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1.
The Boatman 03:56
The Boatman: You’re a man on a boat all the time Are you gonna kiss the ground A man on a boat all around You’ve lived the life of a thousand men A captain and a sailor A mover and blood seller Yeah yeah Yeah yeah You’r e renaissance boat driving man You got blue blue water A fancy girl with pretty skin Are you gonna drown yourself in that boat you’re in Cause you’re a drinker you’re a smoker a looker so what you gonna do yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah Whisper the way, how you take it away On that boat, sweet talkin’ man Write all your stories of water and women From life on that boat while you can Yeah, yeah
2.
I Wanna Live 06:06
I Wanna Live: It’s been a long time, you’ve been gone Leaving me here, high dry and lonesome You been carrying on Night after night Day after day Been talking to the long hot summer sun About making my get away Cause I wanna live I wanna love I wanna give my heart to someone So I’m gonna live I’m gonna love I’m gonna give my heart to someone Got my best cotton dress on stickin’ to my skin Part of me’s dressed for traveling Part of me’s dressed for sin Gonna catch me a fast ride Gonna hit the road, runnin’ Jack Bare feet on the dash as the highway breeze Cools the sweat down my back Cause I wanna live I wanna love I wanna give my heart to someone So I’m gonna live I’m gonna love I’m gonna give my heart to someone Goin’ down to the ocean Stick my toes in the sand Wash you away, in the salt water Find me a good lovin’ man Goodbye to the lonesome Had as much as I can stand Wash you away, in the salt water Find me a good lovin’ man Goin’ down to the ocean Stick my toes in the sand Wash you away, in the salt water Find me a good lovin’ man Goodbye to the lonesome Had as much as I can stand Wash you away, in the salt water Find me a good lovin’ man Cause I wanna live I wanna love I wanna give my heart to someone So I’m gonna live I’m gonna love I’m gonna give my heart to someone
3.
Tumbleweed 04:58
Don’t hang your dreams, baby, on a rolling stone I said just you let it go Just leave it alone Cause it really don’t matter What you want to believe You never will fence in a blowing tumbleweed Don’t hang your dreams, baby, on a rolling stone Like a shiny thing hung on a Christmas tree come New Year’s day, it’s gone And if he said he loved you And if you knew it was true All the same you know damn well he ain’t no good for you You better find somebody to love you a little bit closer to home and do not ever hang your dreams on a rolling stone Cause it really don’t matter What you want to believe You never will fence in a blowing tumbleweed Don’t hang your dreams, baby, on a rolling stone It’s time to let it go Walk away alone And then some day, tomorrow When he’s far down road You’ll laugh about the time you thought you loved a rolling stone You’ll laugh about the time you thought you loved a rolling stone
4.
Laura 05:32
Laura, why you gotta be selfish While your kids make excuses for your love And Laura, why you act so helpless Don’t forget you created all that mess Boyfriends have come and they’ve gone away the kids aren’t there to say, it’s not fair Some say it’s sad that you’ve gone away don’t you leave again for someone else instead It’s a fine time, Laura, to get it right The kids are grown, you’re not young anymore So Laura, your self pity is childish You’re making things so damn hard for all the rest Some say it’s sad that your far away responsibility isn’t there change will do you good there’s possibility find the freedom in the brave, don’t be afraid Don’t be afraid Put your fear away, don’t be afraid Change is all you need, don’t be afraid Boyfriends have come and they’ve gone away the kids aren’t there to say, it’s not fair Some say it’s sad that you’ve gone away don’t you leave again for someone else instead Some say it’s sad that you’re far away responsibility isn’t there change will do you good there’s possibility find the freedom in the brave, don’t be afraid
5.
I see a star that shines so bright Your love just takes me there. Your eyes are blue, so kind and true I’ll meet you anywhere hey ohhh, hey ohhh I’ll meet you anywhere hey ohhh, hey ohhh I’ll meet you anywhere Meet me where the currents flow Drifting with the brine Glistening in the pale moon light Cleanse this heart of mine hey ohhh, hey ohhh Cleanse this heart of mine hey ohhh, hey ohhh Cleanse this heart of mine Take my hand it moves real slow My heart’s been broken more than once Show me what’s inside your heart I’ll show you what’s in mine hey ohhh, hey ohhh Falling down for you hey ohhh, hey ohhh Falling down for you
6.
Calling My Name Amidst the rain and foul weather I found a flower of red Whispered my name, flavored in ginger And honey was what the sweet flower bled But the honey was made from fury As all honey is Memory grows like the grass reaching back On itself going somewhere it knows Saying my name all at once (Hey) Savory tongues meet the sour Light the torch of the restless heart The heart burns feeding on sight But one of us is left in the dark But the darkness takes a turn Where the honey and ginger collide Leaving the tongue, clearing the path Again, for a new light Callin’ my name all at once my name at once One and one makes one One and one makes one One and one makes one One and one makes one Green as the grass and it’s vast tenderness My desire for one is coming back to life Callin’ my name all at once my name all at once Callin’ my name at once Callin’ my name all at once
7.
Sharona 04:39
