Calico

from Never Look Back by Barrelhouse Wailers

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Folks, here's a story 'bout Calico
One of those girls who just couldn't say no
Boys would line up from tallest to small
She couldn't choose so she'd just have them all.

Others would whisper with such foul breath
That she was crude and lacked finesse
She never cared 'bout a word they said
She'd grab her guy and then run off to bed!

All the boys would cling to her
Sometimes they would sing to her
And offer shiny things to her
In hopes of a kiss or a moment of bliss

Calico's heart was wild and delightful
When they caught sight, men would beg and they'd cry
Then she'd say something really insightful
Like, "I'm in the mood, won't you give me a try?"

Calico's eyes could penetrate steel
Sharp as a knife, yes, she was the real deal
One look from her and you knew her intentions
Though, she didn't follow the normal conventions.

Looked like an angel, swore like a sailor
I waited my turn, hoping one day I'd nail her
My wish came true, much to my delight
She took me home on one hot summer night!

Calico, Calico, I wanted her more than she'd ever know
Calico, Calico, I still see her in my dreams

Some tried to tame her, some tried to shame her
Some tried to claim her with little success
Me, I sit grinning, happy to have been
One of the many to take off her dress!

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from Never Look Back, released May 9, 2023
Music Composition by Karen Parkhouse and Todd Temanson
Lyrics by Karen Parkhouse

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Barrelhouse Wailers Ventura, California

The Barrelhouse Wailers are an 8 piece Jazz Band from Ventura, CA that serve up their own take on Prohibition Era hot jazz and blues music of the 1920’s and 1930’s. Playing an eclectic selection of originals and vintage covers, they are enthusiastic performers akin to the street musicians of New Orleans. ... more

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