Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Amos Carter - Be Happier With The Money!

 This is Amos Carter's 3rd song for Big And Tall Records and he doesn't seem to be slowing down any. He works in the mornings at Delmar Gentry's horse ranch, then works on writing songs for the goup, individual practicing, and rehearsal with the group. Amos found a piano player for the group as Delmar has no interest in performing regularly on the weekends and holidays. Harold 'Spike' McGeffin is the new keyboard player, and he makes his recording debut on this song. 

Delmar still produces their recordings at his personal recording studio he installed at his ranch. We're planning a trip to Flagstaff this year so we can have a look at it. He's spent a lot of money for a state of the art studio that has produced some very good quality recordings. We think this song is just Amos' take on something we've heard before about fame and fortune: You can have the fame, I'll take the fortune! 

When my band was playing a gig 
An older couple came up to me 
"Yer that guy that's named Amos! 
You know Marge, the one that ain't famous!"
 
 The guy held his drink, took a swig 
As the woman told him, "Listen Fred! 
You ain't famous either, ya old prospector! 
Only place your famous is with the tax collector!"
 
 So quit yer horsin' round dude! 
How come yer bein' so rude! 
Ain't even funny, you have the fame honey! 
I'll be happier with the money! 
 
 I kept my eye on 'em all night
 Seemed they always was squabblin' 
Maybe they just like to fight 
It feels good to them to be arguin' 
 
So quit yer horsin' round dude! 
How come yer bein' so rude! 
Ain't even funny, you have the fame honey!
 I'll be happier with the money!
 
 When it was gettin' close to last call 
We always played somethin' easy 
If anybody wanted to dance one time 
They could move in time real easy. 
 
This older couple got on the floor 
It was a sight not to be missed 
They were hangin' on each other real tight 
And then they kissed, and kissed, AND KISSED! 
 
So they just quit horsin' round dude! 
Were never really bein' so rude! 
Look like they been together, just this side of forever 
But I'd still be happier with the money!
 
 

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