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Rhinestone in the Rough

from I'm Wanita by Wanita

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Rhinestone in the Rough: I chose this number because it sounded commercial and because I respect Allan Caswell the writer. It also mentions a couple of my favourite artists. Patsy Cline, Loretta Lyn and Tammy Wynette.

lyrics

02 - Wanita - Rhinestone in the Rough - lyrics

This ain’t Hollywood or Vegas
But I’ll show you what I’m made of
Playin’ four long sets each Friday night
Down at Manny’s Bar

I got the legs, I got the eyes
Got everything the guys ‘round here
Would think that I would ever need
For me to be a star

It’s a question of survival
I’m two years too old for idol
Sometimes, your best, well,
It isn’t good enough
I can sing like Patsy Cline
Right here ‘til closing time
Oh, I’m your little rhinestone in the rough

I’m a small fish in an ocean
Still clinging to the notion
That it’s my job to get back up
Each time life knocks me down

Just a small piece of the action
Oh, but I’m the main attraction
I’m a shining star in a small-town bar
In a small-town town

It’s a question of survival
I’m two years too old for idol
Sometimes, your best, well,
It isn’t good enough
When you sing just like Loretta
You know they won’t forget ‘ya
Oh, I’m their little rhinestone in the rough

There’s a small ten dollar cover
If you’re a country music lover
You’ll pretty soon discover
Why they drink here Friday nights
If they thought, they forgot me
There’s no way that they’re gonna’ stop me
I’ve got my wish, I can cut a disc
And get my name in lights

It’s a question of survival
I’m two years too old for idol
Sometimes, your best, well,
It isn’t good enough
And when I sing Shania
I can set this bar on fire
Oh, I’m your little rhinestone in the rough

If I sound so much like tammy
They oughta’ give this gal a Grammy
Oh, I’m your little rhinestone in the rough

Well, I’m your little rhinestone in the rough

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from I'm Wanita, released July 14, 2021
Allan Caswell and Marian Caswell

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Wally “Meanie” Kempton took the plunge in 2018 and launched his record label Cheersquad Records & Tapes. Since then he has released new material from acts such as The Meanies, The Hard-Ons, Chris Wilson, Phil Jamieson, Seasick Steve, Wanita, Minibikes, The Rinehearts, Immigrant Union and T. Wilds, along with limited edition vinyl of older material from Snout, Even and The Glory Box and more. ... more

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