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A Tribute To Tina

by Hamer Place

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Hamer Place is mostly me, Ross, and I enjoy the simple things in life, like 2 1/2 minute power pop songs, liver and bacon casserole, and reading about the intricacies of ancient economies. I’ve written lots of songs in my life, mostly miserable ones, but recently I felt like a change. Inspired by some of the greatest musicians of all time, such as John Shuttleworth, Television Personalities, Frank Sidebottom, and Tina Turner, a whole new side to my songwriting opened up. My first single is A Tribute To Tina, and I mean it. That woman made me take a hard look at myself in the mirror, and I didn’t like what I saw. She’s simply the best. There are other songs on the way too: Saturday Night’s Alright (For Reading) which I think is appearing on this island’s premier DIY compilation A Litany of Failures (vol 4), and the next single Gerry’s Retired, which is a tribute to my favourite cafe. I miss it. Thanks for listening!

lyrics

I made a list of all the things that really bug me
Like doing something nice so you can brag about it
Or the food looks so good but only tastes ok but it costs a lot

I read the list and thought that I'd been really clever
I'd turn it into songs so you could see your errors
But then I read an interview with someone who's been through it all
That made me think that I'm a fool for focusing on what's so small

Tina Turner taught me not to complain anymore
She says what's the point and she should know

Well she's a Buddhist now and she seems to really like it
Steven Seagal too but I don't know if I trust him
I hope that Tina's happy and that she lives to be 105
After all that she's been through and all the songs that make me feel alive
(She's simply the best!)

credits

released May 5, 2023
Vocals: Ross

Guitar: David Tapley

Bass: Hugh O'Dwyer

Drums: Neil Dexter



Recorded and mixed by Hugh O'Dwyer in Hodland Studio, March 2023

Mastered by Australia's greatest, Mikey Young

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Hamer Place Dublin, Ireland

Liver and bacon with onions and gravy please. Extra gravy. And some bacon and cabbage. And a chip butty on a white floury bap with a potato scallop and ketchup. Rhubarb crumble and custard please. And a battered sausage. And a packet of pork scratchings. A couple of pork pies. Wash it down with a pint of milk. And a packet of ready salted. Perfect lunch. ... more

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