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WHY GET UP (Live). [1]
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A great Doo-Wop/ Texas Blues story song originally by The fabulous Thunderbirds. Another of my Mock Live recordings.
major snagg
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Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Rhythm & Blues and beyond.
Major Snagg is the invented name of the 'band' that perform all my own musical creations. (songs and instrumentals). I play guitars, bass, rudimentary keyboards, harmonica, and sing. Melody has always been important to me... lyrics and guitar solos have to say or communicate something. I create musical worlds that I hope that you dear listener, will also want to explore and live in for a few moments...or longer if you feel that way inclined.
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Genre
Blues • Blues Rock
Charts
Peak #14
Peak in subgenre #5
Author
Bill Carter / Ruth Ellsworth
Rights
original artist
Uploaded
August 01, 2021
Track Files
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MP3 8.3 MB • 320 kbps • 3:38
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WAV 36.7 MB
Story behind the song
A friend of mine had an album, (yep, a vinyl LP record) by The fabulous Thunderbirds. We played it a lot and attempted to play one or two of the songs from it. This one made enough of an impression on me to have a go at recording my version. Here you are then.
Lyrics
Why Get Up ... The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Why get up, why get up How can I get up, why should I get up This whole world's gone crazy Think I've seen enough I'm gonna sleep forever why get up... Phone keeps ringing right off the hook Some bill collector, I know what cooks Think I'll stay in bed, dream all day World outside bugs me anyway When I get things going, the going gets rough So I ask myself why get up... Why get up, why get up How can I get up, why should I get up This whole world's gone crazy Think I've seen enough I'm gonna sleep forever why get up Went to the doctor, he said lose some weight If you don't do it quick, we'll have to operate I talked to my lawyer, he said case is closed That woman got it all even the garden hose Staring at the ceiling thinking just my luck Better roll back over why get up... Why get up, why get up How can I get up, why should I get up This whole world's gone crazy Think I've seen enough I'm gonna sleep forever why get up Well I can't quit drinking, I'm nervous all the time When I wake up, it's like a ton lead on my mind What was it, I said to that girl last night She really got upset, I best stay out of sight I remember a gun and calling somebody's bluff I better duck under the cover why get up... Why get up, why get up How can I get up, why should I get up This whole world's gone crazy Think I've seen enough I'm gonna sleep forever why get up. Why get up, why get up How can I get up, why should I get up This whole world's gone crazy Think I've seen enough I'm gonna sleep forever why get up
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AlexisPatrick
Aug 21, 2021
Brilliant musicianship. Fantastic vocals and great music you have played.
LeeBoos
Aug 20, 2021
Sometimes I ask myself that same question. Lol. Great version.
steveweyman
Aug 19, 2021
I ask that often ! Brilliant David ! Really authentic sound . Love the guitars and vocals . I was brought up on this type of stuff my older brother was in a rock n roll band . You have really nailed this retro sound ! Brilliant !
rodrica
Aug 02, 2021
Nailed that retro sound, fantastic version, love the guitar work and the vocals. Brilliant stuff!
soundsbyramolly
Aug 01, 2021
This is awesome!!! Love it!!!