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This is a song about the death of one of my musical influences, Hank Williams - a great songwriter!

Lyrics:
Shoeshine Boy

Some folk’s say
It happened on the way
From Knoxville to Oak Hill
On a cold New Year’s Day
He climbed into the back
Of a baby-blue Cadillac
That old shoeshine boy
Ain’t ever coming back
They named him Hiram
But they called him Hank

Was it hard to find
A little peace of mind
A bottle of dreams ain’t all it seems
When they’re leaving you behind
Did you follow a star
And find out who you are
A crooked man from Alabam’
Hellbent on his guitar
Southern raised
You were gonna go far

And I know the radio was playing low
The last drop of bourbon was sweet
I hope you heard a lonesome whistle blow
Before you fell asleep

You can make a name
The music hall of fame
Cowboy boots and Nudie suits
And rhinestones in the rain
You can cry all night
In the love songs that you write
A cheating heart still breaks apart
But it looks like you just might
Become a drifter
Who never saw the light

I know the radio was playing low…

And I know the radio was playing low
The last drop of bourbon was neat
I hope you heard a lonesome whippoorwill
Before you fell asleep


© Shoeshine Boy words music by Tom Fairnie words by Tom Fairnie & Bob Shields February 6th 2006
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Hank &mdash 09/04/08 - 04:43:56 AM
Hank was one of the all-time greats, no question; for me, the embodiment of C & W music. This is a wonderful tribute to him. As with your other submissions, totally professional production. I love your harmony singer's voice. Great song.

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thanks &mdash 09/04/08 - 05:04:06 AM
thankyou for such generous comments. There are 2 harmony singers on most of my songs, they are Jane Fairnie (my wife) and Karen Dietz who is a great singer/songwriter in her own right. I'm so glad that you've enjoyed these new songs, I recorded them back in March and have been working towards releasing the new album later this year, but I've been persuaded to start releasing them a track at a time for download so they're up for sale on my website. Guess you have to move with the times! I do always appreciate the feeback I get from fellow MacJammers so thanks again

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Shoeshine Boy &mdash 09/04/08 - 12:47:36 PM
WOW...the slide guitar behind you so awesome ..
very very great band sent behoind you ...sure
the vocal work and harmonies top top notch ..
you always brought the finest lyrics to your
folk songs ...I m so happy to see you back my
friend ...thnx alot for sharin these gems !!!

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Comfort for the ear; &mdash 09/14/08 - 12:50:56 AM
Great to hear a new one, Tom. I love the chorus(refrain). There are certain lines you use that cut to the core of the emotion you paint with your songs, and maybe it's the way you sing, but I love the line" that last drop of bourbon was sweet". A great tribute to the man that made the standard.
Cheers,

Joe

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Do you play Gigs in Ireland &mdash 09/14/08 - 10:34:07 PM
I'd love to hear/see your music live. we dont get too much good country music here in Cork. I always did love Hank. especially when I'm feeling sad. tis kinda like you listen to Hank and realise you are not so badly off after all. thanks for the great music and where and when can I buy the album. All the best Florry

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to Florry &mdash 09/15/08 - 02:17:46 AM
Hi Florry

I haven't ventured across to Ireland as yet but you never know! The CD isn't anywhere near ready yet but I've been releasing tracks for download on my website www.tomfairnie.com. There are 5 new songs there plus a few past albums available. Thanks for your comments by the way, it's always great to receive feedback!
All good things to you - Tom

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Enjoyed &mdash 10/02/08 - 02:07:48 PM
This is a very nice piece, like the background as well. Has a great folk flow indeed. Nice singing.

Way To Go

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Great &mdash 10/06/08 - 04:36:08 PM
The bass is very good played... And your voice are superb, as the other song.... This song sounds very proffesional.... A good work....

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Hank Williams! &mdash 10/06/08 - 04:41:33 PM
man tom this is very good ... really love the steel and guitar work ... excellent .... this ought to do well in a public venue .. who did the backing vox? well i am really impressed and you are great!

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Energy &mdash 10/08/08 - 05:06:41 PM
Hum. Chunkiness of those guitars their on fire.
And what really I can't stop listening for is The Dobro. He just rattling on. The vocals well perfect.

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hey &mdash 10/08/08 - 05:12:15 PM
sound better played on the Quicktime player!. So it's even better than Great!

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