Bone China On His Mind

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A parody of a song by James Taylor.
Recorded by Charlie Harless in Arlington, VA
Recorded: 01/21/2026  Released: 01/29/2016  First aired: unaired

Lyrics

In his mind he’s thinking bout Bone China
While Kevin’s talking blizzards
And Gary brings up the Wizards
Tony’s mind is occupied, no time for Burmese snakes or lizards,
Yes, ol’ Tony’s got Bone China on his mind

Jeannie she’s the one who knows
Precisely what’s in those cups and bowels
A mixture of clay and bone ash.
Now Tony is afraid to know, how did those cups get so white?
Tony’s got Bone China on his mind

Now thoughts are racking Tony’s mind,
Are they birds or cow or human bones,
Who eats off bones to fine dine?
Probably one-percenters, oh no I’m one, ain’t I?
Tony’s got that Bone China on his mind

In his mind he’s thinking bout Bone China,
Can’t control his wayward brain,
Asking if cows stay in the rain?
If a raccoon’s in the dishwasher, do they feel any pain?
Yes ol Tony’s got Bone China on his mind

In his mind he’s thinking bout Bone China
Who wants demitasses?
To leave behind when he passes?
Best make sure his will is clear,
Or his bones might become glasses.
Oh ‘ol Tony’s got Bone China on his mind.

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  • robert berg in Pittsburgh, PA
    I just keep coming back to the line about cows standing in the rain. I can't get past that. is he serious? was he always like this? what does that say about all of us that we find this entertaining? this is a good jingle, Charlie, but it's opening up some questions that I find to be a tad bit disturbing. but good art should make you think, so Bravo, sir!
    3004 days ago.
  • Anita in Alaska in Anchorage,AK
    The lyrics are wonderful and if you listen to the convo on the podcast after listening to this its even funnier.
    3009 days ago.
  • Kj Ohnstad in Red Wing, MN
    Agreed. Nice job all around.
    3009 days ago.
  • judofuse in Atlanta
    Very nice all around - great fit to the title.
    3009 days ago.
  • Rich Oettinger in Albany NY
    This made me laugh out loud. I'm starting the re-evaluate what I'm doing with my life.
    3010 days ago.
  • Patrick Moffett in Sacramento, CA
    Great lyrics here, Charlie! Nice performance too!
    3012 days ago.