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THE PASSING PARADE

by Jack Howard

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1.
A foggy night, the endless freeway The empty freeway, almost alone The gig is over, somebody's party Everyone's dancin', havin' a good time Home to my darling, straight and true Two in the morning, indigo blue The moon is risen, the streets are misty Back streets of Brunswick, silent and cold Sort out some music for the long drive home The new Kurt Vile is mesmerising Home to my darling, straight and true Two in the morning, indigo blue Patterns are merging, white line it flows Like an autobahn, like a ship at sea
2.
SIMPLE MEN 04:42
Simple men need simple themes Simple lives, simple dreams Get a job, take a pretty wife Pave your way to a better life One, one plus two, two plus three, three plus four Must be more Grand illusion, time is slipping away Blind delusion, the earth is spinning round and round Seeds of doubt start creeping in Open doors start closing Look around, the kids have grown Father, husband, carpenter but what lurks within? One, one plus two, two plus three, three plus four Must be more Grand illusion, time is slipping away Blind delusion, the earth is spinning round and round Make a will, plan your death A stack of unpaid bills steals your last breath The wind it blows, the sun it shines Birds are singing out beyond the power lines Grand illusion, time is slipping away Blind delusion, the earth is spinning round and round
3.
I'm laying here missing you Something's gone astray and I don't know what to do Another messy weekend Just passing nods across a crowded room Hey, did you watch the game and how was your dad? Watch a movie, write a song, get some sun, pass the time Til I see you again Don't freeze me out, don't take me down It's just a misunderstanding Walking round the house but I don't get far You're always on my mind In the mirror, start to shave Behind the simplest tasks, you're always there Why don't you just come around? Why don't you just call me up? Don't freeze me out, don't take me down It's just a misunderstanding
4.
ONE WORD 05:05
The local saloon, the passing parade Eyes on the prize, hopes start to fade Feeling no love, feeling no pain Glasses are raised, no need to explain Stand up the back, watch what goes on Don't get involved, don't come on too strong They've hurt you before, no need for trust Keep your trap shut, don't give them a crust One word is all it takes One word, a heart can break One move, you've come so far, it's give and take Heart starts to beat, words start to slur Follow her down, the lights are a blur One kiss, it's so close, as the music plays on Just one more wine, the night's getting long Last drinks are served, time's running out Make your move now, but where do you start? Everyone's gone, the sun starts to rise Wasting away, your eyes on the prize One word is all it takes One word, a heart can break One move, you've come so far, it's give and take Sleep through the day, keep to yourself Time all heals all wounds, you've only yourself A vague sense of unease, a strong sense of guilt Follows you round, a fortress is built One word is all it takes One word, a heart can break One move, you've come so far, it's give and take
5.
CITY LIGHTS 04:05
Man, look at those city lights Far above the trestle bridge And the foggy form of Eureka Are we feeling lucky tonight? The planes land silently And the ghosts of ANA boys The dirt bikes rust in the creek below Where in the hell does that train line lead anyway? City lights, city lights, far away Down there, first kisses And jokes I never understood Down there, small moments of glory Etched like a turning point in the epic novel of my life The novel of my life City lights, city lights, far away The distinctive beauty And the unforgettable sound Of an HD Holden going past Ah, sweet memory, blast me from my sleep City lights, city lights, far away
6.
Ball of confusion, the power of one Truth or illusion, don't stare at the sun The cards are stacked, the aces are high This game is for losers, it's do it's die Keep you chin up, it's not a perfect world Let your guard down, it's not a perfect world Morning has broken, the table is set Guests are arriving, feeling okay Conversation is flowing, it's all going well Time to relax, it's not heaven or hell Keep you chin up, it's not a perfect world Let your guard down, it's not a perfect world Out in the backyard, the evening is warm Nerves start to twitch, so true to form Find an excuse, say your goodbyes You long for escape, you wish you know why Keep you chin up, it's not a perfect world Let your guard down, it's not a perfect world

about

Jack Howard has had his Prince moment with his latest release, the beautiful 6-track EP, The Passing Parade.
Performed, produced, programmed and written by Jack, it’s at once familiar yet full of new sounds and voices.

Jack’s long-time compadre, Nicky Del Rey, features with typically brilliant and inventive guitar and Heather Michael (from Jack's Bacharach band) adds some divine backing vocals; but the rest is all Jack - the rich voice and trumpet, the subtly arranged horns, the big choruses.

The opening track, A Foggy Night, starts with the swirling sound of four reverb-soaked flugel horns from which emerge a simple electronic beat and twisted guitars. The words tell a tale of late night yearning and empty freeways.

Six tracks - from the anthemic Simple Men and the drama of Don’t Freeze Me Out - and Jack continues to offer up high-quality, engrossing, genre-free music.

Jack Howard has been making music all his life. From the early days of playing in orchestras and musicals to the great adventure of Hunters and Collectors; from performing with Rodriguez, Midnight Oil, The Living End and You Am I to jumping up at the local bar on most weekends around St. Kilda; from releasing CDs with his mighty band, The Long Lost Brothers and his great Bacharach outfit to being the go-to trumpet man for shows all over town, Jack has covered an enormous amount of musical ground.

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released February 22, 2016

Jack - vocals, trumpet, flugel horn, keyboards, programming, production
Nicky Del Rey - guitars
Heather Michael - backing vocals
Mastered by Craig Harnath at Hothouse Audio
Artwork and design - Flynn Howard

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Jack Howard Melbourne, Australia

Jack Howard played trumpet with Hunters and Collectors and for the last 20 years, he's been releasing his own highly- regarded music. Along the way, he's also played with The Living End, The Violent Femmes, Rodriguez and a host of others. In 2017, Jack toured the world with Midnight Oil as their trumpeter/multi-instrumentalist. He released his memoirs, Small Moments Of Glory in 2019. ... more

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