Kristina LaTour - Backing Vocals
Dean Marchi - Vocals, Ukulele, U-Bass, Native American Flutes
OLDA - Backing Vocals
Andrew Potenza - Percussion, Beach
Eric Roos - Melodica
DZ - Backing Vocals, Beach
Monkey appears courtesy of himself

Mixed by Eric Roos


Monkey & Me

well it’s a lovely day
to pass the time away
nothing to do
nothing to say
take a drive in our car
make our escape
down to the sea

a slice of orange sun
on a blueberry sky
popcorn clouds
floating lazily by
as we wind along the road
my monkey & me


I can bring my accordion
we can sing dance
and have some fun
watch the sun setting over the lavender sea

feel the sand in between our toes
skipping rocks to see how far they will go
living life in a two part harmony
my good ol’ monkey & me


monkey & me


its so easy to do
and even better with two
the best remedy for the
big city blues
as we walk along the shore
take all our troubles
and set them all free

upon an ice cream float
we'll sit 'neath the stars
meditate on the moon
forget who we are
in our own paradise
monkey & me


the rent collector at our door
will never find us when we’re down by the shore
with some lingonberry scones and a thermos of tea

we can stay on the beach for a while
we can build ourselves a nice little fire
never worry when we’re keeping company
my good ol’ monkey & me

my monkey & me
my monkey & me…
Oh Yeah


such a lovely day
to pass the time away
nothing to do
nothing to say

my monkey & me

orange sun
on a blueberry sky
popcorn clouds
floating lazily by

my monkey & me

its so easy to do
and even better with two
the best remedy for the
big city blues

my monkey & me

on an ice cream float
we'll sit 'neath the stars
meditate on the moon
forget who we are

my monkey & me

such a lovely day
to pass the time away
nothing to do
nothing to say

my monkey & me

orange sun
on a blueberry sky
popcorn clouds
floating lazily by

my monkey & me

its so easy to do
and even better with two
the best remedy for the
big city blues

my monkey & me

on an ice cream float
we'll sit 'neath the stars
meditate on the moon
forget who we are

my monkey & me

such a lovely day…..

Monkey & Me

Kristina LaTour - Backing Vocals
Dean Marchi - Vocals, Ukulele, U-Bass, Native American Flutes
OLDA - Backing Vocals
Andrew Potenza - Percussion, Beach
Eric Roos - Melodica
DZ - Backing Vocals, Beach
Monkey appears courtesy of himself

Mixed by Eric Roos

Monkey & Me

well it’s a lovely day
to pass the time away
nothing to do
nothing to say
take a drive in our car
make our escape
down to the sea

a slice of orange sun
on a blueberry sky
popcorn clouds
floating lazily by
as we wind along the road
my monkey & me

I can bring my accordion
we can sing dance
and have some fun
watch the sun setting over the lavender sea

feel the sand in between our toes
skipping rocks to see how far they will go
living life in a two part harmony
my good ol’ monkey & me

monkey & me

its so easy to do
and even better with two
the best remedy for the
big city blues
as we walk along the shore
take all our troubles
and set them all free

upon an ice cream float
we'll sit 'neath the stars
meditate on the moon
forget who we are
in our own paradise
monkey & me

the rent collector at our door
will never find us when we’re down by the shore
with some lingonberry scones and a thermos of tea

we can stay on the beach for a while
we can build ourselves a nice little fire
never worry when we’re keeping company
my good ol’ monkey & me

my monkey & me
my monkey & me…
Oh Yeah

such a lovely day
to pass the time away
nothing to do
nothing to say

my monkey & me

orange sun
on a blueberry sky
popcorn clouds
floating lazily by

my monkey & me

its so easy to do
and even better with two
the best remedy for the
big city blues

my monkey & me

on an ice cream float
we'll sit 'neath the stars
meditate on the moon
forget who we are

my monkey & me

such a lovely day
to pass the time away
nothing to do
nothing to say

my monkey & me

orange sun
on a blueberry sky
popcorn clouds
floating lazily by

my monkey & me

its so easy to do
and even better with two
the best remedy for the
big city blues

my monkey & me

on an ice cream float
we'll sit 'neath the stars
meditate on the moon
forget who we are

my monkey & me

such a lovely day…..

Monkey & Me(REMIX)

Swept Away

I see her in the morning light
she stands out from the crowded street, a flower in the vine
and as I work behind the bar of a small cafe
the beauty of her smile
I’m swept away

she stops in to order tea
the air around the shop sways like a lovely summer breeze
as I stumble on myself for the words to say
suddenly she smiles and
I’m swept away

among the ruins of a cloudy day
as the rain falls from the sky
all the blues return to yesterday
clouds roll away
in the sunlight of her smile

I can only dream it’s true
I know I stand no chance and that is all that’s left to do
I see her walk up to a man in that small cafe
as she smiles for him
I’m swept away

I’m swept away
I’m swept away
swept away
swept away

I’m swept away
I’m swept away
swept away
swept away

released September 19, 2023

Tyler Bauer - Tenor Saxophone
Riccardo Belletta - Drums
Justin Robert James - Backing Vocals
Kristina LaTour - Backing Vocals
Dean Marchi - Vocals, Electric Bass and Electric Guitar
Eric Roos - Hammond B3. Farfisa and Wurlitzer 200A Organs
DZ - Backing Vocals

Arranged and Mixed by Eric Roos

Swept Away

Why You Wanna?

