Riverside Rockroll Revival. “Tucked in my boots and I’m sneakin’ ‘em in.” That’s the flavour and attitude we’re looking for. Let’s go back in time. It’s rockroll time. Back in the day. There was always an impromptu rockroll show going on somewhere. Every weekend. Before we get started, Stan (Rollo) Brollo, he of OUT TO SEA fame, asked for a disclaimer. He is not, in fact, the Stan mentioned in this song. He doesn’t hang with that sort of crowd. The lad is awaiting the return of the brothers Shmengie. I’m not sure if the spelling is correct or not. No matter. Stan doesn’t read song notes. Back to our story. Of all the material presented here, this song has stuck around the longest. It was originally earmarked for FRIDAY NIGHT but didn’t make the cut when it was time to release the album. Not quite ready. Again, something missing. Enter Sal. When in doubt, call Sal. Our man Sal. That’s Mr. Paglisi to you. In all fairness, it was Beaverdell who suggested we think about horns. We were already leaning that way when we were tracking HEART BY HEART. At first I thought it may be suitable as the bonus track. That all changed when the subject of horns came up. But just a couple of songs worth. There’s not much for guitars in this one. Mostly that main guitar hogging up the main riff. Horn shots round things out nicely. Hats off to our man Sal. A lot of ghosts in this one. Julie, Jack, Stevie, John, Irene and Slim, to name a few. Oh, and Stan. The drummer guy. Not the Accordion guy. That’s our Stan. It can get confusing at times. Maybe that’s why mickeys of gin are necessary. At times. To keep everyone sorted. Ghosts or otherwise … xoRJ
lyrics
One little, two little mickeys of Gin
Tucked in my boots and I’m sneakin’ ‘em in
My friend Julie .. her boyfriend Jack
Invited me down past the railroad tracks
Goin’ to a riverside rockroll revival tonight
Stan .. he got a snare, a kick and a hat
A nasty ol’ demeanour he got from his dad
Stevie got a bass he bought at a pawn
And a second-hand amp from a neighbour named John
Goin’ to a riverside rockroll revival tonight
Well, the rockroll tunes are fast and tight
Down by the riverside
Gonna shake, gonna rattle .. roll all night
Down by the riverside
Goin’ to a riverside rockroll revival tonight
Slim knows a girl .. her name’s Irene
Smooth talker, fast girl - a Bordeaux Queen
She’s got a couple girlfriends she’s bringing along
A little razzle dazzle and the beat goes on
Goin’ to a riverside rockroll revival tonight
Well, the rockroll tunes are fast and tight
Down by the riverside
Gonna shake, gonna rattle .. roll all night
Down by the riverside
Goin’ to a riverside rockroll revival tonight
Woo yeah -
One little, two little mickeys of Gin
Tucked in my boots and I’m sneakin’ ‘em in
My friend Julie .. her boyfriend Jack
Invited me down past the railroad tracks
Goin’ to a riverside rockroll revival tonight
Well, the rockroll tunes are fast and tight
Down by the riverside
Gonna shake, gonna rattle .. roll all night
Down by the riverside
Goin’ to a riverside rockroll revival tonight
Woo yeah -
Goin’ to a riverside rockroll revival tonight
Woo yeah -
Lyrics & Music (c)2018 Robert James
Angry Lion Publishing SOCAN/ASCAP
A division of Horace Media 2021
credits
from Piece Of Your Ghost 2021,
released June 18, 2021
RJ: Lead Vocals & Electric Guitars
Astrid Ash: Bass Guitar
Rhett Black: Drums & Percussion
Beaverdell Humes: Barrelhouse Piano & Tambourine
Sal Paglisi: Horns
Backing Vocals courtesy of CandyLand Glee:
(RJ, Astrid, Beaverdell & Rhett) Sometimes Rhett …
Cakes, cookies, sweets & treats: SugarMountain Confectionary
Coffees and Teas: Tiff’s Teaze & Coffee
Special thanks to Sal for the Horns and fab arrangements.
Truly an honorary Riverside Rockroller ... 'nuff said
Rhett Black & Beaverdell Humes appear courtesy of
Meet The Blacks and HOH Records.
A division of Horace Media 2021
Special Thanks to Hollis Kinglan and HOH Records
Art Direction and Cover Design: Hirografix
Special Thanks to Mark, Don & Mel @Hirografix
Recorded & Mixed @CandyLand Recorders. Wetaskiwin, Canada
Produced by Robert James for HOH Records
A division of Horace Media 2021
Lyrics reprinted by permission. Angry Lion Publishing.
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