Keep Rolling When the Dog Barks

by Pomegranate County Irregulars

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The Full AP's Emporium Jingle 03:09
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AP’s Emporium Aloysius P says Hi! We’re so glad you have come on by. Antiquities and Novelties Dry goods from ceiling to floor AP’s Emporium Where North Street meets Route 4. AP’s Emporium So good to be here with you. Family and friends, most welcome too. AP’s Emporium Quick service with a smile. It’s okay, please stop and stay awhile. AP’s Emporium Up the street and down the hill. AP’s Emporium All the pickles from kosher to dill. AP’s Emporium Take a stroll around the store Got some in back if you need more. AP’s Emporium Come by early or late Might be sleepy, but, we’re open at 8. AP’s Emporium Where every deal is square and fair. AP’s Emporium We’re asking, ‘cause neighbor we care. AP’s Emporium Oh my gosh, how the time did fly. See you the next time you come by!
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Loves You Like a Cat 03:28
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I’m here to tell you, though maybe you heard, The world is kinda crazy, and life is so absurd. Uncle was a card shark, he worked at it all day, But, high stakes Go Fish, no one wants to play. She walks in softly, asks for this and that. You love her like a puppy, she loves you like a cat. Living in the city, you hear construction sounds, And the one street they’re fixing is the one you’re crawling down. Third Cousin Lou, remember she played lead gong. Left to learn Ancient Greek, to prove Euclid wrong. He walks in softly, asks for this and that. You love him like a puppy, he loves you like a cat. Dancing in the desert, keep that canteen filled. When prepping for the winter, it’s corn mash in the still. Nephew Joe was Santa when the holiday came by To avoid big crowds, worked the 4th of July. They walks in softly, asks for this and that. You love ‘em like a puppy, they love you like a cat. Aunt Susan taught trig, stans for cosine. Relaxed after school by collecting some loose twine. Brother Blue has regrets about the hearts he stole. He needlepoints the phrase, oh baby let’s bowl She walks in softly, asks for this and that. You love her like a puppy, she loves you like a cat. He walks in softly, asks for this and that. You love him like a puppy, he loves you like a cat. I’m here to tell you, though maybe you heard, That life is kinda crazy, the world is so absurd. Grandma flew a zeppelin, but she never flew it far. Was working for a tycoon who hated ev’[D 2 bars]ry single blessed car.. They walk in softly, asks for this and that. You love them like a puppy, they love you like a cat. She walks in softly, asks for this and that. You love her like a puppy, she loves you like a cat. He walks in softly, asks for this and that. You love him like a puppy, he loves you like a cat. She……. …..Loves you Like a …..Loves You Like a Cat.
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Cold Pomegranate 16 (Leaf or Tree) 06:03
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Stand in the ground. Float on the breeze. Hold fast or be free in air, No care. Contend with the wind Fallen leaf or tree.
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Placebo Jones 03:42
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Placebo Jones had a bad day. That was all he would say. In the dark. Sad and cold. Time his enemy Time leaving him old. Debts he cannot pay. He had to get away. Placebo Jones, looks around, bored, hating what he found. Things to play, things to sleep. Things to prove he was. Things that went so deep. Where the darkness lay. He had to get away. Placebo Jones would like to fly, float away in the sky. Like a cloud, like the rain. Like a yesterday. Pulled down by the pain And the shames that stay. He had to get away. Placebo Jones stayed in bed. With dark thoughts in his head. In the deep. Sad and cold. Time his enemy. Time doubling its hold. Nothing was okay. He could not get away.
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Pretty Morning Blue 03:03
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Such a pretty morning, this morning will end This afternoon, I gotta go, say good-bye to a friend The sun keeps moving no matter what I do And that’s why I say, I am pretty morning blue I wake to the birdies singing I know it is their way I know some bells will be ringing I want to put off the day I know some car will be leaving Headed to a long, long stay We’ll be missing and grieving And wishing we could have one more day Such a pretty morning, this morning will end This afternoon, I gotta go, say good-bye to a friend The sun keeps moving no matter what I do And that’s why I say, I am pretty morning blue
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Tears of a Ghost 03:31
