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Gold Town

from Gold Town by John Vanek

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about

Gold Town is about a visit to a little coastal town in Donegal in Ireland. I had a gig (more of a jam) with some other musicians there and the whole feel of the place inspired this song. That part of the world is called the Wild Atlantic Way and I namecheck it in the song.

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I hitched up my pony
Right outside the bar
Just a spit and sawdust place
But I’d come this far
Took a drive down the Kenny Road
Off the beaten track
I cut myself loose
Cut myself some slack

In my gold town
In my gold town mama
In my gold town
In my gold town

Your daughter’s in college
Your son has long left school
You’re an empty nest now
But everything is cool
Got yourself a bookstore
Got yourself a bar
Got yourself half a brain
So pick up your guitar

In your gold town
In your gold town mama
In your gold town
In your gold town

Oh people telling you
Keep your feet on the ground
But this time I know
I’m going to stick around

In my gold town
In my gold town mama
In my gold town
In my gold town

No need to do too much
When there’s nothing much to do
Just ride with your energy
Don’t need a point-of-view
Far away from the fumes
Far away from the city lights
Here on the wild Atlantic way
You can see the stars at night

In your gold town
In your gold town mama
In your gold town
In your gold town

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from Gold Town, released June 3, 2018
John - rhythm guitar, slide guitar
Jacqueline McKay - violin
Production by Rory Nichols at the Studio Room

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John Vanek is a singer-songwriter, slide guitarist and keyboard player. He is also a London underground busker.

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