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Rob Szabo

by Rob Szabo

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Steve Lawson So. Many. Perfect. Songs.

Get this. Favorite track: At The Microphone.
Leah Nathan
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Leah Nathan Favorites continued....Give it Away & Love is Overrated. Favorite track: A Side Of Me.
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A Side Of Me 03:18
A Side Of Me (Rob Szabo/Peter Katz) Let's keep it a secret Let's not say a word Let's keep it between us and then no one gets hurt
 No need to go public Who else needs to know? I’ll show you a person I’ve hidden so well I’ll show you a side of me you won’t want to see I’ll show you a side of me you won’t believe You won’t recognize me 
I tried to be perfect I tried to be good I tried to be everything and please everyone I push it beneath me I bottle it up In this moment of weakness I’ll be flesh and blood
 I’ll show you a side of me you won’t want to see I’ll show you a side of me you won’t believe You won’t recognize me 
Those fairytales I told you they were just protecting you Did what I could for your own good You’d rather hear the truth I’ll show you a side of me you won’t want to see I’ll show you a side of me you won’t believe You won’t recognize me
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At The Microphone (Rob Szabo/Peter Katz) I believe in a song ‘cause there are tons that I’ve sung I gotta thank for the strength to keep from coming undone I don’t believe in Neil Young or the myth of Bob Dylan But I have faith in the songs that they’ve written I count 1 2 3 4 and I don’t even want to think what life wouldn’t be without All I know is when I’m at the microphone I have hope But I don’t wanna place a bet No matter what anyone says it was all worth it I believe in a song but I can’t explain what it does Can you explain why you trust your sense of touch? I can believe what I say in the same way you pray A little song in a room is a service A little 1 2 3 4 I don’t even want to think what life wouldn’t be without All I know is when I’m at the microphone I have hope But I don’t wanna place a bet I don’t wanna be famous No matter what anyone says it was all worth it I believe in songs they’re all I trust There’s so much love in those same three chords All I know is when I’m at the microphone I have hope But I don’t wanna place a bet I don’t wanna be famous If I die penniless No matter what anyone says it was all worth it
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NY, LA & TO 04:16
NY, LA & TO (Rob Szabo/Peter Katz) You don’t move to NY to make friends You go to see what you can get Throw your hat in the ring Dive in and hope that you’ll get wet You don’t move to LA to make friends You go to try and make it big and make a mint ‘cause you’re scared to be lying on your deathbed Years gone by and be thinking what if Maybe that’s why we go insane with loneliness Maybe that’s why we drink like fish You don’t work in TO for the good of your health You don’t drive in every day from the ‘burbs as an end in itself But what choice do we have? This is how we live Difficult times for anonymous kids Maybe that’s why we go insane with loneliness Maybe that’s why we go insane with loneliness Maybe that’s why we drink like fish I know what to do I know what to say I know what I want I make friends easily Maybe that’s why we go insane with loneliness Maybe that’s why we go insane with loneliness Maybe that’s why we go insane with loneliness Maybe that’s why we go insane with loneliness
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Love Is Overrated (Rob Szabo) She said, “Love is overrated” I said, “Really? … you don’t mean that” Well it’s perfect if it’s something you can stand She said, “No one ever told me You could do worse than being lonely ‘Cause he really didn’t know me Understand?” Because all you know is when you’re in love you don’t ever want it to stop And then all you dream about is giving in and shacking up She said, “Hearts are overrated” I said, “Really? … you can’t be serious” They’re only just an organ in you chest She said, “You can’t trust emotion ‘Cause you’ll end up disappointed You really can’t avoid it Try your best” Because all you know is when you’re in love you don’t ever want it to stop And then all you dream about is giving in and shacking up So you want to talk about love? You want to talk about instances? Want to talk about us? So you want to talk about love? Want to talk about everything? Want to talk about trust? Oh is that all? She said, “Love is overrated” I said, “Really? … you don’t mean that” Well it’s perfect if it’s something you can stand Because all you know is when you’re in love you don’t ever want it to stop And then all you dream about is giving in and shacking up
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Police Report (Rob Szabo) Can I get your name and address? Describe the event Where did it happen? Any cameras in the area? When did you see her last? Declared value of contents? 
You must have some idea of what you’re missing I can file a report Take the number on my badge But I’m sorry sir I can’t help you with that Are you sure you didn’t just forget? Is there any evidence? Yes I know it’s epidemic We can barely meet the demand Contact your insurance rep Be sure to search the classified ads Maybe you’ll find someone you’re compatible with I can file a report Take the number on my badge But I’m sorry sir I can’t help you with that I’m just doing my job here I’m just doing my job here Give me the details Just the facts Make it clear ‘Cause I’m just doing my job here I’m just doing my job here
