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RELEASED BY
Elektra Entertainment a division of Warner Communications, Inc. for the United States, and WEA International Inc., for the world outside the United States. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. CATALOG # 61364-2 RECORDED AT Bearsville Studios, March 1992, except where otherwise noted; Assistant Engineer: Chris Laidlaw. Additional recording at Water Music; Sorcerer Sound; Waterfront; Graphic Sound. PRODUCED BY Marshall Stax with Patrick McCarthy ENGINEERED BY Patrick McCarthy except where otherwise noted MIXED AT Electric Lady Studios, assistant engineer Michael White. MASTERED BY Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound. WRITTEN & PUBLISHED All songs written by Chris Harford except “You Brains” written by Sean Coleman Keenan. All songs published by Little Juice-um Music (BMI) except “Raise the Roof” by Virgin Music (BMI) MANAGEMENT John Telfer, Basement Music 1841 Broadway, #701, NYC 10023 ART Design: Eric Spillman Paintings: Chris Harford Photography: Kurt Mundahl Additional photos: Marshall Stax Murdo Mcleod Irene Young Patricia Frey Computer work: Chrissy Conant Packaging: Album title by James J. Harford, Jr. THANKS My parents & family, Elizabeth Susan Ponce, the incredible musicians who made this what it is, Earl Shuman, Hilly Krystal; Louise Parnassa, the hardest working person in showbiz; the family at C.B.G.B’s whose unfailing support helped me make this possible; Greg & Pat Frey, Adam Lasus, Dana Colley, Jacques Hoffman, Greg Digesu, Ween, Fort Apache Studios, John & Denise, Joyce Linehan, George Edward Regis, Rollins Band, Zion House O Flesh, Three Colors, Dan Brewer and Russo’s Music, Malcolm Burn, The Dambuilders, Craig & Charlie Reid, The Cackling Crows, Pearl, Regressive Aid, The Harrowing Hounds of Heaven, Matthew Sweet, Squalor, Jerry Marotta for the drum kit, Richard Thompson, Steve Nebesney, the Fernandez Family, Tibetan Bowlers, Random Joe & the Strillards, Miracle Legion, Skunk, Tiny Lights, and Theo Van Rock. Awaiting Awake. Much obliged to Steve Ralbovsky and the people at Elektra Entertainment for giving me this opportunity. “The leaves are on their autumn trees no more. The trees are on their winter leave.” Patrick McCarthy autumn/winter 1991. The Proclaimers appear courtesy of Chrysalis Records. Loudan Wainwright, III appears courtesy of Virgin Records Sean Dinsmore appears courtesy of Reprise Records Ween appears courtesy of Which Ever Records |
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LYRICS
1 Raise The Roof (5:02) Music & Lyrics: Chris Harford, Dana Colley, Hub Moore, Max Moore, Barry Stringfellow Published by: EMI Virgin Songs Inc (BMI). Guitar: Dean Ween (appears courtesy of Which Ever Records) Drums: Sim Cain Bass: Andrew Weiss Guitar, Voices: Toshi Reagon Lead Guitar, Voices: Chris Harford Hammond b3: David Dunton Percussion: Marshall Stax 2 unsaid things (3:21) Music & Lyrics: Chris Harford Drums: Sim Cain Violin, Lap Steel: David Mansfield 12-String Guitar Taster: Gary Smith Background vox: J. Hubbard Moore Bass: Marshall Stax Bass Tasters: Andrew Weiss Guitar Taster: Greg Frey Talk Box: Marshall Stax, Dean Ween (appears courtesy of Which Ever Records) Vox, Electric Guitar: Chris Harford 3 Swinging Bridge (4:25) Music & Lyrics: Chris Harford, Dana Colley, Hub Moore, Max Moore, Barry Stringfellow Published by: EMI Virgin Songs Inc (BMI). Bass: Andrew Weiss Background vox: Loudon Wainwright, III (appears courtesy of Virgin Records) Drums: Sim Cain Piano, Hammond B-3: David Dunton Guitar, Vox: Chris Harford Lead Guitar: Kevin Salem Banjo, Pedal Steel: David Mansfield 4 you know me the best (3:45) Music & Lyrics: Chris Harford Recorded live at: The Bearsville Theater, March 13, 1992 (except percussion, which we tossed in later.) Lowden Guitar: Richard Thompson (appears courtesy of Capitol Records) Acoustic Guitar, Voice: Chris Harford Shaker, Talking Drum: Sim Cain Bells: Pat McCarthy 5 living end (4:46) Music & Lyrics: Chris Harford Drums: Claude Coleman, Jr. Bass: Dave Driewitz Lead Guitar: Matt Sweeney Guitar, Vox: Chris Harford Distant Vox: Sean Disnmore (appears courtesy of Reprise Records) Wurlitzer, Cowbell: Marshall Stax 6 my little sadness (2:56) Music & Lyrics: Chris Harford Recorded by: Pat McCarthy with Greg Frey at Graphic Sound March 1992 Voice, Guitar: Chris Harford 7 road with you (3:48) Music & Lyrics: Chris Harford Bass, Acoustic Guitar: Hub Moore Drums: Claude Coleman, Jr. Electric Guitar Solo 1: Chris Harford Electric Guitar Solo 2: David Mansfield Trading Tasters: Ed Wilson, Chris Harford, David Mansfield Tamborine: Marshall Stax Spirit: Dana Colley Urban Blight, Horns: Paul Vercesi, Tony Orbach, Daniel Lipman, Keene Carse. 