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Wicked Little Town v.2023 was recorded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania where Keith Haring grew up and also Derrick Rump - drag performer and co-owner of Club Q, Colorado where he was bartending when he died in a mass shooting Nov 2022. In response to that tragedy and the increasing anti-LGBT political discourse, anti-drag laws plus the threat against LGBTQ+ basic human rights - I found solace in playing this magical tune from the movie Hedwig and the Angry Inch, so began fashioning an alternate version where I allowed big feelings to rule the last refrain by throwing down the gauntlet of sound and guiding the listener home, with love and support for the rainbow community everywhere.
Joined by kiwi friend Paul Russell (Midwave Breaks) who beamed his drums in from Aotearoa via the science fiction of the internet, and hip hop legend Bassy Bob Brockman (Notorious BIG, TLC) who took it to Brooklyn for a deep mix, Alex Deturk (David Bowie) in NYC on mastering, and gilded with a series of surreal pictures including the single cover taken by Haring's friend, photographer Julie Stark. I'm stoked to work with this crew, and very proud to stand amongst the flowers in the field of humanity - we want to see a world where they/you/us are safe everywhere.
lyrics
You know the sun is in your eyes
And hurricanes and rains
Black and cloudy skies
You're running up and down that hill
You turn it on and off at will
There's nothing here to thrill or bring you down
And if you've got no other choice
You know you can follow my voice
Through the dark turns and noise of this wicked little town
Lady luck has led you here
And they're so twisted up
They'll twist you up, I fear
The pious, hateful and devout
You're turning tricks till you're turned out
The wind's so cold, it burns
You're burning out, blowing 'round
And if you've got no other choice
You know you can follow my voice
Through the dark turns and noise of this wicked little town
The fates are vicious and they're cruel
You learn too late you've used two wishes
Like a fool
And then you're someone you are not
And Junction City ain't the spot
Remember Mrs. Lot when she turned around
And if you've got no other choice
You know you can follow my voice
Through the dark turns and noise of this wicked little town
Wicked little town
Wicked little town
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