I recently bought a compilation called "Saturday Night Hay Fever" which is precisely what it sounds like: Bluegrass covers of disco songs! 

Sadly, I was disappointed to find that no one had tackled this song as part of it. So, I recorded this tonight. [2-19-2014]

If I Can't Have You (Yvonne Elliman Cover)

When your band's been around
No matter how you look or sound
Once you see that familiar face in the crowd
That's how you know that you've made it in this town

That's the story it tells
Regardless how your album sells
If he's at your show, I'm telling you now
That's how you know that you've made it in this town

It's no lie
Keep your eyes open for that guy
If he's here
tonight
You must be doing something right
Play it good
Play it loud
That percussion coming from the crowd
What you hear
What you saw
So, keep the rhythm avec moi!

[SOLO]

So, if you ever play a show in Spokane
Keep your eye out for the tambourine man
He's got that rhythm that'll never let you down
That's how you know that you made it in this town.

Written and performed by Glenn Case
Artwork by Rachael Layne


That's How You Know (You Made It)

Modern Love (David Bowie Cover)

Special thanks to JB for his involvement on this song!

Atari 2600 (w-JB)

Glenn Case
After You

It's late, I know
You don't like the cold
So, I will hold the door and go in after you

And, truth be told
I have gotten old
Time: Just where does it go?
Why can't it be renewed?

I was used to going first
There's things you can't rehearse
'Cause this life comes without a test run
And no questions are observed

Back when we met       (We met and my life was changed)
I'd take extra steps       (I'm sure you thought that I was strange)
Taking the long way around  (And you'd be right, but it remains)
And, I'd be after you   (There's no one after you)

You'd smile at me             (You'd smile and I would just melt)
and my heart felt free      (A puddle of my former self)
Friends said it was meant to be   (I know that I required help)
That turned out to be true        (There's no one after you)

I was used to going first
There's things you can't rehearse
'Cause this life comes without a test run
And no questions are observed

Love is imperfect
People get hurt
It's not blue skies and butterflies
but it's often worth the work

It's late, I know
It's almost time to go
Near the end of the show
It's sad but, it's still true

So, now I'm sure           (Still, I'm not sure how this sounds)
It's not what I'd prefer  (I plan on keeping you around)
But you asked nice a time or two   (Don't you get in a hurry now)
So, I'll go after you  (But I'll go after you)

[When all is said and done and we have reached the end]
[We had a real good run through all the curves and bends]
[I couldn't make this up if I would just pretend]
[I will go after you]

After You (Demo)

Excuse me
I would like to buy vowels
I'm not throwing in the towel
But, it's crunch time now

Excuse me
Turn those letters if you would
Found solutions where I could
Progressed enough to do some good

I would like to solve the puzzle
It is close to complete
Everything is on the line
Victory so sweet
The trips, money, the prizes
I'd like to be the winner this week

Excuse me
This sentence is tough to discern
I guess I'll need to lose this turn
There's more money left to burn

Excuse me
These words, they're incomplete
I'm not loving your technique
Bought the U which is unique

I would like to solve the puzzle
It is close to complete
Everything is on the line
Victory so sweet
The trips, money, the prizes
I'd like to be the winner this week

Excuse Me, Fill in the empty holes
I'll pick the letters on the show
Complete the words, now we're good to go
Excuse me, might I get this request
I'll fill up the empty text
Shout "Yes" when I give my guess

There's history within this, the show survived
Much evolved over time since seventy-five
Lights which lit, legit, in front of your eyes
Within modern times - They're now computerized
Exercise is wise for the mind, so combine
the timeline to find the structure of the word's design
Some Greek, some built upon long forgotten text
I confess, the muscles in my mind, they're trying to flex
So, next, I do believe in order to succeed
I'll need to heed thoughts quickly, with some frightening speed
'til the puzzle's decoded, so to whoever wrote it
Nicely done, it's surely difficult, my memory exploded
I'll try to get it right, elude the Kryptonite
'til it's down to the letter, which is turned by Ms. White
No losing turns or money, I'm just going by feel
Now I'm here to win the fortune, so I'm spinning the wheel

Excuse Me, Fill in the empty holes
I'll pick the letters on the show
Complete the words, now we're good to go
Excuse me, might I get this request
I'll fill up the empty text
Shout "Yes" when I give my guess

