Lyrics courtesy of David Graham (@mctownmusicnew)/Vaughan Daniel (@vaughanraydaniel)

If I'm honest, I mainly wanted to see how much guitar I could pile on in the choruses...

Hurtin' For A Heartache

A not-typically-structured song about a family situation, with reverbing baritone ukulele, melodica with chorus effect, and slightly muffled but effective singing.

Brother Comes To Stay

Album sconosciuto (18/05/2015 15:51:08)

Love Is The Game

The character of Mrs. Johnson is asking to be made full-time. She's asking business partner Orville, who does not have the final say, but he promises to try to convince his partner Ben. One track is an iReal Pro mix with Leslie organ, another is ukulele ornamentation of sorts, two are vocals (duplicates).

I Belong To Work

(no)

down by the river
where my body rests
please don't call my father
he left us here for dead


prayers were all granted
(this place is not your home)
placed a rosery in my hands
(these folks are not your friends)
we waded in the water
(this god is not your god)
away from dry land


(oh, no, stay home... don't go, don't don't don't go!!!)

all that lovely chanting
(these songs are not your own)
pretty little words
(even if they fuel your soul)
the music felt like family
(these people are all cold)
together, we all hurt
(NOT TOO LATE TO GO HOME!)

i think it's what i wanted
father told me so
from grace came the slaughter
i thought that you should know
(GO HOME)

really nice to matter 
white dress and petals at my feet
we thanked him for his smile
(too late to go away)

then we went to sleep :)

GO HOME!

JTSunrise Rendition of St. James Infirmary

Slow Blues, 60bpm 4/4

[Refrain]

Dm                    A7              Dm
I went down to St. James Infirmary 
Bb7 A7 Bb7 A7 Dm
To see my Baby there
                        Dm                     A7                 Dm
They had Her stretched-out on a marble table 
Bb7    A7 Bb7 A7 Dm
Asleep, so cold, so fair

[Verse]

             Dm                      A7                Dm
Let her go, You let Her go, God you let Her
Bb7    A7 Bb7 A7 Dm 
Wherever You may be
                Dm                                  A7                 Dm
Couldn’t never look this whole-world wide-over
Bb7    A7 Bb7 A7 Dm
Find a girl half as sweet

[Verse]

            Dm                 A7                     Dm
Gonna bury Her in Her strait-laced boots 
             Dm             A7                 Dm
In Her  walk’n coat and Cloche’ hat
          Dm                    A7            Dm
Put a twenty-dollar bill in Her coin-purse 
        Bb7                    A7   Bb7 A7 Dm
So She’ll know She died standin' pat

An American folk song about going to St. James Infirmary to retrieve a deceased lover. The song evolved over time and potentially from British origins in the 1800s, roots can be traced to the early jazz and blues era in New Orleans. Lyrics and melody were adapted and rearranged by numerous artists over centuries and emerged from a blend of folk, blues, and jazz. It’s popularity grew through oral traditions, diverse interpretations, and legendary performances 

Marble tables were practical for hygiene in morgues due to their white, durable, and non-porous characteristics. The thermal mass of a thick marble stone slab table allowed for temperature retention—ideal for icing in warm climates or maintaining an ambient cool surface in morgues which were typically located in medical facility basements

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, fashionable women dressed in tailored jackets, walking coats, and tailored suits. Garments were designed to be fashionable and practical. Popular was the tailor-made suit, which consisted of a matching jacket and skirt. Suits could have varied styles, including fitted jackets with defined waists and skirts. A walking coat was characterized by its length and suitability for outdoor activities. Women's fashion during this period saw a shift towards more tailored and practical clothing

Unlike higher heels of previous decades, shoes in the 1920s often had lower, practical heels to reflect the era’s active style. Boots had lace-up designs, providing a snug fit around the ankle and calf. This style allowed women to participate in energetic social activities. A stif pointed-toe contributed to a sleek and modern look and had defensive advantages. Boots were made of leather or fabric. Suede and patent leather being also popular

A Cloche (“bell” in French) is a bell-shaped fitted hat that became fashionable in the 1920s, complementing shorter hairstyles of the time

"Standing pat", a poker term meaning to keep one's hand as dealt without drawing additional cards, suggests the idea of a person being content and staying true until the end

In 1927 Fess Williams and his Royal Flush Orchestra were first to record the song under: "Gambler's Blues", crediting Carl Moore and Phil Baxter’s “St. James' Infirmary”. The song became more popular after Armstrong's comedic 1928 recording which mocked more emotionally serious versions. By 1930 at least twenty different recordings had been released. The Duke Ellington Orchestra recorded the song multiple times under names like "The Ten Black Berries", "The Harlem Hot Chocolates", and "The Jungle Band”. In 1933, Cab Calloway's version was released in a classic Betty Boop cartoon and his instrumental version featured Calloway's related hit song - Minnie the Moocher. Irving Mills managed both Calloway and Ellington. Mills Music published both artists 

My version of lyrics. Info from the internet

JTS

St. James Infirmary

Walls

Had a vague memory, wrote a vague, but catchy, tune

GO HOME!

Amber Cavanaugh

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