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Good Fortune, Bad Weather

by Lettie

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polo64 Lettie's music is positive, she has a sweet funny voice and she deserves to be better known so that we can listen to more from her in the future.
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Tim Hard to pick a favourite track from an album full of great tunes and songwriting - pop-py, expansive, funny, angry. It's all here . But this has 'Hit' written all over it. Favorite track: Swirl.
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Oliver Brown Words of optimism, entwined with delicate melodies. Lettie's music is original and absolutely fantastic. Favorite track: Mister Lighter.
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    'Good Fortune, Bad Weather' released in 2012 was recorded and produced by David Baron to critical praise across board. ‘Good Fortune, Bad Weather’ makes use of David's fine collection of unusual instruments such as moogs, syths, arps and features the incredible musicianship of Award winning Grammy producer and guitarist Danny Blume, Zachary Alford (David Bowie) on drums and Sara Lee (Gang of Four, B52s, Robyn Hitchcock, Robert Fripp), D James Goodwin (Devo, Bravery, Sol Seppy, Snowflake) on guitars, Jeremy Bernstein guitars/vocals as well as David Baron on synthesizers and everything else.

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1.
Swirl 03:06
You wannabe a star You wannabe remembered for who you are You wannabe on top You wanna show the world what you got He’s got the power, he always wins The puppet master as he reels you in He’d sell your mother to make a deal The end of music long live ITV Reality where is the myth And everything outside of it For he exists to tell you all Burst your bubble you boys and girls He doesn’t care the money’s good The talent show tattooed on his Nowhere to go cause it’s all gone Cause yesterday was 15 minutes long What do you do You did real good yeah What do you do You did real good You know I’m going to make it
2.
Lucky 02:46
I’m so tired of being broke It’s hard enough being alone To weather these storms I’m so sorry I let you down If I only I knew the way To get ourselves out Are you blinkered or are you kind? Are we one, or are we one big divide? But remember, please, we are lucky! I don’t know why I get so sad I guess it feels like Gaia’s gone mad And there’s no escape I try and do just what I can To help my fellow man But it’s not enough We’re so lucky
3.
Bitter 02:31
If I could take back I’d start all over You were my friend You were my lover I can’t believe it The way it turns out If we could have it all Life is not about that It’s bitter Bitter sweet I can’t believe it I blame it on them They promise everything What were they thinking of Happy I lie down Sorrow my right hand You have to feel the pain It cannot stay the same I can’t believe this
4.
I want to hit the road On the back of your motorbike Feel the wind in the drop out sky Chase horizons Cheat death alive I want to go to Spain Eat the oranges and feel the pain Climb the mountains Down Tarifa and surf away Never want to be alone I want to swim in the sea I want to be free Taste the salt in my hair and skin Let it all, let it all sink in I never went but I will go In dreams where the sky is blue The icy lake the cracks Spring The desert sands that bronze my skin Never want to be alone On these lonely nights
5.
Sanctuary 05:11
I saw it come did you see it too This city was shaped by just a few Built on hope and concrete pen Paper pusher gambling men Many things said, the same thing again Beg and borrow but the debt is high I have a place a shelter now The storm will pass if I keep my head down Days of gold That’s what they all want infrared ultra violet nights I can’t believe its true That none of them knew I am your brother I am your sister This system let us down I had a father Fear for my mother I feel for everyone now We will be once again Keep ourselves locked away Time did tell the sad grey face What will rise from ash and waste No safe place no sanctuary We climbed the boat to sail the sea The pilot failed to set us free Let these unchartered waters be yeah
6.
Digital 02:43
I wanted you so badly I know you understand I was drawn to you like a magnet pulling me We’ve been here since 1999 I need to move on I guess But I’m stuck in time It’s going Digital I still got VHS and tapes inside my car I want to record but it won’t let me I’ve been here seen it all change since 1999 I want to let it go See it loose control Why can’t I feel it now Be moved again somehow
7.
Pandora 02:49
What was the box that was opened by us That held all the secrets that once were locked up Told to keep back keep far away Nobody listened to a word they say So what was that box that held all the dark That nothing could shine no stars up above It swallowed the moon like a big black hole Let out a gas that covered the world Pandora open up your box Pandora what you got Pandora come, come Pandora open up It was our desire to know it all The need to discover for man will fall A high pitch sound screamed out the top Cover the land made fools of us The only thing left as it choked the rig Was hope at the bottom written in ink Rings in the earth till it hit the core There it struck gold then it hit some more Come Come
8.
Fitter 02:56
