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Chuck E's In Love

from beautiful mess (vol 1) by gilli moon

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I have heard so much about Chuck, living in Hollywood, that I had to cover this song made famous by Rickie Lee Jones. I happened to open for her at a Festival up north, and though much older than me, I was amazed by her free spirited nature on stage. She was bare foot, like I like to perform, hair down to her waste, just flowing her arms in the air and dancing to her band as she sang. I never forgot that moment. I grew up with this song on the radio in Sydney back in the late seventies. It’s part of my soul. So I had to do my version of it. I hope you like it.

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Chuck E’s In Love

A Gilli Moon Cover of Rickie Lee Jones’ song

How come he don't come and p.l.p. with me
Down at the meter no more?
How come he turn off the TV
And he hang that sign on the door?
We call and we call "How come?" we say
What could make a boy behave this way? (yeah)

He learn all of the lines, and every time he
don't stutter when he talk
And it's true! It's true! He sure is acquired a
cool and inspired sorta jazz when he walk
Where's his jacket and his old blue jeans?
If this ain't healthy is it some kinda clean?

I think that Chuck E's in love
Chuck E's in love

I don't believe what you're saying to me
This is something I gotta see Is he here?
Look in the poolhall Is he here?
Look in the drugstore Is he here?
No, he don't come here no more

I'll tell you what I saw him
He was sittin' behind us down at the Pantages
And whatever it is that he's got up his sleeve
I hope it isn't contagious
What's her name? Is that her there?
Christ, I think he's even combed his hair!

Is that her? What's her name?
Oh, it's never going to be same.
But that's not her
I know what's wrong--
Chuck E's in love with the little girl who's singing this song

Chuck E's in love
Chuck E's in love with me

Words & Music:
Rickie Lee Jones

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from beautiful mess (vol 1), released January 21, 2021
Written by Rickie Lee Jones
Published by Reservoir Media Music / BMG Gold Songs OBO Easy Money Music
Produced by Gilli Moon and Matt Thorne
Vocals and Piano by Gilli Moon
Congas, tambourine, percussion by Voyce McGinley
Drums, Guitars and Bass by Matt Thorne

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gilli moon Australia

GILLI MOON is an Australian polymedia artist, who delivers conscious creativity and a
brave sense of self-expression in her energetic performances, passionate
prose and meaningful and eloquent media. Her widely distributed creative
work has garnered the highest praise from thoughtful critics across the
globe.
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