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Till Closing Time

from Jukebox Novella by Larry Dunn

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North Beach on a foggy Tuesday night, the bar's not packed but comfortable. The vibe is mellow and the band is half way through the 2nd set, locked in and working their show. She's sitting at a table with her girl friend, sipping a vodka grape enjoying the music. He walks in, orders a whiskey neat to cut the chill, and settles in at the bar. After a shot and a couple of songs his mood has lifted, the band is happening and as he glances over his shoulder, he notices her checking him out. In between songs, he makes his way to the bandstand, drops a twenty into the tip jar, motions to the front man and requests a song. As the band strikes up a slow R&B ballad he walks over to her table and asks her to dance, she doesn't hesitate. This is the setup I envisioned as I was writing this song.

lyrics

L Dunn © 2019

Intro
And with a smile he said...

Verse
‘Would you like to dance?’
She replied, ‘I was hoping you would ask’
And turning in a little closer she told him
‘I’m glad you didn’t let this chance pass’
He took her hand
He didn’t rush
They made it last

Chorus
Till closing time
Till the final chord was rung
Till closing time
Till the last refrain was sung
In the arms of a love song
They led each other on
Till closing time

Verse
Her raven curls tumbled down
He leaned to breathe her in
As they stepped onto the dance floor
She folded into him
He drew his arms
Around her waist
Pulled her close again

Chorus

Bridge
Into the rhythm of a star crossed night
Playing a lover’s game
Perfect strangers drawn into the heat
Of a slow burning flame

Musical Interlude

Chorus

credits

from Jukebox Novella, released August 19, 2019
Larry Dunn: vocal and guitar
Paul Revelli: drums
Eamonn Flynn: B3 organ
Steve Evans: bass
Jeff Ervin: tenor sax and horn arrangement
Rob Sudduth: baritone sax
Rob Dehlinger: trumpet

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Larry Dunn San Mateo, California

●Larry has worked with several nationally known artists
●Has recorded for Warner Bros. Records, Rounder Records, and Rhino Records
●Has written, recorded, and produced 7 inde CDs
●Has toured throughout the U.S. opening for: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Four Tops, Bonnie Raitt, Tower of Power, Dr. John, Stylistics, Robben Ford, John Lee Hooker, and others
●Currently performs and teaches in Sf. Bay Area
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