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Play That Song Again (Beckett)

from Want One? by The Broken Hearts

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In the late 1960s into the early 1970s, it was common for kids and teenagers to call their favorite radio DJ to request they play a specific song. This is where the term, “turntable hit” came from. Songs that were immensely popular on the radio, but didn’t necessarily sell well.

To my mind, this song brings together a mental image of early FM radio, upbeat music, pending romance, and the jangly, bright, lead guitar playing of Tom Bittel. For my money, that all goes together like peanut butter and jelly; they’re inseparable.

Inside story: Before we relocated to New York City, The Broken Hearts rented rehearsal space in an old dilapidated brick building behind a music store in Manchester, Connecticut. Our rehearsals were often 5 hours long, or more. When we took a rare break, we’d drive a short distance to a nearby Cumberland Farms convenience store on Hartford Road to grab a soda and a snack. The guy behind the counter on those late night raids became a fan and something of a friend during our last year in Connecticut. This song was one of his favorites. And although I can still clearly see his face in my mind, I can’t remember his name at all. I wish I could. I really do.
- Jamie Beckett -

lyrics

PLAY THAT SONG AGAIN
(Jamie Beckett)

I’ve been trying all night to get it, on my dial
I can’t get no rest
I’m trying to find the song I heard last night
With my baby it’s the best

I’ve heard that song a thousand times
Could you play it again for me
Right now
I want to hear that song that makes me jump right up
And shout out loud

Hey Mister would you play that song again
Hey Mister would you play that song again
When I hear it on the radio, it makes me feel so good
Hey Mister would you play that song again

I try so hard I do my best to get
Through to you
Long distance operator please get me someone
At the station

I’ve got to hear that song
I can’t be hanging on the line
I’ve got to go out soon
So please I’m running out of time

CHORUS

Oh me, oh my, what’s the matter with me
Why don’t I think
Oh, operator break that line
This is an emergency

I’ve got to hear my dedication
On the airwaves soon
If I don’t, only heaven knows
What this poor boy might do

CHORUS

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from Want One?, released August 18, 1985
Greg Field - piano

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Michael Mazzarella New York, New York

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Solo artist. Formerly of The Rooks, The Broken Hearts, & Sonic Blue Sound Revue.

Albums here on Bandcamp & 5-CD Songwriter set on Kool Kat Musik.

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