"James has been described as a "rock 'n' roll lifer," and he explains that culture with the next track, "New Radio," which boasts the opening line, "I've been a rock 'n' roll maker walking my walk for a long, long time." -Performer Magazine review
“a release chock full of edgy power-pop blasts. I’m partial to this track, snarling yet infectious.”- Twangville review
"It's easy to imagine the video for "New Radio" involving lots of dancing and smiling. Suffice to say it's feel good rock n' roll. In fact, the album feel a bit like a celebration of the topic, as it and its history is referenced throughout the album. "- quickcrit review
lyrics
I’VE BEEN A ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MAKER
WALKING MY WALK FOR A LONG, LONG TIME
THEY SAY THAT EVERYTHING COMES
THEN EVERYTHING GOES
THEN THEY PUSH YOU OUT
WE’RE THE ROCK N ROLL MAKERS
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK
AND WALK THE LINE
IF YOU’RE A PRETTY YOUNG FACE
LOOKING FOR YOUR OWN PLACE
YOU COULD BE DOING TIME
RIP IT UP
DON’T FEAR
STRAIGHT AHEAD
I’LL STEER
BOOGIE DOWN
AND YOU’LL HEAR
I’M A ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MAKER
GONNA COME TO YOUR TOWN
THEY WERE THE ROCK N ROLL MAKERS
TALKING THEIR TALK IN A BRAND NEW LIGHT
THEY HAD THE WORLD IN AN UPROAR
MIXING THEIR COLORS FOR A BRAND NEW SHINE
IT WAS JOHNNY B. GOODE
WITH LUCILLE AT THE WHEEL
KEPT YA UP ALL NIGHT
RIP IT UP
DON’T FEAR
STRAIGHT AHEAD
MAMA I’LL STEER
BOOGIE DOWN
AND YOU’LL HEAR
I’M A ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MAKER GONNA COME TO YOUR TOWN
SO JUMP UP ON THE STAGE & LET IT GO (LET IT GO)
THIS IS THE NEW RADIO (RADIO)
AND YOU CAN’T HELP BUT START TO DANCE
CUZ THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL’S
WHERE IT’S AT
A WASTE OF TIME, YOUR WRINKLED EYES
AND YOU’VE NOTHING LEFT TO SHOW
YOU DID YOUR BEST, YOU PASSED THE TEST
MAMA, I’M A ROCK N ROLL MAKER
COMING INTO MY SOUND
(GONNA COME TO YOUR-- TOWN)
credits
from Mikey Jukebox,
track released June 11, 2010
Produced,Written & Performed by Mike James
Recorded by Sam Polizzi, Rochester
Additional Recording by John Hampton & Adam Hill
Mixed by Jon Gray for Big Life Management, London
Mastered by Jay Franco, Sterling Sound, New York
Backing Vocals and Additional helps from:
Callan Saunders, Jason Milton, Tara & Kristina Polito
In an era where too many indie-pop groups sound like they’re merely pursuing a peer-approved lifestyle, one listen to Mike James’ estimable and growing catalog bears the heart of an artist who writes, sings, and makes music because he has to.
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