Play The Fool

by Glenn Cardier

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Recorded in the Australian singer-songwriter’s home studio during the COVID-19 lockdown April 2020.

Play The Fool features Cardier's trademark dark humour and is a tip of the hat to the likes of Eddie Cochran and Duane Eddy.

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Yeah, I come in with a big grin -
Step into the spotlight -
Gone in a smoke ring -
I come on, come on
Underneath the mirror ball,
Juggling chainsaws -
Hell, I'll try anything -
I said, here I am,
Here I am, come see me
Tryin' to break free
Just like Houdini did -
I said, well alright
Let's hear it for the fall guy -
Got 'em rollin' in the aisles -
Never get enough of it.

Want you to know
Oh, I play the fool -
I do anything you want me to -
Want you to know -
Oh, would you believe
I could be anyone you want me to be.

Gotta love that showbiz -
Gotta love the way it gets, gets us outa this -
I say yeah, anybody seen my safety net?
Is this as good as it gets?
You ain't seen nothin' yet -
Nothin' yet.

Anyone you want me to me -
Oh, watch me now.

Make you laugh and make you cry -
You will not believe your eyes -

Want you to, want you to, want you to know...

Oh baby, I play the fool -
Oh, watch me, watch me now -
Oh, always be a fool for you -
Do anything you want me to.

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released April 23, 2020
Written, produced and performed by Glenn Cardier

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Glenn Cardier Sydney, Australia

Post 2000, Glenn Cardier’s re-emergence as a songwriter/performer of real distinction has been nothing short of extraordinary. In typical single-minded fashion, he writes, performs and produces his music. Onstage, there are the trademark flashes of dark humour and thumping rockabilly/blues. But underlying it all are the songs. Happy/sad songs. Sweet/crazy songs. Cardier songs. CDs on the website. ... more

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