Sharona Sharona, Sharona, your perfume is the only thing that’s real And if he holds you and tells you How much he loves you Will it make you feel You’re starving for some love You’re starving for some light Starving for some kisses, all the day and all the night You’re starving for the needle, you’re starving for knife Sharona will you ever get it right Your lipstick, is just sick It’s redder than the blood that’s in your veins The bar lights, your scarred life Keep you in the neon with your pain You’re starving for some love You’re starving for some light Starving for some kisses, all the day and all the night You’re starving for the needle, you’re starving for knife Sharona will you ever get it right Sharona what the hell with all the fight You’re talking lots of nothing and the stories that you’re saying aren’t real You’re talking lots of nothing and the stories that you’re saying aren’t real Not real, not real You’re starving for some love You’re starving for some light Starving for some kisses, all the day and all the night You’re starving for the needle, you’re starving for knife Sharona will you ever get it right Sharona what the hell with all the fight Sharona will you ever get it right
8.
Tear it Down 06:12
Tear It Down He walks around a lot and begs for folks to help him out He’s smart, he’s got some hands that’ll take him far. But the street has been taped to his shoes and his shoes are now taped to him And it’s gettin hot and melting into glue It’s hard, feet are pounding and he’s used to the blue The flood is rising quick and he’s losing his grip The white man’s dog is eating better While the stamp baby’s sucking on sugar Stuck as a summer bridge dweller Losing bets with a fortune teller High hopes as a blue collar worker No side door anymore, want the front door Tear it down, Tear it Down. Take time to help him out he's nice, seems to care a lot but there's always a why and there's always something in his eyes. He's always got an alibi because the colored tie is real tight, white doves flying by, got their wings and they're singing high. They're going somewhere and they're leaving him behind. The flood is rising quick and he’s losing his grip The white man’s dog is eating better While the stamp baby’s sucking on sugar Stuck as a summer bridge dweller Losing bets with a fortune teller High hopes as a blue collar worker No side door anymore, want the front door Tear it down, Tear it Down.
9.
All Used Up 05:22
I have not heard a sound, but the noise is getting loud Compulsive thoughts in my head stir up a thunder cloud The day to day grind of taking all the care Has used and spit me out like Goliath’s wiry hair I’m all used up all used up all used up now The wind sets your sail, takes you out of my sight Pretending to be strong again, I’m drifting towards a flight An inch away from a dare of picking up a hand He looks at me like you did in days before the band I’m all used up all used up all used up now My armor falls to the ground and in the pile of steel My heart is sad because your gone because someone else is near I’m all used up and looking to distract thoughts of you My medicine’s all worn off I’m choking on the blue I’m all used up all used up all used up now And in the dark I look away and I reach for a light a glance among the fiery thoughts I see a shining knight But I wish it was you I’m all used up all used up all used up now
10.
Thank You 04:20
Thank You I never questioned anything I never regretted anything I loved you I loved you Oh, thank you You held my hand from the start Pretending I was your shining star We got married I loved you hard and strong Even through the storms you charmed us all I loved you I loved you Oh, thank you I tried to have your baby the doctor said it’s too late so I cared for your children, I loved your children all the while you were with her What kind of man would do that what kind of woman would take you there I loved you, loved you….oh Time has passed and now I see Your love for me died in the sea But I’m strong again And now I know My love for you, I’ve now let go I loved you I loved you Oh, thank you I loved you loved you…Oh…Oh
11.
Stay Stay 04:37
Stay Stay She’ll take it to her grave, he’ll take it to his cave Come Sunday morning, church bells are ringing slow Empty nest is lonely, feels like I’m the only one Gotta car, but don’t know where I’m going Don’t know where I’m going, don’t know where I’m going My eyes are only for you My heart is only for you Stay stay Forty years of lookin’ at the other women Turn my back, pretend it didn’t happen, no I’ll take it to my grave, I guess I’ll be the brave one Stand up tall for all the kids to see, all the kids to see All the world to see, all the world to see My eyes are only for you My heart is only for you No more tears, no more rain Stand real strong Stay stay My eyes are only for you My heart is only for you No more tears, no more rain Stand real strong Stay stay Stay stay Stay stay
12.
The Ocean 05:02
The Ocean I dream about the ocean Down South to the Gulf of Mexico That’s where my mama had a baby I was born in a little town East of the Biloxi wind A town of believers Waiting for their catch from the sea painters, potters in that place Like good people of faith Waiting for their colors to arrive from the sky, seers The ocean is in my veins And it’s stuck like the color red The sand sticks to my feet While my spirit still runs free The water comes and goes Like some people that I know Comes and goes, comes and goes I dream about the ocean Down South to the Gulf of Mexico That’s where my mama had a baby I was born in a little town East of the Biloxi wind Born in a little town East of the Biloxi wind

