New Middle Class / Free Songs
 
       
  		3 FREE SONGS OF THE MONTH
 (Or however often we change them)
 DISCLAIMER: This is old stuff from the archives, thus not representative of our current material; may include recordings that only hard-core fans or our mothers would love.  If you're new to New Middle Class, click the Songs & CDs button for the real deal.
 
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I Don't Understand Boys

A studio recording by New Middle Class (all instruments played by Mike).  We used to perform this a lot, but then it started to sound dated.  Therapy groups are no longer the rage, and there's absolutely nothing about transgender.

But there are some nice harmonies and a fun guitar solo; hope you like it, and hope your partner does too.

 
Cowboy Song

A studio recording by Light Horse Harry. *  Rich Benson played bass and Marty Laster played twin fiddles (not at the same time).  This song was inspired by "Lay Down Little Doggies"; in particular the lines "We've both got to sleep on the cold cold ground / I'll see you in a tin can when you get shipped around".  What can we say? ...when inspiration strikes you, just go with it.   Don't blame the songwriter (says Mike).

To our credit, we did not wear Stetson hats or boots with spurs when we performed this song.  Ok, maybe sometimes one of those shirts with the funny shaped pocket flaps with pearly snaps, but that's it!  We definitely did not drawl or chew tobacco.


 
 

So Tired (live at CBGB)

By our band Tour de Force. **  This was recorded off the sound board during one of our gigs at this legendary rock club.  Song written by Mike; Richard Coffey plays organ.  The sound engineer was inspired to add that crazy delay effect.

We like this photo (which we posted last time) so much that here it is again.  It's not from the CBGB gig, but somewhere around the same time.

 
 
What Happened to Previous Free Songs?
If you didn't listen to them or download them...sorry, you're too late.  But we'll continue to post different collections of songs each month or so.  Please let us know what you think of these relics from the archives.  Maybe someday we'll compile some of this stuff onto CD.
 
Previously Posted:
Telephone Breakdown Hands of the Press (O.J.'s Song)
Pass the Ganja Stop the Fight (Before It Starts)
Hobo's Prayer Miniature Golf
Working Within the System
All Over Now
The Other Shoe (Live)
 
* Light Horse Harry:  Our late '70's acoustic country/swing band.  Our repertoire included songs written by Mike, as well as folk/rock, bluegrass and other styles.  We were influenced by Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks.  Mike met Barbara while he was playing in this band, and this was when she first decided to sing professionally.  The band was Mike (guitar/vocal), Barbara (vocal), Ernie (Ernestine) Columbo (vocal), Rich Benson (bass/vocal), Marty Laster (fiddle/vocal).  Former members included Brett Newman (guitar/banjo/vocal) and Linda Kaplan (vocal). Occasional guest guitarists included Dave Shakin and Harold Magedson.
 
** Tour de Force:  Our '80's original rock band.  We played at clubs in NYC, including  the legendary CBGB.  The band was Barbara (lead vocal), Mike (guitar/vocal), Ender Parra (bass/vocal), Steve Meltzer (drums).  Former members included Richard Coffey (keyboard/trombone).  Our repertoire consisted of original songs by Mike, Ender, Steve and lyricist Meg Meltzer.