In 2016 I started listening to every single UK chart entry from January 1st 1980 to December 31st 1989. This is the story of that journey, the bands, the music and how 80s music unfolded through lots of lovely playlists. If you’re new to 80s music, consider this a great entry point. If you’re here for nostalgia, you’re in for a treat! Wham! Duran Duran, Billy Ocean, Bros, The Smiths - you name it, I have you covered. As midlife crises go, it could be worse! Cover art by Florian Schmetz. Go c ...
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Pat Finnerty brings his youtube series What Makes This Song Stink to the podcast world with a show that dissects the songs you can’t stand. Pat is joined by comedians, musicians and friends to spend way too much time talking about the songs that tighten your jaw in line at the supermarket, and explore the music that defies explanation.
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Matt Waters is a singer-songwriter from New York City. His songs range from character studies of the contemporary American to intimate explorations of love. A writer of fiction, he attempts to meld the musical and literary realms through detailed lyricism. He has been particularly inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Billy Corgan, Mike Scott, Isaac Brock, David Bowie, Tupac Shakur, Elliott Smith, Patti Smith, Nicole Atkins, Damien Rice and Bruce Springsteen. As a guitar player ...
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Artist James A. Willis is joined by Nashville friends to talk about and read Fretboard Journal. No, really.
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Tipping their hat to the train town that brought them together and won’t let them leave, ‘A Little Off Track’ will deliver an entertaining ride that may occasionally go off the rails but will always get you to the destination...celebrating local artists, featuring their talent, and not taking ANYTHING too seriously.
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Fall in love with movies, books, and TV shows all over again. The Dark Fantastic Podcast is dedicated to discovering hidden gems in all genres. Also features exclusive interviews and original audio short stories. Visit: https://dark-fantastic.blogspot.com/ for movie and book reviews, and much more. (The Dark Fantastic Podcast jingle, courtesy of: jzielke011 at freesound.org and is licensed under CC BY-ND, jochen1988 at freesound.org and is licensed under CC BY-ND, and from https://www.zapspl ...
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Paradox World Sometimes at night I fall into soft shadows Because the way of the stray Is to shelter from harm Then the bread-truck is unloading While the birds are calling From perches above the boulevard It’s like an algorithm remembering your favorite song I’m ambivalent about sunlight Like when these gridlocked cars On narrow blocks sweat like …
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Twilight of the Gods It wasn’t about hope They just couldn’t take a joke But they let you run your mouth Because it gave them more rope You said they’d remember your name For all the honor in literary fame But you wound up crying outside your mother’s In the rain Twenty-five years to retire An indefinite date to expire Almost got fired over a potho…
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ParadigmBy Matt Waters
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At The National Show A cloudless summer day Got off the wrong stop on the train Before the low-hanging night Was engulfed by rain I was walking through the park And the show decided to start Heard the man singing about soul And I moved nearer to take partHad ventured out solo Instead of staying home A few of my recent dates Were like talking to a s…
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When It Rains These Days Have you ever felt Like you were just watching your life? Staying alive Opting for flight instead of fight The hours pass They assume you have nothing better to do Than to pace in a room Speaking the untrue Lightening in the sky The twilight of the popular mind If the wind-up toys ever remember They made themselves blind An…
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Blunderland The streetlights glowed Chrystal white Against a confetti veil Of falling snow We looked to the left, looked to the right Picked nowhere in particular To go The champagne was nestled In the crook of your scarecrow arm We thought we’d spend The rest of our lives Never hearing an alarm Blunderland, Blunderland I guess it’s hard to underst…
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Letter to my Double: Was I overly cynical about the Yankees in 2024?
