How To Forget

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A parody of a song by Jason Isbell.
A Collaboration by John Fitzpatrick in Arlington, VA & Jason Fuse in Los Angeles
Recorded: 01/09/2016  Released: 01/16/2016  First aired: unaired

Lyrics

For my 150th (!) it's the tale of two Jasons. Big props and major thanks to Jason Fuse for creating the backing track. He's so good and so generous with his talent, it was a real pleasure to do this one. And of course, the other Jason is the one and only Jason ISBO. CIllizza and Svrluga should enjoy.

How to Forget

In your face with each screed
A little airtime's all he needs
Got a shouter here

A little feed, a lot of wine
And he'll be yacking the whole time
A good bit's out of fear

He won't stop telling stories
Swears most of them are true
A few of them work best when he works blue

Comments strained, oh egad,
Didn't mean to sound that bad
It was years ago

It happened quick, headlines blared,
So they kept him off the air,
A few weeks or so

His blasts go out on TV
Broadcasts and falls asleep
Just after eating ice cream by the sink

They haven't fired him yet
It's still a pretty safe bet
It's just a matter of time, I'm guessing

They haven't fired him yet
It's still a pretty safe bet
It's just a matter of time, I'm guessing

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  • John Fitzpatrick in Arlington, VA
    Thanks all, very kind of you. I appreciate It. Also, I agree with Prodcast Jerry - Jason Fuse just crushed it :-)
    3035 days ago.
  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    Typos aside. Damn iPad.
    3035 days ago.
  • Jerry in Annandale, VA
    Lovely commentary, Brad
    3035 days ago.
  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    Listening again on the prodcast. All I San say us this one is GOOD!
    3035 days ago.
  • joeythejammer in Ellicott City, MD
    Hearing, not heading....
    3035 days ago.
  • joeythejammer in Ellicott City, MD
    Heading this again on prodcast. Again, love this vocal!!
    3035 days ago.
  • robert berg in Pittsburgh, PA
    i was thinking exactly what Jerry said about leading up to the refrain. so well-constructed and performed, john (and jason).
    3035 days ago.
  • ToddInLexington in United States
    Yeah, I'm aware! Though I bet Isbell would get a kick out of it.
    3037 days ago.
  • Jerry in Annandale, VA
    Todd, hopefully you've noticed that Elephant & 24 Frames have been given the TKJ treatment as well. Great music often makes for great jingles, especially w/ a Jason Fuse accompaniment!
    3037 days ago.
  • ToddInLexington in United States
    Love it. Though now you guys are ruining Isbell songs for me, lol.
    3037 days ago.
  • joeythejammer in Ellicott City, MD
    Has to be one of your finest vocals ever John! I love it. Jason, master of the missing backing track, among other things. Just beautiful stuff here.
    3038 days ago.
  • Kj Ohnstad in Red Wing, MN
    By the way, congrats on #150!!
    3039 days ago.
  • Jerry in Annandale, VA
    The build up to the chorus is perfect and the refrain is great. Also I love the source material. Great job!
    3040 days ago.
  • judofuse in Atlanta
    Excellent idea by John - the refrain makes me laugh every time I hear it. And so smooth on the vocals. I really enjoy working on tracks like this one - and often I'm just grabbing the basic chords/feel of the song and then winging the rest of it - so it's great to hear when people like the result. Anita is making a strong run to lock down Commenter of the Year for 2016 already. Thanks again for the invite John - I'm glad to be part of 150!
    3040 days ago.
  • Kj Ohnstad in Red Wing, MN
    Now THAT's a comment that'll make one's day. I agree completely with Anita (& subsequently, Brad). Such talent!
    3040 days ago.
  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    Anita has it exactly right; to take a wonderful song and make it a wonderful jingle that is STILL (another) wonderful song. Wow. Mad skillz!
    3040 days ago.
  • Anita from Alaska
    Great job by everyone. You know I come for the laughs but so often end up staying for the music. Such talented writers and singers, every one. Sometimes I can't tell if it's "live" or is it Memorex as far as the instrumental piece of a jingle so I appreciate it if it's mentioned in the notes so I can marvel anew at all the talent I get to enjoy.
    3040 days ago.
  • Kj Ohnstad in Red Wing, MN
    Fantastic! Tip of the cap to both of you. I'll be right there with Cillizza and Svrluga!
    3040 days ago.