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Strike Up The Band

by Professor Louie & The Crowmatix

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    Strike Up The Band Professor Louie & The Crowmatix
    Release Date: Jan 7, 2022
    Strike Up The Band the new album by Professor Louie & The Crowmatix on Woodstock Records has nine of ten biographical and creative original songs written by Professor Louie, Miss Marie and one co-write with John Platania. This Legacy Allstar Roots Band continues to grow and these talented musicians, singers and songwriters wrote these songs that reflect a unique vision of relationships and thoughts about this tumultuous world and the times we live in.
    The 9th song, End Of The Show, (unknown writer) is a tune originally recorded by Richard Manuel of Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame group The Band that was never released. Louie came across this song on a poorly recorded cassette when he was working as Producer for a Box Set by The Band.
    PL&C wrote songs for Strike Up The Band to be upbeat and uplifting. The album gets off to a blistering start with the strong opening acapella vocal by Professor Louie on A Thousand Ways To Freedom. Next is the driving groove of Work it Out with The Woodstock Horns, arranged by drummer Gary Burke, and then the bluesy vocal stylings of Miss Marie on the tune Fall Back On Me.
    Hear the magic riffs of guitatist extraordinaire John Platania throughout and on his collaborative writing for the song Good To Be Grateful. On Chain Shot Cannonball, Gary Burke one of the greatest drummers of all time and Frank Campbell on bass make the songs rock. Tracks & vocals were recorded live in the studio capturing the true nature of this legacy band.
    Professor Louie’s strong vocals, Hammond Organ, piano & accordion playing is at the highest musical level throughout Strike Up The Band, especially on End of The Show. Background vocals by Miss Marie, Frank Campbell & Louie bring a souful edge to the songs.
    Some of the greatest work of their careers. Roots/Rock/Americana at it’s best!
    “Roots Music Royalty!” Bill Hurley - The Extended Play Sessions

    1. A Thousand Ways To Freedom 3:47 2. Work It Out 4:26
    3. Fall Back On Me 4:10. 4. Golden Eagle 4:42
    5. Good To Be Grateful 2:23. 6. Livin’ In This Country 4:23.
    7. Tick Tock 4:45. 8. Chain Shot Cannonball 4:36
    9. End Of The Show 4:01. 10. Flaming Ray 4:29 Total Time: 41:27

