(Idol | Stevens, arr. by Michael Ash Sharbaugh)

Michael Ash Sharbaugh [ https://soundcloud.com/michael-ash-sharbaugh ]: vocals, synthesizers and sequencer programming, drums and drum machine programming, sampler and sample editing, and 'found sounds'

Billy Gewin [ https://soundcloud.com/billy-gewin ]: bass guitars

Jacob Kersey [ n/a ]: trumpets

Colt Elvis Simmons (C Fo Fifth) [ https://soundcloud.com/cfofifth ]: "breathy gasps" and "hey"; inspiration for mid-section rhythm, 'rap,' and lyrics

Composed and Recorded ca. 1984 to April 17, 2020.

sm167 [eM] [24WAV].

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"My #ode to Billy Idol and [My Favorite] guitarist, Steve Stevens, took 8 months to complete, and was just released today across the interwebs.

I wish to thank trumpeteer, Jacob Kersey, bassist, Billy Gewin, and Good Friend, Colt Elvis Simmons, for their creative contributions toward this project!

David Grace [ https://soundcloud.com/david-grace-songs ]: thanks for the rap section suggestions!

I am very proud, and highly thankful!"

~ M

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#eightiesmusic #popsong #eyeswithoutaface #billyidol #stevestevens #michaelashsharbaugh #rebelyell

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"

I realize she's a siren disguised

her lullaby is injected as her teeth incise

she's highly infectious

she's makin' me feckless

I follow a deathwish when I hear her breath hiss

eyes without a face

her lips do encase

she's like Eve with an apple

'Arsenic and Old Lace'

[yet I'm drinkin' her down]

what's all this fuss 'bout a psychedelic trip

[when she can murder me and still be hip]

I'm so blue --- she's out there

so ... I'll say my prayers

say my prayers

say my prayers

"