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I remember telling you it was the end. To be honest, I wanted you now and then. Desire like a ghost on a bright sunny day will fade away. And you can’t touch me now. You can’t hurt me now. You’re a memory, long gone and cried away. You can’t touch me. You can’t hurt me. With the tears of a ghost gone and cried. I remember how good it felt when we were through And you saying I'd come begging in a week or two Predictions, like a ghost on a bright sunny day. Will fade away. And you can’t touch me now. You can’t hurt me now. You’re a memory, long gone and cried away. You can’t touch me. You can’t hurt me. With the tears of a ghost gone and cried. Predictions, like a ghost. Desire, like a ghost. And you, like a ghost, can fade, fade, fade away. And you can’t touch me now. You can’t hurt me now. You’re a memory, long gone and cried away. You can’t touch me. You can’t hurt me.
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Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms 03:42
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Ain’t no information worker Don’t drop me onto some data farm I’ll lay around the shack Till the mail trains come back And roll in my sweet baby’s arms Roll in my sweet baby’s arms Roll in my sweet baby’s arms Lay around the shack Till the mail trains come back And  roll in my sweet baby’s arms My waistcoat’s buttons are poppin’ But I’ll take one more piece of pie. I’ll give a thought to exercisin’ I might even try to try. Roll in my sweet baby’s arms Roll in my sweet baby’s arms Lay around the shack Till the mail trains come back And  roll in my sweet baby’s arms There are some folks who say I’m lazy, Some worry I rest way too hard. You’ll find me in my hammock Searching for my business card. Roll in my sweet baby’s arms Roll in my sweet baby’s arms Lay around the shack Till the mail trains come back And  roll in my sweet baby’s arms I know your parents don’t like me Grandparents indifferent at best If I were to do things over I’d skip that algeebra test. Roll in my sweet baby’s arms Roll in my sweet baby’s arms Lay around the shack Till the mail trains come back And  roll in my sweet baby’s arms Now Daddy’s nuthin’ but retirin’ Since Sister made that app. Mama’s takin’ classes in college. I went to take a nap. Roll in my sweet baby’s arms Roll in my sweet baby’s arms Lay around the shack Till the mail trains come back And  roll in my sweet baby’s arms
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All I Got Were Nectarines 03:02
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Wanna bake a peach pie Wanna bake a peach pie Wanna bake a peach pie All I had were nectarines, nectarines I went shaking your tree I went shaking your tree I went shaking your tree But no peaches came to me, came to me Now, maybe the season was wrong, if so That’s clearly on me Here’s a question, please take your time Could you use me to care for your tree? I wanted some peaches I wanted some peaches I wanted some peaches, All I got were nectarines, nectarines Wanna bake a peach pie Wanna bake a peach pie Wanna bake a peach pie All I had were nectarines, nectarines I went shaking your tree I went shaking your tree I went shaking your tree But no peaches came to me, came to me Does your orchard have help wanted sign Well let me tell you about me I work real hard. I’m caring and kind Can I be your helpful honey bee I wanted some peaches I wanted some peaches I wanted some peaches All I got were nectarines, nectarines
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El Lobo Naranjo 03:26
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The first spring day he rode into town We were curious but wary Pistols on his belt, men at his side. A bandit come to life and scary! He said “Good morning” to everyone With a smile sincere and wide. “What a friendly place, drinks on me! For today, I’m on your side.” So we sing of a mystery stranger Who changed so much that day. El Lobo Naranjo. An outlaw people will say. One hard summer he rode into town We had thrown a fiesta for fun He stepped so smartly with ev’ry senorita. And he spoke when the dance was done. Mister Mayor, I must be frank. I hear it’s not going well. So I rudely stopped a banker’s train. Take this money. Please don’t tell. So we sing of a mystery stranger Who changed so much that day. El Lobo Naranjo. An outlaw people will say. El Lobo Naranjo We’d laugh the wolf was tame The Old Folks were laughing louder. Silly kids — still the same. Then one autumn, he rode into town We asked him to toast our good year. He said no thank you, his pistols came out. Now please! Fill these bags here. I live to spread good fortune For my efforts, I take on the side. May our tomorrows be fruitful! But we live for today. And so, I ride. So we sing of a mystery stranger Who changed so much that day. El Lobo Naranjo. An outlaw people will say. El Lobo Naranjo. An outlaw people will say. El Lobo Naranjo. An outlaw people will say We so love a scoundrel, Who throws money our way.
