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Acoustic Neighborhood: The Living In Dakin's Neighborhood Demos

by Fred Clark

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1.
Unrequited Love (Acoustic) 02:43
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UNREQUITED LOVE If I were to leave today would you even notice my best guess is you won't even care there was a time when I was your man but that was long ago I guess that doesn't matter much right now Unrequited unrequited love some say it's romantic it puts me in a panic and I don't know what to do anymore Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah I tried and tried to win you back I died a death now I'm wearing black and I just want to go far far away hey hey hey Unrequited unrequited love some say it's romantic it puts me in a panic and I don't know what to do anymore Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah Unrequited unrequited love some say it's romantic it puts me in a panic and I don't know what to do anymore Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah Copyright 1997 Fred W Clark /Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)
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The Ballad Of Mr. O'Donnell's Daughter (Acoustic) 02:26
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The Ballad Of Mr. O'Donnell's Daughter Mr. O'Donnell I noticed your daughter wandering along the field over yonder hand in hand with a wild eyed boy who goes by the name of Danny Malloy his temper is wicked his manner so sly his tongue it grows crooked and he reaks of the rye I thought you should know and it brings me no joy to slander the name of young Danny Malloy A couple days later I noticed your daughter with that boy Danny way down by the water under the dock where the fishing boats tie may the lord strike me should this be a lie Mr. O'Donnell I've seen them together side by side on the hay and the heather his voice in a whisper and her hair all undone behind the old mill in the afternoon sun Batten the door to her chamber down tight by chance young Danny comes calling at night fetch your prize pistol from out of it's case I'd do the same sir if it were my place Mr. O'Donnell I noticed your daughter wandering along the field over yonder hand in hand with a wild eyed boy how I wish I could be that Danny Malloy Copyright 1999 Fred W Clark/Stephen J Koritta/Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)
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Roll River On (Acoustic) 02:23
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ROLL RIVER ON Roll River Roll River On Roll River Roll River On On through St. Louis you're as wide as a mile and through the bridgework I can see you smile Roll River Roll River On Roll River Roll River On Mr. Muddy Waters Mr Buddy Guy They both met you and they made you cry Roll River Roll River On Roll River Roll River On Slowly drifting sad and shifting like the little queenie from the landing down to New Orleans Roll River Roll River On Roll River Roll River On Roll River Roll River On Roll River Roll River On Copyright 1998 Fred Clark, Stephen Koritta, Mike Gassmann, Erin Collins/Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)
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Mary Rose (Acoustic) 03:11
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Mary Rose Hey there Mary Rose see you bought yourself a new set of clothes I've been meaning to ask you out know a little juke joint where we can twist and shout hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose Rockin' to the band walking hand in hand learning true love ways in these lazy summer days hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose Hey there Mary Rose your grace and beauty is a sight to behold you know I like the way you move lady your radiance illuminates the room hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose Rockin' to the band walking hand in hand learning true love ways in these lazy summer days hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose I could fall in love with you because of everything you do yes I could fall in love with you because of everything you do hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose Mary Rose hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose Mary Rose hey Mary Rose Mary Rose hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose hey Mary Rose Copyright 1999 Fred W Clark/Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)
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21st Century Folk Song (Acoustic) 02:02
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21st Century Folk Song Keep mind it's a crazy time people cut in line don't have a dime government lies corporate spies bona fide ozone skies poverty and lottery anxiety and snobbery tabloid asteroid unemployed space cowboy 21st century 21st century folk song Laziness more is less immigrants and negligence right is wrong bang a gong hangers on and vagabond violence and self defense affluent imprisonment segregate nauseate liberate and educate 21st century 21st century folk song The more things change the more things stay the same and history always repeats 21st century 21st century folk song Come on 21st century folk song 21st century folk song 21st century folk song 21st century folk song Copyright 1998 Fred W Clark Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)
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Destination Unknown (Acoustic) 02:46
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Destination Unknown The sun comes up and I go down I'm wearing a whiskey frown again I lost my job and it's hard to see what it is God wants from me today Destination unknown I hope I find a home and a way to make some dough someday soon someday soon Days go by and the roosters crow I wish I had somwhere to go I guess If I could only find a job I wont be just some poor slob on the street Destination unknown I hope I find a home and a way to make some dough someday soon someday soon What do you know I found some work wouldn't you know it my boss he's a jerk can't take the stress no I need my space punching out now don't need this rat race anymore Freedom has a price you see can you truly let it be I wonder I'm down and out I'm just a bum see my future in a bottle rum oh no Destination unknown I hope I find a home and a way to make some dough someday soon someday soon Destination unknown I hope I find a home and a way to make some dough someday soon someday soon someday soon Copyright 1999 Fred W Clark/Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)