Tell me what am I s’posed to do
you got me hanging from the lace of my shoes
left me here with nothing to lose
on the telephone line

oh oh oh oh oh

You know it makes me feel so bad
When I think of all the love that we shared
you were mine and I was your fad
as we walked in time

oh oh oh oh oh

Why you wanna do me like that?
Baby,
Why you wanna do me like that?
Why you wanna do me
Why you wanna do me
Why you wanna do me like that?

Took me for all that I’m worth
I’ve been laced up and dragged through the dirt
You stepped down and brought on the hurt 
that crushed my soul

oh oh oh oh oh

I see you as you walk down the street
with your man as he falls at your feet
tapping to the rhymes of your beat 
that once were mine

oh oh oh oh oh
yeah
oh oh oh oh oh
oh oh 

Why you wanna do me like that?
Baby,
Why you wanna do me like that?
Why you wanna do me
Why you wanna do me
Why you wanna do me like that?

Solo

Take me on down from this line
I got a fever and I’m losing my mind
thinking how your touch was so fine
deep in my soul

oh oh oh oh oh
yeah
oh oh oh oh oh
oh oh

Why you wanna do me like that?
Baby,
Why you wanna do me like that?
Why you wanna do me
Why you wanna do me
Why you wanna do me like that?

Oskar Häggdahl - Drums
Ludwig Hagelroth - Organs
Dean Marchi - Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Eric Roos - Piano

Mixed by Eric Roos
Artwork by Germs
Words and Music by Dean Marchi

Recorded in various places between Astoria, East Village NYC 
and Stockholm, SWE

Why You Wanna?  REMIX

All You Meant to Me

I saw you late last night
creepin' 'round my dream.
Though I'm older now
and somewhat grown
you can still scare the shit out of me

You asked me how I've been
I said: " I guess ok,
in spite of your lavish endowment
that's bound me in these chains"

Chorus
Well I cannot say, I cannot say
Oh no, No how, No way
It's been good to see you, good to see
With all you meant to me.
All you meant to me

I heard you did alright
making scratch in Tangier.
Came back in a Cadillac
And blew away the years

They said that when you died,
you didn't want to ruin our day.
That's so you, to show your love
In your funny way.

Chorus
Well I cannot say, I cannot say
Oh no, No how, No way
It's been good to see you, good to see
With all you meant to me.
All you meant to me

Solo

Chorus
Well I cannot say, I cannot say
Oh no, No how, No way
It's been good to see you, good to see
With all you meant to me.
All you meant to me

I think of you,
but I can't say that it's really all that much.
But since you've come from far away
I guess it's nice you thought to keep in touch

Next time you deem to come around
would you be so kind
to let me know
so I can wake
and you can save your time

Chorus
Well I cannot say, I cannot say
Oh no, No how, No way
It's been good to see you, good to see
With all you meant to me.

All you meant to me
All you meant to me
All you meant to me
All you meant to me
credits
released October 7, 2022
Oskar Häggdahl - Drums and Percussion
Kristina LaTour - Backing Vocals
Dean Marchi - Vocal, Acoustic Guitar and Electric Bass
OLDA - Electric Guitars and Piano


Mixed by Eric Roos
Words and Music by Dean Marchi

All You Meant To Me - REMIX

You Are the One

You are the one
You shine a light inside my life, like the sun
give me all I’ll ever need
To find a reason to believe

I love you naturally
and all you are is all you need to be
You have the strength to rise above
You could never give enough

Yes you are the one

I work everyday
Put on my boots, never need to complain
give all I am in all I do
just to bring it home to you

Yes, you are the one

I know it’s been tough
sometimes we’ve been let down
and baby, I have been weak
But life has it’s struggles
we’ve had our share
but our moments of need
I only hope you understand
I’m here to be your man

It’s not for us to know
how dark the skies may get or wild the river flows
So long as we’re on each other’s bond
To face each night unto the dawn

Yes, You are the one
you are the one
you are the one
you are the one
you are the one
For me, the one

credits

Oskar Häggdahl - Drums, Percussion
Dean Marchi - Electric Fretless Bass, Acoustic and Electric Guitar
Wilson Montuori - Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar
Eric Roos - Piano, Keyboards

Words and Music by Dean Marchi
Mixed by Eric Roos

You Are The One

This song is from the book
"Jeffrey - A True Christmas Story (well, almost)"
Coming to book stores in 2024!

