Tu-Toned Stranger

Story Behind The Song

Great collection of musicians on the title song Tu-Toned Stranger, Jamez from Philly (Escovedo Band) gets to cut loose on bass, NashvilleÂ?s Barry Ledere (Brooks and Dunn) adds a nice touch on organ and piano, Koorosh Daryaie contributes drums and percussi

Song Description

The story of a dangerous and mysterious stranger, who happens to be a hell of a dancer and can dance the tango until dawn.

Song Length 4:38 Genre Folk - Rock, Pop - Rock
Lead Vocal Male Vocal Similar Artists Steely Dan

Lyrics

Have you heard about the tu-toned stranger, French, from St. Croix?
He had the greasy wear, kinky hair. He was one of the boys.

Demons at your door and youÂ?re laughinÂ?
Cause he wonÂ?t get no more.
Demons at your door and youÂ?re laughinÂ?
Cause he wonÂ?t get no more.

You tell me that the street people, Had all come undone.
Your babyÂ?s at the party, Oh you funky one.

But the stranger was laughinÂ? and dancing the tango Â?till dawn.
And eyes realizeÂ? all alone.

Are you just a shadow stranger?
Or a crazy island killer,
Blackened filler, washed out kneeler?

After closing time the poor people ramble round
the top of the stairs.
Walking through the neighborhood alleys thinking nobody cares.

Demons at your door and youÂ?re laughinÂ?
Cause he wonÂ?t get no more.
Demons at your door and youÂ?re laughinÂ?
Cause he wonÂ?t get no more.

Here come two good girls, Happy. Into the night.
Stranger talking French. Gonna give Â?em a fright.

But the stranger was laughinÂ? and dancing the tango Â?till dawn.
And eyes realizeÂ? all alone.

Are you just a shadow stranger?
Or a crazy island killer,
Blackened filler, washed out kneeler?

Have you heard about the tu-toned stranger?
Have you heard about the tu-toned stranger?
Have you heard about the tu-toned stranger, French from St. Croix

Lyrics Woody Moran Music Woody Moran
Producer Woody Moran & Calvin Banks Publisher copyright 2007 Woody Moran
Performance Woody Moran - acoustic guitars & vocals; Barry Ledere - organ & piano; Jamez - bass; Koorosh Dairyie - percussion & drum programming; John Bastienelli - sax; Sean Erickson - electric guitar
This track is on 3 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Roy Elkins Folk 2019 11/19/2018
richard gray My Top Songs 12/15/2007
Jacob Moran My Top Songs 11/8/2007

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