The Crooked, The Cradle

note - I do N O T take A N Y credit for this track and will it remove if I'm asked to by the original creator

Ancient History - by The Crane Wives

Steady, Steady

Played by The Crane Wives...
Kate Pillsbury - Emilee Petersmark - Ben Zito - Dan Rickabus

featuring their friends…
Steven Leaf - Seth Bernard - Rachel Gorman
Savannah Buist - Katie Larson

Produced by The Crane Wives & Ian Gorman
Mixed by Ian Gorman
Engineered by Ian Gorman & Ben Zito
Recorded at La Luna Recording & Sound in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Mastered by Glenn Brown at GBP Studios in Lansing Michigan

Artwork by Rebecca Green
Album Design and Layout by Bill Chesney

Thank you to our loving families and dear friends, Ian & Rachel Gorman, Glenn Brown, Rebecca Green, The Accidentals, Seth Bernard & May Erlewine Bernard, Steve Leaf & the Ex Pats, Joey Schultz of Chickenbach, John Campos, Kris Kessel, Sean, Sarah & Arlo Lamborne, Tyler Rehm, 88.1 WYCE, Matt Jarrells, John Sinkevics at Local Spins, Emily Fox & Michigan Radio, Kevin Romeo & Rhino Media, Joey Basch, Josiah Barber, Amber Buist, Josh Gibson, Bill Chesney, Leah Pillsbury, Mark Sturr, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, The Appleseed Collective, Joy & Tim Lago, Marianne & Jim Fischer, Carmen & Javier Vargas of Mi Pueblo in Kalamazoo and Edith the Kitty. Thank you to all of the people who have welcomed us into their homes, fed us a warm meal, or shared with us their stories. 

Special thanks to our PledgeMusic contributors. This album would not exist without the help of our fans! We are grateful for your support and humbled by your loyalty.

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Sweet on My Own

[VERSE 1]
Woke up, hair’s a mess — but it’s mine,
Lipstick crooked, still divine.
Ain’t got no man to call me baby,
But I’m hummin’ blues like they’re payin’ me lately.

[PRE-CHORUS]
Sunlight in my coffee cup,
I stir it slow, I drink it up.
Used to chase hearts — now I chase time,
And baby, that rhythm’s doin’ just fine.

[CHORUS]
’Cause I’m sweet on my own,
Got no crown, but I built my throne.
The tears dried up, now the groove’s my home,
Yeah, I’m sweet — sweet on my own.

[VERSE 2]
Bills still late, but I pay in grace,
Got that sugar-smirk on my face.
My mirror says, “Girl, you done well,”
And I wink back, say, “Could you tell?”

[BRIDGE]
No sad songs tonight, just that upright bass,
Ain’t no heartbreak gonna steal this place.
Life tastes like smoke and honeyed gin,
And for once — I’m breathin’ in.

[CHORUS – FINAL]
I’m sweet on my own,
Don’t need fixing, don’t need tone.
The record spins — I found my zone,
Yeah, I’m sweet…
Sweet on my own.

Sweet on My Own

The Crane Wives' debut record "Safe Ship, Harbored" was Recorded at Sound Post Studios in Grand Rapids, MI, from the fall of 2010 through the winter of 2011. It was produced, engineered and mixed by Ben Zito & Dan Rickabus, and mastered by Joe McCargar. The album was released on May 12th, 2011 at Founder's Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids. 

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