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    @ He talked me into it...
    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
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    @the Devil made me do it.....
    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.....
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    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...
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    @after all things considered....
    ...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.....
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    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.
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    ....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
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    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
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    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?
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    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]
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    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)
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Morning Mr. Mayor.... Nice Father's Day day here....hung out, all 3 kids came to town, Buffalo Wings followed by a family viewing of the wholesome classic.... Big Lebowski.....who'd a thunk it?
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Who can name those 11 artists? (without looking up the answers)
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Ok...time to focus...ba dus headed out to the left coast, gotta drop off a few dreamers to Levi's.... gonna be stopping by Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Baltimore, Carolina, Virginia, Tejas, Nevada and sundry points in the Promised Land..... If you need a pickup...just give a little wave..... Time for our first sing along of the week..... Sarge....Take me down to Bourbon Street..... tho I prefer Frenchman's and the Spotted Cat.... Hey now (hey now) Hey now (hey now) Iko iko un day Jockomo feeno ah na nay Jockomo feena nay [repeated twice] My grandma see your grandpa Sitting by the Bayou My grandma see your granpa Gonna fix your chicken wire My spy dog see your spy dog Sitting by the Bayou My spy dog see your spy dog Gonna set your tail on fire My little boy see your little boy Sitting by the Bayou My little boy see your little boy Gonna fix your chicken wire My grandma see your grandma Sitting by the Bayou My grandma see your grandma Gonna fix your chicken wire And if you don't like what the Big Chief say..... say.... Jackomo feena nay! Lunch time....a fried oyster Po boy and a glass of Abita Purple Haze..... What it is!
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I suspect that 1) will be the hardest for people to get (a deep track and non-hit). But the rest of them were radio-played songs at some point. Oh well, non one wants to play trivia games anymore, it's just too trivial... It appears that most of us are blogged and e-mailed out, i.e. e-overloaded. No matter, SC coming up and nothing left do but... :-) ;-) :-D
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...no SC? For me, the only show I want on PPV TV is the show I am not attending (6/28). Oh well, can't have EVERYTHING! :-)
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gotta tell ya, Klang. That avatar gives me the big times creeps. I *hate* clowns.
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I got only 2)-my GirlJoni Mitchell And 6) rush. I AM CANADIAN!
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i'd get 3 maybe 4 if a wild ass guess was right
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#2 REM?#11 Guess Who? ruggles or something like that video killed the radio star...wasnt that the first video on MTV?
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#2 REM?#11 Guess Who? ruggles or something like that video killed the radio star...wasnt that the first video on MTV?
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#2 REM?#11 Guess Who? ruggles or something like that video killed the radio star...wasnt that the first video on MTV?
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klang..can you re-email SDers the place for informal meet-up? i thought it is a great idea, I need to meet Tom anyway so it would be cool if we all went to the same spot. my email got lost in the hundreds we've sent to each other. thanks.
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Wait until you see my FB avatar...(at least it's not a clown) Figured I would go back to my OG pic for the home stretch, just a few days away from Levi's now. "the old ones" will recognize me better if it makes you feel any better, it comes straight from the Without a Net album art (picture on the CD itself)
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There is another Canadian band in there (hint it's #11)
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are correct! An email is coming, I'm not waiting to send it I am just being slow (sorry). I want to take a pic of myself in my SD shirt and also show a small map with the location of the meet included in the e-mail. I hope to have it done tomorrow night. Until then, Hyatt Regency hotel bar area 3-5PM. The Hyatt Regency lies across the street and kitty-corner to the North-West of Levi's stadium.
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The Buggles!(yes first music vid on MTV)
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1) Hello, Mr. Radio, your friendly station...(no one will get this, it's early ELO)4) Turn up the radio, I need the music, gimme some more...(80s big hair rock) 5) Turn up the music, rock and roll radio...(70s classic rock) 7) Wavelength....you never let me down no, no...(there was a typo, corrected) 9) He was the last DJ, hey hey hey...(he was a Wilbury) 10) Give us some funked up music she'll treat you nice, give us some hungry reggae she'll love you twice (movie soundtrack title track)
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...klangstones even for me. I think I filled up up the whole page... I'm out then, 'til Tuesday... Hey rrrrgrrrr crank up the dark roast, it'll be a 3-cupper for me...
