A charming video helped sell the way-cute title track, which offers another context for Alabama's down-home brand of nostalgia. Not to be overlooked, however, is "A Better Word for Love," a quiet, morning love song co-written by Gary Nicholson and former NRBQ guitarist Al Anderson.
ALABAMA
CHEAP SEATS
RCA 66296
October 12/1993
Produced by Josh Leo & Larry Lee
Josh Leo, Mark Casstevens, Randy Owen, George Marinelli,
Brent Rowan, John Willis, Biff Watson, Dann Huff - guitar
Jeff Cook - guitar/fiddle
Bernie Leadon - guitar/banjo
Teddy Gentry, Larry Paxton - bass
Mark Herndon. Craig Krampf - drums/percusion
Sam Bush - fiddle/mandolin
Bill Cuomo - piano/organ/keyboards
Marcus Hummon, Kirk Johnson - harmonica
Jim Horn - sax
Carl Marsh - strings
Vocals:
Sanctuary Choir, Young Musicians Choir
Recorded:
June/1993, Emerald Sound Studio, Nashville
1.
STILL GOIN' STRONG
(Rick Bowles - Josh Leo)
« © '93 Tree Publishing, BMI / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing, BMI »
Through the years we've had our ups and downs
Ain't been a block we haven't been around
We've been one step up and two steps back
But our love's gotten right back on track
We're still goin' strong
Like a freight train burnin' on a midnight run
We're rolling right along still goin' strong
In tryin' times when push came down to shove
We'd pull together and show what we're made of
With a lot of love and a little faith
We moved every mountain in our way
We're still goin' strong
With a fire thats hotter than the deset sun
We're still turnin' on still goin' strong
[ guitar ]
It's still as good as it's ever been
Our love's just gettin' its second wind
We're still goin' strong
Two hearts poundin' like a rock and roll drum
Lovin' all night long still goin' strong
We're still goin' strong
Like a freight train burnin' on a midnight run
We're rolling right along still goin' strong
Still goin' strong soin' strong
Still goin' strong soin' strong
Still goin' strong soin' strong
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2.
T. L. C. A. S. A. P.
(Gary Baker - Frank J. Myers)
« © '93 Dixie Stars Music, ASCAP / Zomba Enterprises, ASCAP »
I need a little TLC ASAP
Well my muscles ache and my feet are sore
Thank God it's Friday and it's almost four
And time to hit the door
I'm gonna spend the weekend on the lake
We've been working overtime and we need a break
And Hhoney I can't wait
We know how to spell relief got a good old fashion recipe
A little TLC ASAP a little R & R for you and me
A guaranteed rat race remedy a little TLC ASAP
Take a book to read and a change of clothes
Well I packed a cooler and a Coleman stove
And the radio
We can walk around in the sun all day
We can love in the moonlight hours away
While the crickets play
Well we work real hard six days a week
Honey this is something we both need
A little TLC ASAP...
[ fiddle ]
A little TLC ASAP...
A little TLC ASAP...
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3.
KATY BROUGHT MY GUITAR BACK TODAY
(John Jarrard - Mickey Gates)
« © '95 Miss Blyss Music, ASCAP / ATV Tunes, ASCAP »
Katy brought my guitar back today
I left it there to play when I'd stay over
And I remember all those nights
Sitting in the fireplace light
And how she loved to hear me play
Katy brought my guitar back today
Katy brought my guitar back today
I've seen it make her cry over and over
She told me when I wasn't there
And she would wake up feeling scared
She'd hold it in her arms and be okay
Katy brought my guitar back today
We had our stormy times like anybody else
Oh more than once I broke her heart
And when I couldn't tell her I was sorry by myself
I could tell her with an old guitar
But I'm afraid this time things have gone too far
Katy brought my guitar back today
I guess that means this time it's really over
And as I sit and play it now
The songs all seem so sad somehow
I wish that I'd'a left it in the case
Katy brought my guitar back today
And I remember all those nights
Sitting in the fireplace light
And how she loved to hear me play
Katy brought my guitar back today
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4.
ON THIS SIDE OF THE MOON
(Mark Alan Springer)
« © '93 Murrah Music, BMI / Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
Some folks look through telescopes and dream of flyin' high above the stars
And they say it won't be long till we can hope a ship to Mars
Well I'm just a simple man there's a lot that I don't know
But as long as you're here with me I'd just as soon stay home
On this side of the Moon things are going my way
Your love keeps shining through even when it rains
There's no where else I'd rather be I'm happy standing in these shoes
With you here in my life the world is looking bright on this side of the Moon
Well sometimes on a clear night we pull up a chair out in the yard
I'm always amazed at the good Lord who made so many stars
And I know I'd feel out of place roaming through the milky way
Ah you must thank the astronauts I think I'd rather stay
On this side of the Moon...
With you here in my life the world is looking bright on this side of the Moon
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5.
CHEAP SEATS
(Randy Sharp - Marcus Hummon)
« © '93 Careers Music, BMI / Longitude Music, BMI »
This town ain't big this town ain't small it's a little of both they say
Our ball club may be minor league but at least it's triple A
We sit below the Marlboro man above the right field wall
We do the wave all by ourself hang off a blind man could've made that call
We like our beer flat as can be we like our dogs with mustard and relish
We got a great pitcher what's his name well we can't even spell it
We don't worry about the pennant much we just like to see the boys hit it deep
There's nothing like the view from the cheap seats
The game was close we'll call it a win go off to toast the boys again
That local band is back in town they got a kinda minor league sound
They're not that bad they're not that good but all in all it's understood
We wanna dance they wanna play we wouldn't have it any other way
We like our beer flat as can be...
