From the recordings December Falls and The Winter After Elvis Died
Musicians
Norine Braun Vocals and Rhythm Guitar
Adam Popowitz Bass and Lead Guitar
Elliot Polsky Drums and Percussion
Alice Fraser Keys
Brent Mah Tenor Sax
Produced by Adam Popowitz at Rear Window Song and Sound
Music by Alice Fraser Words by Alice Fraser and Norine Braun 2020 SOCAN
Lyrics
THE WINTER AFTER ELVIS DIED
It was the winter after Elvis died
I caught pneumonia from a cold harsh wind outside
The nurses overdosed me on codeine
That’s when I saw things I’d never seen
High flying on a magical ride
I heard the beach boys playing from the walls inside
That’s how it was back in 77
The winter after Elvis died and now he’s in heaven
The winter of all my discontent
The winter I lost all my confidence
My parents said hey girl you almost died
I had a doctor, I had Jesus on my side
They both said girl you’re gonna be alright
Floating on down my fever broke that night
That’s how it was back in 77
The winter after Elvis died and now he’s in heaven
The winter of all my discontent
The winter I lost all my innocence
Long cold winter Long cold winter
The winter I was lost without a farmhouse near
On the coldest evening of the year
I saw the dark woods fill up with snow
Searched for my house blazed in Yuletide glow
© Music Alice Fraser Lyrics Alice Fraser and Norine Braun 2020