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Coffee is on, By the looks of things Mr. Mayor was up the better part of the night.... Take the wheel Sarge....I'm diggin Uncle Q..... Remember last summer when we had the chance To find each other, start making romance But it didn't come off because you found another Without one hand of a clock, what good is the other? And I can't find no true love, oh baby, it's so hard And I still think about you every time I'm riding in my car So I went to the place where everybody hangs out To see what everybody was talking about And over in a corner all alone with you Was a boy from last summer singing songs to you And he can't sing like I can sing, oh, it's so hard And I still think about you every time I'm riding in my car When I'm home alone I can think of other things to do But when I'm rolling in forward motion I think about only you It's been a year and a day since I talked to you I don't know how I made it, but I sure have been blue And every time I think about what might have been I jump in my car and start riding again And I can't find no true love, oh baby, it's so hard And I still think about you every time I'm riding in my car
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Da mayor was a high-flying last night....whoo-hoo !!!!! MKAV - I need a Pic-A-Nic RSVP brother :-) Happy Tuesday peeps and greets from the city of Brotherly Love !!!! Gonna be close to 100 here today....ugh.
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#7, Van the Man#9, Tom Petty #10, Steely Dan Have a bright, sunshiney day, y'all!
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Seems I got to have a change of scene cuz every night I have the strangest dream.... I woke up this morning with a feeling of despair I looked for my pussy but my pussy wasn't there Well, well, well My cat fell in the well Oh puss puss puss poor kitty kitty kitty My cat fell in the well I got out a ladder and I climbed down to my pet I saw in a jiffy that my puss was soakin' wet Well, well, well My cat fell in the well Oh puss puss puss poor kitty kitty kitty My cat fell in the well The doggone hole by the pump Was she pushed, or did she jumped? There never was a kitty half as pretty As the pussy that fell in the well There never was a pussy that could quite compare with her Pretty as a picture with her long and silky fur - Well, well, well, well my cat fell in the well, well Oh oh oh pussy pussy pussy poor kitty kitty kitty My cat fell in the well If you have a pussy that you wouldn't trade or sell Never let her wander or she might fall in a well Well, well, well My cat fell in the well Oh puss puss puss poor kitty kitty kitty My cat fell in the well Fell in the - well! Sorry...just had to sing that one....
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For those of you who are saddlin' up for Santa Clara, enjoy the ride! Can't wait to hear all about your trips and the Levi's shows from those who are so lucky as to be in Chicago too. Things are getting exciting – just what we've been waiting for. Onward Sunshine Daydreamers!
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May there be peace in the Valley.....have some good shows....fly and drive safe.... Hope to see you all in the New Jerusalem.....
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Great job Kristine! And Tom, ya speakin' my language! YAY BROTHER, YAYY...
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4) Turn up the radio, I need the music, gimme some more...(80s big hair rock) ANOTHER TOUGH ONE, 1-HIT WONDER BAND NAMED AUTOGRAPH 5) Turn up the music, rock and roll radio...(70s classic rock)EARLY SAMMY HAGAR HIT FROM MUSICAL CHAIRS ALBUM
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And thanks for all the kind travel and well wishes from y'all for the Santa Clara trip!!
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Sometimes I feel like I am drunk behind the wheelThe wheel of possibility, however it may roll Give it a spin, see if you can somehow factor in You know there's always more than one way To say exactly what you mean to say Fastball right down the middle. Have a safe trip, Tom, and see you at Levi....
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Now on K DED going out to Reno by special request..... When you're driving down the highway at night And you're feelin' that wild turkey's bite Don't give Johnny Walker a ride Cause Jack Black is right by your side You might get taken to the jailhouse and find You've been arrested for driving while blind Now just the other night with nothin' to do We broke a case of proof 102 And started itchin' for that wonderful feel Of rollin' in an automobile You could say we was out of our mind And let me tell you we were flyin' while blind Then they had us up against the wall Hey it's only blood grain alcohol And there ain't no cause for alarm We ain't out to do nobody no harm How could anyone be so unkind To arrest a man for drivin' while blind Don't try this at home, your mileage may vary.....