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Saga Of The Coffeehouse Blues (Acoustic) 02:51
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Saga Of The Coffehouse Blues (Acoustic Neighborhood version) There's a place that I like to go come with me it's down the road Inside and sitting at a table is hippy Lorie composing a fable about a dragon and a majorette girl stole her baton she no longer twirls See the dude with the cup in his hand hates his job of insurance man tries to relax with a cup of joe wishes he could dance on a Broadway show but he knows he has a car payment due leaves his business cards with the java crew This is the saga of the coffeehouse blues coffeehouse blues coffeehouse blues Tommy sings his songs and plays guitar asks questions of who we are hasn't seen his dad in many a years psychotherapy alleviates his fears always winks when you throw him a tip dreams of a gig on a love boat ship This is the saga of the coffeehouse blues coffeehouse blues coffeehouse blues Elizabeth she keeps the tables clean once had a date with Charlie Sheen long time ago way back in her past lived her life a little too fast always smiles when she serves a cup well she kind of looks like Ivana Trump This is the saga of the coffeehouse blues coffeehouse blues coffeehouse blues Just trying to find a friend hoping the pain will end but you won't find the answers here just some time to wipe away a tear This is the saga of the coffeehouse blues coffeehouse blues coffeehouse blues This is the saga of the coffeehouse blues Copyright 1999 Fred W Clark/Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)
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Everyman (Acoustic) 02:42
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Everyman There's an old man pulling weeds out in his garden working feverishly Does he fancy himself a prince or a king could that man be me Could that man be me could that man be me-e-e my worst enemy could that man be me-e-e listen and see There's a young man hanging out down at the pool hall watching cable tv he's got the brains but he lacks the inspiration could that man be me Could that man be me could that man be me-e-e my worst enemy could that man be me-e-e listen and see When I look in the mirror do you know what I see to answer the question those men are me those men are me and I am everyman Those men are me those men are me-e-e My worst enemy those men are me-e-e those men are me and I am everyman Copyright 1998 Fred W Clark/Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)
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Radio Free America (Acoustic) 03:05
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Radio Free America (Acoutic Neighborhood version) Ceiling fan reminds you she's down in the bayou six hundred miles away dreams of a future day oh oh oh oh oh wo Turn on your radio Louisiana is where you want to go hope a song will ease your pain you hear a tune about a south bound train On the radio radio free America on the radio She turns on her radio Saint Louie is where she wants to go hears a song about a Chevrolet heading north fifty five highway On the radio radio free America on the radio Heart and soul Juliet and Romeo listen to the radio it's apropos Let's go On the radio radio free America on the radio on the radio Copyright 1998 Fred W Clark/Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)
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Raise A Toast (Acoustic) 02:34
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RAISE A TOAST There once was a lad yes I am his Dad and I found him a bit melancholy so I gave him advice not once but twice but all he wanted was money So I gave him some gold and he hit the road for a place called Chicago town where he gambled and lost then came Jack Frost such is life when you're down Raise a toast raise it high raise a toast tonight tonight raise a toast raise it high raise a toast tonight all night Now me son washes dishes on Sunday he fishes cause he doesn't go to the mass this is me story there's no point no glory just a reason to raise your glass Raise a toast raise it high raise a toast tonight tonight raise a toast raise it high raise a toast tonight all night Raise a toast raise it high raise a toast tonight tonight raise a toast raise it high raise a toast tonight all night Copyright 1998 by Fred W Clark/Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)
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Fireplace (Acoustic) 02:35
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Fireplace Sheets of ice are covering the street makes it unlikely tonight we'll meet with the mercury way down low there's still a way for love to grow With a little kindlin we can start a spark build a little fireplace in our hearts Arctic wind can make the winter blue if Mister Freeze splits us in two Jack Frost doesn't have a hold you see on the love that exists between you and me With a little kindlin we can start a spark build a little fireplace in our hearts Even though you may not be near let me make this perfectly clear there's nothing for us to fear if what's in our hearts we hold dear With a little kindlin we can start a spark build a little fireplace in our hearts build a little fireplace in our hearts build a little fireplace in our build a little fireplace in our build a little fireplace in our hearts Copyright 1999 Fred W Clark/Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)
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Loose Cannon (Acoustic) 01:25
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Time Bomb (Acoustic) 02:38
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Time Bomb I'm afraid of the man next door he's out of crack and he wants some more he beat a woman and he beat a kid he's a creepy freak who's flipped his lid he's a time bomb time bomb time bomb time If he gets caught he doesn't care issues the cops a double dare he says I'll be out in a day or two the judge is soft what can you do he's a time bomb time bomb time bomb time Now he's out and he's on the run I just hope he doesn't have a gun his mama says he's misunderstood give me a break he's a two bit hood he's a time bomb time bomb time bomb time time bomb time bomb time bomb time Copyright 1998 Fred W Clark/Surfmonk Music (ASCAP)

