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Lady on the Bus

by Connie Brannock

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1.
Gravity 02:46
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"Verse I I know you're bad for me baby Sometimes love is a happy fool And the closer I get to you, the harder that you pull Feel like an electron spinning down down down A disaster 'bout to happen, boom boom---without a sound Verse II When I wake up in the morning All alone in my bed My body starts floating, feel like my mind has left my head I try to get it together knowin' ya slipped out my front door But my body starts reacting, and I wind up on the floor Chorus Your gravity's gotta hold on me I love your gravity And I don't want you to set me free, no no no Verse III What happened to my logic? Must've snuck out your back door Cause when it comes to you baby, I can't see straight anymore Your magic mojo lights me up like a neon fantasy Then all of a sudden ya pull the plug and it's just too hard to see Repeat Chorus Outro Gotta put on my brakes For goodness sakes One look at you Is all it takes Don't do no good It's understood I'm a goner for you"
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Heart on a Leash 04:13
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"Verse 1: Take me out for a walk I'm in that kind of condition - can't even talk What's it going to be, got my heart on a leash And it's running away from me Oo-oo baby how long is my chain When I get to the end how long is my pain Will I break loose and find my second wind Or will I fall back down when I get to the end? Chorus: My heart’s on a leash (3 times) and it’s runnin’ ‘way from me Verse 2: Ya pull on my chain Feel myself going down - nothin’ but pain My heart’s getting’ tight, about to explode Not enough room on the left or the right Why won't you let me go, got nothin’ left to give Cut me loose – I don't want to know where you live Somehow I gotta find a way to get on outta here Everything is on the line there’s nothin’ left to fear Repeat Chorus Short verse (8 bars): I’ll do whatever I have to do, to set myself free My eyes might not be open but darlin’ I can still see I’ll find my way thru shadows ‘til I can feel the light ‘Cause every minute I spend with is my darkest night Repeat Chorus Bridge: I've got a kick out of this collar--no one can hear me holler my heart’s ——— on a leash"
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Middle of the Night 04:12
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"Verses 1 & 2: In the middle of the night When stars have conversations I listen with elation To the whispers of the secret light And hold onto the darkness real tight In the middle of the night Saturn tosses off a ring Jupiter and Io start to swing Orion blowing on the saxophone One of the sister's playin' slide trombone Chorus Taurus starts to tango Someone’s playing guitar like Django The man in the moon’s Scattin’ his tune Ella smilin’ somewhere on the other side The Duke’s takin’ his piano on a ride Verse 3: In the middle of the night When shadows come out and play I can’t make out a word they say Listen, listen listen without trying to hear And tune into the magic loud and clear Bridge: Steppenwolf is taking me On a magic carpet ride through the galaxy Todd is singin’ “I Saw the Light” Pat Metheny’s playin’ “One Quiet Night”"
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Ball of Clay 04:52
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V1: You walk down and turn around put your quarters in the machine Push the button one or two players this evening--what will it be? With the glide of your fingers, you win another game every time And a look that lingers, you think that everyone's hypnotized Chorus I’m not your ball of clay To do with me just what you may I'm not your Saturday Your walking dog has gone astray V2: You think that you're the director & I'm the star in your one act play Well babe the stage is empty, your star has gone away Your marionette has got some scissors and you know what that means? You're going to wake up in the morning tangled up in your very own strings Repeat Chorus Bridge: No more spinnin’ me ‘round and ‘round This ole girl’s nowhere to be found My feet are walkin’, ready to dance You done used up every last chance V3: Why ya comin’ round to see me now that I found somebody new Can’t you get it in your head, honey, I’m over you? With those big brown eyes ya think I'll do just about anything (guess what) I took your crown to the pawnshop, you're no longer my king Outro
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Rock Your cradle 03:20
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" Verse I It’s been too many nights Since I found myself Sleeping in an empty bed Wishing I could find a surrogate lover To whisper sweet things in my head Someone to help me find my way back to the center of the mornin' light After filling’ my soul with sweetness in the shadows of a full moon night   Chorus Who’s gonna rock your cradle  I’m tired of singing’ this same old song Who’s gonna rock your cradle Ain’t no lullaby when I’m gone Who’s gonna rock your cradle  When I’m a thousand miles from home Who’s gonna rock your cradle You’ll have to do it on your own Verse II Baby I’ve been butterin’ your bread But I done thrown my knife away The refrigerator’s empty  And your words got nothin’ to say I’m warming up my Grand Torino Getting’ ready for a one way trip Got my bags packed, honey When I start to roll this is it!   Bridge:   Zoom zoom Can ya hear that old engine about to roar I’m heading in a new direction Gonna drive til I can't see ya anymore "
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Bye-Bye 04:14
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" Verse 1: I’ve just got to get in the car and drive Find out what is really on the other side Hold on to the steering wheel like a broncin’ buck Push the pedal pedal down hard, come on let's get on up Chorus: Bye-bye to sunny California Bye-bye, you know I tried to warn you I'm a country girl got my hand on the shovel I don't need no more of your black top trouble Verse 2: The sign says don't you let LA drip dry Well I'm too thirsty to wait for the water to fly The banks of the Chattahoochee are calling me I got my bamboo pole, gonna find me a shady tree Repeat Chorus Verse 3(as a short bridge): I thought love was the master, guess this girl’s a little confused Some people think having money means you never lose That's not the kind of game that this old girl wants to play I'm leaving tomorrow, leaving tomorrow Leaving tomorrow though my heart left yesterday Chorus and outro vamp"
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Chorizo and Eggs 03:50
