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Recorded and mixed by Bob Hoag at Flying Blanket recording in Mesa, Arizona over two days in November, 2011.
Everything tracked on a 1978 Neve 8078 console, using a 1940's RCA 44DX ribbon microphone.
All songs recorded live in one take, no edits, no overdubs, just me and a 1948 Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar.
All songs mixed to analog tape.

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"San Dimas High School Football Rules"
Lyrics and Music: Kristopher Roe

Last night I had a dream that we went to Disneyland,
Went on all the rides, didn't have to wait in line.
I drove you to your house where we stared up at the stars,
I listened to your heartbeat as I held you in my arms.

We hung out at The Rainbow where we drank til' half past two.
Nothing could go wrong anytime that I'm with you.
Like crashing a hotel room or leading up to that first kiss
Or searching for a high school that we know didn't exist.

These are the things that make me free
I feel like I'm stuck in "Stand By Me"
This night was too good to be true.

Today, I woke up alone wishing you were here with me,
I wanted us to be something that we'd probably never be.
Today you called me up and said you'd see me at our show,
But now I'm stuck debating if I even wanna go.

Whitney, don't you understand that what I say is true?
I just want you to know I have a major crush on you.
I'd drive you to Las Vegas and do the things you wanna do
I'd even have Wayne Newton dedicate a song to you.

I only wish that this could be
Dump your boyfriend and go out with me,
I swear I'd treat you like a queen.

credits

from Hang Your Head in Hope (Kristopher Roe - Acoustic Album), track released November 24, 2011
Written and performed by Kristopher Roe.
(c) 2011.

Photography by Kristopher Roe.

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