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On the Edge of Town - an original song

Posted by Derek Rose on November 2, 2017 at 10:31pm
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Wrote this one after driving by an old motel which is no longer a motel but there are people who apparently live there. They come out when the sun goes down, these broken people on the edge of town.Played on the guitars in the video - a Yamaha acoustic and a 4 string Ashton cigar box guitar, unplugged.

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  • Derek Rose November 8, 2017 at 7:29pm
    Thank you Nancy cat, I always appreciate your kind comments and great kitty motel pic!
  • Nancy kat November 8, 2017 at 3:17pm

    306653909?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024 Derek this is great!!! Love the lyrics and touch of harp.....Meowwwww^..^

  • Derek Rose November 4, 2017 at 8:17pm

    Thank you, Jeff. I know of at least 2 near us. The Rainbow motel sign in the video is a small motel about 20 minutes from me and the other one is a large property with lots of vehicles in the parking spaces...  I can imagine the stories from some of these people. I do wish them happy endings to their stories.

  • Jeff 'Bones' Reilly November 4, 2017 at 4:03pm
    Heart felt and beautifully sung Derek ,I guess there's hotels like this right through the big US of A, let's hop those people find there way home soon .
  • Derek Rose November 4, 2017 at 12:55pm

    Thank you Bruce, hope to see you there in the spring!

  • Derek Rose November 4, 2017 at 12:54pm

    LOL Jack! I was thinking of starting the promotional tour at your new cigar box guitar building in Attica. ;)

  • Derek Rose November 4, 2017 at 12:51pm

    Thank you AGP, you are a kind man. :)

  • Derek Rose November 4, 2017 at 12:49pm

    Thanks Bear, Pick and Jim - I'm going to get a big head! I need some equipment, I think to make a better home recording? Then not sure what to do after that lol...

    Bear, thanks I appreciate the kind support, Buddy.

    Jim, you inspire me all the time with your fine playing, building, multi-instrument prowess and general positive support, so thank you for the kind comments. I wrote this one at one of my wife's arts / crafts shows (a 4 day show in Akron). I drive by the motel frequently that inspired this one.

  • Derek Rose November 4, 2017 at 12:40pm

    Yes, Erasmo, it is a very fine line. Growing up in the Youngstown, Ohio rust belt showed me that early on. Thanks and Salute!

  • Derek Rose November 4, 2017 at 12:38pm

    Thank you, Wes, Milt, James O and Unc. LOL Unc! Bent but hope you don't re-injure your back! During the recession a few years ago, I thought about it a lot when they were walking out my friends and co-workers and wondering when I would get the escort out to the parking lot, then how to make the house payments.

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