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ANGEL ON THE MOUND ( Shohei Ohtani)

by THE TOMS

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Bonus single from the forthcoming TOMS album titled "Blow Torch".

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ANGEL ON THE MOUND

KNOCK, KNOCK NO JOKE IS ANYONE HOME
SUNDAY THE ARCHITECT MADE A BIG MISTAKE
HE DREW UP PLANS TO TEAR THEM DOWN
IF THAT’S NOT FUNNY WELL, THEY MIGHT BE HERE IN HELL

THERE’S AN EMPTY PARK BENCH PINE CONES FALL FROM GRACELAND
ANGELS ON THE MOUND, SEVENTEEN HOMEWARD BOUND, KING SIZE MAN

KNOCK, KNOCK THERE’S A BULL INSIDE THE BULLPEN
SHOWTIME ENGRAVES THE ONLY FIELD OF DREAMS
THEY DREW A PLAY TO CHEER THE FANS
BUT THAT’S NOT WORKING WELL, SHOHEI CAN HEAR THEM YELL

THERE’S AN EMPTY PARK BENCH PINE CONES FALL FROM GRACELAND
ANGELS ON THE MOUND, SEVENTEEN HOMEWARD BOUND, KING SIZE MAN

KNOCK, KNOCK WHO’S THERE, I AM HEARING THINGS
MONDAY A RECORD BREAKS A SECOND TIME
THE ORGAN PLAYS A SOUR NOTE
IF THAT’S NOT FUNNY WELL, THAT SONG IS HARD AS HELL
SOUNDS LIKE A CAROUSEL

THERE’S AN EMPTY PARK BENCH PINE CONES FALL FROM GRACELAND
ANGELS ON THE MOUND, SEVENTEEN HOMEWARD BOUND, KING SIZE MAN

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!
IT’S GOOD TO KNOW THAT HEROES COME AND HALOS GLOW TO LIGHT THE WAY
IN DARKER TIMES. THE KIDS WILL EMULATE HIM, I REMEMBER HOW I WORSHIPED THOSE WHO WORE THE PINSTRIPES. STEAL A BASE AND SELL YOUR SOUL BUT IF YOU SACRIFICE YOUR GOAL TO SET THE RECORDS. LIKE THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL WHAT MATTERS MOST WILL TAKE ITS TOLL ON RECORD SETTERS.

THERE’S AN EMPTY PARK BENCH PINE CONES FALL FROM GRACELAND
ANGELS ON THE MOUND, SEVENTEEN HOMEWARD BOUND, KING SIZE MAN

credits

released April 7, 2023
Guitars, Bass and Vocals :Tommy Marolda
Strings and Things: Jackson Woodney
Lute and Koto :Atsuko Lang
Keys: Bruce Foster
Drums and Percussion: Nigel Reeder
Produced by: T. Marolda
Recorded and mixed at: Songgram Studios, Las Vegas
Video drawings: Anikmhamud
Inspiration: Shohei Ohtani
Written by: Thomas J. Marolda
(c) 2023 Songgram Music (ASCAP)

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The TOMS Las Vegas, Nevada

The Toms is the solo project of producer, songwriter, and singer Tommy Marolda, who played all of the instruments on his self-titled debut. Recorded in his home studio over a single weekend. The album became a much sought-after cult classic in the power pop genre. Since then, Marolda has been nominated for a Grammy as songwriter and music producer. ... more

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