17 Aug 06 - 02:41 AM (#1811969) Subject: Lyr Req: Bumper Sticker Song (early 70's) From: robomatic Back in the 70's I had a small tape recorder and I loved to tape pretty much anything off the air. I captured the final stanza to a song made up of bumper sticker slogans: "Now there's nothing wrong with sticking on a sign We'll always found some outlet for our wills And even though my own car has a clean behind There ain't no warning there to post no bills. And I always thought that bumpers were for stopping accidents Back windows were for lookin' out to see. "Visit Royal Gorge, Dump Nixon" "If you can read this sign you are too close" If you hate cops when you're in trouble call a hippie Dimmit dammit, No Comment, Down With Hot Pants And Have a Very Nice Day" I did enough research on the web to discover that the song was by Larry Gross, erstwhile folk singer and currently host of "Mountain Stage" but I have not been able to locate a copy of the song or the full lyrics. I figure if anyone else knows this song, it would be a member of Mudcat, and it's not out of the question that someone here knows Larry and he'll consent to post 'em! |
17 Aug 06 - 10:47 AM (#1812272) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bumper Sticker Song (early 70's) From: Cool Beans Larry spells his last name Groce. That might lead you to more info on the Internet. |
17 Aug 06 - 01:31 PM (#1812367) Subject: Lyr Add: BUMPER STICKER SONG (Larry Groce) From: Joe Offer Hey, I remember hearing that song. I found the lyrics on this Czech Kenny Price fan page, so I can't vouch for their accuracy (or literacy). BUMPER STICKER SONG (Larry Groce) ? ? '73 Bonton Music, ASCAP / Peace Able Kingdom, ASCAP ? There's a million miles of four lane concrete highway Stretched out like cobwebs across the land And we filled 'em up with shinny two tone ramblers Fords Plymouths Chevy's Mac trucks and VW vans But our wheels are no longer innocent there rolling frames of mind Decorated with decals like the war And there's a lot of people tryin' to tell the story of their life In a two bit bumper sticker on their car Keep your city clean eat a pigeon War ain't no good for kids and other things The law of America or you can leave it Come see the friendly folks down at Camping King Is it Royal Gorge don't mix 'em All the way with a match and don't forget the MIA's Remember the Bismarck think a green plant Damn it damn it and have a very nice day When guns rifle all outlaws have 'em Don't buy grapes lettuce from the AIP My God's not dead too bad about yours Want to know bout cosmetics just ask me Think snow think so Restore bizarre if you can read this sign your too close If you hate cops then your in trouble call a hippy Up with people down with prisons curb your dog Take a deep breath live dangerously Remember when sex was dirty and air was clean Drive like hell and you'll get there Go big red let peace begin with me Down with hot pants no comment Be kind to animals kiss a frog today Custer died for you sins pigs are people Honk for Jesus and have a very nice day Honk for Jesus and have a very nice day *********** These lyrics are really crummy. I e-mailed Larry Groce and asked if he might like to give the correct ones. -Joe- |
17 Aug 06 - 06:42 PM (#1812573) Subject: RE: Req: Bumper Sticker Song (early 70's)(Larry Groce) From: Peace 'Ruach 5765's thirteen tracks include "Shirat HaSticker (The Bumper Sticker Song") by HaDag Nachash, which rocketed to the top of the Israeli pop charts in 2004. The song, whose lyrics were written by Israel Prize-winning author David Grossman, creatively juxtaposes dozens of bumper-sticker slogans from all points on Israel's political spectrum, uniting them around a chorus of "How much evil can we swallow?" Different song, I know. But here is a link to the site LINK TO THE SITE. BTW In English it is called "Song of the Bumper-Stickers" and in English letters for Hebrew words it is called "Shirat Hasticker". |
17 Aug 06 - 06:56 PM (#1812580) Subject: RE: Req: Bumper Sticker Song (early 70's)(Larry Groce) From: Peace PS Groce's song was written long before the Grossman song. (It kinda looked like I was implying otherwise, and such was not my intent.) |
17 Aug 06 - 07:08 PM (#1812586) Subject: RE: Req: Bumper Sticker Song (early 70's)(Larry Gr From: open mike is this the guy who wrore junk food junkie? |
17 Aug 06 - 07:10 PM (#1812589) Subject: RE: Req: Bumper Sticker Song (early 70's)(Larry Gr From: Joe Offer Ayup. Same Larry Groce as the junk food junkie guy. His Webpage is here (click). -Joe Offer- |
19 Aug 06 - 03:29 PM (#1813945) Subject: RE: Req: Bumper Sticker Song (early 70's)(Larry Groce) From: robomatic Thank you Thank you Thank you. There are some obvious errors in the posted lyrics but I can derive all the little bits between them and memory, and thanks for the name spelling correction! |
17 Jan 07 - 05:10 AM (#1939175) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bumper Sticker Song (Larry Groce) From: Joe Offer I got a brief reply from Larry Groce yeaterday:
