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taken from LOWER CASE (2008)
Many similarities between Kerouac and my own father.

This song was a eulogy of sorts for my Dad. My dad was an orphan. A driven and passionate man, he was a brilliant chemist, a lover of my mother, "cool jazz," and Sinatra. He was a scientist who discovered Astro-turf and indoor outdoor carpet. He was a semi-pro drummer, my first instrument.
He was a strong Roman Catholic, a great provider for his family.

May the eternal joys of Christ's Heaven be forever yours, Dad....I miss you very much.

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SOBER UP music and lyrics: bill mallonee

Coming down...from a dream
wake up call.....coming clean
here’s a life....a poured out cup
the last page....hey, sober up
sober up...and get home

more or less...underneath
house of cards...house of freaks
and the coins...well, they’re all spent
on distractions and dis---appointments
here’s a life...a poured out cup
the last page...hey, sober up
sober up...and get home

And it’s hard, so hard to make a stab
when everything’s all up for grabs
with skin so thin and feet so lost
no pocket change...all bets are off
here’s a life...a poured out cup
the last page...hey, sober up
sober up...and get home

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from Hearts Crossing the Center Line​/​WPA 21 (Songs inspired by the writings of Jack Kerouac), track released January 13, 2011
Bill Mallonee: vocals, guitars, snare drum at end
Muriah Rose: vocals, piano, mellotron, bells
Seth Hendershot: drums
Robbie: bass

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Bill Mallonee

Bill Mallonee is an Americana artist w/ 80 plus albums over a 30 year career. Voted by Paste Music Magazine #65 in their "Top 100 Living Songwriters" poll. He was the
founding member of Vigilantes of Love. He has worked with Mark Heard, Buddy Miller, Emmylou Harris, & Peter Buck from REM.
His most recent work, "Lead On, Kindly Light" is a 23song double Cd released Feb 2020.
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