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Boys In The Backroom (Early Days)

from Early Days by Tim Harrison

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This track is part of my first album "Train Going East," produced by Stan Rogers and engineered by Danial Lanois at Grant Avenue Studios.

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Boys In The Backroom
©Tim Harrison and Second Avenue Songs 1978

Well out in front is the crowd with their double delight,
In the fog, they let out their sorrows,
And they wait for the end, ‘cause for nine out of ten,
There are just too many tomorrows.

And out on the street, men in blue pound the beat,
Chasing winos and drug store dependents,
They take a good look around as they lay themselves down,
Numb from their morning refreshments.

CHORUS:

And here’s to the boys in the backroom
Whippin’ up their memories,
The card game’s a mess,
But they’re going on blessed,
And the losers all get in for free

And the people seem few who can look up at you,
With a smile and they just aren’t pretending,
Their children sit by, their clean socks say hi,
But how are you and where are you going?

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from Early Days, track released January 1, 1979
Tim Harrison, acoustic guitar, vocals; Bill Garrett, electric guitar, ; Ross Gibbons, drums; Kevin Dandeno, bass; Ron Sellwood, piano; Daniel Lanois, electric guitar; Stan Rogers, Jude Johnson, Garnet Rogers, background vocals; Dave Essig, guitar.

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Tim Harrison Owen Sound, Ontario

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Tim Harrison has worked as an artist, songwriter, and as a creator of arts events.. Along with founding the Owen Sound Summerfolk Festival,Tim has been Artistic Director of the Mariposa, Northwind, and Eaglewood Folk Festivals, and the Big Fish Music Fest.
Tim has released eight highly acclaimed recordings of original material and has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. ... more

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