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This one has some of George's most interesting percussion choices. There were crowbars, pie pans, chains... all sorts of things. This is also the first song on CD to feature The Non-Existent Tater Horn Section® ! The whole thing came out with sort of a jug-band vibe to it!

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By Myself
©1999 Brad Tucker (BMI)
all rights reserved

Just beyond my shoulder, out of reach
Something stayed behind that I don't need
You'll get no trouble now from me
It's fine as far as I can see

Don't know what I was thinking, no guarantee
That's alright 'cause I've got all I need
There's some for me and not much else
I'm doing fine all by myself
By myself

What's that? I'm hearing something. What can it be?
A shadow in the doorway, a mystery
Some restless ghost upon the stair
It's nothing but I know it's there

So light the candle slowly, show the way
How many faces will I see today?
There's time for me and no one else (oh yes)
I work much better by myself
By myself

I can't see it, This can't be it
I don't have the time
In mind

Just beyond my shoulder, out of reach
Something stayed behind that I don't need
Say this, do that, it's all the same
Behind the curtain, guessing game

Sitting in the parlor, patiently
Waiting for the walls to close in on me
In every frame upon the shelf
I see a picture of myself
Of myself

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from Strange But True (Burnt Taters), released May 1, 2000
©1999 Brad Tucker (BMI) all rights reserved

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Roots-pop: an eclectic mix of roots-rock, power-pop, country, and Americana, a sound that's been described as "Country roots- pop with the genius songwriting of 60's & 70's power-pop, …a curious mix of Mavericks, Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and Beatles" Billboard magazine calls it "American roots-rock with thoroughly modern, totally hip sensibilities" ... more

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