Melvin Peckerwood and The Mama's Boys - Parkin' In My Old Man's Ford

 Another look back at how life was in the late 1950's, early 1960's by Melvin Peckerwood and The Mama's Boys. We don't know who the group uses as a consultant, because none of the members are old enough to go back that far, but there's a few here at Big And Tall Records that do, and their recordings take us back to those times. One person in particular (who shall go nameless!) here had an experience similar to this way back then, only it wasn't in a Ford!

Credit must be given to Big Marv, our resident studio pianist for his performance on this recording. The group had scheduled a recording session, but their keyboard player came down ill and couldn't attend. The group had all the lead sheets done, and the song has an essential piano part. Big
Marv just happened to be in the studio that day, found out about their dilemma, and offered to sit in with them. After some discussion and a couple run throughs, the recording started. After only a few takes, the song was 'in the can'! It's a testament to Big Marv's musicianship, and also his humility as he insisted on taking no credit for his efforts on the recording, as he was happy to help them out. 

We've just found out that Melvin's keyboard player will be out of commission for a while with a serious illness, so Big Marv has offered his services on any recordings in the meantime. We've also learned that Big Marv's group, The Hodads, will be taking to New Orleans (or as Big Marv calls it, 'A drinkin' and whorin' extended party' for Mardi Gras. Big Marv isn't going, so he'll be free for any studio work with Melvin or anyone else that needs it. 

Remember way back in the day, 

When you and your girl went out. 

Eatin’ a burger and fries, 

 Afterwards, it’s all about 

Takin’ a ride in the car

 Further and further you go, 

Then you park under the moon 

That casts a romantic glow 

 

Makin’ out in the back seat 

Feels mighty fine, oh lord! 

A little farther, it’ll be complete 

In the back of my old man’s Ford. 

 

Talkin’ and kissin’ and such 

You cradle the back of her head 

She kisses you real hard, 

She’s the one in control instead! 

She’s rubbin’ your chest with her hands 

You’ve never had a girl do all this 

She starts to unbutton your shirt, 

Man, with this gal you can’t miss! 

 

Makin’ out in the back seat 

Feels mighty fine, oh lord! 

A little farther, it’ll be complete 

In the back of my old man’s Ford. 

 

She jumps into the back seat 

As quick as you please, 

You look all around at first 

You’re feeling real weak in the knees. 

You take off your shoes, jump in the back, 

She’s unbuttoning her blouse 

Then rips at your shirt 

Acting like she’s really aroused 

 

Makin’ out in the back seat 

Feels mighty fine, oh lord! 

A little farther, it’ll be complete 

In the back of my old man’s Ford. 

 

 The kisses come hot and heavy,

 Groping each other as well, 

More clothes come off, 

She whispers in your ear to tell 

‘I want you’ she says softly 

You have nothing to say. 

She nibbles your ear as she whispers, 

 ‘I want you in the worst way!’ 

 

Makin’ out, man what a case! 

Havin’ a ton of fun! 

Goin’ way past first base! 

I’m about to hit a home run! 

 

As we’re goin’ farther, 

I hear outside a car stop. 

I hear a knock on the back door, 

Oh hell, it’s a couple of cops! 

We quit all our fun, 

she puts on her dress, 

I pull up my pants too. 

I roll down the window, cop looks in, 

Gives us a real talking to. 

 

We go on our way, I don’t look at her face,

 I’m so embarrassed, good lord! 

She asks, ‘Do you know a more deserted place?’

 As we ride in my old man’s Ford!