Up and Down

by Benny J Ward

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In true Benny J Ward fashion, no time has been wasted delivering the second of his solo single ‘Up and Down’. This song is completely infectious and just like his first single, ‘Tell Me Tell Me’, it oozes fuzzed out 60s harmonies and garage guitars in what is fast becoming his own signature sound.

‘Up and Down’ was recorded, mixed and mastered by Benny J Ward, in his own studio, Pink House Studio.

Benny says: “‘Up and Down’ is a lot of fun! I guess in some ways, the subject matter is an ode to how life can be a yo-yo at times, and that’s OK! If you’re feeling up and down, chuck this on, grab your best mate and have a boogie!”

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I get this feeling from my head to my toes
When I look around you know the feeling grows
I don’t know what to say in conversation
Coz my mind feels like a doctors patient
They say my name as I turn around
My heads been running all over town
Just give me some pills
To make me see
Just what it is that I might need

They say hey how are you feeling
I’m up and down
They say hey how are you doing
I’m up and down
They say hey how are you going
I’m up and down
They say hey how are you doing
I’m up and down

Now I’ve been here for a while and it’s starting to see
An elephant in my room staring at me
So kick off your shoes
Come right in
And give me a dose of your medicine

They say hey how are you feeling
I’m up and down
They say hey how are you doing
I’m up and down
They say hey how are you going
I’m up and down
They say hey how are you doing
I’m up and down

Woo!
Alright!
Ah Yeah!

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released April 13, 2023
All words and music by Benny J Ward

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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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