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" Verse 1: I was walking one morning; the sun was coming up Along came an old cowboy in a pick up truck He said “baby can I buy you something to eat? I wanna see whatcha got on top of those big ole’ feet” I said, “honey I’m kinda hungry, why don’t ya open up that door? I’ll jump right in so you can look a little bit more”   Verse 2: We rolled on down the highway, pulled over at Triple T Omar the Highway Chef was smiling at me Got seated at a table--with a perfect view Of a brand new eighteen wheeler, metallic baby blue The waitress walked over an' gave us a great big smile When she took my order she said “girl you know how to eat in style!” Chorus: Chorizo and eggs Give me some chorizo and eggs Chorizo and eggs I love chorizo and eggs If you want to get a better look at these fine cougar legs  You gonna have to buy me some chorizo and eggs   Bridge: Lil' Mama came outta the kitchen wearin' a big ole’ grin With some smokin' hot pico de gallo, tryin' to do me in I winked at the waitress and filled up my spoon Shoveled it in like candy and gave a high five to the room Verse 3: We had a good time eatin’ up everything on our plates Didn’t have anywhere to go, wasn’t worried ‘bout being late Telling each other all kinds of stories, some were even true We were both so full, there was nothing left to do So we headed up the road and back into the day Said our goodbyes and went our own way "
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Lady on the Bus 04:39
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"Verse 1: Lady on the bus talking to the bus driver He’s not listening but she doesn't care She needs to hear herself communicate Just to make sure that she's still there Lady on the bus talking to the bus driver Telling stories from her never never land Lady on the bus talking to the bus driver She doesn't need you to hear she just needs you to understand Chorus: She slips and slides on worn-out shoes Counts her quarters two by two! Carries her memories in a paper sack Some are fiction, some are fact! Left her inside story outside of her mind Lookin’ for a way to get back before she’s out of time Verse 2: Lady on the bus talking to the bus driver Smilin’ at the people passing by Lady on the bus talking to the bus driver Laughin’ but no one can figure why Someday I might be that lady--you might be that lady too I open up my eyes and see she does what she has to do Listen, listen with your heart this and every time-we all play the part Chorus: She slips and slides on worn-out shoes Counts her quarters two by two Carries her memories in a paper sack Some are fiction, some are fact Left her inside story outside of her mind Lookin’ for a way to get back before she’s out of time Outro Verse/Chorus: Someday I might be that lady--you might be that lady too Or your brother, your sister, your mother, your father, your lover, some other We’re all the lady on the bus Come on now it’s one of us It could be you, it could be me Depending on the eyes that see"
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Dance 04:09
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" INTRO: Good evening Tucson, it’s Friday night The Santa Cruz is swinging and Luna’s shining her light The water may not be running—but we’re gonna get wet We’ve gotta tide of funky music and a stream full of sweat VERSE: Got my high heels on--and my dancing feet Ready for fun ----in the desert heat Come on down ---don’t ya be afraid If it gets too hot (stop)---we’ll find a little shade CHORUS: Dance X3 ‘til your dogs bark Dance X3 make your own mark Dance dance all night long Dance to your own song V2: Mr. Mesquite -- you know it’s time to move You don’t need rhythm--just gotta feel the groove Come on coyote---let me hear you sing Harmelodic---heard that was your thing! BRIDGE: Come on sweet honey--- take my hand Daddy Diamondback’s---gotta plan He’s shaking his rattle---in perfect time Tryin’ to get a taste of ---Mikey P’s moonshine V3: The javalina’s are kickin’---like little Rockettes The Gila monster's singin’, “ya ain’t seen nothin’ yet” The lizards are all jumpin’---almost three fingers high The Seven Sister’s gettin’ down---in the night sky OUTRO: Talking Section Goodnight Tucson--we all better get some shut-eye Luna, she is so tired out---and the coyote’s gone shy Get on home (3xs) "
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Love and Understanding 03:16
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"VERSE 1: I don’t need a man in a three-piece suit I don’t need a man to fill my pocket book I just need a man who will treat me right A man who’ll make sweet love in the middle of the night I don’t need a man with a turbo Saab I don’t need a man with a six-figure job I just need a man to pay his half of the bills A man who loves a woman without all the frills CHORUS: I need love and understanding Love and understanding Love …………… and understanding VERSE 2: I’d rather have a man in high-heeled shoes Than some ram-boy trying to make the news I want a man I can really talk to And we can be every color, not just pink and blue! I want a man who can be strong I want a man who’ll admit when he’s wrong I want a man to sing sweet to me And it don’t have to be in any particular key BRIDGE: Baby when are you coming home? The coffee’s brewing and I’m sitting here all alone Waiting for you to knock on that door And bring me just what I’ve been waiting for!"
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Where Does the Time Go? 05:38
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"Where Does All the Time Go? Verse 1: A long, long time ago I was a pretty little girl My mama dressed me up on Easter Sunday In patent leather and pearls My daddy taught Sunday school While mama stayed home and drank wine The neighbors were always whispering things Daddy thought it was just fine Verse 2: I remember the sounds Of the Chesapeake Bay A soft syncopated rhythm I can hear to this day Fishing with my daddy The tide headin' for high Watchin' the blues running They almost start to fly Chorus Where does all the time go? My memories fall from my mind like fresh fallen snow Drifting across the highways, highways of yesterday Dreams filled with shadows, dance the night away Verse 3: I spend many a year Playing in a rock 'n roll band We had a lotta good times Then things started getting outta hand I signed up with Uncle Sam To get away from who I’d come to be Traded in some of my darkest days To set the better part of myself free Bridge: Now I'm on the other side of the mountain Headed to a brave new promised land Old enough to know I just have to believe I don't have to understand "

