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Just Holding On

from Live at the Wheatsheaf by Max Savage

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I loved a girl in Alice Springs. She played guitar and mandolin and sang like a broken heart. I loved the town as well. The sort of love that you think you can overcome but makes its way under your skin. Its a battered and beaten up old town but I love it just the same.

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Never was one
for heartbreak or silent emotion
Never could tell why she looked at me
with such betrayal
I'm not saying I'm strong,
But when push comes to shove
I can keep my head down
But leaving this town
Got me just holding on

Well the river's as battered and bruised
as a heartbroken lover
And the pubs are all bursting with men,
til the two o'clock bell
And the ranges burn red
But the grass is still greener than copper in rain
Leaving this town
Got me just holding on

Pretty as lies
She's the girl that I never held onto
At the back of the bar
Playing careless to those who still stand
And she's better than that
Playing covers to lovers
Who won't understand
That we're grieving this town
And we're just holding on

credits

from Live at the Wheatsheaf, track released September 4, 2011
Ross McHenry (Bass) Kevin Van der Zwaag (Drums) Brenton Foster (Hammond) Steve Salvi (Pedal/Lap Steel) Lachlan "Randy" Ridge (Guitar) Max McHenry (Vocals and Guitar) Tara Lynch (backing vocals) Naomi Keyte (backing vocals) Laura Knowling (backing vocals)

All songs written by Max McHenry except Douglas written by Max McHenry, Ross McHenry and Lachlan Ridge

Produced by Ross McHenry

All tracks recorded live at the Wheatsheaf International Hotel, May 28th 2011 by Tom Barnes.
Mixed by Tom Barnes at Mecca Studios, Adelaide SA
Mastered by Pete Maher, Topfloor Music, Brighton UK

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Beloved by fans and relatively unknown beyond their hometown of Adelaide, South Australia, Max Savage and the False Idols have developed a reputation for explosive live performances and thoughtfully assembled recordings over more than a decade of music. ... more

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