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Have I been too much of a cynical Yankees fan? Does it have to do with a 'Boomer mentality' that I subconsciously adopted?By Matt Waters
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Episode 6.5 Rainbow, Elvis Costello, Joan Armatrading, The Spinners, Gibson Brothers, The Beat
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Hello ladies and jellybeans, welcome back to I Completed 80s Music. I'm the 80s Mixtaper, your dust-covered museum assistant who knows a surprising amount about the music you're listening to. In this episode, we'll be covering the back straight of Playlist 6, featuring some absolute belters. We'll kick things off with Rainbow's anthem "All Night Lo…
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Episode 6 Peter Gabriel, Tourists, Michael Jackson, Captain and Tennille, Police, Donna Summer, Fern Kinney
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Description Welcome back to the "I Completed 80s Music" podcast! In this episode, our host, the 80s mixtaper, takes us on a colorful journey through time, diving into the vibrant world of 80s music, we explore chart-toppers, future legends, and delightful one-hit wonders. We'll kick things off with Peter Gabriel's "Games Without Frontiers," a cheek…
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Episode 5.5 Symarip, Whispers, Queen, Selecter, Vapors, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Marti Webb
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music, hosted by the illustrious and occasionally confused 80s Mixtaper. In this thrilling episode, we journey through the final six tracks of Playlist 5. Expect foot-tapping ska, obscure show tunes, and a slightly scandalous track from The Vapors. We kick off with the energetic "Skinhead Moonstomp" by Symarip, follo…
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Letter to My Double #6: One simple stat portrays the fallability of Clay Holmes as a Closer
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Checking back-in with another Yankee-Centric episode!By Matt Waters
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Episode 5 Playlist 5 Buggles, Jefferson Starship, Boomtown Rats, Kenny Rogers, Specials, Cliff Richard, ACDC
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music with me the 80s Mixtaper, a show more dazzling than Legs and Co's legs! After an Olympic-sized intro, in this episode, described by What Budgie magazine as "the full 42 minutes", we visit a fantabulously funky documentary by our good friend Mel Begyn, friend of the show Doris Thigh writes in with a postcard fro…
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Episode 4.5 Playlist 4 Commodores, Sad Cafe, New Musik, Kool and the Gang, John Foxx, Ramones
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Hello and a thousand glittery welcomes to I Completed 80s Music. I'm your zany ringleader of retro, the 80s mixtaper, here to dive into the second half of Playlist 4. We're back on January 13th, 1980, with toe-tapping treasures lined up. Get ready to dance with Kool & The Gang and headbang with the Ramones. Expect some silly antics and musical mayh…
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Episode 4 Playlist 4 Pretenders, ABBA, Pink Floyd, Rupert Holmes, Azymuth, Joe Jackson, Mike Batt
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Step into the vibrant world of the 80s with our bodacious host, the 80s Mixtaper! This episode kicks off with the final hits of 1979, setting the stage for a nostalgic journey through the most iconic tunes of the decade. From the Pretenders' "Brass in Pocket" to Pink Floyd's rebellious anthem, and even a sip of Rupert Holmes' "Escape (The Pina Cola…
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Episode 3.5 Playlist 3 Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer, Three Degrees, Gibson Brothers, The Police, Sugarhill Gang, Paul McCartney
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music! It's me, the 80s Mixtaper, ready to guide you through the glittering world of 80s tunes. Imagine if the spooky librarian from Ghostbusters invited you to boogie instead of morphing into a ghastly ghoul. No proton packs needed, just your dancing shoes! In this episode, we dive into the last chart of 1979, explo…
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Letter to my Double #5: The MLB All Star Game Kinda Sucks
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The MLB All Star Game is a pretty flawed endeavor, even for a hardcore fan.By Matt Waters
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Episode 3 Playlist 3 Billy Preston and Syreeta, The Skids, Madness, Chic KC and the Sunshine Band, Blondie, Rose Royce
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music, the show that's like a neon spandex jumpsuit for your ears. I'm your host, the one and only 80s Mixtaper. Hold on to your leg warmers, folks, because we're diving into the last crumbs of the last chart of 1979. In Playlist Three, we gear up for all the shiny new entries from the next playlist onwards. Join me …
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Episode 2.5 Playlist 2 Sheila B.Devotion, Queen, Dr Hook, Kurtis Blow, The Clash, Mike Oldfield
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music, where your host, the 80s Mixtaper, takes you on a nostalgic rollercoaster through tthe 80s music scene. This episode, numbered 2.5, dives into the second half of Playlist 2, featuring tracks 8 to 13 from the final top 40 of 1979. Kicking off with a cosmic treat, we explore Spacer by Sheila and B Devotion, prod…
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Letter To My Double #4: The Mystery of Bob Dylan as Live Performer
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I’m launching a new podcast of bite-sized fragments of my life based upon the in-the-moment musings in my head. If you take the ride with me at any point, thanks for listening!By Matt Waters
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Episode 2 Playlist 2 Commodores, Fleetwood Mac, Boomtown Rats, Nolans, Diana Ross, Ramblers, Robin Scott M
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music with your host, the 80s Mixtaper! In this episode, we embark on a nostalgic journey through the first seven tracks of Playlist 2, finally diving into the last top 40 chart of 1979. Get ready for a mix of legendary hits and hidden gems that defined an era. We kick off with Lionel Richie and the Commodores' soulf…
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Letter To My Double #3: Yankees 6 - 30 - 24. This Is How We Win!
