How Long

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A parody of a song by Ace.
Recorded by John Fitzpatrick in Arlington, VA
Recorded: 02/16/2016  Released: 02/16/2016  First aired: unaired

Lyrics

From 1974, people...

How Long by Ace/Paul Carrack

How long can you get forecasts wrong?
Come on, what are you doing out there, man?

Your colleagues have got lousy equations
They’re so wrong that I just want to scream
Being right just is not your ambition
Tell me who’s the coach of your storm team?

All your forecasts they must be amended
There’s no point listening to what you say
I’ve concluded you’re all just pretending
You just haven’t been right any day

How long can you get forecasts wrong?
Come on how are you keeping your jobs?

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  • judofuse in Atlanta
    I've somehow heard this original a lot, though not on the radio in 74... and you really nailed the sound of it. Vocals are right on, and it's loaded with smart lines.
    3178 days ago.
  • Kj Ohnstad in Red Wing, MN
    That refrain is just perfect. Another brilliant job, John! This HAS to air.
    3183 days ago.
  • mrlip in Springfield, VA
    John, you were a victim of bad timing with Anita, KJ and Joe teaming up for a classic. Come tomorrow...
    3183 days ago.
  • joeythejammer in Ellicott City, MD
    I'm a sucker for weather jingles. Great one, John!!!
    3183 days ago.
  • mrlip in Springfield, VA
    Anita this was definitely wafting through my FM radio back in the day.
    3184 days ago.
  • Anita in Alaska in Anchorage,AK
    Awesome. Are you and I the only ones who listened to this when it was on the radio?
    3184 days ago.
  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    If CIlizza is on in the a.m., you have a lock with this one! Say "Cheese!"
    3184 days ago.
  • John Fitzpatrick in Arlington, VA
    I work in and live near the district. I'm up for a get together, for sure!
    3184 days ago.
  • mrlip in Springfield, VA
    When the show date gets near let me know - while I don't live exactly in Rockville but I may be able to make it happen. Besides we should eat at the Palm anyway and that's in DC!
    3184 days ago.
  • robert berg in Pittsburgh, PA
    actually, i don't know where either of you live. you might be far away
    3184 days ago.
  • robert berg in Pittsburgh, PA
    gents, i am going to be visiting the show in early april. if either of you are available for a lunch-type situation let me know. no worries at all if it doesn't work for you. but if it does i'd love to hang out.
    3184 days ago.
  • John Fitzpatrick in Arlington, VA
    I knew I liked you guys....
    3184 days ago.
  • mrlip in Springfield, VA
    Agree Rob - unless they play it during the first segment instead.
    3184 days ago.
  • robert berg in Pittsburgh, PA
    tomorrow, 11:51 am.
    3184 days ago.
  • mrlip in Springfield, VA
    Nice one from the way back machine John - well delivered too!
    3184 days ago.

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