This song was one of those happy little accidents that happens when you're noodling on your guitar late at night.  Otis Redding and Joe Tex just jumped into my body, and the next thing you know I had this soulful Ode to 60s/70s soul.  The humor of the love interest thinking she is too good for me comes from the eighties romantic teen comedy "Pretty In Pink."  That was my first introduction to the power of Otis Redding!

Why You Gotsta Be So Mean

This is a gumbo track where I packed a lot of different musical styles that I love into one song.  But it was honest, and it was easy.  75% of this song came to me in a dream!  I woke up singing it!  The horn lines, chorus vocals, and and the melody for the verses were in my head when I awoke.  Couldn't beat it if I tried!

Ian Eagle Ashanti

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