Old 97'sare an "alt-country" band originally based in Dallas, Texas. The group formed in 1993 and took their name from a song popularized by Johnny Cash, "Wreck of the Old '97." They describe themselves as a rock band with influences as varied as The Kinks, The Beatles, Pixies, David Bowie, Johnny Cash, and Merle Haggard. The band often performs country standards made famous by the latter two musicians, and has interspersed a number of these on their half-dozen albums over the last decade. Old 97's have been heralded as a great live band, although they claim to never rehearse their act. They included five live songs as a bonus disc on Satellite Rides, and released a live double CD set recorded at historic Gruene Hall in 2005, Alive and Wired.
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Old 97's

Hands off.
I had a dream they took my hands off.
Although you probably think that i'm soft boiled,
I'm still in love with you.

Girlfriend, don't sit 'round waiting for the world to end.
I'll keep my distance but i won't pretend
I'm not in love with you.

(chorus)
And it's all your fault. you spiked my malt.
You slipped a mickey in my heart.
And i can't shake free, although i'm shaking like a tree.
I should've never let it, i should've never let it start.

Deep end. i guess i'm going off the deep end.
It's only 'cause you've got a hand to lend
I'm still in love with you.

Crap shoot. you've got the snake eyes and lizard boots.
I like you better in your birthday suit, yeah
I'm in love with you.

2 x chorus

Hands off. i shot another leaded star