(Mr. Tony's Gonna Buy More) Deck Shoes

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A parody of a song by Elvis Costello.
Recorded by John Fitzpatrick in Arlington, VA
Recorded: 11/30/2015  Released: 11/30/2015  First aired: 12/02/2015

Lyrics

I put on my pointy-toed boots and chipped a front tooth to get into the proper mood for this trip back to 1977...

(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes

Yeah he’s always so disgusted
That’s why the Littles are amused
Black Friday prices gettin’ busted
So, Mister Tony’s gonna buy more deck shoes

But when he took a look inside of his closet
And what he saw there was sure to confuse
No he won't need any others
‘Cause Tony’s got three boxes of shoes

Oh-oh
It seems your memory is starting to fray
Now your shoe shopping’s turned to Groundhog Day
Next thing you’ll say you saw Ned Ryerson
You’re clearly starting to lose it, let’s just say it

Oh, let’s get that shopping list adjusted (no more Bass)
You got sweaters you don’t use (kid ‘cause we love)
Kids just want you out the house (oh so long dad)
Outlets so hard to refuse
Here’s how you tell that you’re too old
When you’re buying back-ups for your back-up shoes



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  • Kj Ohnstad in Red Wing, MN
    I'm so happy they played this one. First Costello tune? So well done, John! And a double-play too!
    3256 days ago.
  • John Fitzpatrick in Arlington, VA
    Shocker! And thanks all! Could TK have been an Elvis Costello fan back in the day? He knew this one - and that surprises me. Though maybe it shouldn't give what a music guy he is.
    3260 days ago.
  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    Whoa!! Jackpot!!
    3260 days ago.
  • mrlip in Springfield, VA
    Double show love! What a day!
    3260 days ago.
  • judofuse in Atlanta
    So funny, and love the "Oh-oh"!
    3261 days ago.
  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    Smiling all the way through!! Nice backgrounds, which are the key to this GREAT tune (I saw him sing it on his Sugarcane tour in '09)
    3261 days ago.
  • Anita from Alaska
    This was great John. TK gave a shout out to Bass at the end of PTI today and I laughed hysterically. However I then had to explain it to my husband and son. I think that they think there's something wrong with me. Why does it always have to be so awkward with non-Littles?
    3262 days ago.
  • mrlip in Springfield, VA
    Ned Ryerson and back-ups for your back-up shoes. Hall of Fame worthy line. Also love the Other Elvis.
    3262 days ago.