A Fine Life In The Country

by Mindy Simmons

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Oh we've got roaches...the size of Texas And they've got wings, so they can fly They're full o fprotein, you think I'm kidding, Yep, my ma can fed an army with her sweet palmetto pie! Yum, yum And we've got fire ants, cute little fire ants, Why they're so tiny hey, they can't hurt a thing But then they swarm you, and they don't warn you. They all get set, get ready, one blows a whistle, in unison they sting. Oh we've got seaweed, in our bathing suits And we've got sandspurs in our feet We're kicking back with Jimmy's margaritas Swattin' sandfleas and mosquitoes Ain't Florida neat? Oh yes mosquitoes, we've got mosquitoes All the females suck yer blood and make you itch It's satisfying, now I ain't lying... When one bites you...you slap her dead and say, "I got you...skeeter!!!" And then there's love bugs....I hate love bugs Well let's see...is there a stronger word than hate? A bug who gets it...way more than I do Why they're hooked up for a lifetime...I can't even get a date Oh, we've got red tide in our ocean... And rotten fishes down on the beach. We're kicking back with Jimmy's margaritas Fighting gators for our golf balls Ain't Florida neat? Yes we've got reptiles...lots and lots of reptiles... We've got snakes and frogs and geckos, lizards too They eat the insects....they have my full respect Well I'd hate to live in Florida without them, wouldn't you? Oh we've got eaweed in our bathing suits And we've got sandspurs in our feet We're kicking back with Jimmy's margaritas Dodging possums on the highway...fighting gators for golfballs... Racing snowbirds for parking!!! Ain't Florida Neat!!?
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Freedom Ride 02:54
On The first day that we met, you took me for a ride High up in your silver balloon And then you dropped me off, and I said, "Thank you much" And you said. "Hey I'll see you real soon, very soon" Chorus: Ah, but to this very day, I sing a hey, hey, hey Darling where could you have gone And do you want to be, so far away from me And are you going to stay very long I know you're flying high, and I've got to wonder boy Is there a lady by your side Or do you laugh like us, hey are you having fun I know you love that freedom ride Well if you get the urge, to boogie on back home To the girl that loves you so, Well babe, I'll be right here, right where you left me dear and there's one thing that you should know, Yeah, you should know.
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Coconut Tree 05:29
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God's Plea 04:53
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I'm So Happy 03:54
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Hit The Road 03:02
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Talk To Me 02:56
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Woody 04:13

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Recorded live at The Blue Lagoon, Sarasota, Fl. by Jim Bickerstaff assisted by Mark Thompson. Cover photo by Kathy Alexander.

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released January 1, 1998

Keyboards, Bruce Wallis
Bass, Otis Young
Drums, Jenny Ashbaugh
Pedal Steel, Dave Pierce
Guitar, Bob Deilman & Buster Coles
Mandolin Guitar, Jim Bickerstaff
Fiddle, Vassar Clements
Banjo, John McEuen
Steel Drums, Dave Lapio
Percussion, Count M'Butu
Back Up Vocals, Gelenna Dame, Rob Satori, Bruce Wallace and Mindy Simmons

All music and lyrics by Mindy Simmons. I'm So Happy with Ken Lutes, Middle Ground with permission written by James Hawkings.
Produced by Mindy Simmons, Bruce Wallace and Jim Bickerstaff, Additional editing Benny Quinn at Masterfonics, Nashville, Tn.

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Mindy Simmons Sarasota, Florida

Mindy Simmons was truly a genuine performer who guided her audience down the bumpy road of life smiling all the way. Mindy combined quick wit and charm with a voice that moved flawlessly from satin smooth to gutsy. Now that Mindy has passed, you can buy her music and over time we will probably manage to upload more of her 15 albums. ... more

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