Excuse me There's something I still wish to convey
Yes, witches get stitches, how much do ducks weigh?
If it's words to wood, which will be pulled behind the sleigh
Hitch the buggy up firm, then sound: the horse neigh
I'd surmise I'm only kidding, it is J then K
No need to be offended, or to yell out "Hey!"
The words choose me, I just choose to obey
Flying in upon the wind, like they're birds of prey
Still I know this is something you would like to see
Sticking things together like it's LMNOP
So, excuse me, it isn't difficult if you try
This is buy or sell, I recommend the choice of buy
Word soup is in progress, I figure you know
Vowel sounds which don't count for your info
It's devoid of the letter, check to see, it's true
HEY, ME I TRY to KNOW to DO, right by you

(Hey, Me, Try, Know, Do)
(Hey, Me, Try, Know, Do)

Excuse Me (Demo)

Glenn Case
Covfefe and Tea

I CAN'T THINK! I CAN'T THINK! I CAN'T THINK!
BECAUSE I'M SO MESSED UP RIGHT NOW!
SO, TELL ME HOW!
TO CONNECT!, TO CONNECT!, TO CONNECT!
UP TO THE INTERNET!
AND DON'T DOUBLE CHECK!

CHORUS
I GOT THE BEST WORDS! 
I GOT THE BEST WORDS!
I GOT THE BEST WORDS!
I'LL MAKE SOME UP FOR ME!
I'VE HAD TOO MUCH!
I'VE HAD TOO MUCH!
I'VE HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK!
I'VE HAD COVFEFE AND TEA!

TOO MUCH WORK! TOO MUCH WORK! TOO MUCH WORK!
OH YEAH, IT'S DIFFICULT!
I THOUGHT IT'S EASY AS HECK!

UNPREPARED! UNPREPARED! UNPREPARED!
THEY TREAT ME SO UNFAIR!
DO I CARE? I'D SAY NYET!

(REPEAT CHORUS/SOLO/REPEAT CHORUS)

Covfefe And Tea

It seems the only place where you can hear the original version is in the opening credits of the film "The Toy" from 1982, starring Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason! Love this song, and am surprised it was not released as a single.

Just Want To Be Your Friend (Jeffrey Osborne Cover)

I was initially planning to record a cover of "Simplicity is Beautiful", but I am glad I decided to make the switch. This is presently one of my favorite covers on this album.

Some Rainy Sunday (Juliana Hatfield Cover)

Did you ever notice that the only weird word in "Sussudio" is the word sussudio? Remove that word and it is a pretty straight-forward message.

Acoustic

Sussudio (Phil Collins Cover)

RIP Mean Gene

Written to the tune of "All I Have to Do is Dream"

Mean
Mean, mean Gene
Mean
Mean, mean Gene

When I hear him on the mic
I get so hyped for the fight
Whenever I see him I begin to grin

It's mean
Mean, mean Gene

When things get tense
Out of control
He keeps his cool
He's a pro
Whenever I see him
I begin to grin
It's mean
Mean, mean Gene
Mean

Mean Gene Okerlund
Makes it lots of fun
Interviews superstars
And no matter what
He's tough
Let's give him a round of applause

We'll miss him so
Now he's gone
His memory
Lingers on
He was the best that there has ever been
He's mean
Mean, mean Gene
Mean

Mean Gene Okerlund
Makes it lots of fun
Interviews superstars
And no matter what
He's tough
Let's give him a round of applause

We'll miss him so
Now he's gone
His memory
Lingers on
He was the best that there has ever been
He's mean
Mean, mean Gene
Mean
Mean, mean Gene
Mean
Mean, mean Gene

Mean Gene

I have two albums coming out on April 1st. 
This is a single from one of those albums.

And All That Glitters

My friend Fen came up with the concept, and about 95 percent of the parody lyrics. I believe this started with a Twitter exchange between Big E and Becky "The Man" Lynch, but Fen can correct me if I am wrong. Or maybe one of you who is reading this. Feel free to leave comments. Admittedly, I am mostly in the dark on this.

It goes without saying that this is a parody of "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne. Here are the lyrics:

Becky's Mom

Becky Can E move over and tour with raw? (tour with Raw) 
Visit Europe, maybe visit your ma? (visit ma)
We can write it off as a business trip (It's legit)
E's all packed, he's even got his bicycle grips (Holy S---!)

