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Wildfire In Memphis

from As The River Flows by Jobriath

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lyrics

Wildfire in Memphis
Hurricane in Jacksonville
Blow ’way my streetwalkin’ feet
And take me where you will

I walked the streets in Dallas
And I picked up a buck in a carriage race
But in the dim light of the pool halls
I could not see my face

Dear sir, I haven’t got a home
On these streets I live and roam
Please sir, take a poor boy home
I walk walk walk the streets all day
I walk walk walk the streets all night
I walk walk walk with my feet on fire
My love for hire
Oh, shall we retire?

Picked up in Hollywood
By a band of wealthy gypsies
Singing peace, love, Hare Krishna
Will you be a star today?

Have you ever played “Romance in F”
To the accompaniment
Of the earth tremblin’ ’neath your feet
On Selma Avenue?

Well, in New York, I must admit, tricks are easier
More streets to walk at night
I know the name of every pick-up bar in town
Do you?

Dear sir, I haven’t got a home
On these streets I live and roam
Please sir, take a poor boy home
I walk walk walk the streets all day
I walk walk walk the streets all night
I walk walk walk to my destiny
Someday I may be a big discovery

I learned to love my brother
In a way that few folks ever will
But in the streets my love was tempted
By a twenty-dollar bill

Wildfire in Memphis
Hurricane in Jacksonville
Blow ’way my streetwalkin’ feet
And take me where you will
Take me where you will

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from As The River Flows, released June 17, 2014
Jobriath: vocals, piano

Produced by Richard Podolor, recorded by Bill Cooper

Words and music by Jobriath
©Jobriath and Jerome Brandt
Published by Pierrot Revisited/ASCAP

Master licensed from Richard Podolor and Bill Cooper

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Jobriath New York, New York

Jobriath recorded two amazing albums for Elektra in the early '70s, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Eschatone proudly brings you rare, previously-unreleased Jobriath material with the blessing of both Jobriath's family and manager Jerry Brandt. ... more

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