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Interstate 69

from Beechnut St. by Purple Hill

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When i was playing in From Fiction we traveled to Chicago to make an album with Steve Albini. It was one of many exciting experiences I endured while playing in that band. As we traveled along interstate 69 I wrote down some observations along the way. Interstate 69. One helluva highway!!!!

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Traveling through Michigan
down interstate 69
fat people in family restaurants
with piss stains on their pants

Traveling through Michigan
where every man wears mustache
this is the truth
it ain't no joke
factory smoke
instead of clouds

and to the waitress's they all feel it
as different hands pass through their pockets
fiddling for some change
they're all searching for a bit of affection

oh this highways always passing
ten bucks don't buy you much time
no
when you're living
on interstate 69

traveling through Michigan
i picked up Jesus along my way
he'd been building billboards all day
he ain't got nothing left to say
and it wasn't until Chicago
that he turned to me and said
don't mind these tears just take my bread
this second jobs got me down
alright we're gonna get it down for Jesus.

so to the ladies take off your aprons
and to the men shave off those stashes
yeah
chop off all the fat
and start lending a little affection
oh this highways always passing
ten bucks don't buy you much time
when you're living
on interstate 69

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from Beechnut St., released October 16, 2009
jordan bruce: drums
brent hough: bass, keyboard
owen marchildon: guitar, vocal

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Purple Hill Records is difficult to define as anything but Rock and Roll. Driving, catchy, exploratory, a Rock and Roll that encompasses decades. From the roots of The Velvets and The Feelies, Big Star and beyond, the label is now a complete package and compliment to the style, mind, and song writing of Owen Marchildon ... more

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