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With their new release, Honey’s Fury, Molly Thomas & The Rare Birds have seamlessly woven 12 songs into a powerful album. Thomas effortlessly transforms the depth, range, and complexity of her existence into enlightening learning experiences that are touching and inspirational to her listeners. The Rare Birds consist of Rick Hirsch (guitarist), John Keuler (bass) & John Milham (drums).

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released June 7, 2019

Produced by Molly Thomas & Rick Hirsch
Band members:
Molly Thomas - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Violin, Viola & Cello
Rick Hirsch - Guitars, Piano, Vocals
John Keuler - Electric & acoustic Bass, Vocals
John Milham - Drums, Vocals

Adjunct producer & Mixing Engineer: Trina Shoemaker for the exception of Tear it Down mixed by Rick Hirsch at Studio H2O
All basic tracks recorded at Dauphin Street Sound, except for Thank You, recorded at Blueprint Studio
Additional tracks added at Studio H2O and Blueprint Studio

Engineer: Keylan Laxton
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Avinger
DSS Intern: Myler Dobbins
Mastered by Peter J. Moore at E Room Mastering, Toronto, ON
All Songs arranged by Molly Thomas & The Rare Birds (Rick Hirsch, John Keuler & John Milham), with the exception of The Ocean - arranged by Molly Thomas & The Rare Birds and Trina Shoemaker

Graphics & Design: Ken Rose for MyWarpedHalo
Cover Photograph: Catt Sirten
Sleeve Photographs: Chad Edwards / MCE Photography
except for fist bump photo by Keith Kujath

The Boatman:
Written by Molly Thomas (Kaigler’s Bottom Music / ASCAP) & Amelia White (Pussydog Music / BMI)
Molly Thomas - vocals, fiddle, piano
Rick Hirsch - guitars, vocals
John Keuler - bass, vocals
John Milham - drums, percussion, vocals

