Like Charlie Chesterman

by Dave Charles

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"Like Charlie Chesterman" is written as a tribute to the late-great Charlie Chesterman, motorcycle-obsessed frontman for the 1980's alternative-roots-rock-punk band Scruffy The Cat. Charlie's incredibly-romantic love songs and playful and mischievous irreverence gave him an almost comic-book hero-like persona for a large generation of fans and musicians alike. All proceeds to benefit the Friends of Charlie Chesterman foundation, and to local music charities.

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I want to ride my motorcycle in the rain
I’m gonna' paint my Rickenbacker with my name
I want to sail the ocean blue
If I could only be with you
And I won’t leave without you as sure as we began

I want to see the world like Charlie Chesterman

I’m gonna' climb that bridge and write my girl’s name
I’m gonna' stay out late and make you do the same
I need your warm smile and blue eyes
The kind that see through petty lies
And if you’ll take me back, I’ll do it all again

I want to see the world like Charlie Chesterman

Spinning wheels and windy days
Blowing your hair out of place
I won’t leave without you, as sure as we began

I want to see the world like Charlie Chesterman

I’m gonna’ ride my motorcycle in the rain
I’m gonna’ paint my Rickenbacker with my name
I want to sail the ocean blue
If I could only be with you
And I won’t leave without you as sure as we began

I want to see the world like Charlie Chesterman
Let’s see the world like Charlie Chesterman
Let’s grip the world like Charlie Chesterman

Tiger, Tiger… You’re burning bright

credits

released April 30, 2020
Music and lyrics - David J Charles
Producer - David J Charles
Additional engineer - Richard Kaye
Bass - Randall Creasi
Drums - Chris Harris
Vocals - Dave Charles
Guitar (electric) - Dave Charles
Engineer - Dave Charles
Recording - Underdog Studios -- Boston, MA

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Dave Charles Boston, Massachusetts

Fans of the Boston rock scene may remember seeing “The Next” spray-painted on walls and bridges and hearing Sidewalk Gallery on Boston airwaves in the 80’s and 90’s. Both bands featured the distinct harmonies of twin brothers Dave and Brian Charles, who still live and make music here. In 2019, Dave recently started writing and recording again with massively-overdriven guitars and pop melodies. ... more

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