Illustrations by Stephen Brian Phillips
Story and Concept by Dean Marchi and Stephen Brian Philips

"I Wish I Could Be a Christmas Tree"

I wish I could be a Christmas Tree
I'd shine my light for all the world to see
and be as cute as a bunny hop
with lotsa decorations and a star on top

Fill my branches with candy canes
and presents on my dressing with all the children's names
Aria, Sasha, Abramo and Sue
Little ornaments that say 'I Love You'

And Oh!
It would be the life for me
all decked out and fancy free
I'd be something else to see

And Oh!
Think of all the girls and boys
Playing with their Christmas toys
Ripping up the wrappers
Reading notes from Santa
Hearts filled with wonder and joy

Alas oh poor ol' pitiful me
I'm just a stump and it's all I'll ever be
never get a chance to ever see
Oh! How I wish I were a Christmas Tree.
Gee! I really want to be a Christmas Tree

And Oh!
It's the only way to go
Makin' friends with mistletoe
All decked out in ribbons and bows

And Oh!
Think of all the fun we'll have
Tipplin' with mom and dad
Gingerbread and egg nog
It would be the best job
of all the ones I've ever had

Alas oh poor ol' pitiful me
I'm just a stump and it's all I'll ever be
never get a chance to ever see
Oh! How I wish I were a Christmas Tree.
Yeah! I really want to be a Christmas Tree
Gee, if I could only be a Christmas Tree.

Boo Hoo.

Andrew Potenza - Percussion
Dean Marchi - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Bass, Ukulele

Mixed by Eric Roos
Words and Music by Dean Marchi
Artwork by Stephen Brian Philips

I Wish I Could Be A Christmas Tree

This song is from the book
"Jeffrey - A True Christmas Story (well, almost)"
Coming to book stores in 2024!

Illustrations by Stephen Brian Phillips
Story and Concept by Dean Marchi and Stephen Brian Philips
lyrics
Can’t Wait to See You Again

The Stars are out tonight
Wind is whispering good night
I wonder how you are
Do you have all you need
to help you when it’s cold outside

You are magical
I hope you know how magical
The way you light up our lives

We played all through the day
You our castle to defend
Running jumping, standing still
We laughed until we’d lose our breath
Never wanting it to end

You are wonderful
I hope you know how wonderful
Can’t wait to see you again

It must be hard
Alone on Christmas Eve
But you’re in our hearts
On that you can believe
You’re part of our neighborhood
A soul so pure, so good
You’ve meant so much,
if only you knew.

We’ll be with you come the morning
To celebrate with Christmas Cheer
Gather all around
Sing a song of hope
For all the world to hear

You are wonderful
I hope you know how wonderful
Can’t wait to see you again
My sad and lonely lovely friend
Can’t wait to see you again
Can’t wait to see you again


Dean Marchi - Vocals
Eric Roos - Piano

Mixed by Eric Roos
Words and Music by Dean Marchi
Artwork by Stephen Brian Philips

Can't Wait To See You Again

Swept Away (Remix)

Wave that Flag (Election '24)


Election Day is coming
this November 5th
I thought of all I cared about
and made myself a list
They call my guy a narcissistic slob
but I don’t know what
that has to do with doing the job

I am voting for the right
to praise my God
and for that amendment
to protect all rods
my guy says Jesus is standing by his side
with offerings of thoughts and prayers
each time they take a life

Here’s to unborn children
let’s throw them a bone
at least until that first breath
when they find they’re on their own
my guy’s a genius. he’ll tell you by and by
who can justify each shooting
as he preaches right to life.

Wave that flag
wave it far and wide
Wave that flag
let’s take it for a ride
Wave that flag
the stars and bars too
Wave that flag
dry hump it thru and thru

I’ll vote for our economy
the American Dream
the police and law and order
to stomp out them radical schemes
my guy’s the one to keep them all in line
though he’s a convicted felon
he sees through their dirty lies

I am voting for our military
the vets who sacrificed
except them POWs
and the ones laid down their lives
my guys says they’re all losers anyway
not smart like him,
with his bone spurs, who found another way.

God, guts and glory
what made this country free
God, guts and glory
so long’s you’re just like me
my guy’s a Christian, he lives it by and by
despite he’d prefer a model
to his pregnant wife

Wave that flag
wave it upon high
Wave that flag
let it drape across the sky
Wave that flag
Do it do or die
Wave that flag
Hallelujah and bye bye

Wave that flag
wave it far and wide
Wave that flag
let’s take it for a ride
Wave that flag
the stars and bars too
Wave that flag
dry hump it thru and thru


released September 30, 2024

Three Chords and the Alternative Facts:

George Whitewashington - Vocals
Uncle SLAM! - Drums, Percussion
John Ad-man -Lapsteel Guitar
Benjamin Frankfurter - Electric Bass
Pet-eater Stuyvesant - Backing Vocals
Alexander Ham-it-up - Backing Vocals


Words and Music by Francis Scott Lock-um-up-and-throw-away-the Key.
Mixed by Marquis de Laugh-at-it