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2022

by xoxo Xopher

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1.
2022 02:08
It's 2022 I think you know just what we need to do It certainly is true You can see that it's happening to you. We can't wait t'il '23 22's already late as you can clearly see Shoulda started back in 1973 to keep things from rising a degree Help some birds and bees fishes in the seas Elephants and fleas Flowers and the trees It's so long overdue Someone must get started with a brand new point of view Could it be that the someone will be you? It could be your year in 2022
2.
Moving It 02:39
Got your notice the other day Said my thing was in your way until now everything was fine but I know the mess is mine I'm moving it Getting it out of the way I'm moving it Not a problem okay? Picked it up to change position Moving it - that's my mission I'll transport it, I will pack it Send you the number so you can track it Hey fellas! Yeah! Can I get some help? Gotta start moving today. Hey fellas! Yeah! What we gonna do? Move! That's what I's hopin' you'd say. Now move... Moving it. Getting it out of the way. Moving it. Gonna be moved today.
3.
Hey, apple blossom Watch out for the wind and rain Fruit and juice await Look out, peach blossom Everyone want some of you Take time to ripen Oh, cherry blossom Such a temporary view Come again some day All of the blossoms Calling out to friendly bees There's nectar to share
4.
Checkout 02:27
He went to the local market Rode his bike and then he parked it Something to break the monotony A new cashier and she's lookin' at me He thought This cashier is checkin' me out (checkin' me out) This cashier is checking me out (there's no doubt) She can see have a cat (but not much more than that) This cashier is checkin' me out Got some things and went to aisle 2 Analyzed what he should do Her checkout lane's the only one open Take a chance? The moment is golden... This cashier is checkin' me out (checkin' me out) This cashier is checking me out (there's no doubt) She scanned me up and down (UPC cannot be found) This cashier is checkin' me out He put his cat food on the conveyer She scanned him like she was a soothsayer Gotta reward card? You could be a saver. Have a nice day and see you later. This cashier is checkin' me out (checkin' me out) This cashier is checking me out (there's no doubt) She scanned me with her tech (no product code - price check!) This cashier is checkin' me out He grabbed his bag and took his receipt Took one final look before his retreat Then it hit him, he was so dumb... Cashiers check out everyone.
5.
Time Machine 05:09
I saw you dance and sing in 1934 You look so hot in films made before the war When I saw you up on the big screen I had to get a time machine I need a time machine to spend some time with you You could come visit me or I could come to you We could be together in the same scene If I had a time machine Until now you've been a projection You've got me wanting more than light And I could take your rejection but Let's time machine tonight I'd like to know about your third dimension You can stay in black and white I'll handle the colorization Can we go off script tonight? Can I tell you about your future? You could know just who you are Even though this is only your first role Your gonna be a star Though it's a long shot I'll try for a close up I want to jump right through the screen Decades don't matter, we could be together If I had my time machine.
6.
If 04:53
If You are free Visit me We can have a good time If You will stay We can play And no one will mind Now You can see You and me Have a lot in common When You come by We can try To have a good time
7.
I’m talking about my state Some think this state is great Cruising around in the 802 State car is the Subaru People up here know just what to do Diversity is picking up, too The LGB, the T and Q The POC. The pronoun you. Hi to the cows and they just say moo Fresh food, sweet air And the sky is blue Think about moving from your city Want to learn how to hug a tree Up north you gotta know a lot Gonna put you on the spot All you know about is Ben and Jerry Like your Garcia with a little cherry Eat a cone while you’re taking a call Unilever is not Vermont y’all You didn’t like our friend Bernie Didn’t think that he was worthy Fell for phony insults that were hurled Kept everyone away from a better world You don’t know how to drive in snow Wearing shorts when it’s 20 below Can I sell you a big snow helmet Pour hot water on ice so you can melt it You’re afraid to go up mountains Had to drag you kickin and shoutin’ You kinda ruined a pretty good outing And all of us on the trail were doubting If we could take you to your second home It's about the size of the hippodrome Escaped from New York City Gonna learn to work remotely Gotta pay the Air b n b fee Gotta get some maple creamee Say you shop local but you get it all from millionaires Making rich richer but you don’t really seem to care Better ways for better days we are bringing Moonlight in Vermont is the song we’re singing Band camping in the national park Playing music til after dark We’re completing projects while you just play with phone Collaboration But you remain alone Still have more that we've got to say Get more done in a single day Than you finish in the months of May June, July and even August Took a vote and then we caucused You don’t know shit about us Can’t get a hit without us Smokin flower for extra power Getting clean in the outdoor shower Wild life is so sublime Forget mud season in summer time You say we have an aging population Old’s cool, and some are my relations But kids are coming from across the nation Arriving at the Amtrak station One more thing before we go It’s some thing that you need to know You can keep it on the down low Whoa Vermont has some go go Green Mountain Go Go Fits like a glove When I call your name Say what you love Brattleboro... Green Mountain Go Go North Hero... Green Mountain Go Go Bennington... Green Mountain Go Go Burlington... Green Mountain Go Go St. Johnsbury... Green Mountain Go Go Londonderry... Green Mountain Go Go Dummerston... Green Mountain Go Go Killington... Green Mountain Go Go Montpelier... Green Mountain Go Go And Windsor... Green Mountain Go Go Isle La Motte... Green Mountain Go Go Is in the spot!

about

The first release by Christopher Grotke, aka xoxo Xopher, a Vermont-based drummer, bass player, and keyboardist.

"I wanted to make a funky album for a long time. Unable to find collaborators, I had to become my own funk band."

This project was inspired by reading about Prince recording a song or more in a single day, almost every day of his adult life.

What was that like?

"I decided to give it a try to see what it felt like to try to get new songs created very quickly. The music came easily. The lyrics (and the day job) slowed me down the most."

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2022 is the title track, an environmental anthem for the year.

Moving It is about clearing a table for dinner, done in the style of The Time.

Cherry Blossom starts a new genre - haiku funk.

Checkout is a story about a visit to the store.

Time Machine is the slow, love ballad to stars of the black and white screens.

If - an excuse to get funky

Green Mountain Go Go - Vermont-themed Go Go groove

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Listeners will hear some Minneapolis R&B, a touch of DC go go, and a bit of Ohio funk in these songs, mixed with the unavoidable middle age white guy in Vermont stylings of xoxo Xopher.

The biggest lesson learned from this project was this: thinking about doing something isn't the same as doing it. Different parts of your brain go to work once you begin doing something creative. Once you get going all sorts of new ideas emerge that can't exist while you are planning and pondering.

"It was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it."

xoxo Xopher

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released January 28, 2022

Produced arranged, composed and performed by xoxo Xopher.

Special thanks to Greenbriar and Big M.

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xoxo Xopher Newfane, Vermont

Solo indie funkateer. Quirky funk often with a hint of go go.

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