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The Red Road - Original Cast Recording

by Arigon Starr

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Those long summer days in the diner Got hotter when you came walkin' in I poured you a hot cup of coffee Kept your mug filled to the brim Daddy said to stay away from truckers But Mama married one anyway I stared in your eyes while dreamin' Of kissing you on our our wedding day CHORUS I was a Trucker's Bride Filled with pride and longing Wonderin' where your rig was down the road A Trucker's Bride Arms open wide and waiting For her loving man to come back home Some men love the freedom of the highway You'll never hear them say the words "I Do" Honey, you weren't one of those drivers To your rig and me you're always true Everytime you come home from haulin' We hug and kiss and jump right into bed Though I spent many nights alone, dear I'm so glad we took the plunge and wed CHORUS I was a Trucker's Bride Filled with pride and longing Wonderin' where your rig was down the road A Trucker's Bride Arms open wide and waiting For her loving man to come back home Comin' home Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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Biscuits and gravy Cornbread and beans Pancakes with syrup Hamhocks and greens Milkshakes and hot dogs Hot, smothered grits Navajo Tacos With crisp bacon bits We don't just serve 'em They come with a smile The All Nations Café Is well worth your while Chicken fried steak And cheeseburgers, too There might be mutton In the Big Mountain Stew There's daily specials Like Shiprock Surprise Or Chinle Corn Chili And Okie Fried Pies Indians and truckers Come follow the signs The All Nations Café Where Sapulpa dines Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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Truckin' all through the night can be lonely Especially if you're an Indian Okie People stare at his long hair and braids His ribbon shirt, faded jeans and shades He calls his rig 'The Oklahoma Eagle' Haulin' loads and working for his people Sweetgrass, sage and family fill his head He'll live the Stomp Dance live until he's dead CHORUS The Red Road fills his soul And he can carry any load you need You need He's an Indian loving life and liberty He learned the trade from his Daddy long ago He's not the only Indian on the road Ponca friends are on CB right now Let's have ourselves a truckin' Pow-Wow [PATTY SPEAKS] Ladies, your very own Merle Yahola, Jr. could be out in the audience tonight! Maybe you haven't met him yet, or maybe you've been his wife for the past thirty-five years. Go on and give him a squeeze if he's right next to ya If he ain't, give him a wink and invite him to the 49! CHORUS The Red Road fills his soul And he can carry any load you need You need He's an Indian loving life and liberty He's an Indian loving life and liberty Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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Been workin’ the counter since 4 a.m. Those starvin’ truckers keep comin’ in Bill, who’s the new kid you got with you With the Dixie hat and mouth full of chew? He’s a new driver and he’s awful green Just talk to him some you’ll see what I mean I said, “I’m Patty and this here’s my place!” Then he got this shifty look on his face He said “My boss is an Indian He’s a real loser – I’m glad I’m not him.” Every single Indian he knows Is a drunkard, a liar or out of dough CHORUS I said, “What do you think about that y’all?” This kid’s never met a Choctaw What do you bet his Grandma Looks a lot like me Looks a lot like me His eyes got wide and he started to steam I’m a white boy, I don’t dance and scream Bill sat beside him and said, “Young man – You don’t know nothin’ about Indians.” Our traditions are strong and have a place In this modern world – in this human race CHORUS He said, What do you think about that y’all? This kid finally met a Choctaw What do you bet his Grandpa Looks a lot like me Looks a lot like me Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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We're gonna stomp around Like we own the place We're gonna make the rules For the human race We will teach the children To hate "The Man" One day we will make Our stand CHORUS But for now I'm the crying Indian Until freedom comes We're gonna beat them up Until we hear them scream Whip them to a bloody pulp So they know we're mean Put sugar in their gas tanks Then torch their town Burn, baby, burn to the ground! CHORUS But for now I'm the crying Indian Until freedom comes Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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A moment etched in memory The day that took my man from me They say he went crazy -- I don't know I stand before you A Trucker's Widow Twenty-one days on the road Won't leave you with a pot of gold Tried to make him stop -- he said no I stand before you A Trucker's Widow Gone before I said goodbye Down that lonesome road Eighteen wheels that have no soul I stand before you A Trucker's Widow Gone before I said goodbye Down that lonesome road Eighteen wheels that have no soul I stand before you A Trucker's Widow A Trucker's Widow Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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When trouble comes a-knockin' at your door And the blues have come to stay She's there to give you comfort and more She knows the right words to say But if she needs you What will you do Dry her tears or run away? CHORUS Who's a-weepin' For the weeper When the weeper's a-weepin'? Though she ain't rich she'll give you her last dime Or her coat on a wintery night To leave you sad or hungry's a crime She was raised to do what's right But if she needs you What will you do Turn your back or hold her tight? CHORUS Who's a-weepin' For the weeper When the weeper's a-weepin'? But if she needs you What will you do Take her hand or say goodnight? CHORUS Who's a-weepin' For the weeper Who's a-weepin' For the weeper When the weeper's a-weepin'? Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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Ah-well-uh you were the one Who made me stop and stare No one looks like you, dear No one can compare Well, I had a thousand girls I put 'em to the test No one is like you, dear 'Cos baby, you're the best CHORUS Baby, you're the best girl I've ever seen One in a million Lighting up my dreams When I was loving her I only thought of you Her lips were like fire What was I to do? Now you're standing next to me Full of charm and zest One of my top ten women, yeah! Baby, you're the best CHORUS Baby, you're the best girl I've ever seen One in a million One in a million One in a million A-well-uh, Lighting up my dreams Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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Darlin’ It’s good to see you Your smile can light up a room Sweetheart I want to squeeze you Remember my sweet rose perfume? There is a secret I keep silently I never got rid of the notes you wrote me CHORUS A wooden box of memories I kept by my bed Photos And letters And things that you said Darlin’ I sure did miss you You were too good to forget Sweetheart I’d love to kiss you Let’s ride off into the sunset Our hearts are beating with love that’s brand new We’ll keep the good things like we always do A wooden box of memories I kept by my bed Photos And letters And things that you said Darlin’ Now we’re together We’ll add to those memories of when The day we found each other Again Again
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Indian Eyes 01:29
One, two, three, four! I want to see America Through Indian eyes Indian eyes I want to sneer and stare at ya Through Indian eyes Indian eyes I'm tired of being me I wanna be one of you Living in a big tee-pee And I'm Sioux, Sioux, Sioux, Sioux, Sioux, Sioux! I want my life to be Indian-ized Indian-ized Living wild, living free Indian-ized Indian-ized I'm strong as a buffalo Any Indian can see Cheyenne or Arapahoe You'll want me, me, me, me, me, me! I want to see the world Through Indian eyes Indian eyes I want to be like Merle With Indian eyes Indian eyes! Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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Whenever I see the sky Watch the clouds drifting by Don't know where The clouds will go To the hills Or my home If the blue turns to grey Chasing the sun away Tears might fall Hearts might break You could be right Or make a mistake CHORUS The skies might open When the storm's a-blowin' There are times we're overwhelmed by pain We might be frightened When the sun ain't shinin' We'll never grow without a little rain I've seen the sky change into black Like the sun won't come back You took my hand Helped me live Learned to trust Learned to give CHORUS The skies might open When the storm's a-blowin' There are times we're overwhelmed by pain We might be frightened When the sun ain't shinin' We'll never grow without a little rain We'll never grow without a little rain Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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Come On In 03:17
I was always searchin' for a place to be Wanderin' and hopin' -- now I finally see The home that I was missing Was the place where I came from Now I belong And sing this song CHORUS Come on in Don't shed a tear Come on in Your friends are here Come on in It's plain to see You're just like me Just like me You might be a young'un or well past your prime We all got things in common that you can't deny So, if you're hurt and lonely and you feel dissatisfied Now, don't you cry Now, don't be shy CHORUS Come on in Get off the street Come on in Just take a seat Come on in It's plain to see You're just like me Just like me [PATTY SPEAKS] Oh, hey now, hey now boys Hold up a minute, Danny Dacron is gonna take a verse Hold on now -- Hold up! [DANNY SINGS] Oi! Oi! Oi! Everybody's welcome We won't turn you out Freaks and geeks and Trekkies -- Let me hear you shout! This is your destination - hey, put that baggage down This is your home You ain't alone! [PATTY SPEAKS] Thanks, Danny I'll take it from here. CHORUS Come on in And set awhile Come on in We'll make you smile Come on in It's plain to see You're just like me Just like me Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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Please come home to Sapulpa I've been missing you There's romance in Sapulpa Let's dance the whole night through Sapulpa Boogie time Come on and join the line Take my hand I adore you Sapulpa, U.S.A. In my home of Sapulpa I'm smiling everyday No one frowns in Sapulpa We boogie our cares away Put on your dancing shoes There's no time to lose Take my hand I adore you Sapulpa, U.S.A. Sapulpa, U.S.A. Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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They put a white guy in tan make-up They put a black wig on his head It's no wonder we ain't on tee-vee They all think we're dead They write songs and they make movies About Indians long ago All those pictures never look like Indian folks I know CHORUS Please do not (Please do not) Touch the Indians It's my world My only home Please do not (Please do not) Touch the Indians Way ya hey ya Way ya hey yo Old time westerns show warriors As fools and as liars Cartoon Indians dancing around A captive set on fire A producer takes a call From a studio on the phone They want him to make "Geronimo" With Sylvester Stallone CHORUS Please do not (Please do not) Touch the Indians It's my world My only home Please do not (Please do not) Touch the Indians Way ya hey ya Way ya hey yo A so-called expert gave Hollywood Knowledge that was gem "The best way to learn their history Is to tell it all to them." Don't expect to do much learnin' From movies or Tee-Vee They'll put Tipis in Seattle Or Buffaloes in Chinle CHORUS (twice) Please do not (Please do not) Touch the Indians It's my world My only home Please do not (Please do not) Touch the Indians Way ya hey ya Way ya hey yo Way ya hey ya Way ya hey yo -oh -oh- oh Oh Oh Oh
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One last look Beneath the stars Can't you see me Holding back my tears? Though we part Throughout the years I won't forget my Mexican Souvenirs I remember your laughter And the fun Holding your hand Being warmed by the sun Though they're clay They bring me cheer I won't forget my Mexican Souvenirs [SPOKEN WORD] Por la última vez Mírame bajo estrellas No puedo mis Lágrimas detener Aunque lejos de ti Al pasa los años No me olvidaré de mis Souvenirs Americanos I remember your laughter And the fun Holding your hand Being warmed by the sun Though they're clay They bring me cheer I won't forget my Mexican Souvenirs I won't forget my Mexican Souvenirs Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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Farther along, right down the road Love we can share Farther along, right down the road I'll meet you there There's no tomorrow Yesterday is through Don't say you want me Show me you do I see the future Right from our past I'll guide you over Our love will last CHORUS Farther along, right down the road Love we can share Farther along, right down the road I'll meet you there You're hesitatin' Waiting for a sign Hoping for better On down the line If you are askin' Here's my advice Let's go the distance Let's pay the price CHORUS Farther along, right down the road Love we can share Farther along, right down the road I'll meet you there I'll meet you there I'll meet you there Written by Arigon Starr © 2006 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission
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Truckin' all through the night can be lonely Especially if you're an Indian Okie People stare at his long hair and braids His ribbon shirt, faded jeans and shades He calls his rig "The Oklahoma Eagle" Haulin' loads and workin' for his people Sweetgrass, sage and family fill his head He'll live the Stomp Dance life until he's dead CHORUS The Red Road fills his soul And he can carry any load you need You need He's an Indian loving life and liberty He learned the trade from his daddy Long ago He's not the only Indian on the road Ponca friends are on CB right now Let's have ourselves a truckin' Pow-Wow CHORUS The Red Road fills his soul And he can carry any load you need You need He's an Indian loving life and liberty The Red Road fills his soul And he can carry any load you need You need He's an Indian loving life and liberty He's an Indian loving life and liberty

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"The Red Road" contains all of the original music from Arigon Starr's one-woman comedy play "The Red Road," and additional extras.

The CD contains full arrangements of the acoustic material she performs in the original stage show and the full versions of the songs heard in the audio theater production.

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released March 30, 2006

Produced and arranged by Arigon Starr
Executive Producer: Janet Miner
Recorded and Mixed by Eric Corne at Mad Dog Studios, Burbank, CA
Assistant Engineer: Mike Silver

"The Red Road (Original Version)" -- Recorded and Mixed by Dusty Wakeman at Mad Dog Studios, Burbank, CA

Additional Engineering by Richard McLaurin at House of David Studios, Nashville, TN

Mastered by Dan Hersch at DigiPrep, Glendale, CA

Art Direction/Design: Addtothenoise
Photography: Maria Ventura and Janet Miner

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Arigon Starr Los Angeles, California

Arigon Starr is an enrolled member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and an award-winning singer, songwriter and producer. She has released four CD projects -- all of which have become staples on Native American and community radio playlists across the US and Canada. Arigon is based in Los Angeles, CA. She is also a respected playwright, actor and comic book artist. ... more

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