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Catchin some zz on the bus this morn...(but not headin' for New Orleans)
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I think I might need a seeing-eye Sgt. Pupper to help with the driving to Santa Clara!
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Pupper is driving ba dus there...Stay on and he will get you to the lot by 5pm Saturday.... We need to make a stop in Boulder to see a man about a...never mind.... Sarge...sit Gimme paw Lay down Roll over now play Dead.... Get in the groove and let the good times roll We're gonna stay here till we soothe our soul If it takes all night long Come on and let the good times roll We're gonna stay here till we soothe our soul If it takes all night long The evening sun is sinking low The clock on the wall says it's time to go I got plans, and I got plans for you I tell you exactly what we're all gonna do It might be twelve o'clock and it might be three Time doesn't mean that much to me Ain't felt this way since I don't know when Might not feel this way again It might be six o'clock and it might be eight It don't matter that it's getting late We're gonna make the band play one more song Get in the groove if it takes all night long All night (all night) All night (all night) If it takes all night (all night) You know it might take all night long (all night) All night long (all night) All night long (all night) [etc] Get in the groove and let the good times roll We're gonna stay here till we soothe our soul If it takes all night long Who's a good boy?!!!!
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was i out of my mind...? - sister was singing as she was getting ready for work yesterday or the day before. I was all "why are you singing Fastball?" So random. So. Quick hello - as requested - from the back of the bus. I am too excited to not have extreme ADD right now - and running around polishing all of the rails - of which this bus has many for not being a boat (?). Keep the tunes coming folx. I do love a good singalong. See all of you soon, and some of you sooner! xo S
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Im with you Stella. Too excited to work. Too excited to sleep.5 more working days. 10 days till departure. I need to stop drinking coffee....Perhaps will they look at me funny if I go skipping down the halls? wait, do I care? No sleep till.... Chicago!
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Quitting time sing a long here in da Buff.... Everyone raise their steins, mugs, rugs, puppers n pugs.... sarge...on 3..... 1 and a 2 and a 3...... Now I'm a union man Amazed at what I am I say what I think, that the company stinks Yes I'm a union man When we meet in the local hall I'll be voting with them all With a hell of a shout, it's "Out brothers, out!" And the rise of the factory's fall Oh, you don't get me, I'm part of the union You don't get me, I'm part of the union You don't get me, I'm part of the union Til the day I die Til the day I die Us union men are wise To the lies of the company spies And I don't get fooled by the factory rules 'Cause I always read between the lines And I always get my way If I strike for higher pay When I show my card to the Scotland Yard And this is what I say: Oh, oh, you don't get me, I'm part of the union You don't get me, I'm part of the union You don't get me, I'm part of the union Til the day I die Til the day I die Before the union did appear My life was half as clear Now I've got the power to the working hour And every other day of the year So though I'm a working man I can ruin the government's plan And though I'm not hard, the sight of my card Makes me some kind of superman Oh, oh, oh, you don't get me, I'm part of the union You don't get me, I'm part of the union You don't get me, I'm part of the union Til the day I die Til the day I die You don't get me, I'm part of the union You don't get me, I'm part of the union You don't get me, I'm part of the union Til the day I die Til the day I die wunnerful wunnerful.....
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STRAWBS!!!!!!! No way, I am a big Strawbs fan! You really have pulled out all of the stops now. WOW, I can't believe it! Did I say that I can't believe it??? I still can't believe it. Wow Rich, now you've done it... You have really blown my face out of the ocean brother.... Don't forget oh lady Fuchsia, Benedictus and Song of a sad little girl. Tears and Pavan...
