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I've Got My Telephone

from Music Man Tonight (4​-​song EP) by Bob Birthisel

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Tongue-In-Cheek look at the cell-phone-addicted generation. Written as an homage to Steely Dan, this song is clean and crisp with an undeniable groove in the smooth R&B-Jazz-Rock style Steely Dan is so famous for. Features male vocal and harmonies, Fender Rhodes piano and a quirky guitar outro during an extended fade. Lots of dynamics and FUN!

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I get no satisfaction from social inter-action.
I'm not a fan of the plan to hang with the dudes and ladies.
I've never liked a crowded room, reminds me of a sonic boom
Or the backfire of a 2017 Mercedes.
I've never needed face-to-face to feel like I have found my place.
My best company is my hand-held technology.

One time I dated - I think it's overrated.
Holding hands was nice but I prefer to hold my device.
Some people say I'm missing, a human touch and kissing,
But with an internet connection I get lots of attention!

Don't worry that I have no friends.
Or 'bout my live-stream that never ends.
'Cause I'm never gonna be alone: I've got my telephone.
I've got my telephone.

I like to use Google Maps, and hundreds of my other apps
To navigate my way, day-to-day all around the planet.
I can use my camera. To take some pics of Tamara.
Or maybe some other girl, I think she said her name was Janet.
Some people think I'm a freak,
because I'd rather browse than sleep.
But let me tell you, I feel fine - when I can live my life online!

Now don't you worry that I have no friends,
Or 'bout my live-stream that never ends.
'Cause I'm never gonna be alone: I've got my telephone.
I've got my telephone. I've got my telephone!

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from Music Man Tonight (4​-​song EP), track released December 5, 2018
Written and performed by Bob Birthisel

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Bob Birthisel Lynchburg, Virginia

Bob sang and played drums professionally for 20+ years. Johnny Gioeli, lead singer of Hardline, Axel Rudi Pell & Crush 40 performs vocals on his song
"What About My Reward (2024)." Bob's music was used on a Prime-Time FOX TV show in 2021, and still appears on Sport1 TV soccer broadcasts in Slovakia & Czech Republic. His vocals range from David Crosby and John Mayer to Tim McGraw and George Strait. ... more

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