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about

This one began as a sound test with drums and piano. Later, on a whim I added some vocals. It turned out to be a fun piece so I developed it.

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Curly Bird

I was a curly bird
I ran a grocery store
My voice is seldom heard
But I’m like that mouse that roared

This modern life is just for me
And all my friends still look like
Friends to me

Take a train into the town
Look for the latest sale
This year it's blue and brown
This year it's run or fail

This modern life is thrilling me
And all my friends they look like
Friends to me

No clouds around my head (no)
Or "Stars inside my Beard"
(credit for that phrase goes to Marc Bolan)
No mustard on my bread
My accounts have all been cleared

This modern life is fast and free
And all my friends they look like
Friends for tea

Spoken: Hmm.
This seems like a great time for an excerpt from "Sally Goes Shopping Alone" by Louise Eppenstein.

(Page eighteen, paragraph five)

Now, to herself she said:
"Now I've found just about the right present for Mummy. It even has her name on it.
And after this nice sales woman has wrapped
it as a gift, I'll carry the package,
(instead of having it shipped) so I'll have
it in the house today.

Take a train into the town
Look for the latest sale
This year it's blue and brown
This year it's run or fail

This modern life is breakfast tea
And all my friends they look like
Friends to me

No clouds around my head, no
Or stars inside my beard
No mustard on my bread
My accounts have all been cleared

This life is like a honey bee
And all my friends they look like
Friends for tea

Just a little tea
Tea will make it all better
Oops
Dammy I say

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from 23 Cuppsa Coffee (Album), released May 10, 2019

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Patrick Burke Portland, Oregon

"When I first listened to this CD, I felt like I was experiencing some kind of magic — the music and lyrics reach the listener with ease and echo in your head afterward, leaving you wondering about the inspiration."

Jennifer Priest Mitchell, The Times
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