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Dog & Parrot

by Ben Mark Smith

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During Lockdown #1 this year Dog & Parrot brand manager Glyn Hassell gave me the job of surprising Landlords Dave & Kathryn with a song dedicated to them. I played that song at the first gig back and they seemed to like it, so I thought during lockdown #2 why not record it properly and surprise the guys again!

The song is a dedication to a pub and two landlords that have helped me tremendously with this whole music thing i'm trying to do & have helped many in their community, either through the numerous charity events they have organised or with a simple friendly chat within their pub.

All money made from the song will be going to two charities, The Royal British Legion, a very important charity to the Dog & Parrot, and to Save Our Venues, a charity helping keep live music alive during this crazy time.

lyrics

"What can I get you darling" says Kathryn from the bar
A pint of Dog & Parrot, and some crisps for the rock star
A friendly face to greet you, from the landlord and landlady
They say "do you want to play some tunes", I say "maybe", I say "maybe"
I wrote this little diddy, inspired by my mate Glyn
The worlds greatest brand manager, from here to Dub-a-lin
"When musics back and we can drink, why not write sing a song"
"About the greatest pub in England, and we can all come sing-a-long"

A stranger is a friend you've yet to meet, at the Dog & Parrot
A stranger is a friend you've yet to meet, at the Dog & Parrot

Our landlord Dave's a strapping chap and likes to drink i'm told
But a Splendour sesh with Ben Mark Smith, you'll start to see him fold
And Kathryn has a heart of gold and a golden ale or two
Keeping the pub running smooth and Dave's head feeling smooth too

A stranger is a friend you've yet to meet, at the Dog & Parrot
A stranger is a friend you've yet to meet, at the Dog & Parrot

They've let me do some silly things, like book a gig or two
We've had Ferocious Dog and Crass, and Smokin' Donuts through
I'd like to take this time to say, thank you from everyone
Thank you for all the beer, the music, thank you for all the fun

A stranger is a friend you've yet to meet, at the Dog & Parrot
A stranger is a friend you've yet to meet, at the Dog & Parrot
A stranger is a friend you've yet to meet, at the Dog & Parrot
A stranger is a friend you've yet to meet, at the Dog & Parrot

credits

released December 4, 2020
Music & Lyrics - Ben Mark Smith
Production - Ben Marshall Productions
Electric Guitar - Ben Marshall
Artwork - Laurence Crow Illustrations

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Ben Mark Smith Heanor, UK

Ben Smith is an acoustic singer-songwriter from the UK. Ben combines beautiful finger picked melodies with tales of family, friends and loss, often bringing his audience to tears (in a positive way), but always leaving them entertained.

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