Freddie's Dead

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A parody of a song by Curtis Mayfield.
Recorded by Brad Weiss in Carrboro, NC
Recorded: 09/17/2016  Released: 09/17/2016  First aired: 09/23/2016

Lyrics

Kip Shieman’s dead
That’s what they’ve said
Was a man with no plan when he hit the floor
Just no hope for this dope, never heard the show

I’m sure we’ll never know how he ever got on radio
I’m sure Littles agree his reports of misery
Were a riotous thing
But Shieman’s dead
Or so they’ve said

Local weather confused him, just not fit as a news man
A cruise ship bound for death was always good for a laugh

Though his kids had to go, will they still shovel snow?
Shieman’s Under Armor’s on too tight, but now we’re pitchin’ for MeUndies, right?
Because Kip Shieman’s dead

They made their jump to a podcast
But who can give us a fearcast?
Though they say the show’s still the same
His demise is a shame – now what was his name?
It’s left unsaid
'cause Shieman’s dead

After Curtis Mayfield (from Super Fly)

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  • Luke Overbey in Charleston, SC
    Another one of my favorites of the season. Great lyrics and love the falsetto. Steve, thanks for the compliment I think. I am a big fan of rhyming words that don't actually rhyme (him/man).
    2929 days ago.
  • robert berg in Pittsburgh, PA
    LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE VOCAL STYLINGS OF MISTER BRAD WEISS!!!!
    2957 days ago.
  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    (except for that Shieman guy...) Thanks you guys!!
    2965 days ago.
  • Kj Ohnstad in Red Wing, MN
    Wonderful! The TK show was just not the same without a Brad Weiss jingle. NOW it's the same show.
    2965 days ago.
  • John Fitzpatrick in Arlington, VA
    Podtime! So great!
    2965 days ago.
  • joeythejammer in Ellicott City, MD
    One of my favorite subjects, the Schmeeman jingle. So, if you're still doing them, I guess I can too, right? Hilarious as usual!
    2965 days ago.
  • Jason Fuse in Los Angeles
    I dig it. Great song, Agree with Steve - confused/news/cruise is awesome.
    2968 days ago.
  • mrlip in Springfield, VA
    confused him/news man rhyme is worthy of Luke. Beautiful.
    2968 days ago.
  • John Fitzpatrick in Arlington, VA
    I think you killed it Brad. This site needs as much Curtis Mayfield as it can hold. And Brad falsetto!
    2969 days ago.