8 blanket of snow (4:05) Music & Lyrics: Chris Harford Recorded live onto eight tracks by Adam Lasus, Fall 1990, Studio Red, Philadelphia, PA. Mixed by: Adam Lasus, Marshall Stax and Jerry. Lead Guitar: Kevin Salem Drums: Jason Jones Upright Bass: Wilbo Wright Acoustic Guitar, Voice: Chris Harford Piano: Dave Dunton (the Cackling Crows) 9 take me (for all i'm worth) (3:28) Music & Lyrics: Chris Harford Recorded at Graphic Sound by Greg Frey on sixteen tracks July 1989. Edited by Pat Frey. Mixed by Greg Frey. Stand up Bass: Wilbo Wright Drums: Marshall Stax Accordian, Vox: Lorraine Bowen Piano: Howie Wyeth Backing Vox: Gene Ween (appears courtesy of Which Ever Records) Viola, Violin: Brian Mueller 10 YOU BRAINS (2:00) Music & Lyrics: Sean Coleman Keenan Recorded at Graphic Sound March 1992. Backing Vox: Sean Keenan Piano, Organ: Dave Dunton Mondocello: David Mansfield Acoustic & Electric Guitars: John Keaney Acoustic Guitar, Vox: Chris Harford Drums: Dean Ween (appears courtesy of Which Ever Records) 11 if you forget me (3:37) Music & Lyrics: Chris Harford Arranged with: Wilbo Wright Acoustic Bass: Wilbo Wright Drums: Jason Jones Piano: Dave Dunton Guitar, voice: Chris Harford 12 sing, breathe and be merry (6:34) Music & Lyrics: Chris Harford Bass: Andrew Weiss Electric Guitar: Dean Ween (appears courtesy of Which Ever Records) Backing Vocals: Gene Ween, (appears courtesy of Which Ever Records) Toshi Reagon Intro: Charlie & Graig Reid (The Proclaimers; appear courtesy of Chrysalis Records) Piano: Sim Cain Guitar, Voice: Chris Harford TRACKS 1 NAME (0:00) Lyrics by Chris Harford, BMI; pubished by Little Juice Um Music, BMI. Music by Michael Melchiondo, BMI; published by Browndog Music, BMI. 2 NAME (0:00) Lyrics & Music by Chris Harford, BMI; pubished by Little Juice Um Music, BMI. 3 I DON'T NEED YOU ANYMORE (1:46) Lyrics & Music by Chris Harford, BMI; pubished by Little Juice Um Music, BMI. 4 PAIN IS GOOD (2:36) Lyrics & Music by Chris Harford, BMI; pubished by Little Juice Um Music, BMI. pain is good its all i know. tell me what i should. the pain is good. it holds my hand it loves me not. it takes its toll it takes a lot. pain is good its all i know. because you could. the pain is good. it seethes and churns. it sees and burns it holds its own. its ours to learn. pain is good its what i know. i knew you would. pain is good. 5 RENDER ME STILL (2:18) Lyrics & Music by Chris Harford, BMI; pubished by Little Juice Um Music, BMI. of your spirit drink my fill. body trembles. render me still. what makes you strong. just might kill. and i want to run. render me still. you are love. display your will. i am shaking. render me still. every effort. is all for nil. arms are flailing. render me still. earth is quaking sound is shrill. river flowing. render me still. 6 TEACH ME (2:32) Lyrics & Music by Chris Harford, BMI; published by Little Juice Um Music, BMI. Lyrics & Music by Debbie Duke, BMI; published by Pimpin For Paychecks Music, BMI. teach me how to kiss. like the goddess of kiss. bring into this world. a kiss as sweet as this. teach me how to touch. like the master's of touch. bring into our bed. a touch that means this much. teach me how to lay. as quiet as you lay. move within a whisper and a dare. i want you so much its emptied my bones. now i'm a clean slate. teach me how to love. to give and to receive love. cradle in your arms. one can never love enough. teach me how to love. 7 TO UNDERSTAND YOU (2:09) i wish that i could have found. a chance to tell you like it is. but i don't know how it is. any better then you. and i want so badly. to understand you. we are from very far and different places. each with deep trouble between the races. tethered to the sun the earth the universe and you. i want to understand you. but first i want to see. why i do the things i do. i would never want to cause you hurt. but i've done it to you. and i want so badly. to make it up to you. i want to understand you. 8 THE GLIDER TO THE QUEEN (4:44) baby don't you write to me its to hard to read. i've got to keep on moving tears make it hard to see. baby where were you. the morning the buildings came down. i tried so hard to reach you. but you could not be found. gotta keep on moving. must never slow down. if i pause for a moment feet sink in the ground. i am just a glider in the air. no wind no sound. i am but a sail boat on the water. no wind no sound. i hope i float forever and forever may you wear your crown. the glider to the queen sings. do you know what i mean. it'll all be over soon it ain't nuthin' but a bad dream. |
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