Caught in the middle of a blazing fire Stopped in the headlights of a speeding car Over and above board running off course Thunder and humidity the Summer that was killing me Run through the nettles bare legs are bleeding Buried and broken lying in the dry breeze Heads all mixed up breathing out of whack You know you can’t let them stab you in the back now I want to get much fitter I want to live forever I want you to love my body For all time Cut off all my hair it is just a symbol Mark my lips blue eyes in shadow Got to make a change before the freeze I’m running on empty think I got a fever Caught in a rut I think I’m still stuck Can’t quite make out what it all was I know it made you feel so sad Got to pick yourself up and work it all out All the time I want to run, I always want to run
9.
Do you know the key I’ve been looking everywhere He’ll show you the back door where they hide With all the grease and dirt left behind Mister Lighter Mister Lighter than myself He’ll sell you a ticket he’ll sell you a cruise So you don’t have to be yourself I’ve got all the things you desire In my pocket I’ve got dreams for sale I’ve colour, I’ve got freedom in my hand Don’t you want to feel it, said the man
10.
This is your new husband He’ll do anything you want He’s a robot so he won’t answer back He’s very loyal and understands Every mood that you may have He does all the things that you ask him too Aluminium man He’s my metal man Made out of aluminium cans So can my metal man This is your new boyfriend He’ll do everything he can He’ll take you out and ring you all the time You can trust him he won’t stray Cause he’s programmed that way He’s your Yes Sir ‘I will’ This is your new lover He’ll do anything he can To meet all of your desires in bed He’s very strong he’ll turn you on Tell you, you are the one He’s your battery powered robotic man
11.
Sound the battle horn this is my war I’ve been told it’s my destiny Will you tell me your secrets I need to make this long journey home If you cross me and I cross you It’s not voodoo but I have the power I can cut you I can take I was born leader on this earth If you trust me and I like you I will champion your cause It may take years but be patient Cause it’s worth the weight in gold There may be a price you can pay it You may feel like giving up Do not give in too soon For regret is poison the blood Beware of greed it took my men The lotus eaters and all the women And the horse that saved your life The journeys still a long way from home I’ll avenge any two faced liar I won’t believe no magicians tricks Nor the creatures that haunt you Or any man that fakes his death I’m a pilgrim and a soldier I’ve come to free this land From the infidel and corruption I’m here to lead you back home This journey overseas The trouble I have seen Good fortune, bad weather The future’s tough but it’s not bleak I’ll take you forward you got to trust me I want to go home, the deeds are done I want to see my lover cause it’s been too long Ulysses
12.
Come Back 03:21
Token terrifying beauty broken Love like we do memory spoken Trusting hopeful sadness dutiful Youthful kindness that was we used to do Lazy lying hiding in the long grass Long time glued with both of our lips locked Roses bleeding hours that crumble Beauty like I’ve never seen I was just so humble Come back come back don’t leave me I need your more than ever I know you don’t believe me When I said this will last forever so please Don’t you leave don’t you leave Journeys we took life was unpredicted Spurred on innocent everything so new then Clean cut sweet scent long hair in your airs Interest plans set free loose and moveable Love strange curious it made me feel so ill then Heart sink anxious waiting for the big change Wonder secret hidden from the camera Eyes wide hoping we were far too busy then
13.
I met this guy He seemed so nice But had it all Written in his face I knew this girl She told about it She was such a shade And she broke it when she turned around She had him under her nails Crash and Burn The postman always rings twice Smash and Turn Your hit and run was witnessed I know you CEO Your face is mud Bloody money that you stole from us From your beleaguered bank Can you forgive yourself Your conscious must weigh But you’re a catholic Confession is your getaway
14.
On and On 02:52
Sometimes you stop feel like giving up Then I see you, you say I should not Look on the bright side what you’ve achieved I know it’s so hard to see wood for the trees Down to my fingers I feel the strain I’m scared of failing I’m always afraid If I stop now it will all fade away Never say never, that’s what you always say On and on and on and on this road keeps going on On and on and on and on this river keeps flowing on Doubtless of mind, I couldn’t feel Is anyone out there, is anyone here The gate will stay open just keep it in mind What you have done and all that you find

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Lettie's new album produced and written with David Baron ‘Good Fortune, Bad Weather’ makes use of David's fine collection of unusual instruments such as moogs, syths. and arps. The album features the incredible musicianship of Award winning Grammy producer and guitarist Danny Blume, Zachary Alford (David Bowie) on drums and Sara Lee (Gang of Four, B52s, Robyn Hitchcock, Robert Fripp), D James Goodwin (Devo, Bravery, Sol Seppy, Snowflake) on guitars, Jeremy Bernstein guitars/vocals as well as David Baron on synthesizers and everything else.

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released May 21, 2012

Produced by David Baron

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Lettie London, UK

Lettie released three albums with the American producer and writer, David Baron ‘Age of Solo’, ‘Everyman’ (2008) and 'Good Fortune, Bad Weather' (2012). Endless Climb is her fourth with David Baron on Here & Now Recordings.

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