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Stephen Lea's Father - Single & Video

from Tell That Story - Full Album by Son Roberts

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The Snowdon Tavern in Montreal was where I bought my first beer. It was two beers, to be exact, of Molson Export Ale in tiny 6oz glasses that cost me an even buck. And that paper dollar included a 20 cent tip for the magnificent bastard who thought I was old enough to be there. Just so long as me and my fellow reprobates sat at the back of the place near the alley exit door. That was just in case someone objected. No one objected, ever.
It was in the back of that tavern on Decarie Blvd where a few tables were reserved for lifers. Guys who came in everyday, drank for hours, and eventually strolled out of the place as tight a drum on their way to whatever life was waiting for them.
One of those guys was my friend's dad who had a simple agenda which became the inspiration for this song.

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Steven Lea’s Father
Son Roberts
© 2011 Gate Productions Inc.

Verse
He’s was always sittin' at the back of the Snowdon Tavern
Didn’t have no friends, they weren’t worth havin’
Talkin slow and steady, smokin cigarettes
Look at what he’s got, ‘bout as good as it’s gonna get

Chorus
Steven Lea’s Father … He had a lot to say
Said he’d get to the bottom of that bottle some day

Verse
He liked to talk about the days when he wore a shirt and tie
Candy colour nights and Sunday mornin’ smiles
Said he paid the piper, said he liked to dance
Said that he’d been sittin' there just waitin’ on his chance

Chorus
SOLO

Verse
Staggers up to say, that he wants to shake my hand
Said that he liked sittin' there just talking man to man
Said we shared a moment, man that felt just fine
C’mon back and see me, I’m here all the time

Chorus repeat
Steven Lea’s Father…He had a lot to say
Said he’d get to the bottom of that bottle some day

credits

from Tell That Story - Full Album, track released February 15, 2011
released November 15, 2018

Produced by Son Roberts in Toronto, Canada.
Recorded and Mixed by Brett MacMillan and Norm Baker.
Mastered by Noah Mintz.

All Lyrics by Son Roberts

SOCAN. All Contents ©2011 Gate Productions Inc.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this recording and/or the artwork herein prohibited by law.

Son Roberts - Vocals and Harmonica
John Crosbie - Guitar and Bass
Ed Roth - Keyboard
Duncan McBain - Drums
Sergio Faluotico - Percussion

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“Breathtakingly fresh, adventurous and emotionally satisfying songs that take the Blues genre in new directions while staying true to its roots and rhythms.” Blues Matters UK

Toronto-based, award-winning singer songwriter creating Blues for the here and now. ... more

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