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

Why aren't you here? it's almost 4 am.
I finished up all of your beer, now i'm startin' on your gin.
I went through your diary, flipped through your phone book -called all your friends.
I just wanna know where you been, i just wanna know where you been.

I pulled back your sheets, now i'm crawlin' in your bed.
Every drink's one more defeat, and every footstep hurts my head.
I don't want excuses. i don't wanna hear that you were out with your friends.
I just wanna know where you been, i just wanna know where you been.

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I hope you crash your momma's car.
I hope you pass out in some bar.
I hope you catch some kinda flu.
Let's say i wish the worst for you.

I hope you're happy with yourself.
I hope you found somebody else, cause i ain't askin' you again.
I just wanna know where you been, i just wanna know where you been.

Why am i here? i've got better things to do.
I could hang out on the pier, down by the hudson, sniffin' glue.
I guess i'm a loser, but i like being miserable, swimming in sin.
I just wanna know where you been, i just wanna know where you been.

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