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1.
A Thousand Ways To Freedom 03:49
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Well…a thousand ways to choose I won’t have no change of mind A thousand ways to choose No reason to move down the line Now I’m rockin’ and rockin’ You’re the beat of my heart You wear a crown of diamonds Like the stars I had stones in my pocket My feet feel like lead I was sinkin’ yesterday You pushed me up instead You gave me that Freedom Ride All the way Well…some folks get religion They learn how to pray I need you so badly I know you’re the only way I had stones in my pocket My feet feel like lead I was sinkin’ yesterday You pushed me up instead You gave me that Freedom Ride All the way You gave me that Freedom Ride all the way You gave me that Freedom Ride all the way A Thousand Ways – oh to Freedom A Thousand Ways A Thousand Ways A Thousand Ways
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Work It Out 04:27
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WORK IT OUT A, Hurwitz, M. Spinosa I’m gonna climb the mountain Climb the mountain side The top is high I want to reach the sky The hill is steep - a sharp decline Makes me wanna cry Cause my friend - It’s hard to survive I’m drownin’ in the river The river is deep and wide The fog so thick - can’t see the other side The current is strong – can’t last too long Makes me wanna cry Cause my friend - It’s hard to survive Gotta sit down & work it out with you Sit down & work it out with you I must try and try Look for that lucky day - I can’t lose A happy day - a clear new way Hear in my song - hear me say I got nothin’ to lose Gotta sit down & work it out with you Maybe we can work it - maybe we can work it out Maybe we can work it - maybe we can work it out Seems so simple - Let’s give it one more try Gotta sit down & work it out with you Sit down & work it out with you I must try and try Look for that lucky day - I can’t lose A happy day - a clear new way Hear in my song - hear me say I got nothin’ to lose Gotta sit down & work it out with you Got nothin’ to lose Gotta sit down & work it out with you Maybe we can work it - maybe we can work it out Maybe we can work it - maybe we can work it out Maybe we can work it - maybe we can work it out
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Fall Back On Me 04:11
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FALL BACK ON ME M. Spinosa, A. Hurwitz Can’t hold the wings of an angel Can’t hold back the hands of time Can’t stop a clock from ticking No reason and no rhyme It’s been such a long time darlin’ With no message from above Now do you really want it Do you really want my love You can fall back on me When you need a friend Fall back on me When you reach the end Call my name – anytime you’re feelin’ blue Oh baby, baby…I am here for you The wind has gone out from my sails Something inside has died Can’t stop a teardrop falling The truth can’t be denied It’s been so hard darlin’ Waiting for you to come back home Now do you really want it Do you really want my love You can fall back on me When you need a friend Fall back on me When you reach the end Call my name – anytime you’re feelin’ blue Oh baby, baby…I am here for you Do you really want it - Oh baby Do you really want it - Do you want me now Do you really want it - oh, oh Do you really want my love
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Golden Eagle 04:43
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Golden Eagle M. Spinosa, A. Hurwitz Next stop is Heaven – Ride the Golden Eagle Wear a diamond in your crown - shine for every season Next stop is Heaven – If you wanna see where the King lives on Take your time to the other side - and sit beside his throne Next stop is Heaven - what a great place to sing & play Hear that lonesome whistle blow - now I’m on my way Ride The Eagle - Get On Board Ride the Eagle all night long Next stop Heavens’ door Ride The Eagle - On Rails of Gold Every night the Golden Eagle stops at Heavens’ Door Next stop is Heaven – Ride the Golden Eagle A glorious place & people I know - deep love inside our souls Next stop is Heaven - no regrets for what I’ve done Can’t unsing the songs I’ve sung - now I’m movin’ on…. Ride The Eagle - Rails Of Gold Ride the Eagle - all night long Ride The Eagle - Rails of Gold Ride The Eagle - Goin Home Ride ride ride - ride ride ride - ride ride ride - ride ride ride
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Good To Be Grateful 02:26
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Good To Be Grateful J. Platania, A. Hurwitz, M. Spinosa Well its Good to be Grateful – life full of dreams Music’s my maker creating my scene Like Van, Levon, Rick and Bobby too A great old feelin’ …just rockin’ with you Good to be grateful - A big old world So Good to be grateful - ‘cause I’m your girl Yea Good to be grateful - kiss to the sky Rockin’ & rollin’ by the riverside Sweet soul music move your feet We’re all jumpin’ to that crazy beat Like yourself… ring the bell A swingin’ soiree…kiss & tell Yea storm is clearing - fury broke today Drum beats softly - piano playing away Step by step – together we win Let’s cover some ground - Let’s dive right in Good to be grateful…. take one Good to be grateful…. take 3 Good to be grateful…kiss to the sky Good to be grateful…by the riverside Yea By the river So Good To Be grateful
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Livin In The Country 04:25
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Livin’ In This Country M. Spinosa, A. Hurwitz Too many cracks in the sidewalks - tryin’ to trip me up Too many signs of destruction - I guess I had enough Everybody hidin’ in their home - nobody left to say hello Neighborhoods have all been closed Isolation made me edgy - Got some travelin’ on my mind Race across the universe - Look for love and change my life Got to move on things will change - everybody needs a break Desperation - every day - What’s goin’ on Livin’ in this Country - Where I want my home to be Livin’ in this Country - USA the greatest place for me Not goin’ back to Brooklyn - A big old lonely world My family home bought & sold - tearin’ up this Brooklyn girl Friends left many years ago - nobody there to say hello Too many stories left untold Down at Three Jolly Pigeons - drinkin’ all alone Nobody wants to rock’n’roll - Everybody’s on their phone Memories hangin’ on the wall - All my friends and days of old Everybody’s up & gone - What’s goin’ on Livin’ in this Country - Where I wanna be Livin’ in this Country - USA the greatest place for me Oh Yeah - gotta love this land Yeah - Strike up The Band - Strike Up The Band Yeah - gotta take a stand Oh – Livin’ in this country - What’s right for me - Livin’ in this country Love this land - Gonna take a stand - I’m gonna rock, rock Keep on rockin’ in the band - livin’ in this country Livin’ In This Country
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Tick Tock 04:04
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Can you buy me some time - I know you tried and tried Everyday and every night - I know you tried I know you tried – To buy me some time Well can you hear - hear what I say I’m lookin’ back - in the same old way Now the writing’s on the wall I surrender to it all Time is tight - time is tight Seconds to minutes…days to night Tick Tock, Tick Tock…clock on the wall In a blink of an eye - time changes it all Every day ‘round about five I look out my window…hang my head and cry Can’t get together…can’t be satisfied Watchin’ the street and the world go by Well can you hear - hear what I say I’m lookin’ back - in the same old way Now the writing’s on the wall I surrender to it all Time is tight - time is tight Seconds to minutes…days to night Tick Tock, Tick Tock…clock on the wall In a blink of an eye - time changes it all So many years have passed me by When I look back now I know I’ve tried A special love for you, you, you Hard to win…easy to lose Well can you hear - hear what I say I’m lookin’ back - in the same old way Now the writing’s on the wall I surrender to it all Time is tight - time is tight Seconds to minutes…days to night Tick Tock, Tick Tock…clock on the wall In a blink of an eye - time changes it all Can you buy me some time - Buy me some time Can you buy me some time – Buy me some time Can you buy me some time – Buy me some time
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Chain Shot Cannon Ball 04:37
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CHAIN SHOT CANNONBALL A.Hurwitz, M. Spinosa You promised me you’d call Promised the moon & sun You threw a wicked curve And left me all undone Well the curse of the black pearl Cast shadows on the run Like a Chain Shot Cannonball You cut my heart in two Chain Shot Cannonball You cut my heart in two The sea of thieves Waves crashin’ all around You opened up my world Just burned it to the ground Oceans raging storm Wish I was never born Like a Chain Shot Cannonball You cut my heart in two Chain Shot Cannonball You cut my heart in two You promised me you’d call Promised the moon & sun I know the end is near Time of rage and ruin I got a bad, bad feelin’ My time is comin’ soon Like a Chain Shot Cannonball You cut my heart in two Chain Shot Cannonball You cut my heart in two
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End Of The Show 04:03
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END OF THE SHOW Just to be here with you Should be more than enough for me You are a beautiful woman I believe in your honesty Cause my motor is runnin’ And I’m in need of a night on the town Take the best of a good thing And run it right into the ground Cause takin’ it easy is harder for me Than I thought it would be You know how to please me but I’m ready to go At the End of the Show When the party is over And the smoke is settlin’ down When I’m breakin’ the fever I’ll be coming around When I’m facin’ the sunlight I’m afraid of the morning fight When your lyin’ beside me I believe it’s a wonderful sight Cause takin’ it easy is harder for me Than I thought it would be You know how to please me but I’m ready to go At the End of the Show I’m burnin’ the candle - down at both ends Too hot to handle - but I’ll burn it again Cause takin’ it easy is harder for me Than I thought it would be You know how to please me but I’m ready to go At the End of the Show Looks like the End of the Show Looks like the End of the Show The End of the Show Looks like the End of the Show
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Flaming Ray 04:29
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Flaming Ray A. Hurwitz, M. Spinosa Shine through the haze - a perfect day The sun beats down a flaming ray Brand new way to re-arrange And light our way Changing times - love between us Mother Earth creates the perfect day Always together - walking along To a better way Now I find what’s crossed my mind So many struggles - old and new We know what to do Like music from a golden trumpet Sending down a flaming ray Endless sunlight on my shoulder Shines a flaming ray Sitting so near - your beating heart Always believing - we’ll never part The sun goes down - a flaming ray Memories of a perfect day Now I find what’s crossed my mind So many struggles - old and new We know what to do Like music from a golden trumpet Sending down a flaming ray Endless sunlight on my shoulder Shines a flaming ray