I can't remember whether or not I ever answered this email. I have tried to remember or reconstrict the lyrics to that song but have not been able to complete it yet. I have a vinyl copy but no player and I can't find a copy of the lyrics. If I do, I'll correct the site or send them to you. Larry Groce |
10 Nov 13 - 12:14 PM (#3574424) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bumper Sticker Song (Larry Groce) From: GUEST,Me The Bumper Sticker Song (with lyrics) http://youtu.be/OYZmLXv4V8Y |
10 Nov 13 - 12:34 PM (#3574433) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bumper Sticker Song (Larry Groce) From: PHJim From the album "Crescentville" - Daybreak Records 1973 There's a million miles of four-lane concrete highway Stretched out like cobwebs clean across the land And we filled 'em up with shiny two tone ramblers Fords, Plymouths, Chevys, Mac trucks, VW vans But our wheels are no longer innocent, with their rolling frames of mind Decorated with decals like the war And there's a lot of people trying to tell the story of their life In a two-bit bumper sticker on their car Keep your city clean, eat a pigeon War ain't no good for kids and other things Love America or you can leave it Come see the friendly folks down at Kamping King Visit Royal Gorge, Dump Nixon All the way with the Mets, Don't forget the MIA's Remember the Pueblo, Thank a green plant Dim it dammit, and Have a very nice day When guns are outlawed, outlaws will have 'em Don't laugh, your daughter's in this car, you see My God's not dead, too bad about yours Want to know about cosmetics just ask me Think snow, Think sun, and Restore the Czar If you can read this sign you are too close If you hate cops, when you're in trouble, call a hippy Up with people, Down with poison, Curb your dog Well I know there's nothing wrong with sticking on a sign We'll always found some outlet for our wills And even though my own car has a clean behind Well there ain't no warning there to post no bills. But I never heard them advertise a signpost model for A rolling billboards out of GMC And I always thought that bumpers were for stopping accidents Back windows were for lookin' out to see. Take a deep breath, live dangerously Remember when sex was dirty and air was clean Drive like hell and you'll get there Go Big Red, Let peace begin with me Down with hot pants, No comment Be kind to animals, kiss a frog today Custer died for you sins, Pigs are people Honk for Jesus and Have a very nice day. Lyrics by Larry Groce |
10 Nov 13 - 09:49 PM (#3574558) Subject: Lyr Add: THE BUMPER STICKER SONG (Jeff Steinberg) From: Jim Dixon Different song with the same title: THE BUMPER STICKER SONG As sung by Jeff Steinberg on "The Glove" (2006) Some folks got stickers on their car like "God Squad" and "I Found It." Some folks' necks is all rubbed sore from the crosses they hang 'round it. Their Sunday-school-attendance pins hang right down to their knees, But by their crabby faces, you'd think Christ was a disease. Well, don't put that sticker on your car if you can't live up to it. Don't wear that button sayin' "Praise the Lord" if you ain't gonna do it. Well, I sing this song a-hopin' that you all will realize If you ain't livin' what you preach, then please don't advertise. Some folks got little statues on the dashboards of their cars. Some give apostolic names to their twelve-string guitars. They put their "Jesus First" rings right next to their Spirit doves, But pizza and a midday squeeze(?) are the only things they love. Some folks got t-shirts with a finger pointin' at their chins. They give great testimonies of all their former sins. Their "Please-Be-Patient-with-Me,-God's-Not-Finished-with-Me" buttons hangin' down their left side. Well, take away their image strength(?) and they got nowhere to hide. So don't put that sticker on your car if you can't live up to it. Don't wear that button sayin' "Praise the Lord" if you ain't gonna do it. Well, I sing this song a-hopin' that you all will realize If you ain't livin' what you preach, then please don't advertise. Yes, if you ain't livin' what you preach, then please don't advertise. |
10 Nov 13 - 10:34 PM (#3574566) Subject: Lyr Add: THE BUMPER STICKER SONG (Gary Ballen) From: Jim Dixon Another song with the same title. I found most of these lyrics on a Google cache copy of the songwriter's CDBaby page, and I added a verse that was omitted there but on the recording (as well as correcting spelling and punctuation). I heard it on Spotify. THE BUMPER STICKER SONG Written by Gary Ballen As recorded live at The Pickwick Pub in Woodland Hills, California (2012). Well, I's cruisin' down the highway in my '67 Goat. With the radio blastin' I was singin' every note. When I looked into the mirror, comin' up on me Was the craziest car I ever did see. Bumper stickers, bumper stickers ev'rywhere! On the windows and the chrome, on the paint and on the spare. There was little ones, big ones, blue, green, and red. If you listen to my song, I'll tell you what they said. CHORUS: if you can read this sticker, you're much too close. Truckers carry a bigger load. If you love Jesus, honk your horn. Slow down; I brake for unicorns. Females wanted; inquire within. Save water; shower with a friend. Don't follow me; I'm lost as hell. Complaints to the driver can be hazardous to your health. Well, cancer is the cure for smokin'. Support your local police. I love New York; I love L.A. I love my pekingese. Arrive alive; drive sixty-five. Have you hugged your kids today? America: love it or leave it. One nuclear bomb can ruin your whole day. CHORUS Divers do it deeper. Teachers do it with class. I'd rather be sailin'; I'd rather be skiin'. Get off o' my ass. CHORUS |