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Or Saskatoon, or Florida, and Chicago. Rrrrrgrrrr patch those sails. Give that old man a dime. Stella make 'em shine! Hey there at the back of the bus, yea you, Jimmy, row, row, row. Jack, pass the wine pot favor. Hey you Jesus, yeah just keep giving that peace sing out the window, you'll be there soon. Stephen, wrap that babe in scarlet covers. Thank you. Hey Bertha, there's a rain storm coming. Hiya Rose, yes Rose, I know Rose, okay thanks for the reminder Rose. Mom, are we there yet?
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It's always good to stay in sync with the Moons. ;-) Anyone can see the road that they walk on is paved with gold It's always summer they'll never get cold They'll never get hungry, they'll never get old and gray You can see their shadows wandering off somewhere They (will) make it home but (till then) they really don't care They wanted the highway, they're happier there today, today. That's my more positive spin on the Way to Santa Clara and Chicago.
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This train is bound for glory, this train. This train is bound for glory, this train. This train is bound for glory, Don't carry nothing but the righteous and the holy. This train is bound for glory, this train. This train don't carry no gamblers, this train; This train don't carry no gamblers, this train; This train don't carry no gamblers, Liars, thieves, nor big shot ramblers, This train is bound for glory, this train. This train don't carry no liars, this train; This train don't carry no liars, this train; This train don't carry no liars, She's streamlined and a midnight flyer, This train don't carry no liars, this train. This train don't carry no smokers, this train; This train don't carry no smokers, this train This train don't carry no smokers, Two bit liars, small time jokers, This train don't carry no smokers, this train. This train don't carry no con men, this train; This train don't carry no con men, this train; This train don't carry no con men, No wheeler dealers, here and gone men, This train don't carry no con men, this train. This train don't carry no rustlers, this train; This train don't carry no rustlers, this train; This train don't carry no rustlers, Sidestreet walkers, two bit hustlers, This train is bound for glory, this train. The other was rgr's nod to Cash & Carter Family's "There'll be Peace in the Valley". My daddy used to sing both of these songs to me; he had a beautiful baritone voice - very Johnny-Cash. Miss that old man.
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Grab your ticket and your suitcaseThunder’s rollin’ down this track Well, you don’t know where you’re goin’ now But you know you won’t be back Well, darlin’ if you’re weary Lay your head upon my chest We’ll take what we can carry Yeah, and we’ll leave the rest Big wheels roll through fields Where sunlight streams Meet me in a land of hope and dreams Well, I will provide for you And I’ll stand by your side You’ll need a good companion now For this part of the ride Leave behind your sorrows Let this day be the last Tomorrow there’ll be sunshine And all this darkness past Big wheels roll through fields Where sunlight streams Oh meet me in a land of hope and dreams This train... Carries saints and sinners This train... Carries losers and winners This train... Carries whores and gamblers This train... Carries lost souls I said this train... Dreams will not be thwarted This train... Faith will be rewarded Just roll with it...my aim is true....And I really still miss Jerry! Stanley take the wheel....apologies to Carrie Underwood....
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I said I said I said it ain't got no entertainment. Help me out brother. Patch into K DED and have pupper holler out some trivia for me while I wait away the timeTill take off...Californian theming.......