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A Song For You And Your New Little One (Rob Szabo) I wanted to write you a pretty song For you and your new little one You’re gonna have him on your own You’re tired of waiting for just the right one And time is getting on I wanted to write you a little tune For all the times he’ll come home from school Knapsack packin’ winter’s coming soon Zip up that jacket, make sure to wear your toque Streetlights are coming on They were all selling tickets to the day their lives begin They were all wearing dresses that they’d never wear again They were all hailing taxis and the dates were pairing off It was then that you decided you could find your own way home I wanted to write you a honest song For all the dates that you’ve been on Silly questions for those dumb blondes You had to doll it up or dumb it down When can I give you a call? They were all selling tickets to the day their lives begin They were all wearing dresses that they’d never wear again They were all hailing taxis and the dates were pairing off It was then that you decided you could find your own way home I wanted to write a little song to save Some words that I won’t get to say Sorry we don’t talk too much these days I know that things will turn out great And I think you’re really brave I wanted to write you a pretty song For you and your new little one
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Something Like Me (Rob Szabo) I see all the same guys in all the same uniforms Chasing all the same girls with all the same love songs All the same lines And all I can think about is what I’ve done wrong And how I might pay for it I’m hoping to meet somebody who’s something like me for once I see all the same salesman with all the same businesses Pitching all the same products in all the same store fronts All the same price And all I can think about is what I’ve done wrong And how I might pay for it I’m hoping to meet somebody who’s something like me for once I’m not saying I’ve figured it out I’m no better than anyone else I’d just like to have someone to talk to Who knows where I’m coming from So tonight I’ll be walking the streets Wading through folks in the city I’m just waiting in line if I’m speaking my mind Tell me what are the chances I’ll meet Someone who’s something like me I see all the same guys in all the same uniforms Chasing all the same girls with all the same love songs I’m not saying I’ve figured it out I’m no better than anyone else I’d just like to have someone to talk to Who knows where I’m coming from
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Give It Away (Rob Szabo) They need to make me feel bad about myself So I buy more stuff and fill up my house Don’t stop to think that I might have enough I’m used to feeling full ‘cause that means safe & sound Give it away Give it away There’s must be more to life than take what you can take Give it away Give it away There must be more to life than taking all that you can get that’s not nailed down They need to make you feel bad about the way you look So you buy memberships at gyms and all those beauty products Don’t stop to think that you look beautiful the way you are ‘Cause then they couldn’t sell their mags in grocery stores Give it away Give it away There’s must be more to life than take what you can take Give it away Give it away There must be more to life than looking at your own reflection and compare to All the trees roots in the ground If they fall do they make sounds? They’ll do just fine without us I think of all the booze that I can drink Limo rides with pink champagne There must be more to life than livin’ large Give it away Give it away There’s must be more to life than take what you can take Give it away Give it away There must be more to life than taking all that you can get that’s not nailed down
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Different Points Along The Same Line (Rob Szabo) Remember you were young?
You thought that you could have it all You were just having fun Your infancy was obvious You’ll see that you change with the passing of time You’ll see it feels strange but you don’t get to decide You say it’s your life and I say that it’s mine We’re just at different points along the same line Remember you were strong? You said you'd never compromise
You say that I’m no fun For you it’s just a matter of time You’ll see that you change with the passing of time I know it feels strange but you don’t get to decide You say it’s your life and I say that it’s mine We’re just at different points along the same line My Dad used to say the same thing but I’d explain how I would be strong, “Dad those rules don’t apply now” So I dug in my heels and I made up my mind Until I found myself at A different point along the same line You’ll see that you change with the passing of time I know it feels strange but you don’t get to decide You say it’s your life and I say that it’s mine We’re just at different points along the same line
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Last Call 05:02
Last Call (Rob Szabo) One local bar One night after hours One little scar And that’s all One trickle tear Any day of the year Time disappears It’s last call I can’t believe what’s coming out of my mouth Think I should throw in the towel One cigarette One match and it’s lit One little breath And that’s all One stupid joke And I don’t even smoke One dirty floor It’s last call I can’t believe what’s coming out of my mouth Think I should throw in the towel Maybe I’ll quit and get a real job Something that pays by the hour All I want is that mistake undone Is that mistake undone Is that mistake undone All I want is that mistake undone Is that mistake undone Is that mistake undone I’ve had enough One local bar One night after hours One little scar And that’s all I can’t believe what’s coming out of my mouth Think I should throw in the towel Maybe I’ll quit and get a real job Something that pays by the hour