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Strike Up The Band Professor Louie & The Crowmatix
Release Date: Jan 7, 2022
Strike Up The Band the new album by Professor Louie & The Crowmatix on Woodstock Records has nine of ten biographical and creative original songs written by Professor Louie, Miss Marie and one co-write with John Platania. This Legacy Allstar Roots Band continues to grow and these talented musicians, singers and songwriters wrote these songs that reflect a unique vision of relationships and thoughts about this tumultuous world and the times we live in.
The 9th song, End Of The Show, (unknown writer) is a tune originally recorded by Richard Manuel of Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame group The Band that was never released. Louie came across this song on a poorly recorded cassette when he was working as Producer for a Box Set by The Band.
PL&C wrote songs for Strike Up The Band to be upbeat and uplifting. The album gets off to a blistering start with the strong opening acapella vocal by Professor Louie on A Thousand Ways To Freedom. Next is the driving groove of Work it Out with The Woodstock Horns, arranged by drummer Gary Burke, and then the bluesy vocal stylings of Miss Marie on the tune Fall Back On Me.
Hear the magic riffs of guitatist extraordinaire John Platania throughout and on his collaborative writing for the song Good To Be Grateful. On Chain Shot Cannonball, Gary Burke one of the greatest drummers of all time and Frank Campbell on bass make the songs rock. Tracks & vocals were recorded live in the studio capturing the true nature of this legacy band.
Professor Louie’s strong vocals, Hammond Organ, piano & accordion playing is at the highest musical level throughout Strike Up The Band, especially on End of The Show. Background vocals by Miss Marie, Frank Campbell & Louie bring a souful edge to the songs.
Some of the greatest work of their careers. Roots/Rock/Americana at it’s best!
“Roots Music Royalty!” Bill Hurley - The Extended Play Sessions

