2 cents worth

I know this is a bit late, since it is no longer Christmas time but I felt that it was just one of those things that had to be shared since it sort of has to do with the class.

‘Twas the night before Christmas
And musicians all over
Were praying for Santa
To put them in clover.

Careers at a standstill
No jobs to be had
The clubs all closed down
The economy’s bad!

What is it we want?
St. Nick has to know
As he boogies in his sleigh
Through the Christmas Eve snow.

Hark! Here he comes!
And I hope he takes heed
As I lay it all on him
When I tell what we need.

“An album! A Grammy!
A number one hit, sir!
We’ll do road tours! Club dates!
Even a Bar Mitzvah!

A concert at the Garden
With Aerosmith as guest!
But first, money for the PA
So it’s not repossessed
Along with the van
Which is one of our fears:
That we’ll deplete all our assets
And get kicked in arrears!”

His eyes, they were glassy
His threads were real jive.
He smiled as he said,
“Hey bro, give me five!

I hear you’re in the market
For a few lucky breaks.
Well, I’m your main man
‘Cause I got what it takes!
I know Sinatra and Bruce
And Waylon and Willie,
Pavorotti, Barbra Streisand
And even Mickey Gilley!

I’ve partied with Miles Davis
And done time with Johnny Cash
And I used to gig with Jagger
When we weren’t smokin’ hash!

So just say the word
And I’ll put you in touch. . .
For a SMALL consideration.
I don’t ask for much.

Just a piece of your action
When you make it big.
So Happy Christmas to all
And to all a good gig!”

© 1985  Printed in The Music Paper, December 1985