And E keeps saying this is meant to be
He's all oiled up, like a shiny, mighty steed 

Becky's Mom has got it going on
She's all E wants and he's waited for so long
Becky can't you see, you're just not the man for E
We know it's pretty wrong, but E's obsessed with Becky's Mom

Becky be careful once you cross the pond (cross the pond)
He'll greet your mom, with just a towel on (Not for long)
And you'll know she likes him from the way she stares (way she stares)
And the way she says "Please do the splits over there (Butt is bare)

And I bet that you think it's just his fantasy
But if you don't watch out, your new dad could be E!

Becky's Mom has got it going on
She's all E wants and she has a burner phone
Becky can't you see, you just have to read the tweets 
We know it's pretty wrong, but E's obsessed with Becky's Mom

Becky's Mom

A theme song for the upcoming card game "Trial By Trolley", made by the creators of two fantastic card games that I enjoy playing: Joking Hazard, and Red Flags

Glenn Case
Trial By Trolley (Theme Song)

You've got a tough decision to make
Who's gonna die? (Who's gonna die)
Now's your chance at playing God
with a card game you can buy
Trial By Trolley (Trial By Trolley)
Trial By Trolley (Trial By Trolley)
Make your choice and pick the track
of who's gonna get that SPLAT

Trial By Trolley (Theme Song)

When you're trying to get everything set up and something fun happens when you're checking levels.

Recording Studio Adventures

Written and recorded for the "Tune That Name" songwriting challenge one night before it was due. Very likely to become a Great Mimes song.

One of My Letters

Wrote this song today. Lyrics are as follows:

One of these days, it's bound to come to me somehow...
I'll write a song that I'll be proud of years from now
Something that will last longer than the latest buzz
I'll write a clever line like Andy Partridge does

And if the proper chords and lyrics both combine
If you play it once, it'll get stuck in your mind
It will be remembered, analyzed, loved, and discussed
I'll write a melody like Andy Partridge does

And if everything all goes to plan
I'll be a genius who doesn't realize how truly great I am

I'd be respected by my critics and my peers
And not release a single thing for several years
'though not everyone will know how good I was
I'd write amazing songs like Andy Partridge does

And if everything goes like it should
There's a chance that I will be misunderstood
Don't get me wrong, I will be humble
But, I'm sure that I'll be good

I'd put out albums worth of songs that you could play
But you would rarely ever see me up on stage
And in the end that will not matter much because
I'll write a clever line like...
I'll write a melody like...
I'd write amazing songs like...
Andy Partridge does

Glenn Case - "Andy Partridge"

Transferred from a 4-track cassette. I believe this was recorded in 2001, although the song was written WAY earlier. (Probably the early 90's) 

Little Things That You Do, The [2001] [Cassette transfer]

4th song on "Throw Money". Lead guitar by Brandon Humphries. Drums by Ken Mahru. Mixed and mastered by Jared Crabb.

If there's one thing Georgia taught me;
it would be that things don't go as planned.
As much as you may get to know her
you will never understand.
They say that girls like Georgia don't exist, 
but they are always in demand
and that's why every man she's ever met
is in the palm of Georgia's hand.

It's not as 'though she has a choice.
She's like a magnet to the boys.

She doesn't understand that she's impressive.
'though the guys have all addressed it,
and she's so fed up with it that she could scream!

She could use a private landfill
to throw away the gifts the men have bought.
So, if you try to send her flowers then
you're only going to piss her off!

She's given up on true romance
and that's why I don't have a chance.

She doesn't understand that she's impressive.
'though the guys have all expressed it,
and she's so fed up with it that she could scream!
She could scream!

All the ones that seemed so different
only disappointed her with time.
Their approaches were unique,
but they only had the same thing on their mind.

If you try to be her man
she might just slap you with that hand!

She doesn't understand that she's impressive.
'though the guys have all addressed it,
and she's so fed up with it that she could scream!
She doesn't understand that she's impressive.
'though the guys have all expressed it,
and she's so fed up with it that she could scream!


Georgia's Hand

Didn't feel like writing and recording a song last night but I did anyway. I ended up spending longer on the song than I would have expected and I like how it came out. I was surprised when I discovered this took less than 4 hours to make. It felt much longer.

The Way it Isn't

2013 remix of a song from my 2008 "Album-a-Day" called "Waterfall of Consciousness".

Glenn Case

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