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Still Going Strong

from Paper Girl by annA rydeR

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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    With 16-page booklet in jewel case. Cartoons by annA and graphic design by Mick Toole.

    Studio album released in 2004 on annA’s label RowdyMusic. 14 songs with annA playing piano, guitars, French horns, trumpets, Anklung, Electric harmonium & stylophone. Memorable and exceptional songs beautifully recorded.

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Written by annA in February 2001

lyrics

My sister married a gay alcoholic
Why she did it was because she was so young
They had a house with a 69 upon it
There was no way she ever had that kind of fun

He attached himself when she was nearly 16
She had no sense of her own physical charm
She thought he was a typical human being
Had no idea he could do her so much harm

YOU CAN’T UNDO WHAT’S DONE
BUT YOU CAN GET OUT WHILE YOU’RE STILL YOUNG
YOU CAN’T HIDE BUT YOU SURE CAN RUN

His favourite drink was a triple gin and tonic
She thought this normal behaviour for a man
His favourite style was sarcastic and ironic
Never had a conversation she could fully understand

Apparently he worshipped the ground she walked on
Never saw him give her a lover’s kiss
Dripped with education from the blackboard he chalked on
Not my sister’s idea of wedded bliss

YOU CAN’T ...

Still going strong, still going strong

My sister wanted to be a famous singer
Now all she wants is a settled home
She walked away from her empty-bottle-slinger
After 14 years of living with him alone

She’s always been a musician, she’s been seen on the stage
A new man - see the two kissing
She’s happier than she’s been at any age

YOU CAN’T ... Still going strong…

credits

from Paper Girl, released January 26, 2004
annA rydeR: keyboard, organ, trumpets, vocals
Dave Pegg: bass
Clive Bunker: drums
Gerry Conway: percussion
John Rabbit Bundrick: Hammond, electric piano

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annA rydeR England, UK

annA rydeR is an original and inventive singer-songwriter with a musical style which spans an array of genres. A multi- instrumentalist with a poetic, intimate lyricism communicating her unique take on the world around her.

annA has played all over the UK and Europe, from small clubs to large festivals, and has six studio albums under her belt, featuring some of British folk's finest musicians. ... more

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