Friday, March 18, 2011

"Buster's Birthday" - the musical tribute



Drew (husband, brother-in-law to Josh) - guitar, musical composer
Adrianne (Sis-in-law to me) - egg shaker, tambourine, vocals
Me (Lindsay) - songwriter, rattlesnake shaker thing, vocals
Adrianne's boyfriend, Derek (not featured in video) - main songwriter

Because I forgot to record us live during Josh's party, Adrianne came over to help us recreate it. Just imagine us with spotlights and Josh's occasional laugh and grin. I vividly remember turning to him several times during our live performance and singing directly to him. Love that brother of mine.

Buster’s Birthday Song
to the tune of “Come Together” by the Beatles

At Curtis High School he was, quite the actor,
He got airsoft street cred as a, lethal factor,
He got Aqua Tigers below his knees,
But since he gets lost skiing he may still almost freeze,

He’ll sell you boxers while he, sings you Elvis,
He loves, Michael Jackson, so he, moves his pelvis,
Loves cliff jumping, eats his teriyaki,
Just don’t ask him for car rides ‘cause zip cars have a fee.
Buster’s Birthday’s right now, He’s 30!

He loves his Guinness and lives in Pike Place Market
But he changes apartments, like sis changes diapers.
Forget Tacoma, give me Seattle please
Goes south only for nieces and for his mommy
Buster’s Birthday’s right now, He’s 30!

He’s worked the Grill & Brasa, Home Depot, Indochine and
Pike Street Johnny Rocket’s, three days at Krispy Kreme
Ran youth programs at UPPC
Brought teenagers to Jesus in suspenders bright green
Buster’s Birthday’s right now, He’s 30!

He drove the Buick and a, Rambler Classic,
He abandoned Jetta, window cover’d in plastic,
He’s still a legend, at Trinity,
Got to be good looking even though he’s 30,
Buster’s Birthday’s right now,
Buster’s Birthday’s right now,
Buster’s Birthday’s right now,
Let’s party!


*You probably hear me yell, "Bentley" in the middle of the video. Let's just say that we had to record this while Emery was swinging in her swing, and Bentley was footloose and fancy free until she tried to climb into the swing too.

2 comments:

Aunt Pammy said...

That was just terrific! You all are so talented...love Bentley in the background too. :)

Julie said...

That. Was. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!