PAPA STEVE - 52 WEEKS OF COVERS

IN 2014 I COVERED ONE SONG PER WEEK. HERE IS A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN LISTEN TO THEM AND READ DUMB THINGS I WROTE ABOUT THEM.

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Songs best listened to in a smoky room while peeking out of your window as people walk by. Or if you want to dance in a dark, sexy, neon dungeon for nobody.

Listen/purchase: I WILL FIND YOU by PAPA STEVE

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Here are some lost PAPA STEVE originals for you.

Listen/purchase: Development Arrested by PAPA STEVE

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This week’s questions are with Corey Salts from the very cool Messy Life Records. Corey and I aren’t too familiar, but I asked him about this because he’s done records for Blithe Field, who I adore. Let’s get straight to it!!!

1. State your name/what you do & a little known fact about you. ...

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Hey I did a thing for a person. It was fun. Maybe you'd like to read it?

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Listen/download: PUT THIS TO BED - COLLECTION IV by PAPA STEVE Last batch of songs, for your downloading pleasures.

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Thursday is and has been one of my favorite bands for well over a decade now. This song changed my life in that it was a gateway to a different style of music that I wasn't open to initially. From that point on, I slowly became more open-minded and I couldn't be more thankful for that. I will also add this was the hardest song to sing I've had to do this year. I didn't realize that no one can really sing like quite like Geoff Rickly.

Thank you for all the support this past year. 2014 was a really eventful year for me. I learned a lot about myself, and how I approach making music. Also, I probably developed some bad production habits that I may have to unlearn, but I also learned some cool stuff. If I didn't cover a song you wanted, I'm sorry, it was most likely because I didn't think I could do it justice. But the kind words and support have been so crucial for me. If no one gave a shit about these, I probably would've given up. So again, thank you for everything.

Always messy,

PAPA STEVE

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So, my goal for this song was to redeem myself from my original recording of this which is from a few years ago (and it sucks). It was released on a comp that I'm not going to tell you about so that you can't hear it. I don't know if I redeemed myself or not honestly, but this version is at least better than that one, so it's good enough for me. Last one next week. Thank you.

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This was very much a last minute recording. Enjoy my scratchy violin playing. 2 more to go my friends.

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Just a few more. This was a really fun one to do (thanks Todd for the suggestion!). In the coming weeks I should have a surprise music video for a song I did a few weeks back (which the picture above is taken from).

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4 more. To my Ohio friends: PAPA STEVE is playing a show at the Trash Castle at Ian's house. December 13th. Check it out.

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This has been really fun lately.

I always loved "New Girl" by The Suicide Machines since I heard it on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. I always wanted to cover that song, but I just didn't think I could make it work. And recently, I've been really into these guys' self-titled album. This song is great and if you've ever loved a pet or wanted to, this song will make your heart all fuzzy and stuff.

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Old 97's are such a great band. So many great songs to choose from. Naturally, I chose a downer and made it more of a downer.

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This one goes out to my boy Mike Berges. He's one of the best dudes I've ever met. Number 44 down. What, like 8 more to go? Anything anyone REALLY wants to hear? I need some support in this last stretch, or I might start letting myself sleep more.

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I've never been super into ska, but Less Than Jake is one of the few exceptions. I think I first heard this song on the Digimon movie soundtrack. I've loved it ever since.

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Special thanks to my friend Jaclyn for recording some vocals with me for this one.

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Here’s something you already know but bears repeating: moving is not fun.

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Listen/download: DUMB & DUMBER AND OTHER SUMMER SONGS - COLLECTION III by PAPA STEVE Oh yeah, here is the third collection of songs, free of charge. Share with your friends and be good to all.