[ guitar ]
Now the Major's called up oh what's his name and one more buildin' rises come
And suddenly we're all grown up and this old town not quite so small
But I'll always miss the middle size town in the middle of the middle west
With no name pitchers and local bands and mustard and relish and all the rest
We like our beer flat as can be...
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6.
RECKLESS
(Michael Clark - Jeff Stevens)
« © '93 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing, BMI »
Let's roll the windows down turn the radio up
Let the wind blow through our hair
Love is reckless lets get reckless tonight
There ain't nothing out here but a big ol' Texas sky
There's a red sun painted across the pond tonight
Well your daddy's got plans with you and mine thinks I'm at school
They say it's reckless to chase a dream
But this town's got nothing for you and me
Let's roll the windows down turn the radio up
Let the wind blow through our hair
There's a moon tonight and a road outside
Baby we're gettin' out of here
I could careless where it leads us
Love is reckless let's get reckless tonight
[ guitar ]
Let's take my Thunderbird and leave tonight
I'll keep the pedal to the floor until we see the morning light
They can't live our lives for us if we let 'em we'll lose our love
And love dies hard in this Texas sun I'd rather be reckless and on the run
Let's roll the windows down turn the radio up...
[ guitar ]
When you're crazy in love you gotta take a chance
Burn the bridge and don't look back
Turn the radio up roll the windows down...
Roll the windows down turn the radio up
Love is reckless let's get reckless let's get reckless
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7.
THAT FEELING
(Teddy Gentry - Greg Fowler - Randall Rogers)
« © '93 Tree Publishing, BMI / Route Six Music, BMI »
I've made some decisions that were not the best
Guess my better judgement I must confess
I went astray so many ways so my dreams fall apart
Then came the day I'm glad to say I followed my heart
That feeling the one I'm feeling now
Oh that feeling it turn me all around
That feeling oh what love can be
That feeling that never lets me down
Oh that feeling will always come around
I'll never need another it's gonna last my whole life through
That feeling I'm feeling for you
Look in the mirror reflecting all the past
Memories of misery that's all fadin' fast
These eyes over my shoulder only made me realize
I made a right decision today I recognize
That feeling the one I'm feeling now...
I'll never need another it's gonna last my whole life through
That feeling I'm feeling for you
**********
8.
THIS LOVE'S ON ME
(Jeff Cook - John Lawrence - Kenneth Randolph)
« © '93 Tree Publishing, BMI »
Sittin' alone at a table for two when she walked in
I was down on my second love swore I'd never do that again
She sat down beside me and tried to explain
That two bad loves don't spoil the whole darn game
The first love lies the second lover hurts you deep inside
Now that you're free this love's on me
I thought my life was at the end of its rope
Without true love there could be no hope
Then she asked if I would stay for the night
She said everything's gonna be all right
The sun came up the very next day
I knew what she meant when I heard her say
The first love lies...
She sat down beside me and tried to explain
That two bad loves don't spoil the whole darn game
The first love lies...
This love's on me I'm gonna love away your misery
Soon you will see this love's on me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah this love's on me...
**********
9.
CLEAR WATER BLUES
(Teddy Gentry - Greg Fowler - Randall Rogers)
« © '93 Tree Publishing, BMI / Route Six Music, BMI »
Clear water blues thinking of you
Sittin' here fishing catching a few
Spending my days just trying to lose
These clear water blues
Clear water blues drifting along
Nowhere to go now that you're gone
My lonely heart don't know what to do
With these clear water blues
Looking out across the ocean blue is all I see
And it seems like no matter how far I go
Your memory just won't set me free
Clear water blues won't leave me alone
Keeps on reminding me why you're gone
My reflection is showing a fool
In these clear water blues
[ trumper - harmonica ]
Clear water blues still thinking of you...
These clear water blues...
**********
10.
BETTER WORD FOR LOVE
(Gary Nicholson - Al Anderson)
« © '93 Cross Keys Publishing, ASCAP / Bash Music, ASCAP / Music Of Windswept, ASCAP »
Here's another morning soon she'll be waking up
I watch her and wonder if there's a better word for love
So many times I've told her it never seems enough
So I'll keep searching for a better word for love
Mumbling stumbling wondering when I'll find a way
Cause I know she knows there's nothing more to say
Tonight when I'm out walking I'll ask the stars above
If out there somewhere there's a better word for love
[ piano ]
Mumbling stumbling...
So here's another morning soon she'll be waking up
I guess I'll just hold her tight till there's a better word for love
I guess I'll just hold her tight till there's a better word for love
**********
11.
ANGELS AMONG US
(Don Goodman - Becky Hobbs)
« © '93 Tree Publishing, BMI »
I was walkin' home from school on a cold winter day
Took a short cut through the woods and I lost my way
It was gettin' late and I was scared and alone
Then a kind old man took my hand and led me home
Mama couldn't see him but he was standin' there
And I knew in my heart he was the answer to my prayer
Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live to teach us how to give
And guide us with a light of love
When life held troubled times and had me down on my knees
There's always been someone to come along and comfort me
A kind word from a stranger to lend a helping hand
A phone call from a friend just to say I understand
Ain't it kind of funny at the dark end of the road
Someone light the way with just a single ray of hope
Oh I believe there are angels among us...
They wear so many faces show up in the strangest places
Grace us with their mercies in our time of need
Oh I believe there are angels among us...
To guide us with a light of love
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