Last of the Silent Screen Stars

from Stephen Crow Must Die by Them Bird Things

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From Them Bird Things' fifth album, "Stephen Crow Must Die," which is on Playground Music Finland. Personnel are: Salla Day (vocals), Tapani Varis (bass, Bass VI & Omnichord), Julius Heikkilä (guitars) and Affe Forsman (drums). Recorded by Will Shade & Rami Helin. Produced by Will Shade. Mixed by Rami Helin. Mastered by Jürgen Hendlmeier. Song by Them Bird Things. Available as hard copy or download from various online retailers.

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A darling of New York
I made millions
The Japanese loved me
And so did the Brazilians

By ten, I was a star
By twelve, who gave a damn
I spent my life as a nobody
That's who I am

Who am I?
What's my name?
Who am I
Without fortune and fame
Who am I? What’s my name?
Who am I?
Such a shame

The days of wine and roses
Were less than the sum
Dad drank every dollar
And Mum, she kept mum

Who am I?
What's my name?
Who am I
Without fortune and fame
Who am I? What’s my name?
Who am I?
Such a shame

Whatever happened to Baby Betty
She got fan mail from Ty Cobb
And John Paul Getty
Then she lost her milk teeth
Grew bosoms and oh oh

Proud as a peacock
And drunk as a lord
I live by the bottle
And die ignored

Who am I?
What's my name?
Who am I
Without fortune and fame
Who am I? What’s my name?
Who am I?
Such a shame

Whatever happened to Baby Betty
She got fan mail from Ty Cobb
And John Paul Getty
Then she lost her milk teeth
Grew bosoms and oh so sweaty

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from Stephen Crow Must Die, released September 1, 2017

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Formed in 2007, Them Bird Things celebrate their 10th anniversary by releasing their fifth album, "Stephen Crow Must Die"!

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