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recorded live at JB's Down, Kent OH, July 26, 1984. Audience recording by Jeff Curtis.

lyrics

I went flying by
‘til you plugged me in
I felt so artificial
count down, 92 will do
you’ll decide

uh-huh, well OK
live or die
get me out of this stagnant sty

park me on top and plug me in
but please don’t pull the plug on me
pins and needles in my arms
pins and needles addict me to your care
you’ll decide

credits

from Jesus Was Born in a Mobile Home [expanded edition], released January 20, 2023
Andrew Marec - vocals, lyrics
Chris Marec - guitar, music
Robert Griffin - bass
Scott Pickering - drums
Hugh Burns - additional lyrics

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Spike in Vain Cleveland, Ohio

High priests of chromaticism and absurdity, 1982-1985 Cleveland. Vox, gtr, bass shared by Robert Griffin, Andrew Marec, and Chris Marec, with Bruce Allen (82-84) and Scott Pickering (84-85) on drums.

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