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Buttonwillow EP

by Smithfield Bargain

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1.
Buttonwillow 02:38
Buttons on the willow of your windowsill Underneath the piles of paper left there by the older giants they live in the hillsides travelling in the pockets of a wayward son I had a plan I had a plan try to understand head in the air under the stairs won't you hold my hand? Searching for the center of some cinnamon synonym where you say that something can be found I don't like it when you give me things just to take them back later take it on out take it to the streets the house the underground waterways I had a plan I had a plan try to understand head in the air under the stairs won't you hold my hand? Motor control the learning Smoke comes from fire fire comes from wood wood comes from trees trees come from earth earth is in space and space is in space I had a plan I had a plan try to understand head in the air under the stairs won't you hold my hand?
2.
Darling 01:44
Darling You sounded forlorn when you called on the telephone this morning Asked why (asked why) You said you'd been gone in the maelstrom that'd been forming but I'm glad you found this line to bide some time You'll be alright you'll be ok I'm fine with you It just so happens I'll sing you this song and we'll be along oh believe me, do I'll never let the bad things come Sweetheart you seem to think I'm full of lies that I'm dreaming of some other bright place (bright place) This world is just not very nice You'll take your chances on another please stay and I will find a sun that shines La La La You'll be alright you'll be ok I'm fine with you It just so happens I'll sing you this song and we'll be along oh believe me, do I'll never let the bad things come
3.
Trying with my mind it's getting closer could not find the words there goes communication I got things to find forgetting is so easy as soon as by the time we get there we start all over go stop wait here for more instructions (x3) wait there's goes another one I shoulda known better but fire is fire and oh my I tried to keep myself in line but all this push and pull is fashionable you're more inclined to keep in line with the times thicken up your skin and then let's... go stop wait here for more instructions (x3) Listening to myself hard to hear another soul when I need so much help there simply is no other way could it be I can't see even words in front of me too much shine, too much light maybe it's just time for me to... (awesome trumpet solo) go stop wait here for more instructions (x3)
4.
Oh! Susanna 02:09
I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee I'm going to Louisiana my true love for to see the sun so hot I froze to death Susanna don't you cry Oh! Susanna Oh don't you cry for me I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee I had a dream the other night when everything was still I dreamed I saw Susanna, dear a-comin' down the hill A buckwheat cake was in her mouth a tear was in her eye says I'm a-comin' from the south Susanna don't you cry Oh! Susanna Oh don't you cry for me I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee I'm going to Louisiana my true love for to see Oh! Susanna Oh don't you cry for me I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee
5.
Warm whispers of warning signs greet my ears in shade of clouds Warm whispers of warning signs Seem to be the only sound (Honey read the writing!) Take, take what you haven't seen but leave the rest for little ol' me try, try yourself on for me and you might see a clearer scene Warm whispers of warning signs greet my ears in shade of clouds Warm whispers of warning signs Seem to be the only sound (Honey read the writing!) Walk, walk on down to the street without a care of where or why With a little lovin' care there may appear a sight to see (I dare not speak about it) Warm whispers of warning signs greet my ears in shade of clouds Warm whispers of warning signs Seem to be the only sound (Honey read the writing!)

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released December 6, 2014

All songs composed by Smithfield Bargain except for "Oh! Susanna," written by Stephen Collins Foster. "Oh! Susanna" recorded and mixed by Mike Wendland at Beer City Studios in Van Nuys, CA. All other tracks mixed and mastered by Stefan Litrownik at D-spot Studios in Burbank, CA.

Album artwork and graphic design by Melanie Santillan at Estudio Santillan

Featuring:
Connor Vance: Fiddle on 1
Connor McElwain: Trumpet on 1, 3, and 5
William Logan: Drumset on all, washboard on 5, spoons on 2
Andrew Katz: Accordion on 2
Eric Hargett: Baritone Sax on 3

Smithfield Bargain is
Sri Panchalam: Vocals
Daniel Landau: Guitar, vocals, banjo, and ukulele on 1, clarinet on 3
David Landau: Cello, vocals, upright bass, kazoo, and whistling

Smithfield Bargain would like to thank all of you who have supported us in the past and continue to support us in the present and into the future. High-fives to all, and to all a high-five!

© 2014 Smithfield Bargain Music LLC
℗ 2014 Portly Gentleman, ASCAP

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Smithfield Bargain Los Angeles, California

Smithfield Bargain, a troupe of speakeasy folksters with sly vaudevillian charm, began in late 2009 when a sassy young lady in a pretty dress met two ruggedly handsome, stylish brothers in a room with a vacant piano. Tea was had. Songs were made. Ironically, sans piano. Then along came a wry jazz cat to lend a backbeat to their melodies, and extra pep in your step. And so it was. Just for you. ... more

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