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

Outside st. ignatius, outside of the law,
You walk by so gracefully, i just stand in awe.
You're a goddess. you're the hottest oddity i've found.
We can go swimmin' in our skin and hope that we don't drown.

I could save the water just by drinking it tonight. i
Can't find the words to make it right, to make it right.

Tanked up out on elm street, looking for a ride.
Stretched out on concrete, running out of pride.
You need help dear, and i'm sincere. let me be the one.
I'm not a big star, but i've got a big car. you're too weak to run.

You could save the highway if you'd crash with me tonight.
I can't find the words to make it right, to make it right.
I could save the water just by drinking it tonight.
I can't find the words to make it right, to make it right.

Someday when we're older, deep in loneliness,
Things we said today won't matter, no one could care less.
We're just shadows, just ask plato. it was all a dream.
I've had it with dallas, let's burn down the palace. i'll bring the kerosene.

I could save this song if i'd just sing real loud tonight.
I can't find the words to make it right, to make it right.