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Brooklyn Bridge

by Rob Meany & Terramara

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The classic tale of a young woman seeking fame and fortune in NYC and unfortunately having her dreams dashed. She and the narrator, however, both find solace spending time at the Brooklyn Bridge. With the band we were able to move in a groovy direction with rhythm section and create something both melodic and funky, while keeping things chill for the storytelling. Recorded with few overdubs in the studio. I think this track has some timeless vibes both in the lyrics and the neo-soul sound.

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Left Mississippi and never looked back twenty one and not much older
Arrived Manhattan there were runways paved with satin
And a small bag across her shoulder
She's got those shoes and nothing to lose but a long pipe dream that's burning
She's in the game for fortune and fame and the big wheel starts a turning

Well you found your way down the road to nowhere
All you ever wanted was your face in a magazine
Well I found the same and I want you to take me down
Wanna lose myself in the shadow of this Brooklyn Bridge

Photo-shoots and screen tests and interviews and all those endless auditions
Never seemed to help her get her foot through the door
God help her please she's getting down on her knees
And still there's no one calling on the phone
Ran out of money and took to the streets selling all her charms to strangers
Ran out of luck and was pretty messed up when I found her lying at my doorstep

Well you found your way down the road to nowhere
All you ever wanted was your face in a magazine
Well I found the same and I want you to take me down
Wanna lose myself in the shadow of this Brooklyn Bridge

Hey now sister won't you take my hand we're gonna walk this road together
I wanna meet you at the water's edge where our troubled lives won't find us

Well you found your way down the road to nowhere
All you ever wanted was your face in a magazine
Well I found the same and I want you to take me down
Wanna lose myself in the shadow of this Brooklyn Bridge

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released December 12, 2023
Performers:

Rob Meany — lead vocals and keyboards
Karl Koopmann — electric guitars
James Towns — electric bass
David Thomas — drums

Produced and mixed by Jon Herchert
Engineering by Brian Johnson
Recorded at Winterland Studios in Minneapolis
Additional recording at Dark Pony Studio in Deephaven, Minnesota

Mastered at the Library Recording Studio in Minneapolis by Matt Patrick

Written by Rob Meany. Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.

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Rob Meany & Terramara Bloomington, Minnesota

Rob Meany & Terramara create jazz-infused rock, with a sound akin to Steely Dan meets Ben Folds.

Formed in 1999 by singer-songwriter-keyboardist Rob Meany, the band released three full-length records over the span of 10 years, garnering a loyal following among jazz-rock lovers worldwide.

Rob emerged as a solo artist in 2016 with the release of his first album, Ferris Wheels Unbound.
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