I Wanna Live:
Written by Mando Saenz (Scrambler, a division of Carnival Music / ASCAP) & Jess Brown (Rig Songs / ASCAP)
Molly Thomas - vocals, acoustic guitar
Rick Hirsch - guitars
John Keuler - bass, vocals
John Milham - drums & percussion
Mando Saenz - vocals
Tumbleweed:
Written by Jack Tempchin (Night River Publishing / ASCAP)
Molly Thomas - vocals, acoustic guitar, viola
Rick Hirsch - guitars
John Keuler - bass
John Milham - drums

Laura:
Written by Molly Thomas (Kaigler’s Bottom Music / ASCAP) & Ken Rose (MyWarpedSongs / BMI Administered by LCL Music Canada)
Molly Thomas - vocals, acoustic guitar
Rick Hirsch - guitars, piano
John Keuler - bass, vocals
John Milham - drums, percussion, tribal drums

I’ll Meet You Anywhere:
Written by Molly Thomas (Kaigler’s Bottom Music / ASCAP) & Rick Hirsch (In Sync Music / BMI)
Molly Thomas - vocals, fiddle
Rick Hirsch - guitars, ambient drums
John Keuler - bass, vocals
John Milham - drums

Calling My Name:
Written by Molly Thomas (Kaigler’s Bottom Music / ASCAP), Christopher Hoffee (Smoke Machine Publishing / ASCAP) & Rick Hirsch (In Sync Music / BMI)
Molly Thomas - vocals, acoustic guitar
Rick Hirsch - guitars
John Keuler - bass, vocals
John Milham - drums & percussion

Sharona:
Written by Molly Thomas (Kaiglers Bottom Music / ASCAP)
& Amelia White (Pussydog Music / BMI)
Molly Thomas - vocals, violins, viola
Rick Hirsch - guitars
John Keuler - bass, vocals
John Milham - drums
Red Young - piano
Courtney Blackwell - cello

Tear it Down :
Written by Molly Thomas (Kaigler’s Bottom Music / ASCAP) & Mando Saenz (Scrambler, a division of Carnival Music / ASCAP)
Molly Thomas - vocals, acoustic guitar
Rick Hirsch - guitars, vocals
John Keuler - bass, vocals
John Milham - drums, vocals
Red Young - Hammond B3 Organ
Guest vocals - Keylan Laxton, Josh Daigrepont, Ryan Avinger, Ellen Corley & Whitney Jordan

All Used Up:
Written by Molly Thomas (Kaigler’s Bottom Music / ASCAP)
Molly Thomas - vocals, acoustic guitar
Rick Hirsch - guitars
John Keuler - bass, vocals
John Milham - drums

Thank You:
Written by Molly Thomas (Kaigler’s Bottom Music / ASCAP) & Ken Rose (MyWarpedSongs / BMI Administered by LCL Music Canada)
Molly Thomas - vocals, acoustic guitar, violins, viola, cello
John Keuler - upright bass
Courtney Blackwell - cello solo

Stay Stay:
Written by Molly Thomas (Kaigler’s Bottom Music / ASCAP)
Molly Thomas - vocals, acoustic guitar
Rick Hirsch - guitars
John Keuler - bass, vocals
John Milham - drums

The Ocean:
Written by Molly Thomas (Kaigler’s Bottom Music / ASCAP)
Molly Thomas - vocals, fiddle, hand claps
Rick Hirsch - guitars, hand claps
John Keuler - bass, vox, hand claps
John Milham - drums, percussion, hand claps

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Molly Thomas Point Clear, Alabama

Born in Ocean Springs, MS, Thomas (songwriter, producer & composer ) has made her home in Alabama. Thomas has recorded and toured internationally. Her reputation as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and collaborator speaks for itself. Thomas has released four critically acclaimed records as a solo artist & her music has appeared in films. ... more

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