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I’m launching a new podcast of bite-sized fragments of my life based upon the in-the-moment musings in my head. If you take the ride with me at any point, thanks for listening!By Matt Waters
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Letter To My Double #2: The 2024 New York Yankees Lack Substance
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I’m launching a new podcast of bite-sized fragments of my life based upon the in-the-moment musings in my head. If you take the ride with me at any point, thanks for listening!By Matt Waters
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Letter To My Double #1: Bob Dylan at Jones Beach 6/29/24
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I’m launching a new podcast of bite-sized fragments of my life based upon the in-the-moment musings in my head. If you take the ride with me at any point, thanks for listening!By Matt Waters
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Episode 1.5 Playlist 1 Positive Force, Bee Gees, Dr Hook, The Jam, Kool and the Gang, Madness
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In this episode, we continue our journey through the electrifying tunes of the 1980s, diving into the second half of Playlist 1. Get ready for a nostalgic trip filled with disco classics, funky beats, and heartfelt ballads. We're kicking off with Positive Force's "We Got The Funk," a track that promises to get your feet tapping and hips swaying. Ne…
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Episode 1 Playlist 1, Dynasty, Abba, Vangelis, BA Robertson, Herb Alpert, Styx, The Specials
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Welcome to the first episode of "I Completed 80s Music," hosted by the 80s Mixtaper. This episode kicks off an epic musical journey through the vibrant 80s UK pop charts, featuring iconic tracks from December 31, 1979, to December 31, 1989. Expect fascinating insights and fun facts about each song, starting with Dynasty's "I Don't Want To Be A Frea…
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Welcome to I Completed 80s Music - Trailer
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Welcome to "I Completed 80s Music," a podcast that takes you on an unforgettable tour through the decade that reshaped the music world. Hosted by the 80s Mixtaper, this series delves into every single hit that made it to the Top 75 in the 1980s. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of 80s music, from iconic pop anthems to obscure synth tracks. W…
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ParalyzedAt the crosswalk signAnd it’s telling me to moveIn this BalkanizedCorporate paradiseConsciousness is a foolOn my wayTo a dateWith the anxious apparatusTo plead my caseAnd amend my mistakeOf writing that endingTragicDo you have an empty feeling?Can you play the part of hope?Was their dream worth believing?When you already had a coat?Satisfi…
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Last night,They handed out awardsTo the sell-out whoresGod, I wish I were one of them At fading light,We wandered past storesWith plywood front-doorsAnd products we had to pretend Season of lossSeason of tearsSeason where seasonsOf the past truly recedeSeason of furySeason of doubtSeason of quantifyingWhat we can no longerLive without Last year,The…
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My body wakes at dawnAlways obeys the first alarmI do what I’m told these days Automize to eliminate the doubtRehearse the purpose they can't live withoutThis is the kind of gig that pays Nobody’s in charge or wants the jobWe can’t elect a new godWhile still hauling biblical names World War painThey teach us to be saneWhen I train my sights on youI…
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I Get to Live The sun hits my head And the depth of the rainbow Seems aligned in my eyes With the head of my shadow It is a summer afternoon And I have a handful of time To walk into stores And buy what is needed In the name of the hunger Which must be defeated I could have more The lenses of my sunglasses shine I hold my wife’s hand While we move …
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A young woman goes missing. A stranger in black haunts the streets of the city. A mystery that starts a chain of unstoppable events, and forces a group of friends to face their darkest secrets. Last Seen. A mystery podcast. Coming soon, to The Dark Fantastic Network. Trailer Music by PMSFX (https://www.zapsplat.com/author/pmsfx/) Hosted on Acast. S…
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A touch of the tragicMay be conducive to magicBut it’s a rock in the shoeOf ordinary life Never wanted it to happenOur branch bent before snappingSaw reality as an anomalyAs our little tree struggled in the strife Upon the polished bar-slabRests an old head who can’t pay his tabWhile his pocket chimes, a music boxThe last gift from his wife Well, l…
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What to say Another day Not crashing On the highway To surmise The compromise They’re idea Is somehow mine Salaried saint Ambition quaint Lift the mask Before we faintAM alarm The Knicks held on Against future Kings The worker trods I saw such lovely Colors In your Pictures Wondering If you escaped This shade of gray We earn money For the teenager’…
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My Inner-life’s centered Like a good conspiracyMy back was turned overlong Toward some memory Where I was who they wanted to be Faded photographWrapped in a robe outsideThe churchI wrote these wordsCorporate daddyTold me their worthIt was dignified work Contaminated future bats Hanging in a cave But drink up your idealism And think positive thought…
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A life in a mirrorOf someone’s designWith a fleeting interestIn my own mindNew, improved rulesAssimilated insideGenuflect and prayBefore your mobile deviceThere’s a new boss in townPolarized from the other guyQueens is quiet tonight I hate when bands make me waitFor something I’ve already seenWith survival less guaranteedIt matters less what it all…