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Spanish Johnny drove in from the underworld last nightWith bruised arms and broken rhythm and a beat-up old Buick but dressed just like dynamite He tried sellin' his heart to the hard girls over on Easy Street But they said, "Johnny, it falls apart so easily, and you know hearts these days are cheap" And the pimps swung their axes and said, "Johnny, you're a cheater" And the pimps swung their axes and said, "Johnny, you're a liar" And from out of the shadows came a young girl's voice, said, "Johnny, don't cry" Puerto Rican Jane, oh, won't you tell me, what's your name? I want to drive you down to the other side of town Where paradise ain't so crowded and there'll be action goin' down on Shanty Lane tonight All the golden-heeled fairies in a real bitch-fight Pull .38's and kiss their girls goodnight Goodnight, it's alright, Jane Now let them black boys in to light the soul flame We may find it out on the street tonight, baby Or we may walk until the daylight, maybe Well, like a cool Romeo he made his moves, oh, she looked so fine Like a late Juliet, she knew he'd never be true but then, she really didn't mind Upstairs a band was playin' and the singer was singin' something about going home She whispered, "Spanish Johnny, you can leave me tonight, but just don't leave me alone" And Johnny cried, "Puerto Rican Jane, word is down, the cops have found the vein" Them barefoot boys left their homes for the woods Them little barefoot street boys, they said their homes ain't no good They left the corners, threw away their switchblade knives and kissed each other goodbye Johnny was sittin' on the fire escape, watchin' the kids playin' down the street He called down, "Hey little heroes, summer's long, but I guess it ain't very sweet around here anymore" Janey sleeps in sheets damp with sweat Johnny sits up alone and watches her dream on, dream on And the sister prays for lost souls, then breaks down in the chapel after everyone's gone Jane moves over to share her pillow but opens her eyes to see Johnny up and putting his clothes on She says, "Those romantic young boys, all they ever want to do is fight Those romantic young boys, they're callin' through the window Hey, Spanish Johnny, you want to make a little easy money tonight?" And Johnny whispered, "Goodnight, it's all tight, Jane I'll meet you tomorrow night on Lover's Lane We may find it out on the street tonight, now, baby Or we may walk until the daylight, maybe" Goodnight, it's alright, Jane I'm gonna meet you tomorrow night on Lover's Lane We can find it out on the street tonight, now, baby Or we may walk until the daylight, maybe
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Spread out now, Rosie, doctor come cut loose her mama's reins You know playin' blind man's bluff is a little baby's game You pick up Little Dynamite, I'm gonna pick up Little Gun And together we're gonna go out tonight and make that highway run You don't have to call me lieutenant, Rosie, and I don't want to be your son The only lover I'm ever gonna need's your soft sweet little girl's tongue Ah, Rosie, you're the one Dynamite's in the belfry, baby, playin' with the bats Little Gun's downtown in front of Woolworth's, tryin' out his attitude on all the cats Papa's on the corner, waitin' for the bus Mama, she's home in the window, waitin' up for us She'll be there in that chair when they wrestle her upstairs, 'cause you know we ain't gonna come Ah, I ain't here on business, baby, I'm only here for fun And Rosie, you're the one Rosalita, jump a little lighter Senorita, come sit by my fire I just want to be your lover, ain't no liar Rosalita, you're my stone desire Jack the Rabbit and Weak Knees Willie, don't you know they're gonna be there Ah, Sloppy Sue and Big Bones Billy, they'll be comin' up for air We're gonna play some pool, skip some school, act real cool Stay out all night, it's gonna feel all right So Rosie, come out tonight, oh, baby, come out tonight Windows are for cheaters, chimneys for the poor Oh, closets are for hangers, winners use the door So use it Rosie, that's what it's there for And Rosalita, jump a little lighter Senorita, come sit by my fire I just want to be your lover, ain't no liar Rosalita, you're my stone desire All right Now, I know your mama, she don't like me 'cause I play in a rock and roll band And I know your daddy, he don't dig me, but he never did understand Your papa lowered the boom, he locked you in your room I'm coming to lend a hand I'm coming to liberate you, confiscate you, I want to be your man Someday we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny But now you're sad, your mama's mad And your papa says he knows that I don't (have any money) Whoa, your papa says he knows (that I don't have any money) Whoa, so your daddy says he knows I don't have (Papa says he knows that I don't have any money) Well, tell him this is his last chance to get his daughter in a fine romance Because the record company, Rosie, just gave me a big advance And my tires were slashed and I almost crashed, but the Lord had mercy And my machine, she's a dud, out stuck in the mud somewhere in the swamps of Jersey Well, hold on tight, stay up all night, 'cause Rosie, I'm comin' on strong By the time we meet the morning light, I will hold you in my arms I know a pretty little place in Southern California down San Diego way There's a little café where they play guitars all night and all day You can hear 'em in the back room strummin' So hold tight, baby, 'cause don't you know daddy's comin' Oh, everybody, so! Rosalita, jump a little lighter Senorita, come sit by my fire I just want to be your love, ain't no lie Rosalita, you're my stone desire Oh, yeah (Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!) Elvis has left the building..... Good night Irene.....I'll see you in my dreams.......