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Tattered Wings

by Lonnieclaire

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1.
Goodbye Little Bonnie 03:56
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Goodbye little Bonnie, goodbye Will I see you again? Only the lord knows when Goodbye. little Bonnie goodbye What happened to me. Is easy to see How do you prune a rose? Bonnie we’re free But there’re chains all `round me I’m going where the mighty wind blows I asked your mother for you I asked your papa too They both said "No” “Little Bonnie can't go" I'm sorry that's all I can do Now our bloom is gone But I still wanna sing your song I’ll never see you again But it’s still fun to pretend Goodbye little Bonnie goodbye Then all those mornings waking up All those evenings we shook it up With you….I always wanted to be with you Then all those times we broke it off All those evenings I sang this song Bonnie you said it too
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Lonesome Highway 03:44
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Angels beg for us to last Mama was buried in the blast Lucky ... I never wanted it to end Lonely ... we’re just a kiss away from our friends Drive with all your might and fight for all your god-given rights Until this Lonesome Highway opens us to you Drive with all your dreams and crash through the lies in between Until this Lonesome Highway Changes its tune You cut to the bone and chew on the shank Your name disappears from that dirty snow bank I’ll dry your eyes if I can Cage your fears and grab every last wandering hope Find some love and pack up all the tears that we smoked `cause today we drive `cause we have to beat this awful disease All we have to do is rock hard `cause the the road only waits… For a girl like you
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Electric 03:29
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He called her “Electric” and ordered a Kahlua and creme and told her all about his fanciful dreams She cared less about his glory days than if he could ever learn to change Get on get on - into the other side Get on get on - love paves the way Get on, so long Gravy without lumps ain't worth eating and raw mean that's been left out ain’t worth freezing From his point of view they had bills to pay But their other arguments… were tough to say
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Richard without a Clue 03:36
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I’m glad I had my rusty guitar ‘Cause you grabbed a hold of me and threw me around like I was in a subway car Throwing my life away Trying to love a girl like you When will I stop chasing the blues? Time is not my friend 'cause you used to be mine When your dress waves another guy’s around, and I got a black eye I like to kid myself … say: "It'll be alright" But this ain’t no dream, and if we listen to you I’m a dick without a clue Throwing my life away Trying to love a girl like you When will I stop chasing the blues?
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Oakland 04:08
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Maybe it's something that we can't see we can't hear and we can't touch Maybe it's something that's all around us but only in our "dreams" I felt it as a fleeting touch that’d Give me the strength to face all of my fears I think I found a place out East where my mind is always clear Maybe it's a place that builds you up and Makes you whole... Never lets you down Even if it's something that rocks your world Don't give up! Don't give in! I heard it as an echoing voice that gave me words I always needed I found a place real close to you where my mind is always clear Even if it's something that breaks your heart Don't fall back! Reload your guns! Maybe it’s got you hanging from a thread but you're only one step away from me I felt as a fleeting touch that’d give you the strength to face all of your fears I think I found a place by the Bay where my mind is always clear I found a place down in Oakland Your murky bay’s not my end Come on my brother! Sit up and take a stand I found my own slice of heaven in Oakland Maybe it's something that knocked you down You tasted the dirt but don't give in! Maybe it's something you always feared But don't believe them! Never, never believe them! I heard it as an echoing voice that gave me words I always needed I found a place real close to you where my mind is always clear
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Chernia 05:40
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Gold ... Did you hear the news today? “There are no winners in fairy tales” I’m trying hard not to be the forgotten guy who fails Our nickname stuck today They call us "Easy Winners" in vain But we’re standing next to all the other hapless sinners My Chernia You have a heart of Gold
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True Blue 04:17
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Anodyne ... When you gonna give me your tattered love? When you gonna be free? You shattered dove We can try but blue hearts break away I don’t want to live up on your shelf I need to break your chains off myself We get hungry when we kneel and pray Señorita I had to meet ya We ended up catching that downbound train We can just stand here So dry your eyes dear Let’s get out of the pouring rain When are you gonna sing my favorite song? Or does it make you feel too blue? I miss you baby and it's been way too long Do you feel this way too?
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Tattered Wings 03:26
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Preacher tells me my flesh ain't gonna make it to heaven and she says: Nothing good has come out since '77" So take a ride on these tattered wings and fool yourself for a day Just ride with me and we’ll fool the saints and we'll go out in between My car waits out in the back If you wanna go for a short ride The stars may burn when the lightning crashes all the way down highway 77
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Start Livin' 03:11
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I want to fade away So leave all your push pins in the tray Can our cards be seen? and what do you see inside of me? Our lion hearts… they can’t be caged You helped me turn the page I willing to throw away all my rage But how much more can we take? We'll start livin’ In your Cadillac We’re taking that one-way track we’re never coming back Too many chapters Burned in between Our night starts tonight Our ghosts can’t be seen
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Dance with Me! 04:30
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I walked right over and took your hand… “What’s it gonna take you to get off your feet?” You’re such a little cutie, such a baby sweet treat I wanna get you dancin’ out on the floor If I see you out there I’m gonna want more I didn’t go out tonight to sit around God I hope your feet aren’t nailed to ground A drink or two might loosen you up What kind of cocktail will fill your cup? I used dance the “Dead Man’s Waltz” Now I dance a thing called “The Zombie Crawl” I saw you moving to the dance floor lights If you’d take my hand it’d make my night Come on little baby, get up and dance with me I used to smoke grass straight out of the patch Then I took a purple pill down at Dave’s Ranch Now I stay up late almost every night Shake my ass ‘till the morning light This little town can’t hold us down I won’t shed the tears of the Pagliacci clown I need you with me as I blitz down the road The ghosts we are running from are the only thing we own

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The re-release of a 25-year-old rock album by the NYC-based rock band Lonnieclaire is making waves as listeners rediscover its unique message. In a world where mainstream media and industries perpetuate a single narrative and silence minority voices, the band has long shown resistance and rebellion.

"Tattered Wings", the band's obscure debut album, garnered little attention upon its initial limited-run CD release. But now, with the push of global digital distribution, the LP is being hailed as "timeless" due to its raw and honest exploration of love and conflict.

Lonnieclare creates a mix of "outsider" rock that brings a refreshing authenticity and uniqueness to the music scene. Their lyrics delve deep into the depths of the human experience and touch upon themes of heartbreak, redemption, and the constant struggle between light and darkness. The music itself is a perfect blend of haunting melodies and gritty guitar riffs, showcasing the band's unique sound.

As listeners dive into the album, they are taken on a journey through the complexities of love and the darker sides of humanity. It's a refreshing departure from the cookie-cutter love songs that dominate the airwaves, and a reminder that music can be a powerful medium for self-expression and reflection.

"This record shows the beginning of our anti-establishment ethos," said the band. "As outsiders, we emphasize the value of creating music for the sake of art and self-expression, rather than for financial gain."

With its re-release, this 25-year old album has found new fans who appreciate its originality and timeless message. Whether you're a long-time fan or a new listener, this re-discovered gem is a must-listen for any adventurous music lover looking for something real and meaningful.

source: Let's Go Promo

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released November 5, 1999

all songs written, recorded, and produced by Lonnieclaire

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Debuting back in the 90's, NYC-Rockers Lonnieclaire continue to make spirited choices in tonality and texture serving up a muddled cocktail of driven guitar, gritty vocals and gutsy songwriting.

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