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Any Old Thing
You Need
You can count on me.

Any Old Thing

Thanks to my friend George for our favorite picture of us, my sweetie and me down on the farm. The title suits him. The tune is a 2004 Edit of a love song that she figures into too. It's about a couple who discover each other just like we did, in our own way! My daughter, Amelia Faith, did the girl parts and did me proud!
Lyrics:
The Eye of the Beholder (Male - Female Duet) 2004 Edit
1.  Maybe no one would have said, “there goes Prince Charming”!

But just one look, and I was in a fix!

There was something about this boy, that simply was disarming

And I fell for him just like a ton of bricks!

Chorus:   Folks say “beauty’s in the eye of the beholder”

And “handsome is as handsome does”, they say

If I’d’a had the nerve I would’ve told her

And I might have brought him home right then to stay

2.  Maybe no one would have said, “there goes a beauty queen”!

But with one look, I could not get my fill!

There was something about this girl, my eyes had rarely seen

And she knocked me out like I took a knockout pill!

Chorus: (repeat as above)

Bridge:

Maybe not , maybe so / the way things go, you never know

Maybe no, maybe yes / the way it works, it’s your best guess

3.  Maybe no one would have said. “they’re a matched set just like bookends”

But on second glance, someone might have seen

And poked the person next to them and chanced to share

”There goes Mr. Prince Charming, with a knockout beauty queen”!

Chorus:   Folks say “beauty’s in the eye of the beholder”

And “handsome is as handsome does”, they say

If I’d’a had the nerve I would’ve told her

And I might have brought him home right then to stay

 Tag: I got up the nerve, and then I went and told her

        And I took him home with me that day to stay

Eye Of The Beholder Edited

Here’s a tune that Mark, Bryan, and I (a three amigos production) put together to share with you. The picture captures Mark playing guitar and singing background vocals with the band. The song is about the times we are living in, a bit of advice. We are preaching y’all! A lyrics video is in the works.
Lyrics:
A Little Too Little, (2023)

1.	Let’s not let it be said we did / A little too little too late
A  big bunch too much crooked / And a tiny bit going straight
A little too little moving off of the middle / And way too much tempting fate
Let’s not do a little too little / And wind up being too late.
Chorus 1:
A little too little / A little too not enough
A little too much half fast trying / And a little too little hanging tough
A little too little coming in late / Not enough being on time
A little too little give it all we got / And too much running behind.
2.	Let’s not say it’s all about me / And forget it’s all about us
Too much being on the right side / Not enough staying in touch
Gonna take me and you to solve this riddle / Not near enough cooperate
Let’s not be a little too much me / And winding up being too late.
Chorus 2:
A little too much me / A little too not about us
A little too little working together / Too much making a fuss
A little too much choosing sides / Not enough showing we care
Meeting in the middle / Just enough learning to share. 
Bridge:	Side by side / Hand in hand
		I might not be able / But we can!
Chorus I:

A Little Too Little

This week we did a final mix and master overhaul on this tune which has existed over time for several years and incarnations. The lyrics and participants have held steady over the entire time. A good time was had by all of us! We hope you will enjoy as much as we did!

It’s Just Me Lyrics:
1. I tried so hard to be the one, I thought you hoped to find
Somewhere in those trying times, I left myself behind
‘til I ran slap out of trying, Into who I had to be
Baby, what you see is what you get, It’s just me.
Chorus: Yeah baby it’s just me, Darlin’ can’t you see
I’m not no carbon copy, I’m who I used to be
I’m a bonified, original, Vintage, no repro fool
And baby I’ve come back to you, Ain’t that cool?
2. I tried so hard to be somebody, I thought you had in mind
But I couldn’t make that work for me, You know I’m not that kind
And baby I’m done with tryin’, here’s how it’s got to be
What you see is what you got, (do you want me or not?)
It’s just me!
Chorus: (same as above)
Bridge:
No more makeover, No slick disguise
No more undercover, No telling big fat lies
No fixer upper, No need for new paint
No more bein’ somebody, Who I ain’t.

Bridge: (same as above)
Chorus: (same as above)

It's Just Me Edited

The words for this tune were  written in 1960 while in high school, and years later my friend Merritt (pictured with me) and I ganged up on bringing it to life musically. Another buddy, Howard, dropped by to play some tasty harp as always. Bryan plays guitar, and Lucy is on keys on this edited track This 2024 edit combines elements from song incarnations over 64 years. This tune tells the story of a young man with s monster crush on his teacher. It is fictional and by no stretch confessional. Turns out he's got a bit of a smart mouth too. Take it with a grain of salt and a sense of humor as well. It's a DaddyO's classic to those of us still around. Enjoy.
Lyrics:
A Thing Or Two Edited
1. You know my teacher tol’ me, back when I was still in school
Your grades been steady slippin’, you been acting like a fool
You never get your lessons, and you won’t apply yourself
Its like you’re just daydreamin’, got your mind on somethin’ else

Bridge: But…But…
	Miss Teacher you’re so fine, and I got my mind on you
	Let’s you and me trade places, and I’ll teach you a thing or two

2.	That teacher had her mind set, and she never cracked a smile
	She handed me my folder, said its all here in your file
	You’re always in detention, or else you’re late to class
	If you never pay attention, how you think you gonna pass?

