One for the Ghost

by Ged Babey & Interesting Wallpaper

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Ged Babey is under no illusions. He is not a singer. For his 60th birthday he got the idea in his head that he wanted to record a song in a proper studio, with a top beat combo. And release it as a birthday gift to himself and the world. Interesting Wallpaper were very pleased to be able to grant his wish. The song is by Pete Astor - hear and buy the original version here.
peteastor.bandcamp.com/track/one-for-the-ghost?fbclid=IwAR08hARirbFTyfq7txMS3B1Gwxljx0SDOKRUFLLkiBuIWE6fLPQMM21dzCc

lyrics

It's the wallpaper or me you know
One of us has got to go
Said Oscar Wilde
And then he died
Goodbye my kitten was what Hemingway said
As he put the pistol to his head
And pulled the trigger
Then he was dead

It's the final curtain it's the final straw
Call the undertaker close the door
And raise a glass
And drink a toast
One for the ghost
One for the ghost
One for the ghost

I'll finally get to see Marilyn
Said Joe DiMaggio at the end
Still believing
In a fairy tale ending
Tell them I've had a wonderful life
Said Wittgenstein before he died
A happy guy
Guess he got it right

It's the final curtain it's the final straw
Call the undertaker close the door
And raise a glass
And drink a toast

One for the ghost
One for the ghost
One for the ghost
One for the ghost

credits

released March 27, 2024
Written by Pete Astor.
Vocals: Ged Babey and Leyanne Coombes
Drums: Isaac Beer
Bass: Alex Parent
Guitar and Trumpet: Pete Harvey

Recorded by Matt O'Donnell at Untapped Talent, Southampton

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Interesting Wallpaper Southampton, UK

Interesting Wallaper are an indie pop sextet from the South of England, formed in 2022 they deliver a righteous sound of catchy tunes, smart lyrics, and vibrant Dexys/Teardrops brass. Remember what Grace Slick said, 'Feed your head.'

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