11 Nov 13 - 12:55 AM (#3574582) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bumper Sticker Song (Larry Groce) From: PHJim Ray Wylie Hubbard's song Up Against The Wall Redneck Mother has a line about a pick-up truck with a bumper sticker. Many folks seem to insert their favourite bumper sticker quote in this line. One (by Willie Nelson?) said, "I'd rather step in shit than smoke it." It reminded me of some anti-vegetarian bumper stickers seen in Northern Ontario: "If we're not supposed to eat animals, how come they're made out of meat?" and "There's a place for all of God's creatures...right next to the mashed potatoes." |
11 Nov 13 - 08:51 AM (#3574678) Subject: Lyr Add: BUMPER STICKER (Greg Adkins) From: Jim Dixon Another one found on Spotify. This has got to be ironic, right? BUMPER STICKER As recorded by Greg Adkins on "Thirty-Three" (2010) You got a new bumper sticker on your car. You got a new bumper sticker on your car. It says Jesus is livin' in your heart, in your heart. Got a new bumper sticker on your car. Well, I saw you in traffic yesterday. Yeah, I saw you in traffic yesterday. I pulled up on the road and I started to pray When I saw you in traffic yesterday. So thank God for your bumper sticker. I was a bigot and I was a sinner, But I said goodbye to my wicked ways When I saw your bumper sticker yesterday. You got a new Christian t-shirt on. You got a new Christian t-shirt on. It says this much for you: your guilt can be gone. Got a new Christian t-shirt on. Well, I saw you at the grocery store. Yeah, I saw you at the grocery store. I said I don't wanna be a sinner anymore. I fell to my knees right there by the cheese When I saw you at the grocery store. So thank God for your new Christian t-shirt. I was gonna go to the 50-Cent concert, But I said goodbye to my wicked ways When I saw your Christian t-shirt yesterday. BRIDGE: Now every morning I eat breakfast at Chick-fil-A, And think how could I be more like Kirk Cameron today. Yeah, tryin' to live The Purpose Driven Life, So I don't get Left Behind. You got a new Joel Osteen tattoo. You got a new Joel Osteen tattoo. Yeah, no one's gonna have any doubts about you With that new Joel Osteen tattoo. Well, I saw you workin' out at the gym. Yeah, I saw you workin' out at the gym, And now I've devoted my whole life to Him. I found the Lord by the racket-ball court. I came clean on the treadmill machine, When I saw you workin' out at the gym. So thank God for your Osteen tattoo. I was so lost, I didn't have a clue, But I said goodbye to my wicked ways When I saw your Osteen tattoo yesterday. I saw your Christian t-shirt yesterday. I saw your bumper sticker yesterday. |
11 Nov 13 - 01:01 PM (#3574762) Subject: Lyr Add: BUMPER STICKER WITNESS (Bryan Sirchio) From: Jim Dixon Lyrics copied from the songwriter's web site: BUMPER-STICKER WITNESS Music & Lyrics By Bryan Sirchio, Crosswind Music, 1995. All Rights Reserved. As sung by Bryan Sirchio on "Artist's Hand" (1995) 1. I was driving down the interstate just minding my own business When moving slow in the left-hand lane was a '57 Plymouth. I flashed my lights to get her over to the right, but she would not move, and then I knew That this was no run-of-the-mill mobile. 2. As I pulled up close I saw that entire car was covered With umpteen zillion bumper stickers, one next to the other, And every single sticker was a message for a sinner, And then I realized I'd pulled up behind— CHORUS: A bumper-sticker witness. She's a bumper-sticker witness, yeah, And she drives it to the limit for the Lord. She's got a holy-rollin' Plymouth, And that woman's zeal is driven. She's a bumper-sticker witness for the Lord. 3. (I started reading) Jesus saves; His pain, your gain; I found it, Praise the Lord! The God I worship is not dead; I'm sorry to hear about yours. And Jesus Christ is tough as nails, and he was dyin' for you to meet him, And may your words be sweet and tender, 'cause tomorrow you might just eat 'em. CHORUS BRIDGE: If I did not know the Lord, I would not get caught dead. Oh, have a little patience; God's not through with me yet. One life to live will soon be past. Only what we do in Christ will last. And: Warning, in case of rapture, this car will crash! 4. When it seems there's no way out, then let the Savior in. And make the Lord your captain and your team will always win. She's got her foot on the rock and her name on the roll, And she tunes her AM radio to the DJ of her dreams—"Paul Harvey—good day!" CHORUS 5. Well, I must admit these bumper stickers used to make me snicker, But these cranking Christianese machines, well, just might be saving sinners, And maybe when we reach those pearly gates we'll be surprised To find that heaven's filled with folks who once pulled up behind—CHORUS |