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Well, it isn’t much to boast aboutJump the fare Get choked outOur fine metropolis Can be… inelegant Harder to say Without being paid What they take out of me Monday through Friday The bureaucratic arm Can be negligent But one bat of your eyes And baby, I’m sold Out of the lie The teleprompter told Anyone can shout from a rooftop And pretend they ar…
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Life in the empire /The sentries sing at sunrise/ Their Gods are deader / Than the look in their eyes / And I am tethered / To the awaited surprise / The turn in the narrative / The truth in the lies / Where all will make sense / Be at last contextualized / We’re alone in our own reality / Where no one may hide Life in the empire / Culture is a tra…
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Got a word of advice? I’m having the same problem twice Holy places in my mind protect against timeBut they don’t make my answers right Always the same town At dawn, lamp-lit puddles on the groundAn old library on the corner Where the mayor’s daughter Ensures all lost souls are found A fantasy of possibility An antidote to urbanity With enough room…
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ParalyzedAt the crosswalk signAnd it’s telling me to move In this BalkanizedCorporate paradiseConsciousness is a fool On my wayTo a dateWith the anxious apparatusTo plead my caseAnd amend my mistakeOf writing that ending Tragic Do you have an empty feeling?Can you play the part of hope?Was their dream worth believing?When you already had a coat? Sa…
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Never lied to youNever told the truth Only ever suggested Never made it a job I was far too enthralledTo make the connection With one wrinkled face Staring at my lonely place onstage As I hit the right inflection Between desperate and alone Delusional and in the zone Untaught living your lesson Dualistic identity Off-key and heavenly Like a frail b…
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Episode 11 brings us musician and music teacher, Brad Shryack. Brad used to call the local rock station and request guitar god rock instrumentals that rarely got played, like Steve Vai or Joe Satriani. This only proved he had great taste in music and it turns out he was a pretty talented six string shredder himself. Brad's been in bands, played big…
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Kent Kriegshauser-If The Rolling Stones Don't Call Me
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1972, Mick Jagger on the cover of Life magazine when Kent was 13. 1973, the access the photographers had to the cars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Stones never called, but the access was earned. Photographer Kent Kriegshauser is one of the best ever and has some great stories behind the shots. From Pittsfield & Chicago to the Beatles and the …
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You say Your heart wants things But its really your brain And you say This lyric don’t mean nothing It only rhymes with rainAnd I long For this song to heal To be a beacon upon Your sea of distressIts too late for the truth to be beautiful In a story about neglectChorus:If you feel homesick Even when you’re home That means in a crowded roomYou are …
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Lily Blouin-It Was Jeff Daniels Final Performance
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Lily Blouin lives to perform & mentor and sail and go to New York to see Jeff Daniels and then not see Jeff Daniels! She's inspiring and brave and human and a pirate all at the same time. And if your ears stick around until the end, you'll hear her sing too. My friend, we hope you enjoy the lovely Lily Blouin on episode 9 of A Little Off Track.…
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You lost your mind in the rainYou kicked the taxi You said we’re absolutely over And you’d never forgive me We never carried umbrellas Your angel wings clapped my head I walked alone to Washington Square Where pigeons pecked crumbs of bread We started when folk was hot Everyone with a beard had a dealWe met at Treehouse You did the robot to Electri…
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Never lied to youNever told the truth Only ever suggested Never made it a job I was far too enthralledTo make the connection With one wrinkled face Staring at my lonely place onstage As I hit the right inflection Between desperate and alone Delusional and in the zone Untaught living your lesson Dualistic identity Off-key and heavenly Like a frail b…
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Tim Holmes: You Should've Married A Plumber
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Tim Holmes finally came all the way down to the A Little Off Track studios to talk like a snobby actor and deflect our questions like a spoiled director, exactly what we were hoping. Anything performed from a stage without a net, ensemble or solo, drama, comedy or musical is so damned impressive and inspiring to those who don't do it everyday or ev…
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First songwriting collaboration between me and my wife!By Matt Waters
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Seth’s upbringing becomes pretty clear when you hear his music. Whether it’s grandpa, his favorite girl or the famous bridge he grew up next to, his lyrics hit close to home right away. He’s a father, a fiddle player, an educator and an occasional online better, and part of a few great musical projects in the area, Frank F. Sidney's Western Bandit …
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The night is like a curtain Outside my window It is indifferent to me I’ve worked my entire life To be a winner But losing has a thing for me While my pen wonders when I’ll quit her Only if your words stop singing to me Chorus: It’s a losing battle In a proxy war Toy soldiers lined up On the killing floor Someone dies for their reasonAnother adjust…
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