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When "Living In Dakin's Neighborhood" was released in 2000, the album notes read: Folk-Rock that rocks!
Bright instrumentals, soothing harmonies, sing along/hook laden choruses, interesting characters and story lines dominate Fred Clark's second CD release.
Now, all these years later, the acoustic demos for this album have been rediscovered. Recorded mostly live on a four track, the acoustic demos showcase the songs in a more pure form. The demos were recorded by Stephen Koritta and sent to LIDN producer Jim Callahan and his brand new Jupiter Studios in St. Louis to prep for the LIDN sessions.
Fred sang and played guitar, Stephen played guitar, bass, and sang, with Mike Garrett, Jr. adding percussion on one tune (the instrumental, "Loose Cannon"). The demos were recorded in late 1999, at Fred's residence in Collinsville, IL.
"Living In Dakin's Neighborhood" was recorded with a full band, featuring Fred and Stephen, Larry O'Neal, Brian McClelland, Karl Dodson, Mike Garrett, Jr, and Jim Callahan. It received rave reviews upon it's release, and produced a minor hit in small market radio with the single "Roll River On".
Late in 2017, Stephen rediscovered the demos at his home in Fairview Heights, IL, transferred it to digital and remixed all the songs. He then sent it to Fred as a surprise gift. Happy to be reunited with the demos, Fred made a decision to release the collection as "Acoustic Neighborhood: The Living In Dakin's Neighborhood Demos". He then brought in his cousin, Gary Will, to do the mastering.
In a tweet, Fred stated: "I've decided to release the Living In Dakin's Neighborhood demos because I love the live acoustic vibe of these demos, the rawness of the demos, and I think it's easy to connect to this pure sound.
Fred moved to Louisiana soon after the release of LIDN and continued his solo career as well as recording with his wife, Lauren Lottinger, and others. He has been on the first round Grammy ballot several times. Stephen performs as a solo act and with an acoustic duo, Charlotte Street, as well as other projects.

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released April 6, 2018

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