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A country-flavoured meditation on the wisdom of Bette Davis

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The shoulders, knees, and hips you’ve got won’t last long past fifty
Your looks are gone. Best hope you’ve got some charm
You’ll wind up on the street if you ain’t been’ thrifty
‘cause medications cost a leg and arm

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Bette Davis hit the nail on the head when she said that getting old
ain’t for sissies. You must be resolute, tough, and bold

The hardest part I think is when acquaintances start dyin’
You went to seven funerals this spring
Each day you’re apt to spend an hour or two cryin’
What fresh horror will tomorrow bring?

You’d flatter me to say
I don’t look much past 60
Some days, tho, I’m feeling 95
I can’t work out much anymore.
It’s just too goddamn painful
I’m grateful at this point to be alive

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John Mendelssohn London, UK

John Mendelssohn is a withered old embarrassment from Santa Monica, California, who, n spite of fervent listener indifference, or even antipathy, been writing and recording music for over 50 years. NYC Rock called him “one of our more unique pop personalities, and like no one you have ever heard. From hard jingle-jangles to experimental symphonic pop, his taste roams the landscape.” ... more

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