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This is one of two songs, the other being New World, that either shouldn't be on this record or should have been seriously reworked. Most of my subsequent albums had the benefit of being taken out on the road and seriously worked, played and crafted, some, (many) discarded,and then recorded and shown the light of day after serious reworkings...this album with the exception of Lennon, The Meeting, The Vines, didn't have the 'roadtesting' opportunity. Not everybody works this way, and God Bless 'em, but it's been proven that it's best if i do.

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Give him the stall, make him keep talking, is he still there? Come to the phone! Mark don't go...
I hear you voice, how come you're hearing...talked to your wife, she hid your keys, please, Mark don't go....
Get, get, getting low
It's been a long night, why don't we hold tight, give me a minute and I'll be there....Lets let the morning judge, I think you shouldn't budge, Give me a minute and I'll be there...
I know whats out there in the glove box, turn down Roseanne what did you say? Hey...
Mark don't go....

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from THE CHORD IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD, released April 22, 1997

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HAMELL ON TRIAL Austin, Texas

Hamell on Trial is loud, fast music informed by politics, intelligence and a wicked sense of humor.
1995-Mercury Records-Big as Life, The Chord is Mightier Than the Sword.
1997- Choochtown
2003-Righteous Babe Records-Tough Love
2005, Songs For Parents Who Enjoy Drugs.
2007-“The Terrorism Of Everyday Life,” (Edinburgh Fringe Herald Award)
2012-New West Records -The Happiest Man Alive. ... more

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