Hold On To Me

Joey Vincent Sax, Vocal, Slide Guitar		the chosen ones I heard how all the lights went down in Memphis on the death-night anniversary of the King the Pretender's talkin' dirty in the palace but it doesn't have that old familiar ring I see there's been some changes in the valley all the renegades have finally settled down now they worship in the temples of their rivals and desecrate the holy heart of town can't you hear all those sweet voices signin' takin' care of the chosen ones can't you hear all those mission bells ringin' say a prayer for the chosen ones I read they're pourin' oil on troubled waters yet they cast a giant shadow on the land let's spend another night across the border and bury all our secrets in the sand they claim there is a message in the bible swear there is no master and his slave but the future's lookin' grim for the lonesome cowboy when the hand that rocks the cradle digs the grave Joey Vincent soprano sax Jeff Burstin guitar (mixed by Ross Cockle)		Linda & Vika Bull Backing Vocals
Jeff Burstin Guitar, Slide Guitar, Mandolin		the crack-up you'll find 'em on the back streets at the barrelhouse and bars big towers made of concrete starin' at the stars this city and its scars hope I ain't got long to wait for the crack-up hope you don't arrive too late for the crack-up you might need a quick solution its time to make a stand on this day of execution let's shake the holy land every woman every man Joey Vincent tenor sax Jeff Burstin guitar (mixed by Martin Pullan)		Mick Girasole Bass Guitar
Peter Luscombe Drums, Percussion		chained to the wheel know what you really need but you can't get enough too many mouths to feed brother ain't life tough call this survival don't pray for a sign know what you really want you can't get it back down on the waterfront you better watch out jack nights on the mainline, rust on the rail I've seen em swindle this town, I've seen 'em tumble it down I've seen red rivers, fire and steel I've felt the thunder, chained to the wheel know what you mean to me it goes deeper than that can't fight your destiny don't know where it's at don't look for lightnin' or pray for a sign I've heard the legends, I've watched the skies I feel the power, the flame in your eyes Jeff Burstin guitar James Black piano Vika Bull unison vocal (mixed by Ian 'Mac' Mackenzie)		Wayne Burt Guitar
All Songs: Lyrics by Nick Smith, Music by Joe Camilleri		in the hands of the enemy it's the heart of the winter and I'm alone on this bay the big tide carried you away you got carried away did my eyes deceive me did I really see you leave me downstreet in the rain they're tumblin' in a row it's comin' round again the travellin' heartache show I might get through the day but the night-time's still ahead of me I just can't break away I'm in the hands of the enemy no medals for bravery just wounds that never heal and the grinding of the wheel your turn on the wheel do my fears grow stronger is this cold war gettin' longer chippin' rocks to stone on this island penitentiary no chance on my own across a sea of treachery Lucky Ocean pedal steel (mixed by Martin Pullan)		Produced: Jeff Burstin & Joe Camilleri
Incidental Music: Composed by Jeff Burstin		raise that lantern I can't hold out here much longer this storm will never break, those lights won't ever shine I've been nailed up, shown no mercy there's a curse upon this land honey, I'm dyin' on the vine raise that lantern, keep it bright hold it close so I can see sleep in tears by yourself tonight roll that load over me I've been sold out, held to ransom thrown into the wind, so I know which way it blows I've been locked out, shown no pity in a faithless town you're gonna reap what you sow over you, over me, roll that load over me Jeff Burstin guitar & slide Sam See slide (mixed by Doug Brady)		Engineered: Martin Pullan & Graeme Fraser
Photography: Tomic		hold on to me we were dead on arrival safe home at last no cannon-fire dockside no flags half-mast we were sold out for silver and a string of black pearls on the loneliest island at the edge of the world like destiny's children souls lost at sea no room on the lifeboat you can hold on to me now the voyage is over we're back on dry land in our eyes are the stories the rope and the brand Jeff Burstin guitar Lucky Ocean pedal steel (mixed by Martin Pullan)		Recorded at: Sing Sing, Melbourne
Graphic Design: Richard Lewis		glorybound (dedicated to the memory of Leonard Gates) heavenbound in a year of trial roll those big gates back easy comin' round for the loneliest mile hold that glorytrain for me the sun sets deep in the valley cold river flows into the sea sailin' down through that holy hour got a message close at hand lost and found by the light in the tower slow wind on shiftin' sand the moon sinks into the ocean great waves roll into the bay glorybound, take me I'm glorybound lift me up in harmony glorybound, take me I'm glorybound hold that car for me, I'm glorybound Jeff Burstin dobro (mixed by Doug Brady)		Mixed at: RBX (Martin Pullan & Ross Cockle) & Metropolis (Doug Brady & Ian 'Mac' Mckenzie)
thanks Chris and Lenny		fire down below straight to the bottom of the deepest black sea high on a cargo of bootleg diesolene don't need no morning star to guide me back to shore burn all my blankets, I won't be home no more you might need a witness, let some angel testify burnin' from the kisses of a thousand long goodbyes the heat is shimmerin', it's time to throw the switch send off a beacon, there's panic on the bridge waves above us fire down below last chance to roll that Memphis Domino those tanks are gonna blow break down the hatches, there's a riot going on someone's screamin' murder but the killer's long gone creepin' round the cabin on your tattooed hands and knees tastes like the cure but hooks like a disease can't see those harbour lights, no streets to roam burn all my blankets, I won't be comin' home straight to the fire down below Tony Faeshe bottleneck Bob Venier trumpet (mixed by Doug Brady)		Cut By: Leon at EMI
Management: Doug Hunter P.O. Box 1044 St. Kilda Victoria		sleep through the hurricane there's a demon in the bottle a preacher in the yard what's that crashin' in the cellar who's tearin' up the boulevard someone's roped up in the back seat ain't no room left in the trunk she needs some vital information he's spittin' out the same old junk collect that package at the station clean those stains from your dress no need to make a reservation the signalmaster don't care less arm-in-arm together we'll meet the midnight train safe as hell together we'll beat the drivin' rain sleep through the hurricane creepin' down the fire escape in someone else's hat and cape howlin' curses at the moon, hummin' some forgotten tune cuttin through the dead night air, know the place, I'll meet you there broken glass and dried up mud, leakin' gas and butcher's blood there's poison in the bottle mad prophet's in his grave one more bullet in this chamber ain't no time to misbehave there's been talk about salvation it was just a playful romp it could be my imagination but somethin's movin' in the swamp Jeff Burstin guitar Paul Grabowsky piano Vika & Linda Bull unison vocals (mixed by Doug Brady)
		the story never changes bless this wine and curse your load it gets dark on that stretch of road stay awhile, come on in from the cold raise your cup and kiss the beast join me now in a poor man's feast stick around, we'll spend a little traitor's gold pour a shot of sympathy we ain't exactly strangers we might tell it differently but the story never changes lift your eyes don't hide your face ain't no crime to fall from grace take your time don't shiver out in the rain Jeff Burstin dobro Tony Norris trumpet (mixed by Doug Brady)
		one driver handsful of silver, headful of rye on a winding river it pays to keep your powder dry keep the engine hummin' and your head down low hear someone comin' blow that horn and let me know Indian summer, can't find no shade gun that motor, break on through that barricade one driver to hit that hammer hard one driver to play that devil's card the highway's open, we'll make that country sign deal out black money when we cross that borderline Tony Faeshe slide Paul Grabowsky piano (mixed by Ian 'Mac' McKenzie)
		waiting for the rain you and me are fire and roses driftin' on a careless sea before the final chapter closes, whisper how it has to be cover me in sheets of glory, let me see those nerves of steel will it be the same old story, is there something new revealed does it come with a sad refrain, will it fall like endless rain we all love in vain tie me up in silk and wire; kiss me while you shine the blade did it take you any higher, how long till the moment fades does it come with a sad refrain, will it fall like endless rain comin' down again waiting for the rain comin' down again we all love in vain Joey Vincent tenor sax Jeff Burstin guitar (mixed by Doug Brady)
		mercenary heart stitched up in silver, laid down in gold lines on the mirror, secrets to be sold rumours of treason, whispers and guilt vows to be broken, blood must get spilt stop before you start, mercenary heart traces that linger like a slow burnin' flame refuge on fire, look back in shame traitors in the dark, mercenary heart big moon burnin' so bright there'll be no mercy tonight is that all your lovin' arms an take must be some moves you didn't make Gerry Hale violin & banjo (mixed by Martin Pullan)
		kiss the motherlode it's always after midnight inside the killin' yard hot steam and grime, they're doin' time I believe they do it hard they're sinkin' at the gold-mine its always touch and go they'll hit the roof when they see the proof out on missionary row don't get nervous, pretend you're doin' fine don't get nervous, it's not the end of the line goin' down heartache road you really kiss the motherlode they're swingin' in the death-house twistin' in their tombs three secret knocks and satan rocks into the powder room they're makin big decisions they won't leave us alone one last dance, a blind-shot chance trouble on the phone Jeff Burstin guitar Sam See slide Joey Vincent tenor sax (mixed by Doug Brady)
		before the shooting starts all out of saints and sinners tonight drop the curtain, black out the light in a town full of desperate hearts better leave before the shooting starts all out of war-paint and powder tonight ceasefire in the naked light if you want justice in this world you'll be waitin for a miracle girl slow down, the party's over time's leanin on your shoulder chase the shadows, face the ghost bolt the windows and watch the coast I'd wake you but I know you'd scream you're just havin an American dream downtown they're seekin' sanctuary cold wind blows hard in January in a town full of desperate hearts you better leave before the shooting starts Kevin Dubber trumpet James Black sitar (mixed by Ross Cockle)
		safe in the arms of love I'm so tired but I can't sleep the tide's high and the well is deep don't catch me, 'cos I'm fallin' safe in the arms of love I'd slow down but I can't stop It's a high wire and I think I'm gonna drop don't catch me, 'cos I'm fallin' safe in the arms of love down where the land meets water and the carnival screams meet me on the darkest corner colour in my dreams I'd stand still but I can't wait give up everything to seal our fate don't catch me, 'cos I'm fallin' safe in the arms of love Joey Vincent Tenor sax (mixed by Ross Cockle)
		GUESTS Vocals Nick Smith, Venetta Fields, Joe Creighton, Lisa Edwards Brass The Brasstards, John Barrett, Bob Venier, Jac, Tony Norris Guitar Sam See, Tony Faeshe, Lucky Ocean Keyboards Paul Grabowsky, Mick O'Connor, James Black, R. Starcic Percussion Alex Pertout Banjo Gerry Hale Accordion George Butrumlis Harmonica Jason Bradley