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Dillinger Sang

from Bakelite 78- It's A Sin by Bakelite 78

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Robert Rial wrote this song about the mythic death of bank robber John Dillinger.

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They say that Dillinger Sang
Whilst fleeing justice in the Sheriff's sedan.
Could she have known about his getaway plan
When Dillinger sang?

When Dillinger smiled
Those cheeky press boys were completely beguiled.
And law abiding matrons nearly went wild
When Dillinger smiled.

Oh, Lady In Red.
How could you lead him on
With the things that you said-
Bringin' J. Edgar Hoover's boys gunnin' for John

Dillinger cried, outside The Biograph
The day that he died.
One single icy tear welled up from inside,
When Dillinger died.

Oh, Lady In Red.
You sold him out with lies.
They'd come for his head!
How could you walk away
Without any goodbyes?

Dillinger cried, outside The Biograph
The day that he died.
One single icy tear welled up from inside,
When Dillinger died.

credits

from Bakelite 78- It's A Sin, released January 27, 2006
Banjo Uke- Tom Ray
Tuba- Gary Schepers
Trombone- Ariel Bolles
Clarinet- Bob Kessler
Trumpet- Rich Unetich
Percussion- Jason Grey
Tenor Guitar and Vocals- Robert Rial

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Bakelite 78 Seattle, Washington

Bakelite 78 performed a mix of swing, blues, proto-country, cabaret, and rock as well as originals in these styles. The original Bakelite 78 performed in Chicago from 2003-2008. In 2009, Robert Rial moved to Seattle. The Seattle line-up of Bakelite 78 released a full length, "What The Moon Has Done", in 2012, and two EP's, "Five Hits From Heck" & "Farewell to the Emerald City", in 2016 and 2019. ... more

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