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original version of this recording appeared on 1997 album Recital

lyrics

there’s a kind of rush that i can’t explain
tearing off the cellophane
reading off the card, cueing up side A
starting up the car and hitting “play”

you sit down at your drums
you pick up your guitar
you make me a tape
to play in my car
when i’m out in rush hour
and i can’t escape
i don’t mind the traffic
when i play your tape

vinyl is so warm, digital is clean
but tapes are something different
you know what i mean
i thank the lord above for things that never fail
blessed by blank cassettes and the u.s. mail

credits

from 20 Songs From The 20th Century, released February 20, 2007
Jonathan Rundman: vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, tambourine
Lowell Michelson: drums
John Kerns: bass
Matt Patrick: Hammond organ, guitar string harmonics

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Jonathan Rundman Minneapolis, Minnesota

"bright, catchy indie pop" NEW YORK TIMES
“clever, intelligent songwriting” PASTE MAGAZINE
“clever phrasing and fresh rhymes" PERFORMING SONGWRITER
“literate…excellent…a record for anyone who hasn't given up on the idea that good songs, electric/acoustic guitars, and a great drummer are the key to all sorts of epiphanies” CITY PAGES
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