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Lady on the Bus is an eleven-song compilation about life, love, mystery and the daily things that make up this wondrous thing we call Life.

Cochise Genet of Cochise Studios produced and engineered the project from start to finish. His creativity and patience take these tracks to a new level. We worked with a team of musicians from different genres, generations and backgrounds. They joined us from Louisiana, Ohio, Nevada and Tucson. This unique mix of musicians truly brought the songs to life.

Love and Understanding started with piano riff. Middle of the Night is a reflection on some of my musical heroes. Lady on the Bus could be any one of us; Chorizo and Eggs is pure Tucson Arizona. Ball of Clay is all about attitude, Where Does All the Time Go is my story

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released December 2, 2017

01 - Gravity
02 - Heart on a Leash
03 - Middle of the Night
04 - Ball of Clay
05 - Rock Your Cradle
06 - Bye-Bye
07 - Chorizo and Eggs
08 - Lady on the Bus
09 - Dance
10 - Love and Understanding
11 - Where Does the Time Go?

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Connie is a bona fide crowd-pleaser and award-winning R&B artist. A vocal fire cat and power performer, she’s retired US Army & plays to sell-out crowds around the Southwest. Fronts two high-caliber bands: Little House of Funk & the CB Quintet. Her debut album, Lady on the Bus, showcases her diverse talent: Part Funk, part Rock, part Swing, and all Soul! ... more

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