Happy Clown/She Rides the Bus

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Song descriptions. Photos of EP insert and back cover.
Happy Clown video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTgagpst5lM
1st line up Live at the Hong Kong Cafe 8/15/93: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh_IwFVbHPQ
1st line up Live at Rajis 7/30/93: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_wS0Xdqe-k

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1.	Chase Me Around the Block 02:09	lyrics	buy track
Takin' a walk Don't chase me around the block I'm tryin' to get away from... I've been there before Don't wanna go back again I'm trying to get away from... Don't tell me what I need to do What was I feelin' when I felt you I got a lot, but I still got less Your life is a riddle, my mind is a mess
2.	She Rides The Bus 01:49	lyrics	buy track
Must be Monday or Wednesday 'Cause there she is waiting for him Carrying more than two arm's worth Her hair braided so carefully She rides the bus He picks her up She rides the bus He picks her up Primping up her pocket dress Chewing Chiclets so silently Her ankles are sore but her heart is alert 'Cause now she gets to see him again She rides the bus He picks her up She rides the bus He picks her up She's walkin' up the stairs She's gettin' on the bus She's lookin' in her purse She's handin' him her fare He looks at her... He's kinda bald, but he wears a hat He smiles inside and thinks about that His heart is alive His foot's on the gas He takes her home Yeah, he takes her home She rides the bus He picks her up She rides the bus He picks her up She's walkin' down the steps She's gettin' off the bus She's lookin' for her keys She sighs again.
3.	Happy Clown 02:00	lyrics	buy track
Happy Clown Happy Clown Happy Clown I'm a Happy Clown Happy Clown Happy Clown Happy Clown I'm a Happy Clown If I had no job, I would be a Happy Clown Happy Clown If I had no clothes, I would be Happy Clown Happy Clown Clown If I had no food, I would be a Happy Clown Happy Clown "Cause I'm happy on the inside and I'm happy all around Happy Clown Happy Clown Happy Clown I'm a Happy Clown Happy Clown Happy Clown Happy Clown I'm a Happy Clown I walk where I walk, and I'm such a Happy Clown Happy Clown I fall on my face, and I'm still a Happy Clown Happy Clown Clown I land on my back and remain a Happy Clown Happy Clown My feet hit the air and I'm happy upside down. Happy Clown Happy Clown Why am I such a Happy Clown Happy Clown Happy Clown Why am I such a Happy clown If I had no brain, I would be a Happy Clown Happy Clown If I had no head, I would be a Happy Clown Happy Clown Clown If I had no friends I would be a Happy Clown Happy Clown 'Cause I'm happy damnit happy, yes I'm happy as a clown
4.	Choke 01:47	lyrics	buy track
Just 'cause I'm turnin' blue... Choke Please show me what to do... Choke Can't always make the scene... Choke That's why I'm turning green... Choke Just 'cause I'm turning blue... Choke Please show me what to do... Choke Comfort and rest so serene... Choke That's why I'm turning green... Choke Just 'cause I'm turning blue... Choke Please show me what to do... Choke Wringing my neck with your grasp... Choke Consciousness fading real fast... Choke
5.	Stonewash 02:07	lyrics	buy track
Wear the Stonewash baby Washed by stone When I get you alone Ooh you make me crazy Jeans so bare Ya' even stoned your hair Ooh you make me crazy Oh yeah Don't forget the matching jacket Oh yeah Much more stylish than plain denim Oh yeah Dig that rear pocket stitchin' Oh yeah Guess what's in my stonewash kitchen Wear the Stonewash baby

about

This EP came out on Hell Yeah Records in 1994.
Recorded at the Bunker by: John Steinhoff
Remastered by Casey McMackin at the Music Grinder
Disc Mastered by Richard
Cover Concept: Jula Bell with lotsa help from Robbie Cavolina and Cathy Rundell
Back Cover design: Peter Tomlinson and Ann Boyle
Back Cover photo: Arlan Helm colored by Jula Bell
Insert design: Jula Bell
All songs c and p La Borachita Publishing BMI 1990-1993

credits

released December 22, 2020

Jula Bell on Bass/Vox
Steve Dro' on Guitar/BG Vox
Peter Tomlinson on Drums/Vox
Brandon Cruz on Vox for She Rides the Bus

Special thanks to Hell Yeah for allowing us to re release this EP!

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Bobsled Los Angeles, California

Bobsled began in Los Angeles in
1992. The 1st lineup featured Jula Bell
(Bass/Vox), Steve Dro’ (Guitar/BG Vox), & Peter Tomlinson (Drums/ BG Vox). They were lauded for their own special brand of gleeful speedy chunka-chunka punk.
Subsequent lineups were w/Jula Bell (Bass/Vox), Judy Cocuzza (Drums/BG Vox), Patricia Klein (Guitar/BG Vox) Mia Ferraro (Guitar/Vox). & SharonNeedles (Guitar/Vox). ... more

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