Words and Music by Jim Brandmeier. Orchestration by Me. Recorded Sept 2021

Lost two College brothers in a little over a year. One of the redeeming outcomes of Marty's passing and his funeral celebration and now OB fight with cancer and final loss is that it brought us all back together and created an even stronger bond. We know how important we are to each other. This became especially evident with Jimmy and my collaboration on this song.

Jimmy wrote it for Marty's service and I orchestrated it and we recorded it. It's split into three parts the first part is for Marty second part is for us and the third part is for OB.

The very very end is inspired by Sue, Tracey's wife, and her words that his "pain is gone and he's found peace and happiness."

Final Run

For Mary:		I know that you’re grieving, 
			I know you’re in pain,
			I know he’s gone, and our run song, 
			Will never be the same . . .

			But I can see him dancing, 
			And I can hear him say . . .

			Sing along with me,
			And Mary please believe, 
			You’ll be alright, so drink to life, and,
			Precious memories . . . 

The Runners:		So if you’re far away and feeling down and out my friend,
			Put a beer in your hand, and proudly stand, cuz
			The run will never end.

			On the run can’t you see,
			Those times that we had, will always be a part of me.
			Life goes to fast you just, better make it last, 
			That’s why running scared just aint the life for me. 

For Sue:		I know that you’re grieving, 
			I know you’re in pain,
			I know he’s gone, and our run song, 
			Will never be the same . . .

Words and music… Cuban and the Crout.

Willy's Album

The Final Run

A great weekend with spent in Nashville with T Hierl, Jimmy and Jimbo Wendt in 1981. Recorded the song in a studio. Hit the seedy country dive bars on Lower Broadway where so many country stars found their fame. (Kris Kristofferson, Faron Young, Willie Nelson, Mark Chesnutt, Hank Cochran, Mel Tillis, Roger Miller, Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline etc..) 

Never forgot jimmy playing it at Tootsies Orchid lounge at 3 in the afternoon that day. Jimmy, (who never lets a live mic alone on stage) grabbed a guy's guitar, and there he was, this educated, middle class, bearded jazz flute player who was leaving to study at Berkeley plugging a country song to a bunch whisky drunk washed up singers and songwriters. Classic Brandmeier. 

Jimmy Brandmeier - vocals
Mark Wilhelms - Piano
Gordan Porter - Bass (Porter Wagners son)
Jim McCall- Drums (went on the Road with everybody - staff drummer at Opryland)
Jimmy Olander - Banjo and Guitar (later to form Diamond Rio)
Some guy named Ross - Steel Guitar (played on 100s of Nashville sessions)
Jeff Baldwin - (Later to be a Grammy award-winning Sound Engineer)

The Run Song  - Original

St Patty's Bangers are in! - download for free and order your sausages online at www.redmeatmarket.com

Written and Produced by: Marky O’Willy O’Wilhelms

Vocals and Klezmer - Shaymus O' Schmeckelstein (aka Eric Futran)

Guitar, Banjo, Bodhran , Accordion and Tin Whistle - Johnny Williams

Piano - Mark Wilhelms

Engineered by Julian Herzfeld

Saint Patty's Banger Limerick

" There once was an Irish Meat Hanger
That lived in the town of Beal a’ dangan Whose daughter they claimed, had red hair like a flame that could fry a St Patty’s Day Banger."
- an old Irish limerick - (not really I wrote it)

Lyrics



Verse 1
On St Pattys Day, I made my way
along a road where I’ve been told
There lives a girl who’s brash and bold
With hair as red as fire.

Her Father was a Meat cutter
He loved his daughter to be sure
I heard them say, he’s gone away
On this St Patricks Day

Chorus
Follow every road lads
Follow every road good lads
and make your way
To find some day
Your own St Pattys Bangers!
Repeat Chorus – hold on second lads

Verse 2
I saw her there
And had to stare
She looked so pretty and so fair
So soft and sound, right there I found
I fell in love with her

She said hello, what do you know?
You’re wanting something I suppose
She took my arm into the barn where
Her father had kept the meat.

Chorus
Gather all your nerve lad
Gather all you’re nerve my lad
And take this day
To make your play
For your own St Pattys Bangers.


Verse 3
Her looks I never would forget
her bright red hair and tight corset
She said her names, the very same
they celebrate this day!

She took them out and played about
They looked so good I had to shout
“they surely are a site to see”
A saintly site indeed!

Chorus
Follow every road lads
Follow every road good lads
And take this day
To make your play
For your own St Patty’s Bangers.

Repeat and have a pint of a Guinness!

Verse 4
I turned around and there I found
He father threw me to the ground
I heard him say, go straight way,
Away from Pattys Bangers!

I said kind sir, I must confer
I surely ask to marry her
Her father he did not agree
He’d said he’d butcher me!


Chorus:
Run for your life lad
Run for your life my lad
Go straight away and leave this day
Away from Pattys Bangers!
Repeat Chorus – hold on second lads

Music interlude – one time over chorus, no hold

Verse 5
Now that Im gray and turning old
The truth it really should be told
When I met a girl so brash and bold
With hair as red as fire.

She fed me sausage on a plate
The best I’ve had, I can relate
But her Dad did not appreciate
when ate his Irish Bangers!

Chorus
Follow every road lads
Follow every road good lads
and make your way
To find some day
Your own St Pattys Bangers!


About the Bangers!

If you are looking for the authentic Irish banger pork sausage, Red Meat Markets, St Patty's Day Banger is a must! This is our, “classic banger”, which combines a unique blend of spices, bread crumbs, and pork in a natural casing. A versatile sausage to keep on hand for any meal. These specialty sausages are msg, nitrite free and locally pastured using only the finest Berkshire pork. Although it is sometimes stated that the term "bangers" has its origins in World War II, the term was actually in use at least as far back as 1919. The term "bangers" is attributed to the fact that sausages, particularly the kind made during World War II under rationing, were made with water so they were more likely to explode under high heat if not cooked carefully; modern sausages do not have this attribute. Make them with Mash potatoes or on a bun! Kids love them too!

Order St Pattys Bangers (while in season) at RedMeatMarket.com

St Patty's Bangers from Red Meat Market

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- Time after Time
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- Ive got a crush on you


Short Bio
Recently returning retiring from a career in advertising executive and owner of a successful digital marketing firm to Milwaukee, Chicago Producer, Pianist, Composer and Arranger Mark Wilhelms to focus only on his first passion, Music.

Originally from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Wilhelms is regarded as a traditional Jazz musician who embraces all the great American standards from Sinatra, Ella, Tony Bennett along with beautiful jazz reeditions of contemporary songs from each decade.  He has played for over 30 years in numerous clubs and venues throughout Chicago. He currently plays in downtown Milwaukee at Moe’s for Steaks and other high-end restaurants.

Contact: mwilhelms@ntwks.com

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Musician, Composer,  Piano player, Jazz fan, Flyfisherman, Cowboy, Cigar smoker, I enjoy Fine Bartenders, good piano players, great Food and old Friends.

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