I was living in a log cabin in Brackendale BC, maybe twenty two years old? I can't remember. Inside, was a coleman stove, an airtight heater and a wooden loft with a ladder . Outside, there was a big tree stump for my outhouse and a creek that was my water supply, bath tub, laundry tub, etc. It was glacier fed and ice cold all year round, so lots of shriveling going on, if you know what I mean?
I trekked a mile through the forest to reach the highway so I could hitchhike to Squamish for groceries and supplies. I'd stuff 50 or 60 pounds of goods in my backpack . I always bought potatoes, being a spud guy from way back.
Having a mind like MacGyver, and no fear like a lion, I rigged the airtight to work like a wood oven. I baked bread and rolls, tons of veggies and of course, potatoes. I make french fries; thick sliced, skin on, tasty fries.
I guess this is where the song takes over. If you know me, you know I'm a sucker for silly songs.
I gave this ditty a honky tonk, southern jazz blues rhythm, kinda like Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks or Asleep at the Wheel. With my own brand of swing style, it sends a strong message to those who try to steal food off my plate. The laid back drums, sweet pedal steel, funky accordion and great boogie bass all work together to create a unique, eclectic feel. I think it is my most requested song, probably because it's easy to jam along with and sing and dance to.
This hilarious song about food fights always fills a room with beaming smiles. 'Fries' is the 8th track on my solo project, 'Love'll Come A-Running' which will soon be available as a 10 song album.
To hear this song on Mark's website, go to the songs page
To listen to 'FRIES' on Spotify, click on this link:
https://open.spotify.com/track/4qDl1jDppIuMCO9gviyOCO?si=kra52BF-Q_2RJ-jmtOKB6Q
Then you can song along with the lyrics below:
Keep Your Eyes Off my Fries
I’ll take you out for dinner to a high-class restaurant
I’ll wear my blue tuxedo, get you anything you want
You wear your low cut, silky gown, we’ll get some fancy booze
Before we start to eatin’ let me get this straight with you
Just keep your eyes off my fries I love them little guys
Keep your eyes off my fries or I’ll get mad with you
The jazz band in the background's gonna play our melody
Romance will make us tingle like the sparrows flying free
But when you take your eyes off me to look upon my plate
Remember that I’m paying for everything you ate
So keep your eyes off my fries, I love them little guys
Keep your eyes off my fries or I'll get mad with you
Keep your eyes off my fries, I love them little guys
Keep your eyes off my fries or I'll get mad with you
The cappuccino’s coming with lot’s of foam for you
Crepe Suzettes are for dessert with real whip cream too
Just keep your eyes off my fries, I love them little guys
Keep your eyes off my fries or I’ll get mad with you.
written by Mark Sheldan copyright 1991 Socan
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