Bridge: But…But…
	Miss teacher you’re so fine, and I’m payin’ attention to you
	Let’s me and you trade places, and I’ll teach you a thing or two

3.	She knew I wasn’t listenin’, but she gave it one last try
	She got her fine self in my face, and she looked me in the eye
She said you got a good mind, but you sure ain’t thinking straight
And I hope you get the message, before its just too late

    Bridge: But…But…
	Miss teacher you’re so fine, and I sho’ been thinking ‘bout you
Let’s me and you trade places, and I’ll teach you a thing or two

      Repeat 1st Verse and Bridge (double last line of bridge)

A Thing Or Two Edited

If we are honest we have to cop to the fact that this is a "spoof" country song in search of grins and giggles. When talk about self driving cars got hot in the media, someone suggested that soon there would be a song about that. We took that as a challenge! Country seemed to be the way to go, so it had to be a truck. Hope you all enjoy where it went from there and find reason to laugh or smile.
Lyrics:
Self Driving Pickup Truck – Edited
1.	Car and driver, what’s up next 
Gonna cost me a bundle’a bucks
But there’s a lot a man could do
With a tricked out techno truck
I could drink, she’d drive, no DUIs
I could get me some girls in the back
In short cutoffs and bikini tops
Knockin’ down some shots’a Jack
Pre Chorus:	I’d be the coolest thing that you ever seen
		Ridin’ around in that thing
Chorus:	I got the first self driving pickup truck
		To roll off that factory line
TV, a bar, and Jacuzzi in the cab
Like a limo with a bed behind
Post C:	You know I couldn’t be more satisfied
		All the girls are saying, “I wanna ride!”
2.	Things went bad, must’a made her mad
Bossin’ her around and stuff
She got jealous, wanted TLC
Then one day she’d had enough
Met a mechanic who would change her oil
Keep her clean and maintained right
Shut off the GPS, so I couldn’t find her
And she ran off with him last night
Pre Chorus:	I was the coolest thing that you’d ever seen
		Ridin’ around in that thing
Chorus:	I had the first self driving pickup truck
		To roll off that factory line
TV, a bar, and Jacuzzi in the cab
Like a limo with a bed behind
Post C:	But now I see that I’m outta luck
		All the girls’re askin’ me “Where’s that truck?”
Pre Chorus:	I was the coolest thing that you’d ever seen
		Ridin’ around in that thing
Chorus:	I had the first self driving pickup truck
		And Buddy I was havin’ a ball
But soon she got her fill of me
And she found someone else to haul
Post C:	Yeah Buddy, I was havin’ a ball
		‘Til she found somebody else to haul

07-Self-Driving-Pickup-Truck-Edited

From 1974 when the original words were written and over time, my friendlies and family-like folks have contributed to this song. What you have here we'll just call The Mixed Bag Band doing their thing in this inclusive 2024 remix, master and edit. It's another shade tree philosophical take on how we see life as it unfolds, complete with our recommendation to Try It On For Size. You are invited to sing along! Thanks for tuning in! Enjoy!!
Lyrics:
Try It On For Size 
1.	Here’s a song / ours for the singing
And it’s ours / just for the bringing to you
Just a few lines / simple and true
Hey Mister, Hey Sister / have we got a song for you
Chorus:	And do, take what you will of it / Yeah…Yeah
		To make what you will of it / and then…
		Just for the thrill of it
                Try it on for size….
2.	Here’s a smile / ours for the grinning
It’s been ours / since the beginning of time
See the way / it lights up your face
Even after, even after / it always leaves a trace
Chorus:
Lead Break:
Chorus:
Bridge:	The dressing room, it’s all around you
		There’s a full length mirror on the wall
		Try one of them, why not try two of them
		Makes good sense to try them all
                And I heard one size fits all
Chorus:

