Workin' For A Livin' (Single)

by Josh Rude

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	1.	Workin' For A Livin' 04:20		buy track
	2.	Wings Of A Dove 03:27		buy track

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It was the 1980s and Huey Lewis & The News were my first musical obsession. Before anyone, I had their discography (on cassette.) So, it made sense for me to find some way to cover one of their classics in the context of the music I make today, either live or on record. I went with a half-way arrangement between the two. The samples came later. That's my buddy Randy Layton of Alternative Records fame (see my "A Rock So Big I Cain't" LP) reminding me "I'll be slicing" vocal takes together. He was right. I've also been a mail carrier by day. So there's that.

The B-side is an old gospel tune popularized by the likes of Ferlin Husky and Dolly Parton. Hope you enjoy my post-"alternative rock" rendition. These recordings have been mastered in high def!

Thanks, this was fun.

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released March 7, 2024

Vocals, acoustic guitar, arrangements, sampling, talking app, recording, production and mixing - Josh Rude

Sampled voice on "Workin'" - Randy Layton

Meowed outro on "Dove" - Moon Rude

Recorded at the Kentrol Center 2024, Rochester, IN

Mastered by Miro Svetinsky, MVP at Mirolab Studio, Long Beach, CA

Song 1 written by Chris Hayes and Huey Lewis
Published by Hulex Music (BMI) under mechanical license to the artist via Distrokid
Song 2 written by Bob Ferguson
Published by Bee Gee Music Publications (BMI) under mechanical license to the artist via Distrokid

Cover photo by Michael Kenny, used by permission

Special thanks to Sirenna McDonald for the B-Side suggestion and Randy L. for all the support.

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Josh Rude Rochester, Indiana

Making Midwest USA independent and experimental rock music since the 1990s; opening up the archive for digital posterity since the 2020s. Active in collaborating with/assisting Randy Layton & Alternative Records (Eugene, OR) and ambient artist Steve Scott (UK) on 2010s social media. Founded Rochester, Indiana's The Masters of Ceremony. Musical influences include Frank Zappa, Beck, Guided By Voices ... more

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