An arrogant captain of a doomed airship has fallen from his dirigible into a creek on Wattinger's land, at Growler's Rock. He pleads for his life with bribery, but to no avail as the Wattinger clan value good quality meat from the landed gentry and skin to make hats with, over trinkets and fancy clothes..
lyrics
Bad Day at Growler’s Rock
It’s a bad day for Captain Jack at Growler’s Rock
It’s a bad day for Captain Jack at Growler’s Rock
It’s a bad day for Captain Jack at Growler’s Rock
We found him in the ‘groves in the water at Growler’s Creek
We found him in the ‘groves in the water at Growler’s Creek
He’d fallen from the ship, so weak he could hardly speak
Said my airship burst and dropped right out of the sky,
My crew’s all dead hanging up in trees nearby
Now spare my life and I’ll make it your worthwhile.
Chorus: It’s a bad day…
Please O Lord he cried, spare my life
I’m Captain Jack and I don’t want to die
Spare my life and I’ll tell you why
I’m a wealthy and important man said he
I’m a wealthy and important man said he
I’ll see you right if you’d let me be.
Chorus: It’s a bad day…
I’ll give you money and gold and fancy clothes said he
I’ll give you money and gold and fancy clothes said he
If you spare my life and set me free
What care I for your money and gold? said I
What care I for your fancy clothes? said I
Where I come from I’m bound to take your life.
Chorus: It’s a bad day…
supported by 5 fans who also own “Bad Day At Growler's Rock”
Got the album cos I love the track Evil Driving Rain by the Wattingers. The rest of the tracks are an added bonus. Great compilation and brill value for the money. Robert Wallace
Terry Venemous is releasing new music every 3 weeks this year. His latest EP is sumptuous art pop with a wry sense of detachment.
Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 27, 2024