(1974)Try It On For Size - Edited

This is our take on on what's been happening in our brains, seems like more the older we get. We figure that a sense of humor is an essential tool on the workbench that we built this song on. There is no question that grins and giggles are what we were after from the get go. We had fun and hope you do too!
Lyrics:
Stuff Come, Stuff Go- Edit
Intro:	Stuff come / stuff go / Where’d I put that thing? / I don’t know
1.	I spend half my wakin’ hours / looking for somethin’ I lost
        Did I hide it from myself somewhere / or did it jus’ get tossed?
        If it was to stay missing long enough / I wouldn’t need it no more
        But today I got to find my house key / ‘cause I can’t get in my door.
Chorus a:	Stuff come / stuff go / Where’d I put that thing? / I don’t know
                        Stuff come / stuff go / What that girl name? / Man I don’t know.
2.	Her face is so familiar / got it right on the tip of my tongue 
        I know I’ll know it later / but her name jus’ won’t come
        I guess I’ll say “Hey Baby! / I know you’re a friend of mine
        I may not know your name today / but I know you’re looking fine”!
Chorus b:   Stuff come / stuff go / What that girl name? / Man I don’t know
		    Stuff come / stuff go / Where’d I put that thing? / Y’all I don’t know
 Bridge:	Rememberin’ stuff, ain’t enough, to worry my head about
                I'm doing the best that I can do, and I;m learning to do without
 Chorus c:   Stuff come / stuff go / Where’d I put that thing? / I don’t know
                    Stuff come / stuff go / What’s my pin number / hell, I don’t know!
3.	I drove right up to the ATM / looking to get some cash
But I can’t recall my P-I-N / so I can’t get to my stash
Guess I’ll jus’ have to go inside / get in line and wait my turn
So I can get to my money / and get me some to burn.
Chorus d:	Stuff come / stuff go /  What’s my pin number / hell, I don’t    know!
		Stuff come / stuff go / Where’d I put that thing? /  man I don’t know !

Stuff Come, Stuff Go-Edited

Here's some full unit big band blues from me and my late band brother Mark, a mix that incorporates everybody who showed up over time and did their thing on this tune. It's an expanded DaddyO's Band for a fuller sound. It's something for your listening pleasure from today on through the week and weekend. You are invited to listen in, sing along, and hit the dance floor wherever you happen to be. Enjoy y'all!
Lyrics:
She Want Cream in Her Coffee

1. She want’ all the latest styles
    She want’ to drive a big fine car
    She want’ to live up in some high rise
    Up where all the Fat Cats are
    She want’ to eat out every day
    At some high class restaurant
    She want’ to dance the night away
    And she want’ just what she want’
Chorus:
	She want’ cream in her coffee
	She want’ sugar in her tea
	She want’ cream in her coffee
Pure cane sugar in her tea
Tryin’ to get that woman what she want’
‘bout to get the best of me
2. She want’ fancy French perfume
    Shoes come from Italy
    She want’ a full deck of credit cards
    To take out on a shopping spree
    She want’ to drink the finest wine
    She want’ to gamble with my pay
    She want’ everything that’s mine
    And she want’ it all her way
Chorus:
3. She want’ to go off with her friends
    On a long vacation trip
    Get on board and sail away
    On some big cruise liner ship
    She want’ high grade furniture
    For that penthouse where she stay’
    She want’ me to rock her all night long
    After workin’ hard all day
Chorus:

She Want Cream In Her Coffee, Edited

Here's some 50's - 60's  Gospel tribute music from our catalog, with, as Pops said, ''a little wiggle" on the guitar. There's times I just have to preach, and I was strongly influenced by this music as a child and beyond!. These are my original words, but they grew out of Black Gospel music as sure as I am here to tell the tale! This gives credit where it is due. I could give you a list of performers too long to put here. It makes me feel the "Spirit!" that was in it from those early days. I am thankful for the influences that shaped me! You are in the choir if you wanna be! Sing along as the Spirit moves you to.
Lyrics:
The Fools and the Faithful 
Intro: 		Since God takes care of the fools and the faithful
		I got two more reasons to be grateful
		Got a watchful eye watching over me.
1.	I got a mind to mention, I got a mind to care
Got no time for tension, I got love to spare
I’m not in no hurry, I’m not into saving face
I don’t have a worry, I got a saving grace.
Chorus:   	And since God takes care of the fools and the faithful
		I got two more reasons to be grateful
		I got a watchful eye watching over me
		If time will tell and heal all wounds
I believe it’s gonna happen to me soon
All I gotta do is let myself be free.
2.	I got a mind to tell you, I got a mind to say
I don’t have to sell you, I got  time to stay
I’m not in a hurry, Not pickin’ up the pace
I don’t need to worry, I got a saving grace.
Chorus: (same as above)
Tag: 		Since God takes care of the fools and the faithful
		I got two good reasons to be grateful
		I got a watchful eye watching over me
		And all I gotta do is let myself be free.

The Fools & The Faithful - Reprise

A "humoristic" look at the great divide that we allow ourselves to take up sides on and do not try to bridge. A societal soap opera staring made up folks in, perhaps, invented situations or maybe not.
***Disclaimer*** Wait y'all! This is not about my wife!!

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