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Cold Pomegranate 19 (When Did You) 02:56
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When did you choose not to hear? When did you find morals unclear? Promises, anticipation. Promises, new occupation. When did you? Choose not to hear? When did you sell us all out? When did you monetize doubt? Turn it on — the click-baiting dreck. Turn it on — monitored by tech. When did you? Sell us all out. When did you burn it all down? When did you ignite this town? Strike matches, choose immolation. Strike matches, ashes for nation. When did you? Burn it all down. When did you let it all be. When did you just wait to see? Apathy a damnable state Apathy wake up getting late. When did you? Let it all be?
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On My Way to Goleta Town 02:42
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There by the creek, Old Cousin Zeke. On a new baptizing streak. Tell him the news; if he lets you speak Guess my sins will be gone next week. Apples in the trees, cherries on the ground. I'm California bound. I've been laid low and I'm still going down On my way to Goleta town. She said, one day, I didn’t pay Repo Gal on the way. I drove that Ford to a dock on the bay. And that’s all I have got to say. Apples in the trees, cherries on the ground. I'm California bound. I've been laid low and I'm still going down On my way to Goleta town. Little birdie blue remarked it’s true “Walking is hard to do. I’m so astute,” it chirped and off it flew. Grow some wings, I’ll be flying too. Apples in the trees, cherries on the ground. I'm California bound. I've been laid low and I'm still going down On my way to Goleta town. Drown me in whiskey, chase me with beer A long, long way I hear Now you out there, let me be real clear Don’t you look for your guidance here. Apples in the trees, cherries on the ground. I'm California bound. I've been laid low and I'm still going down On my way to Goleta town.
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No One Here 05:50
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There’s no one here to feed you. No one left to satisfy. No one here who needs you. No one here to paint your sky. It’s hard to hear, but fun to say. Look once around, then go away. Cause there’s no one here Who doesn’t know you. No one here Who wants you near. No one here Who will be your play thing. Except for us one time fools, Now there’s no one Here. No one here who’ll steal once more. No one left who didn’t fall. There’s no one here to care like before. No one left who’s gonna crawl. But you came back, back to the rubble. You’re coming down and you’re in trouble. Cause there’s no one here Who doesn’t know you. No one here Who wants you near. No one here Who will be your play thing. Except for us one time fools, Now there’s no one Here. You’re ex-lovers are all washed up. There’s no one here, look no one, no one. There’s no one here No one here No one here It’s time to find someone new Cause there’s no one. Cause there’s no one here Who doesn’t know you. No one here Who wants you near. No one here Who will be your play thing. Except for us one time fools, Now there’s no one Here.

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The band had a good run in the second half of 2019. We still have not graduated to cult status, but we are being discovered for what we do, idiosyncratic takes on Americana. This album gathers recent tracks from singles and EPs and adds in some new things. All this loosely connected over musically asking, "Okay, what's next?"

The Federal Recording Act of 1938 requires the following disclaimer: "Within these 12 tracks there are 3 bass guitar solos."

No accordions were harmed in the making of this recording.

We hope you enjoy and thank you for giving us your valuable time.

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released March 20, 2020

Produced by Daniel Orias

Guest Musicians: Greg Pryor - Electric Guitar (2, 4, and 6), Phil Ford Electric Guitar (2).

Cover Dog: Pekie

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Pomegranate County Irregulars Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles based recording band, featuring the music of Daniel Orias. Dan has been a member of Santa Barbara '80s bands The Stingrays, In the Dark, and Celebrity City. He was a member of 90s Los Angeles bands The Totems, Driftwood Souls, and The Dark. The music has echoes of folk, country, blues, and rock. ... more

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