Originally Posted by Izzy
Well, pull up a rocking chair and pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, because this is a story that only Marty could narrate with such perfectly calibrated ironic empathy. This 'pot-meets-lid' tale of the underdog is the real deal—a classic yarn spun with just the right amount of grit and charm. 😉

I’m so glad Andrew and K-Dub Ya nudged you to dust this one off and post it; frankly, it would have been a crime against country music to keep it under wraps. Every one of your productions is a precious element of the wonderful 'Marty sonic landscape,' and this track is no exception. That Bumpkin Rock n' Roll Country backing is the perfect sonic upholstery for the story—it doesn't just support the lyrics; it drives the tractor. 🚜

We all love a good redemption arc where the snooty, entitled rich kid gets taken down a peg (or, in this case, gets his nose bloodied and ends up in the slammer for wood theft—poetic justice at its finest!). 😁

The musical arrangement is spot on—a textbook example of that tight, upbeat country-rock backing that drives the narrative forward without stepping on its toes. And I have to say, the choice of a "liquorice stick" solo was incredibly "interesting"—that clarinet brings a jaunty, almost vaudevillian charm to the track that elevates the "bumpkin" vibe to something truly memorable.

The ex-boyfriend might be behind bars, but this song is definitely a free-range hit. Another triumph from the Patch!

Thanks for sharing this hidden gem, Marty. 💎 👏✔️

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Izzy.
Good God, man! Yeah, i totally misseed you, Izzy. Not just your most wonderful reviews of my songs, but also your same style of comments on others. I follow you around these posts like a groupie. This comment, like all of yours, is worthy of hanging on the wall in a golden frame. Man, you should write liner notes for albums.

Originally Posted by rayc
YAY, I get to hear your very rich low notes...excellent vocal.
A classic Marty narrative with puns and lessons intertwined.
Love the band and, I don't know Marty, you always seem to get the right bassist for every song.
Thanks, Ray. Puns and Lessons. Should be an album title. BiaB also satisfies all the needs for upright bass too. And yes, i was just telling someone the other day that when i needed a special Reggae bassist, you were kind enough to accept.

Originally Posted by laurent4114
I love the delightfully retro style of this charming song and the consistently polished videos.
Laurent
Thanks, Laurent. Most of this video used CoPilot for the wonky images.

Originally Posted by Noel96
Hi Marty.

The very first thing that struck was how warm, full and inviting this band sounded. I think a large contributor to that was the excellent bass and equally excellent vocals. I also really loved the lyrics, the story and the sound-effects that boosted the story-telling. From start to end, I thoroughly enjoyed this.

--Noel
Thanks so much, Noel. The only player from the original Style was the piano, but those other folks seemed to fit in well --even the clarinet. I get sounds from freesound.org. Really wanted the cartoon bongos when Fred Flinstone was running, but... smile

Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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