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Dark & intimate self-titled 5th studio album from tireless touring troubadour. Voice & acoustic guitar dominate with dashes of horns, strings & ambient atmospherics. Wry observations, soulful confessionals, hope & melancholy. Honest intense music.

credits

released March 28, 2011

CREDITS:
This album was crowdfunded by my fans and friends. I can't thank them enough.

Produced by Rob Szabo



Production help, direction, great ideas and counsel by Tim Abraham, Scott Cooper, Peter Katz, Emma Julien, Steve Strongman & Catherine Wallace. Thanks for having my back.

Recorded at various locations and engineered by:
Rob Szabo at LiMo studios and Orso HiFi
Tim Abraham at The Hive assisted by Mike Schlosser
Scott Cooper at Gus`s Cabin 



Mixed & Mastered by Tim Abraham at The Hive (www.timothyabraham.com)

All words and music by Rob Szabo (SOCAN/ASCAP) except “A Side Of Me”, “At The Microphone” & “NY, LA & TO” Words by Rob Szabo & Peter Katz, Music by Rob Szabo and “Police Report” Words by Rob Szabo, Music by Rob Szabo & Peter Katz.

Cello arrangement on track 1 by Mike Olsen
Cello arrangement on track 4 by Rob Szabo
Horn arrangement on track 3 by Rob Szabo & Bryden Baird

Horn arrangement on track 5 by Bryden Baird

“NY, LA & TO” was inspired by a blog by Hugh Macleod (www.gapingvoid.com)

Photography by Matt Barnes (www.thatsthespot.com)

Design & Layout by Scott Cooper (www.scottcoopermusic.com)

MUSICIANS:
Adam Warner: drumkit & percussion on tracks 2, 7 & 10, can opener & bell on track 1
Bryden Baird: flugel horn & trumpet on tracks 3 & 5
Christen Zuch: singing on track 3 & 8

Emma-Lee: singing on track 7
Mike Olsen: cello on tracks 1 & 4, cello arrangement on track 1
Tim Abraham: dobro on track 1 & 9, clarinet on track 5
Rob Szabo: acoustic guitars, baritone guitar, bass, ebow, finger snaps, organ, glockenspiel & percussion

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Rob Szabo Toronto, Ontario

Rob Szabo is a Songwriter/Producer/Musician. He has collaborated on dozens of albums for other artists, recorded 6 solo albums & 4 albums with former bands Plasticine & Groove Daddys -Buy Groove Daddys here: groovedaddys.bandcamp.com

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