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Save it for Another Guy

from Voyage of the Dark​-​Eyed Sailor by LESLIE MEDFORD

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SAVE IT FOR ANOTHER GUY

She - she told me that she'd never lie,
But I should have thought of the things that I already knew!
I - I wanted to give her my love,
But better a fool than to look the truth in the eye!
Save if for another guy!
Baby, I'm not quite your style.
Save it for another guy!
Baby, you can give him your smile.
I don't mind to be the only one.

Truth - if ever it could be well known,
Then cast it my way. I'll be there when you get home.
Lies - I know that they will tear you apart.
That's why I've built a wall around me again.
Save if for another guy!
Well, I'm not quite your style.
Save it for another guy!
Baby, you can give him your smile.
But I don't mind to be the lonely one.

She - she told me that she'd never lie.
But I should have thought of the things that I already knew!
I - I wanted to give her my love,
But better a fool than to look the truth in the eye.
Save if for another guy!
Baby, I'm not quite your style.
Save it for another guy!
Baby, you can give him you're smile.
Cuz I don't mind to be the lonely one.
I don't mind. I'll be the only one.


SAVE IT FOR ANOTHER GUY
Richard Boubelik

There are three run-throughs involved in this mash-up. The third verse was recorded in the afternoon, when Richard taught the song to Leslie so that he could sing it, and, with Arthur on drums, the three of them rehearsed it a couple of times, then Medford produced his father's dictaphone, but the only cassette they had to hand wasn't blank. The threesome recorded only one verse at the tail end of the cassette, the tape ran out, and they made plans to record again later in the evening.

The first and second verses, and the very end, come from the evening session which involved two more friends, drummer Jeff Tarrant, and clarinetist John Malde. Arthur Boubelik switched from drums to piano. A blank cassette was employed, and two wonderfully chaotic run-throughs, neither "complete", were recorded. (Medford's "Stay With Me" was also recorded.) Much hilarity and exhilaration attended the first cassette listenings in Leslie's car, and the tape was played over and over for days thereafter! Jolly good times!

(Sadly, it should be noted that two of the fivesome do not survive into the present, but Richard, John, and Leslie still pal around whenever possible. And old recordings never die!)

Photograph: the brothers Boubelik, Richard and Arthur, circa 1970.

Written and recorded on 27 December 1980, Boubelik residence, Alexandria Place, Stockton, CA.

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from Voyage of the Dark​-​Eyed Sailor, track released December 6, 2022
Think of what it was like in that room, and PLAY LOUDEST!

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LESLIE MEDFORD Oakland, California

Leslie Medford is a dude from a world that no longer exists!The two bands he led 1984-1991 have their own bandcamp pages under The Ophelias and HighHorse. Medford was a busy fellow during his pro period (1982-1992) and this site covers solo things & side projects from as early as 1975 and as recent as 2004.There is tremendous variety here, of a high standard of idea, if not always execution.Enjoy! ... more

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