine. With a nine foot grand, a ten piece band and a twelve girl chorus line. I'd raise some loot in a three piece suit, give 'em one dance for a dime, If the Devil Danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine. Well he said friend it ain't the end let's see what I can do. If you own a home, I've got a loan, tailor made for you. Then above the racket a voice in my jacket said, "I'll tote the note." The devil made me do it, talked me in to it, and that was all she wrote. If the Devil danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine. With a nine foot grand, a ten piece band and a twelve girl chorus line. I'd raise some loot in a three piece suit, give 'em one dance for a dime, If the Devil Danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine. They say debt is a bottomless pit where the devil likes to play. I'd sell my soul to get out of this hole, but there'd be hell to pay. If the Devil danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine. With a nine foot grand, a ten piece band and a twelve girl chorus line. I'd raise some loot in a three piece suit, give 'em one dance for a dime, If the Devil Danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine

Listen to Tedeschi Trucks Band....second coming of Janis meets Bonnie Raitt meets Joe Cocker meets Sly Stone....in a good way......with Duane Allman reincarnated..... My favorite current live touring act....as the Dead are dead..... not directed at you but....love this song...... I pity the fool I said...I pity the fool I pity the fool I say...I pity the fool That fall in love with you And expect you be true Oh I pity the fool Look at the people I kow you're wonderin' what they're doin' They're just standin' there Watchin' you make a fool of me Look at the people I kow you're wonderin' what they're doin' They're just standin' there Watchin' you make a fool of me Oh I pity the fool I pity the fool That falls in love with you I pity the fool I pity the fool That falls in love with you I pity the fool I pity the fool She'll break your heart one day And she'll laugh and walk away Oh I pity the fool < most excellent harmonica and guitar solos> She'll break your heart one day And she'll laugh and walk away Oh I pity the fool Look at the people I kow you're wonderin' what they're doin' They're just standin' there Watchin' you make a fool of me Look at the people I said I kow you're wonderin' what they're doin' They're just standin' there Watchin' you make a fool of me.....

the cover version reminds me of line dancing class... I'm not responsible... you made me do it Well, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee It gets hotter than a hoochie coochie We laid rubber on the Georgia asphalt We got a little crazy but we never got caught. Down by the river on a Friday night Pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight Talkin' 'bout cars and dreamin' 'bout women Never had a plan, just a livin' for the minute. Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love. Ya ha Well, we fogged up the windows in my old Chevy I was willin' but she wasn't ready So I settled for a burger and a grape sno-cone I dropped her off early but I didn't go home. Down by the river on a Friday night Pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight Talkin' 'bout cars and dreamin' 'bout women Never had a plan, just a livin' for the minute. Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahochee Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love. Well, way down yonder on the Chattahochee It gets hotter than a hoochie coochie We laid rubber on the Georgia asphalt We got a little crazy but we never got caught. Well, we fogged up the windows in my old Chevy I was willin' but she wasn't ready So I settled for a burger and a grape sno-cone I dropped her off early but I didn't go home. Down by the river on a Friday night Pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight Talkin' 'bout cars and dreamin' 'bout women Never had a plan, just a livin' for the minute. Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahochee Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love. A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love. Ya he That's right...

...got caught up in a Ry Cooder cover... Blame it all on my roots I showed up in boots And ruined your black tie affair The last one to know The last one to show I was the last one You thought you'd see there And I saw the surprise And the fear in his eyes When I took his glass of champagne And I toasted you Said, honey, we may be through But you'll never hear me complain 'Cause I've got friends in low places Where the whiskey drowns And the beer chases my blues away And I'll be okay I'm not big on social graces Think I'll slip on down to the oasis Oh, I've got friends in low places Well, I guess I was wrong I just don't belong But then, I've been there before Everything's all right I'll just say goodnight And I'll show myself to the door Hey, I didn't mean To cause a big scene Just give me an hour and then Well, I'll be as high As that ivory tower That you're livin' in 'Cause I've got friends in low places Where the whiskey drowns And the beer chases my blues away And I'll be okay I'm not big on social graces Think I'll slip on down to the oasis Oh, I've got friends in low places [3rd Verse:] I guess I was wrong I just don't belong But then, I've been there before And everything is alright I'll just say goodnight And I'll show myself to the door I didn't mean to cause a big scene Just wait 'til I finish this glass Then sweet little lady I'll head back to the bar And you can kiss my ass Names have been changed to protect the innocent.....

Same here but in a small town. The lines are clearly drawn and it is literally the train tracks dividing North from South. I even lived on the far east side which was the farthest from the good parts of town. You learn a lot that way. And how to be self reliant. Baby, ev'rything is all right, uptight, out of sight. Baby, ev'rything is all right, uptight, out of sight. I'm a poorman's son, from across the railroad tracks, The only shirt I own is hangin' on my back, But I'm the envy of ev'ry single guy Since I'm the apple of my girl's eye. When we go out stepping on the town for a while My money's low and my suit's out of style, But it's all right if my clothes aren't new Out of sight because my heart is true. She says baby ev'rything is alright, uptight, out of sight. Baby, ev'rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight. She's a pearl of a girl, I guess that's what you might say, I guess her folks brought her up that way, The right side of the tracks, she was born and raised In a great big old house, full of butlers and maids. She says no one is better than I, I know I'm just an average guy, No football hero or smooth Don Juan, Got empty pockets, you see I'm a poorman's son. She says give her the things that money can buy But I'll never, never make my baby cry, And it's all right, what I can't do, Out of sight because my heart is true, She says baby ev'rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight. Baby, ev'rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight. Baby, ev'rything is alright, uptight, ah ah ah ah, Baby, ev'rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight. Baby, ev'rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight.

