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Single by Alex Blum and the Roadside Quartet. A dreamy rock song that was one of the first songs we wrote for the band and became the inspiration of our name. A little melodrama piece about a difficult vacation.
lyrics
Itty, bitty stars up in the sky
Each one twinkles through the night
We talk for awhile and then you shut your eyes
But I’ve got the wheel and I’m going to drive
Skinny jeans, Hush Puppies, naked knees and vows
Black road, headlights, what should we do now
Tickle, tickle, fuzzy motion
This whole trip’s a mistake
Where’s the pool and suntan lotion
We can’t catch a break
Strung out in a roadside café
Radio’s playing Lana Del Rey
You’re eating pancakes and I’m eating steak
2 more hours ‘til the break of day
Salt shaker, ketchup bottle, hot coffee’s a treat
Here’s a napkin, wipe your face, man, where’d you learn to eat
Tickle, tickle, fuzzy motion
This whole trip’s a mistake
Where’s the pool and suntan lotion
We can’t catch a break
Tickle, tickle, fuzzy motion
This whole trip’s a mistake
Where’s the pool and suntan lotion
We can’t catch a break
We can’t catch a break
We can’t catch a break
Words and music by Patrick Storedahl
Lyrics reprinted by permission
(c) 2022 Porksword Publishing
credits
released October 7, 2022
Alex Blum – Vocals
Peter Jansen – Electric guitars, solo, mixing, producing
Ted Clark – Drums
Douglas Blum – Bass
Patrick Storedahl – Electric guitar, Wurly, percussion, backing vocal
Nik Singleton – Backing vocals
Alex Blum and the Roadside QuartetKelso, Washington
Alex Blum and the Roadside Quartet is a hybrid band from western part of Washington State in the USA. With a broad palette
and hints of a retro sound, they utilize elements of rock, country, blues, rockabilly, folk, R&B, and pop.
•Alex Blum – Vocals
•Ted Clark – Drums and backing vocals
•Peter Jansen – Guitars
•Douglas Blum – Bass and backing vocals
•Patrick Storedahl – Guitars and backing vocals...more
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