back to
Crystal Pier Records
We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Motel Living EP

by Rich Evans

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      €4.50 EUR  or more

     

1.
Lucky says I can’t sing too good Says he’s got his limitations But them kids up there on the video screens They’re just pale imitations And it ain’t just a record you’d hear on the jukebox Every note means something about something he’s learned about It’s a kiss from a girl or an old bloodshot forget-me-not It’s all there for a reason – it’s all figured out Lucky plays a Telecaster Always wears a collar and tie Once jammed with Muddy Waters And he’s playing up in Lambeth tonight But the work’s drying up a bit now there’s some new kids moved to town But he’s still looking for that lucky break His wife walked out on him about a year ago Believe in something, you’ve got to believe it all the way So drive me down the block Don’t stop Let’s rock around the clock Let’s knock a hole into the heavens And let the angels out again I’ll take that scowl in my hands And break it I’ve got so many friends out there That didn’t make it I guess they won’t forsake me If i get caught out on lovers’ lane Get him to tell you the Elvis one It’s a double scotch for an anecdote Last orders and the lights come on It’s a cigarette and a dirty joke And they don’t play as much now as they used to do But on their nights they still drive like an old machine It’s guitars son – they don’t care about politics It’s rock ‘n’ roll man – you know what i mean
2.
Oh well I guess I’ve got it bad And it’s all because of you And there is nobody else Can do what you do Keep on moving Keep right on track When you love me baby I’m gonna love you right back Every trick in the book baby Moon and stars above I’m gonna drown in your love I’m gonna drown in your love I’m gonna drown in your love You’d better listen to me sweet, sweet darling I’m gonna drown in your love Oh well I guess that now you know I can’t get you off my mind Now I realise You’re a rare, rare find Keep on moving Keep right on track When you love me baby I’m gonna love you right back Every trick in the book baby Moon and stars above I’m gonna drown in your love I’m gonna drown inside your love forever baby I want to drown inside your love I want to drown inside your love I want to drown inside your love I want to drown inside your love
3.
Motel Living 03:33
Smoke the day’s first cigarette As the sunlight hits the blinds You ain’t slept but in two hours You’re gonna leave this town behind A girl sleeps on a sofa But you forgot her name Doesn’t really matter Tonight you’re gonna do it all again Somewhere east of Omaha Running down a falling star Someday now You’re gonna be forgiven Yeah, motel living Sure ain’t good living But it’s my kind of living And that’s alright Yeah, motel living Sure ain’t good living But it’s my kind of living And that’s alright Hear the jukebox buzzing And the beer bottles ring Another night, another show Baby, it don’t mean a thing The road goes on forever But it ain’t so rough Lights on the dashboard Gonna be company enough Somewhere east of Omaha Running down a falling star Someday now You’re gonna be forgiven Yeah, motel living Sure ain’t good living But it’s my kind of living And that’s alright Yeah, motel living Sure ain’t good living But it’s my kind of living And that’s alright
4.
My friend you say you’re just one of her lovers Think that she’s got so many others That’s not what she told me If you look in her eyes you’ll see It’s not true It’s not true You’ll find when you come home one day She’ll have packed her things and run away And she’ll leave you feeling blue You’d better thank your lucky stars That the girl is yours Don’t make a fuss I might just Take her away from you My friend you don’t know how good you’ve got it Take a look at her smile, take a look at her body And all those thoughts you hide Will just eat you up inside If you only knew Knew You’ll find when you come home one day She’ll have packed her things and run away And she’ll leave you feeling blue You’d better thank your lucky stars That the girl is yours Don’t make a fuss I might just Take her away from you Stars Thank your lucky stars That the girl is yours Thank your lucky stars You’d better thank your lucky stars That the girl is yours Don’t make a fuss I might just Take her away from you
5.
My Girl 03:45
Swept the front porch Put flowers ‘round the place Combed my hair and baby I shaved my face When I got your letter It took me by surprise Got a bottle of Burgundy Put on a collar and a tie My girl’s coming home to me tonight My girl’s coming back to me tonight I know everything’s gonna be alright When you said you were leaving I couldn’t believe When you left you took away The best part of me Now I’ve cleaned up real good Told all your friends I ain’t the same these days Don’t want to let you go again My girl’s coming home to me tonight My girl’s coming back to me tonight I know everything’s gonna be alright There ain’t a cloud in the sky Ain’t a hint of rain I’m gonna make my way Meet you down at the train I can’t hardly wait For your sweet, sweet touch Oh baby I missed you so much My girl’s coming home to me tonight My girl’s coming back to me tonight I know everything’s gonna be alright

credits

released May 3, 2019

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Rich Evans London, UK

Veteran Americana/Blues/ Folk singer-songwriter based in London.

Rich was previously in The Mariachis, The Rich Evans Band and Roosevelt Bandwagon.

As a solo artist, he has toured extensively in the USA and Europe and has recorded albums for US labels in Nashville and Chicago.

The 'Riding Blind EP' is the latest release and marks a return to a more rootsy, stripped-down recording style.
... more

contact / help

Contact Rich Evans

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Rich Evans, you may also like: