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Payin' Me for This
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Wanted to write a country tune and it evolved into a tribute to my dad. Thanks, Pop!
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"Tho' I love writing songs I consider myself a composer. Cut my teeth on orchestration when I was a copyist for Manilow. Country influence holds sway right now.
DEAN CLARK HALL In 1974 after studying music at Fullerton College and Cal State Fullerton became a member of Canadian showman Dick Caldwell's show group as singer/instrumentalist. Toured United States and Canada extensively. Returned to California in 1976 free-lancing as an instrumentalist /singer and band leader. Worked as a staff copyist for Barry Manilow. Sang three seasons with the Orange County Master Chorale under Dr. Maurice Allard, appearing with the Glendale symphony under Carmen Dragon. In 1981 formed nightclub act "Gina, Dean & Scoundrel", touring North America for 5 years including Nevada and Atlantic City, recording album and single. With Cynthia Caldwell in 1988 composed and arranged the theme song "Make it Happen" for the state of W. Virginia Cerebral Palsy Telethon "Miracle '88". For eleven years acted as Music Director for Dick Caldwell's annual "Klondike Days" show at RCAF 700 Wing, Edmonton, Alberta. Also did arranging for Caldwell's appearances on Canadian television. Worked behind comedians Rodney Dangerfield, Gallagher, Williams & Ree. Television credits include Canadian variety program "Spotlight", "Miracle '88 with Shelly West", "The Love Boat" (with own group), "Donny & Marie" (with Spike Jones, Jr.). In 1989 formed the duo "Dean & Richard" working L.A. area and cruising the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Trans-Atlantic. Duo has performed corporate conventions throughout N.A. In 2004 headlined his own act on Holland America ships Veendam and Ryndam to Mexico, Central America. Performed seven yrs. with "Dean & Richard" at Dear John's Steakhouse in Culver City, Ca. Monthly appearances include Hilton Universal City and Culver City Elks Lodge. Original music available at most online retailers. YouTube channel at Dean Clark (D.C.) Hall. "Dean & Richard" are on Facebook.com/deanandrichard. Mr. Hall has been seen performing in movies "Hidalgo", "Bounce", "Old School", "Man on the Moon", "The Independent". Affiliations: AFofM (Local 47), BMI, Screen Actors' Guild
Song Info
Genre
Country • Country-Rock
Charts
#571 in subgenre Peak #21
Charts
Peak #134
Author
Cote & Hall
Rights
US Copyright office
Uploaded
June 15, 2011
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MP3 2.1 MB • 128 kbps • 2:18
Story behind the song
'Bout mid way through I realized I was writing this about my father. Or, rather, it wrote itself. And that's all I can describe about the creative process.
Lyrics
(I Just Can't Believe That They're) Payin' Me for This I. My daddy sat me down and told me "Life and its enjoyment is More or less a matter of What matters most to you. So with a little luck and love and Diversified employment and an Attitude of gratitude You'll keep on pushin through, son!" Chorus: He always knew deep down inside there's More to life than makin' money. (He) Always had to sing a song or two. By workin' hard he made me see that Happiness, well, it's up to me. So I just can't believe that they're payin' me for this. II. He never shied away from any honest day of workin', From truckin' cross the country to Layin' bricks to haulin' hogs. He knew to get the pay he had to Play the game to git it. So he worked like hell but he'd Never sell his soul to any job. ('Cuz)...repeat chorus Bridge: "Keep your head" is what the old man said. "And to thine own self be true. "And you just might live the Way you want to live. (ahem) If you got the right kinda woman, that is." Copyright 2008 by D.C.Hal
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