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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Well i must have been stoned when this whole started,
'cause i just can't seem to think straight anymore.

Can't figure out where i'm at, maybe memphis, maybe mexico.
I think you're swell but i ain't gonna tell you so.
I think you're great but it's late and i'd better go.

Hitchhike to rhome. take the greyhound to fredericksburg.
Well i'm flat broke, i've been smoking butts for days.

You say, "maybe you can stay with me." i say, "lady, that's a dangerous plan."
You're quite a woman, but i don't wanna be your man.
You're quite a kisser, but listen close and understand.

Take a letter to god. "dear sir: i'm dissatisfied.
Well it ain't your fault they keep pouring salt on my heart.

All i need is a brief reprieve. i keep leaving. i ain't gettin' nowhere."
Won't you linger, let me run my fingers through your hair?
Won't you stay? i can't play like i don't care.
I think you're dope, and i hope i'm making myself clear.
I think you're fly and that's why i'm getting out of here.

Well, i must have been stoned.
Good lord, i wish i'd been stoned.