When I made music in my 20’s and 30’s.
It was fun.
Pete and I wrote songs with great care.
Influenced by The Gin Blossoms.
Oasis.
And Iggy Pop.
Careless.
Sometimes, however.
We cared less than that.
Sometimes.
We relaxed.
And that’s when we wrote songs for Buff Carradine.
And lead guitarist Tommy ‘Salt & Vinegar’ Timpson.
(We never addressed or explained the ‘Salt & Vinegar’ part).
Buff Carradine.
Buff Carradine is.
(In his own mind).
Errol Flynn.
Buff wears smart shirts.
Cuban heels.
Lots of aftershave.
Cufflinks.
And he winks at people.
Sleazy.
Buff sings about magicians.
Pink and yellow balloons.
Black bow ties.
Chandeliers.
And his sleaziness creeps unapologetically into the lyrics of every song.
It’s just the way Buff is.
Up In A Balloon.
Anyhow.
Have a listen.
(Pete (Tommy) sings the first two verses.
I (Buff) sing from the first chorus to the end).
