Green Tomato Blues

by @carleybaer

Green Tomato Blues
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Liner Notes

#badsongclub #lofi #fuc

When I drew the BSC prompt for "Tomato, tomato," I thought it would be hilarious to sidestep the Gershwin "to-mah-to" that it was referencing (I decided to call the whole thing off, if you will). Hence, a ridiculous song about tomatoes.

(The very beginning was me accidentally recording over the ukulele track, and when I listened back it made me laugh so I left it in)

Lyrics

Tomato, tomato I don’t get the joke I guess that it’s something that needs to be spoke I grow tomatoes But there’s been bad news Summer never really hit here Got them Green tomato blues

Tomato, tomato What’s in a name? Some say they’re different But they look the same Look like tomatoes All along the way there were clues But that’s someone else’s problem Got them green tomato blues

Early Girl, Lunchbox, Gardener’s Delight Mortgage Lifter, Moneymaker, and that old Great White I think I know the answer but tell me what you get When you cross a Roma with a Juliet?

Tomato, tomato Red currant and plum But now they’re growing under Someone else’s thumb I love tomatoes And when you love, you lose I wanted red or purple Got them green tomato blues I’d take striped or yellow Got them green tomato blues Grab the cornmeal and the buttermilk for them Green tomato blues

Comments

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Love the lofi sound here. Makes it feel like I'm listening to an old radio. Fun little song. The names of the varieties make for great lyrics. Very enjoyable.

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That had such a Mama's and Papa's vibe. And your voice has a strong Mama Cass sound (I love Mama Cass!). Great song. Cheers

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I love the swing of this one. And yeah, your vocal delivery is lovely. Classic structure and I can tell you, 'round these parts, this subject matter is no matter for ridiculousness, it's serious all the way. I'm swaying side to side while listening. Enjoying every moment.

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Love the timbre of your voice on this!

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Best song about tomatoes that has ever been written! I love how you got the old-timey sound on the vocal and blended with the uke, base and brush snare, makes for the perfect bluesy vibe. NICE!

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The drum brush adds such a great percussive touch to this already bluesy goodness. I am bip-bopping, dancing around the room. Makes me want some fried green tomatoes!

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@mctown

Fried green tomatoes are great.... nice lyric and performance.

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