--words and music by Michael Stanley
from "Fourth And Ten", 1984
Recorded Live at Blossom Music Center, August 15 & 16, 1984
Ha ... alright ... oh yeah ... This old town been home long as I remember This town gonna be here long after I'm gone East side, west side give but don't surrender They been down but they still rock on... Oh, and this town is my town--alright? Love her, hate her--it don't matter 'cause I'm gonna stand and fight This town--is my town She's got her ups and downs But I love her, hate her--it don't matter 'cause this is my town This old town is where I learned about lovin' This old town is where I learned to hate This town, buddy, has done its share of shovin' This town taught me that it's never too late... Oh, and this town is my town--alright? Love her hate her--it don't matter 'cause I'm gonna stand and fight This town--is my town She's got her ups and downs But I love her, hate it--it don't matter 'cause this is my town Oh, and this town is my town--alright? Love her, hate her--it don't matter 'cause I'm gonna stand and fight This town--is my town She's got her ups and downs But I love her, hate her--it don't matter 'cause this is my town This is my town... (to fade)
Michael Stanley: Lead and Background Vocals / Guitar Bob Pelander: Keyboards / Vocals Michael Gismondi: Bass / Saxophone Tommy Dobeck: Drums / Accidental Vocals Kevin Raleigh: Lead and Background Vocals / Keyboards Danny Powers: Lead Guitar / Vocals