Star Stuff, by Ally Craig

Star Stuff

by Ally Craig

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harryjw I’m glad Ally Craig has been able to put out another album from his own little world of old films and hats off to him doing it solo. This is a mix of catchy odd pop and some truly beautiful sounds. I have even named ‘I don’t like John Wayne’ as the most enjoyable track even though I personally love John Wayne! Favorite track: I Don't Like John Wayne.

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1.	Star Stuff 02:44	lyrics	buy track
Star stuff, that is where we come from Star stuff, that is where we come from Star stuff, that is where we come from Star stuff, that is where we're going Star stuff, that is where we're going now Star stuff, that is where we're going
2.	Chrysalids 04:15	lyrics	buy track
Love is just a thing we say A misted mirror reflecting grey It should be a thing we do That grows from me to comfort you Close your eyes And focus on the dark Close your eyes And focus on the dark Inside Is there nothing we can do? Is there nothing we can say? Is there nothing we can do To change their hearts? Love is just a thing we say A misted mirror reflecting grey It should be a thing we do That grows from me to comfort you Close your eyes And focus on the dark Close your eyes And focus on the dark Inside We are what is coming You'd better beware!
3.	Myrna Loy 04:05	lyrics	buy track
I'm not a thin man I'm not a charming souse I'm no Cary Grant Don't have a dream house What if I'd been born Eighty years before Could you be my type? A lanky brunette with a wicked jaw Myrna Loy, Myrna Loy I wanna be your boy Myrna Loy, Myrna Loy I wanna be your boy Myrna Loy, Myrna Loy I wanna be your boy Myrna Loy, Myrna Loy I wanna be your boy I wanna be your boy I wanna be your boy Won't make your horn blow Real love never hurts Won't sergeant my forces Just woo you with my verse Under big clear sky We could share Bronx cheer Would you serve the nuts? I mean serve the guests — serve the guests the nuts Myrna Loy, Myrna Loy I wanna be your boy Myrna Loy, Myrna Loy I wanna be your boy Myrna Loy, Myrna Loy I wanna be your boy Myrna Loy, Myrna Loy I wanna be your boy I wanna be your boy I wanna be your boy
4.	Carole Lombard 03:03	lyrics	buy track
On a Friday in '42 Fifteen soldiers, your Mum and you Lost on the toss of a coin Your mother wanted to take the train You couldn't wait to get home again Lost on the toss of a coin Douglas Sleeper to Los Angeles Beacons turned out for the Japanese Douglas Sleeper refuelling late Mountain pass in Nevada state Lost on the toss of a coin On a Friday in '42 Fifteen soldiers, your Mum and you Lost on the toss of a coin Nothing's sacred, nothing is for keeps Douglas Sleeper to your final sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep
5.	The Place Beyond the Pines 02:36	lyrics	buy track
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6.	Gene Kelly is on the Telly 02:36	lyrics	buy track
In Paris An American He dances Singin' in the Rain Cyd Charisse Taking off his glasses It's a ballet for the working classes Gene Kelly Is on the telly Gene Kelly Is on the telly Gene Kelly Is on the telly Look at Gene On the screen He's got rhythm He's got music He's got a brolly He's not afraid to use it He's got power He's got style He's got a little scar next to his smile, uh! Gene Kelly Is on the telly Gene Kelly Is on the telly Gene Kelly Is on the telly Look at Gene On the screen Gene Kelly Is on the telly Gene Kelly Is on the telly Look at Gene What a machine! Second-greatest dancer that I ever did seen, uh! New York, it's a hell of a town The rent is up and the wages are down The people work till they're in the ground But it's the same story the world around New York, it's a hell of a town The rent is up and the wages are down The people work till they're in the ground But it's the same story the world around, uh-huh! Gene Kelly Is on the telly Gene Kelly Is on the telly Gene Kelly Is on the telly Look at Gene On the screen Gene Kelly Is on the telly Gene Kelly Is on the telly Look at Gene What a machine! Second-greatest dancer that I ever did seen, uh!
7.	Larry, I'm on Duck Tails 02:47	lyrics	buy track
Larry, I'm on Duck Tails I don't own my house I'm just breaking my own back For the fuckin' mouse Larry, I'm on Duck Tails Let me enjoy my socks I can't afford a private jet Just want my coffee hot What do you want from me? I'm just the voice of Huey What do you want to see Six seasons and a movie? Larry, I'm on Duck Tails...
8.	Keanu Reeves 03:46	lyrics	buy track
What was it like, away from your home for months? I understand you did all of your own stunts Was this your first time working with Halle Berry? And what do you think happens when we die, Keanu Reeves? You're living in your own private Idaho What's on the inside? You don't let the public know You've made enough money to live on for centuries But what do you think happens when we die, Keanu Reeves? "I know the ones we love will miss us"
9.	Bankhead vs. Crawford 04:38	lyrics	buy track
Tallulah Bankhead Walks into a party The elegance! The glamour! Every eye upon her When into that same party Walks Joan Crawford Spectacular! In glitter In glitter In glitter Oh Tallulah You won't be outdone Oh Tallulah You will have your fun Unobserved Tallulah storms upstairs Later She emerges on the landing Stark naked With glitter smeared between her thighs She declares With fire in her eyes: "Guess who just went down on me!" Oh Tallulah You won't be outdone Oh Tallulah You will have your fun
10.	I Don't Like John Wayne 04:39	lyrics	buy track
Buster Keaton can't be beaten On the silent screen, Buster reigned supreme Fred Astaire makes me stare When Fred and Ginger dance, it's a fine romance But there is a star I can't abide When he's on the screen I run and hide I don't like John Wayne I don't like John Wayne I'm not a fan of westerns anyway Well maybe Johnny Guitar is okay But I don't like John Wayne Something in my brain Says I must complain 'Cos I don't like John Wayne I think Bogie is okie-dokie And Conrad Veidt, he is queidt alreidt Ingrid Bergman is superb, man And Myrna Loy gives me so much joy But there is a guy I just can't stand The scourge of every Native American I don't like John Wayne I don't like John Wayne I've never even seen one of his flicks But by all accounts he was a dick So I don't like John Wayne Even just the name Makes me scream in pain Yeah I don't like John Wayne That's just what I think so go on, sue me At least he's not as bad as Mickey Rooney
11.	Somebody Up There Likes Me 04:36	lyrics	buy track
(instrumental)

credits

released September 2, 2022

Written by Ally Craig, except 'Myrna Loy' lyrics co-written by Deborah Haber.
Performed, programmed, and mixed at home by Ally Craig.
Mastered at One Cat Studio by Jon Clayton.
Artwork by Ally Craig.

Thanks to Jon Clayton, Andrew Warne, Jenny Oliver, Mike Smith, Dennis 'Bat Ears' Das, Bridget Duquette and Rebecca Mosley for musical advice, opinions, and moral support. Thanks to Rachel Miles, Megan Ferron, Gertien Weijers, and all my dear friends for keeping me (relatively) sane in these strange times.

No amplifiers were harmed during the making of this album.

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Ally Craig Oxford, UK

Ally Craig is an Oxfordshire-based guitarist, singer and songwriter who probably watches too many old films.

He also leads the avant-punk trio Bug Prentice, featuring Ruth Goller (bass) and Stephen Gilchrist (drums). ... more

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