This enchanting and whimsical song celebrates the unique charm of cats and the special bond they share with their human companions. Through clever lyrics and vivid imagery, it captures the mysterious and playful nature of felines. The verses paint colorful pictures of typical cat behaviors, from graceful movements to mischievous antics. The chorus emphasizes the enigmatic qualities that make cats so fascinating. The bridge touches on the deeper connection between cats and their chosen humans, acknowledging the independence and affection that characterize these relationships. With its melodic structure and affectionate language, the song resonates with cat lovers, evoking the joy, wonder, and occasional exasperation of living with these captivating creatures.

It's not always about you but sometimes it sure feels like it.  It'll pass.

IT COULD ONLY HAPPEN TO ME

Got a cemented bed
Got a plate in my head
I got a room with x-ray eyes
Got a drug pushin’ crew
Got a horse made of glue
And I got a laugh that suffers and cries
Well it could only happen - happen to me
It could only happen - happen to me
Got a vinyl knit suit
Got a violated root
I got some clamps that fit me tight
Got a shut up request
Got a dummy up test
I got some food I can’t even describe!

When the flash light dies and the sheets get dry
Mother Mary doesn’t look the same
There’s a big black chair I remember well
And the way I used to scream your name
So what if I should choke to death on frozen cherries?
I own the plot next to the love I buried there!
Yeah it could only happen to me - well it could only happen...

(A David Sanborn rip off plays here while the singer tries to cough up a cherry)

Yeah, it could only happen - happen to me
Well, it could only happen - happen to me
It could only happen etc...

Credits:
JT : Vocals, Guitar, Programming

Recorded and Mixed at Sonic Underground Studios, Stony Brook, NY 

It Could Only Happen To Me

"Odd Collection" celebrates unconventional love through the lens of mismatched treasures and imperfect art. Using fresh metaphors of thrift store finds and curio shop windows, it explores how beauty exists in what others might overlook. The arrangement builds from intimate observations to joyful acceptance of perfectly imperfect connections. Each verse discovers new ways that apparent flaws create their own kind of masterpiece, while the chorus celebrates the art of mismatched hearts finding their own design.

Odd Collection

John Tabacco is an American composer, singer songwriter, producer, recording engineer, multi instrumentalist and graphic artist. He has engineered /mixed and mastered music for hundreds of New York recording artists as well as projects released on BMG: The Kemelions, RCA: Faze, Rampage/Rhino: Rhett Forrester, Columbia: Rebbie Jackson, Rykodisc : Bob Marley, Columbia: Chris Jasper, Electra: Sonia Dada and Nickleodeon’s Are You Afraid Of The Dark? He is the CEO of It Iz What It Iz Music Publishing which currently holds over 750 songs in its catalog. He has been an associate producer for IndiMusic TV and hosts a bi-weekly radio program (CLAM RADIO) on college radio WUSB.fm since 1999. He is currently the head of A&R at Modern Voices Digital Distribution.

His musical background consists of extensive study of orchestration with noted 20th century composer John Lessard, harmony with the late electronic music maverick Bulent Arel, and composition with Stony Brook University professor Peter Winkler. He received his BA in Music from Stony Brook University in 1983. 

Like an unfolding musical diary / puzzle, Tabacco’s music and art are constantly being re-worked, juxtaposed and intertwined. His style is a melding of pop - jazz -rock - avant garde / aleatory, classical and comedy.  He has been recording his music non stop since 1979.

Of note: In 1989 the satirical, absurd house song "Go House Yourself" co-written by Tabacco, Pati and DiMauro reached position 39 on Billboard's dance chart. 

In 2014 Tabacco signed a record deal with Texas, indie label, Muffin Records. They released his CD “Unfulfilled Shopping Carts Syndrome” internationally.

Music takes me to new worlds. Life is the best teacher. Writing about life is a challenge and experience is what guides me. Loves, pains, disappointments, sadness, joy, despair, hope, melancholy, happiness, all these feelings burn in my veins and make me create.
You all welcome to follow my journey.

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