....for personal reflection....and appreciation of ones roots.... Grew up in NYC lower lower middle class....but had a roof and a bed.....when I chose to use it.... More than I needed, more than most need......too bad I didn't fully appreciate that then..... Guess it's never too late..... Down in the boondocks, down in the boondocks People put me down 'cause that's the side of town I was born in I love her, she loves me but I don't fit her society Lord have mercy on the boy from down in the boondocks Every night I watch the light of the house up on the hill I love a little girl that lives up there and I guess I always will But I don't dare knock on her door 'cause her daddy is my boss man So I'll just have to be content to see her whenever I can (Down in the boondocks, down in the boondocks) One fine day I'll find a way to move from this old shack I'll hold my head up like a king and I never, never will look back Until that morning I'll work and slave and I'll save every dime But tonight she'll have to steal away to see me one more time Lord have mercy on the boy from down in the boondocks Lord have mercy on the boy from down in the boondocks

Nice referral to Cooder...he played a show at the Dever Botanical Gardens in June of this year. Still goin strong. I wanna ball like I never did ball before [Before, before, before] I wanna ball like I never did ball before [Before, before, before] I may never get a break like this in life no more Well, I wanna ball like I never did ball before [Before, before, before] I wanna ball like I never did ball before [Before, before, before] I may never get a break like this in life no more Got money in my pocket I ain't begging for bread Cadillac El Dorado Well, it's gone to my head I got a short time living and a long greasy time to pay (play) dead Ain't doing no favours, ain't asking for none Honey, I got money, I can pay for my fun That's the way I want it, that's the way it must be done [Because] I wanna ball like I never did ball before [Before, before, before] I wanna ball like I never did ball before [Before, before, before] I may never get a break like this in life no more A certain little mama [You ???? for me] Gonna jump and shout [Oh, yeah] When the El Dorado rolls up [ Ah] And I'll come walking out [???] Gonna tell ya pretty baby [Say you like nothing] You don't know what it's all about (I've got) No special woman [No special woman] Want no special friend [No special friend] Want a good time today [Good time today] Tomorrow may be down again [May be down again] Don't dial my number [Oh, Lord] I'll tell you when [I'll tell you when] I wanna ball like I never did ball before [Before, before, before] Really wanna...never did ball before [Before, before, before] I may never get a break like this in life no more

If you don't have them, get them.... 1976 Ry Cooder Borderline and his 1975 Bop Til You Drop......both on WB.....amazing musician and performer, not sure he still tours but he is a must see.....and those are must haves.... Bitching avatar....trekkin terrapin..... Without further ado...... If your man has got you on the run, why don't you try me ? And if you wanna have a little fun, oh baby, why don't you try me? If you tote more that you can bear If your troubles been more than your share And if things are not going just right Why don't you try a man like me tonight? Why don't you try me tonight? Why don't you try me? Why don't you try me tonight ? Why don't you try me ? Last night while I was trying to sleep I heard a racket from the room next door, hum And that was you and your man havin? a fight Like you've done so many nights before Woman, I?ll turn you every which way but loose Is what I heard him shout, look out! So I jumped out of the bed and I opened the door Just as you came runnin? out And I hollered why don't you try me tonight? Why don't you try me? Why don't you try me tonight? Why don't you try me? I ain't saying I'm all that you need And I won't tell you, honey, you will be free But all night, well, I will keep trying And when I say I want ya, girl, you know I'm not lyin? You see a good woman out on the streets these days, friends A bad old man can't be hard to find, no, no Kind of man who'd steal your heart And call true love a crime that's why I keep asking ya, baby Why don't you try me tonight? Do yourself a favor why don't you try me? Regular man ain't treatin? you right Why don't you try a man like me tonight? Why don't you try me tonight? Why don't you try me? Why don't you try me tonight? Why don't you try me?

I wonder how many people listened to that song and called the number? Or have called 867-5309? We hear you're leaving, that's OK I thought our little wild time had just begun I guess you kind of scared yourself, you turn and run But if you have a change of heart [Chorus:] Rikki don't lose that number You don't wanna call nobody else Send it off in a letter to yourself Rikki don't lose that number It's the only one you own You might use it if you feel better When you get home I have a friend in town, he's heard your name We can go out driving on Slow Hand Row We could stay inside and play games, I don't know And you could have a change of heart [Chorus] You tell yourself you're not my kind But you don't even know your mind And you could have a change of heart [Chorus]

If you need a little lovin', ya call on me And if you want a little huggin', ya call on me baby, ooh yeah, You can call me right here at home All you got to do is pick up the telephone And dial now (634-5789) What's my number (634-5789) If you need a little huggin', ya call on me And if ya want some kissin', ya call on me, it's all right No more lonely nights, who'll be alone now All you got to do is pick up the telephone And dial now (634-5789) That's my number (634-5789) Oh, I'll be right there Just as soon as I can If I be a little bit late now I hope that you'll understand And if ya need a little lovin', ya call on me, lord have mercy And if ya want a little kissin', ya call up Sarge Pupper Baby, it's all right Ain't no more lonely nights, we'll be alone now All you got to do is pick up the telephone And dial it (634-5789) That's my number (634-5789) Hey (634-5789) That's my number (634-5789) Oooh, hooo (634-5789) I'm runnin' to ya baby, where I belong (634-5789) Cause if you need me, want me, telle me that you love me (634-5789) Anytime, anywhere, come on baby (634-5789) Oooh hooo (634-5789) (634-5789) (634-5789)