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Night Sky Red

by Orson Owsley

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1.
Highfalutin 02:43
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You accuse me of putting on airs Round the table like musical chairs You say I'm highfalutin Tootin my own horn You say I'm highfalutin I say we should leave it till the morn I may ramble, I like a turn of phrase Flight of fancy, just wanna entertain You say I'm highfalutin Putting on airs You say I'm highfalutin I say I don't meddle in affairs You see through me, not easy to amuse I'll keep you laughing till they're crying in the pews You say I'm highfalutin I say I'm just trying to turn a phrase You say I'm highfalutin I say keep me till my dying days
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Nolensville Rag 02:41
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In my place of residence Fit for queens and presidents Sits a town in Tennessee Mill Creek water for you and me Read it in the local town mag They're rollin' to the Nolensville Rag Roll, roll, roll Nolensville Rag Roll, roll, roll Nolensville Rag They got this thing sewn up in a bag Rollin' to the Nolensville Rag Legend said the whole Nolen clan Was movin' through the Tennessee land Broken down an old wagon wheel Nolen took a look at the fields Claimed the thing with his family flag So began the Nolensville Rag Roll, roll, roll Nolensville Rag Roll, roll, roll Nolensville Rag They got this thing sewn up in a bag Rollin' to the Nolensville Rag Roll, roll, roll Nolensville Rag Roll, roll, roll Nolensville Rag Read it in the local town mag They're rollin' to the Nolensville Rag They're rollin' to the Nolensville Rag They're rollin' to the Nolensville Rag
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State I'm In 02:07
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She's holding a Tennessee flower in her hand I'm holding a Texas woman's hand in mine I can't believe this is happening to me again Just look at the state I'm in The mighty Ohio River floating by A late night Kentucky wind is blowing high I can't believe this is happening to me again Just look at the state I'm in A California red has gone straight to my head Where the promises we kept from the things we said She's holding a Tennessee flower in her hand I'm holding a Texas woman's hand in mine I can't believe this is happening to me again Just look at the state I'm in Just look at the state I'm in
4.
Grillin' 02:47
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I love to grill Sip a drink, tune out the kids and chill Nod my head as if I've heard a word you've said Crank the gas, strike a match and grill Out in the sun With my shades I study everyone Medium, well done or bloody rare, I don't care Burn it, turn it, flip it over and grill Fellas we can't fight about the method Stand down your spatula and tong Let the charcoal roll turn on your propane There's no right or wrong just grill, grill Out in the sun With my shades I study everyone Medium, well done or bloody rare, I don't care Burn it, turn it, flip it over and grill Marinade or rub is your discretion Who am I to pry about your meat Either way your day will start to sizzle Spice it up, throw it down let's eat I love to grill Sip a drink, tune out the kids and chill Nod my head as if I've heard a word you've said Crank the gas, strike a match and grill Burn it, turn it, flip it over and grill Smoke a butt, fire it up and grill
5.
On Vacation 02:25
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I can't help you now nor can I be found I'm on vacation What started out as life under the sun I packed my bags went to the railroad tracks now I'm on vacation I ended up over the moon with fun You'll find that I was already gone The train was never going to bring me home You could call it destiny But honestly if you cared for me You'd know to let me go Some may say that I got carried away on vacation Rumors fly like a bird of paradise Others believe that it was only reprieve I'm on vacation I wish everyone could look into my eye They'd find that I was already gone The train was never going to bring me home You could call it destiny But honestly if you cared for me Well you'd know to let me go If you cared for me you'd let me go
6.
Money Laundering Business 02:24
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I'm in the money laundering business I must confess I'm always pressed for time I'm in the money laundering business Full of strife can't beat this life of crime There's no sign but I'm always open For every dollar cleaned I take my share Won't get away they say but here's to hoping To wash away the fray and clear the air How long before I score a million I feel as though my soul is up for sale How long can I beat the system? Will I live my life or die in jail There's no sign but I'm always open For every dollar cleaned I take my share Won't get away they say but here's to hoping To wash away the fray and clear the air I'm in the money laundering business I must confess I'm always pressed for time I'm in the money laundering business Full of strife can't beat this life of crime
7.
DB Cooper 02:06
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I'm the son of the one and only D.B. Cooper Raised by my dad the late great paratrooper He said "Son, when danger is near Pull the chute and disappear" So, I spend my life vanishing over and over Mom played along and kept up with all the travel But when I was born, she swore not to let it unravel She said, "Son, I will keep him here Take the loot and disappear" So, I took her advice and never looked over my shoulder I'm the son of the one and only D.B. Cooper Raised by my dad the late great paratrooper He said "Son, when danger is near Pull the chute and disappear" So, I spend my life vanishing over and over
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Fools And Romantics 01:54
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Your black magic's gotten Under my skin How can I win with all those charms Your black magic's gotten Under my wig How did you figure out my heart Was it the ship of fools and romantics That arrived with the sun above? Did you set adrift with your schemes antics? And by the light of the moon You go looking for love Your black magic's got me All in a spin With a wink and a grin you had me Right from the start You ran away with all my All my heart You ran away with all my heart
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Keep My Mind At Bay 02:41
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Keep my mind at bay My thoughts will drift Spirit lift me Keep my mind at bay Keep the storms behind The winds will chill Spirit still me Keep the storm behind I've been gone Away from hearth and home And you've been gone from me For for too long My thoughts have gone all wrong Keep my mind at bay Keep the night sky red The waves will crush Spirit hush me Keep the night sky red I've been gone Away from hearth and home And you've been gone from me Look in my eye My thoughts have gone awry Keep my mind at bay
10.
Passing Moon 01:59
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If the sun refused to light The bright smile of the moon would fade Without a smile from the passing moon The ocean needn't oblige to wave Can you see how the two connects as one? Can you see how the moon reflects the sun? Yes I can see If the cloud denies the sky's embrace It all may become undone With the sky refrained from giving rain The river needn't bother run Do you believe how the two connects as one? Do you believe the cloud helps the river run? Yes, I believe Yes, I believe
11.
Fish Fry 02:10
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I got big I got bigger I got bigger fish to fry I can't worry by the likes of you Even though you want me to I got bigger fish to fry You got a fig Ya gotta figure Ya gotta figure out your life Don't let them tell you what you ought to do Even though they want you to You got to figure out your life Well it's a great big sea And I know it's sink or swim They'll try to pull me down deep But I don't have the time for them I got big I got bigger I got bigger fish to fry I can't worry by the likes of you Even though you want me to I got bigger fish to fry

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released May 27, 2022

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Orson lives on the outskirts of Nashville, originally from Owensboro, Ky. His style is a blend of Americana, folk, jazz, and ragtime

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