1. A Thousand Ways To Freedom 3:47 2. Work It Out 4:26
3. Fall Back On Me 4:10. 4. Golden Eagle 4:42
5. Good To Be Grateful 2:23. 6. Livin’ In This Country 4:23.
7. Tick Tock 4:45. 8. Chain Shot Cannonball 4:36
9. End Of The Show 4:01. 10. Flaming Ray 4:29 Total Time: 41:27

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released January 7, 2022

The Crowmatix: Professor Louie (The Band) Miss Marie (Rick Danko) Gary Burke (Bob Dylan – Joe Jackson) John Platania (Van Morrison) Frank Campbell (Levon Helm) The Woodstock Horns with arrangements by Gary Burke on three songs gives Strike Up The Band a special twist. Bob Ludwig, mastering genius of all time, makes the recording’s come to life.

Produced By: Aaron L. Hurwitz
Studio: LRS Studios-
Engineers Aaron L. Hurwitz & Dave Cook
Mixed By Aaron L. Hurwitz -Marie Spinosa
Label: Woodstock Records

Promotion: Blind Raccoon : betsie@blindraccoon.com

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Professor Louie & The Crowmatix Woodstock, New York

Grammy Nominated All-star Band Professor Louie & The Crowmatix began as the studio-backing band for Aaron Louie’s musical productions for The Band. Rick Danko, christened him Professor Louie .With 16 studio CD’s on The Woodstock Records Label, they consistently stay on the RMR Charts. ... more

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