(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes - Redux

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A parody of a song by Elvis Costello.
Recorded by John Fitzpatrick in Arlington, VA
Recorded: 10/09/2020  Released: 10/10/2020  First aired: unaired

Lyrics

If an infinite number of monkeys sat at an infinite number of microphones, they'd eventually tell every version of the "Tony has too many boat shoes" story. And I could adapt this jingle to every last one of them.

(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes - Redux

Yeah he’s always so disgusted
That’s why the Littles stay amused
When footwear prices get adjusted
It’s Nige who buys Tony’s deck shoes

But then 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 four boxes of shoes

Oh-oh
It seems your memory is starting to fray
What will you shop for after thanksgiving day?
How come all your footgear gets messed up this way?
You’re clearly starting to lose it, let’s just say it

So, let’s get that shopping list adjusted (no more Bass)
Got all those socks that you don’t use (white crews look bad)
Your whole life happens in that house (‘cept for Chessie’s walk)
Its down to just phone interviews
Here’s how you tell that you’re too old
When you stop buying back-ups for your back-up shoes

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    I love it!!!
    1366 days ago.