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45

from 45 by TA Walker

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Technical note: the main drum track on this song (that comes in from the second verse) is the only rhythm part on the album that wasn't produced by an iPhone app or live percussion. (It was made by the Drummer feature in Logic Pro X.)

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Once, the TV channel choice was 1 or 2 or 3
And the ZX Spectrum seemed like high technology
Once, we’d see red tube trains on the Northern Line
And when politicians fouled up, they’d straightaway resign
Once I could walk downstairs without audibly creaking
And most days I can understand everyone who’s speaking
Now I’ve turned 45
Now I’ve turned 45

Remember any British cars that didn’t fall apart
Or any decent singles that topped the British charts
Remember when a Monday night would stop for “Doctor Who”
Or when a dinner party had to offer a fondue
Maybe that’s too long ago, my memory too flaky
Though I remember all too well the Number 1s by Shaky
And I’ve turned 45
And I’ve turned 45

I’m quite aware that Snapchat’s not an app for crocodiles
I’m quite relieved that signpost distances are still in miles
I know Britain’s got talent that you won’t see on that show
And Stormzy’s not a weather term that means the wind will blow
I still possess my marbles, if not my common sense
Though I still remember sweet-shops that sold two chews for one pence
Now I’ve turned 45
Now I’ve turned 45

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from 45, released November 30, 2017
Tim: electric guitars, vocal, bass guitar, Logic Drummer programming, iOptigan singing and drum loops

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TA Walker UK

Guitarist/multi-instrumentalist, composer and songwriter, often with "electronica", "lo-fi" and "prog" inclinations.

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