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It seems our hunger to express awe is channeled into petty things early in our life and when we break free we feel robbed because all the mighty expressions are tied up in silly stories about some jealous being making contradictory demands…
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stoman said

I love the retro vibe of this (and actually all your other songs, too). Great arrangement, composition, everything!

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Capo @ 2 in D (E) Dropped D tuning Actually, it was almost two years. 1965-67. Leavenworth, Kansas U S Army prison. I played the organ at the daily Protestant chapel. Took dictation and typed letters for the Protestant chaplain. Wrote 2-page…
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stoman said

It's always nice to come back and listen to some of your songs. I just wish there was more (spare) time in a day.

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When you come to the end of the road and all of the signs just say "No" You never say, "Quit" Cause that's not your bit You're not a pup You never give up...
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stoman said

Cool, I never knew you were Bob Dylan's brother, James. ;)

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One day as I was turning into my driveway I saw Rita on her porch. She's a lot like me. AL & RITA Capo @2 in C C stepping down to F Al was a smoker. He's dead now, of course Al has Alzheimer's. Alcohol made it worse D stepping down…
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Greg Connor said

Sad and beautiful at the same time. A good look into the lives we lead.

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Capo @ 2 in D (E) Dropped D tuning Actually, it was almost two years. 1965-67. Leavenworth, Kansas U S Army prison. I played the organ at the daily Protestant chapel. Took dictation and typed letters for the Protestant chaplain. Wrote 2-page…
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Guest said

anthem for about a third of Americas population. nicely done

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"THE TOMMY HOOKER BAND is a regular Wednesday night act at Pearl's Dance Hall and Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards and he packs the house – everyone loves him." http://tommyhooker.com/Tommy_Hooker/Home.html https://www…
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Greg Connor said

I just toured your website. Wow . . . That's an impressive life.

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IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY If it makes you happy I will tie your shoe If it makes you happy I will tickle you If it makes you happy I'm telling you true If it makes you happy I'll be happy too If it makes you happy I will wiggle my ears…
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Greg Connor said

*Smiling*. By the end of this.

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"THE TOMMY HOOKER BAND is a regular Wednesday night act at Pearl's Dance Hall and Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards and he packs the house – everyone loves him." http://tommyhooker.com/Tommy_Hooker/Home.html https://www…
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Greg Connor said

*Oh* . . . . . . This is good! You hit the spot with this one.

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"THE TOMMY HOOKER BAND is a regular Wednesday night act at Pearl's Dance Hall and Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards and he packs the house – everyone loves him." http://tommyhooker.com/Tommy_Hooker/Home.html https://www…
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slkrell said

Ok Michael, You grabbed me with this one. Real and amusing and so ft. worth Texas.

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It seems at every gig people tell me I sound like Neil Young. Well, really? Do I?
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Guest said

You sound a lot more like N. Young than you do Elvis P.....at least on this recording you do.

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IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY KEY - C capo @ 1 C F C If it makes you Happy I will tie your shoe C D G If it makes you happy I will tickle you F C Am…
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Guest said

I like it!

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"THE TOMMY HOOKER BAND is a regular Wednesday night act at Pearl's Dance Hall and Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards and he packs the house – everyone loves him." http://tommyhooker.com/Tommy_Hooker/Home.html https://www…
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Guest said

This is outstandingly good. Entertaining and so well written and performed. Certainly one of your best James. Thanks! Bethan

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"THE TOMMY HOOKER BAND is a regular Wednesday night act at Pearl's Dance Hall and Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards and he packs the house – everyone loves him." http://tommyhooker.com/Tommy_Hooker/Home.html https://www…
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terrysongs said

Texas honky-tonk gold.

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"THE TOMMY HOOKER BAND is a regular Wednesday night act at Pearl's Dance Hall and Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards and he packs the house – everyone loves him." http://tommyhooker.com/Tommy_Hooker/Home.html https://www…
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Guest said

Ouch That hits home~ & my cat's tired of being a soggy moggie.

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IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY If it makes you happy I will tie your shoe If it makes you happy I will tickle you If it makes you happy I'm telling you true If it makes you happy I'll be happy too If it makes you happy I will wiggle my ears…
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Johnny Stone said

Great lyrics dig it

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Bali Hi, at 6th and Broadway Just a little place where people go To have a quiet drink, Listen to the band and think. Maybe meet a friend, you never know I said, "Hi, I'm kinda lonely. My wife and I just had a fight. I've been married…
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Guest said

Awesome!

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It seems at every gig people tell me I sound like Neil Young. Well, really? Do I?
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Johnny Stone said

Great job mate dig it.

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It seems at every gig people tell me I sound like Neil Young. Well, really? Do I?
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JR James said

Great rendition!

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It seems at every gig people tell me I sound like Neil Young. Well, really? Do I?
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kavin. said

You don't sound like Neil, but good versh.

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NEW DAY Key A A E A E In the morning when she gets me up A E D E Pours some wake up in my coffee cup A D E A (D A E) She opens the window…
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Guest said

great song!!!

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