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Written by Ray Harris, this tune was apparently inspired by the drainpipe trousers and Cuban heels sported by James Brown in his appearance on the TAMI Show. A more straight-ahead rock number than our usual fare.

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I ain't real good lookin' - ain't no George Clooney man,
But I've always done alright -
Please and thank you ma'am,
If you ask around town and you mention my name,
The general consensus is always the same,
I'm a real trendsetter, he's a rake and a wheel,
I got drainpipe trousers and Cuban heels.

Never had a lot of money - or financial sense,
I'd be hard pressed to rub together 2 red cents,
Always had a way with women though -
Right place right time,
They say "you've got no money honey -
here take some of mine,
Got a great big house, a Caddy and three square meals,
I got drainpipe trousers and Cuban heels.

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There are those who don't approve of my lifestyle,
They think I'm kinda loose, immoral and wild,
I don't give a sweet monkey's or a flying duck,
My philosophy has always been shuck, jive and more shuck,
(alt. lyric - my philosophy has always been you make your own luck)
I look out for number one - it's that narcissist deal,
I got drainpipe trousers and Cuban heels.

I'm a real trendsetter, he's a rake and a wheel,
I got drainpipe trousers and Cuban heels.

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from Chicago Hi​-​Style, released November 25, 2013
Words & music Ray Harris ©2013 SOCAN/ASCAP
Arranged and performed by The Kingmakers

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The Kingmakers Ottawa, Ontario

The Kingmakers are Canada's preeminent rockabilly, jump blues and jive combo. Their latest album was recorded at Hi-Style in Chicago (JD McPherson), and they've recorded albums at historic SUN Studio in Memphis & Cowboy Jack Clement's studio in Nashville with guests The Jordanaires and JM Van Eaton. Their music has been featured in The Vampire Diaries, Dance Moms and hundreds of other TV shows. ... more

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