DEANO by THE POTTERS 3

jackpot

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
As most of you know Dean and I have been friends for many years and with Christmas
almost here I wanted to do something special for him. Since I know he puts no value
on material things I decided to spare no time or effort in giving a gift that he can cherish
forever. To the tune Ringo by Lorne Green:

He lay face down in the parking lot sand
clutching his Balabushka in his hand
He slipped and fell and busted his head
I thought for sure that he was dead
But a spark still burned so I called my wife and
late that night we saved the life of Deano
DEANO
We nursed him till the danger passed
the days went by, he mended fast
Then from night till morning dew
He practiced with that deadly cue
As I watched him every day
I knew no one could match the play of Deano
DEANO
One day we drove the Hampton Hill crest
I went east and he went west
I hustled cheap pool rooms and bars while
He he made huge scores near and far
With sport coat and cue he gained such fame
All through Oak Cliff they feared the name Deano
DEANO
I knew one day I'd face the test
which one of us was the best and
sure enough I got the call
he was holdup in the hall
I left the rail birds out in the street and
I went in alone to meet Deano
DEANO
They said my game was next to none but
before I knew it I was done
You lose, pay up he hissed and
the money just flew from my fist
I turned and headed for the door
I could take no more of Deano
DEANO
They say that was the only time anyone had seen him smile
He unscrewed his cue
pushed the money back and then
he said to me,we're even friend and
so I want it told that
Deano has a heart of gold
The word spread throughout the town
that I had shot Deano down but
no one can explain why
I just shake my head,and smile
when I hear the name Deano
DEANO

Sure to be a number one hit by THE POTTERS 3
Jackpot on lead
Pam backup and penny whistle
Jonah on Ukulele
Boy oh boy when I sang this to Dean over the phone he was so overcome with
emotion that he couldn't even speak the phone went dead.
For a free autographed picture of THE POTTERS 3
send a self addressed envelope and $100 (to cover shipping and handling) to
jackpot
Merry Christmas to all
jack
 

deanoc

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
Potter wrote this son yesterday
I had to listen to him sing it
if that wasn't enough ,he told me stories about
Mr White his jr hi music teacher

the song sounded better when he sang it
pleae don't encourage him
i will have to listen to another one

we all share in his good news at the doctors,but this music career is killing me
 

JazzyJeff87

AzB Plutonium Member
Silver Member
Damn I wish I had a friend so I could make up songs about him. 2 characters in the saga of southern pool. Aloha and merry Christmas
 

cue4me

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
Interesting rendition of this oldie. Dean should be pleased, almost beyond words, if that is ever possible, that he has a friend who thinks so highly of him that he would take the time to do this. Great job and a real tribute to your true friend. Happy holidays.
 

ShootingArts

Smorg is giving St Peter the 7!
Gold Member
Silver Member
Lorne Greene

I don't remember if he had the e on the end of Green or not but I was feeling generous! Anyway, I haven't heard Ringo in many a year but I had heard Waco lately and watched the movie so I had no problem remembering Lorne Greene's voice to put with the words. "The Voice of Doom" they called him when he read the news in the days before being an actor.

Great rewrite, Dean should be pleased!

Hu
 

pt109

WO double hemlock
Silver Member
Okay, Mr Potter....that kinda made my day.
When’s the album coming out....you got me for a customer....

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pt....from the same country as Lorne Green
 

ibuycues

I Love Box Cues
Silver Member
As most of you know Dean and I have been friends for many years and with Christmas
almost here I wanted to do something special for him. Since I know he puts no value
on material things I decided to spare no time or effort in giving a gift that he can cherish
forever. To the tune Ringo by Lorne Green:

He lay face down in the parking lot sand
clutching his Balabushka in his hand
He slipped and fell and busted his head
I thought for sure that he was dead
But a spark still burned so I called my wife and
late that night we saved the life of Deano
DEANO
We nursed him till the danger passed
the days went by, he mended fast
Then from night till morning dew
He practiced with that deadly cue
As I watched him every day
I knew no one could match the play of Deano
DEANO
One day we drove the Hampton Hill crest
I went east and he went west
I hustled cheap pool rooms and bars while
He he made huge scores near and far
With sport coat and cue he gained such fame
All through Oak Cliff they feared the name Deano
DEANO
I knew one day I'd face the test
which one of us was the best and
sure enough I got the call
he was holdup in the hall
I left the rail birds out in the street and
I went in alone to meet Deano
DEANO
They said my game was next to none but
before I knew it I was done
You lose, pay up he hissed and
the money just flew from my fist
I turned and headed for the door
I could take no more of Deano
DEANO
They say that was the only time anyone had seen him smile
He unscrewed his cue
pushed the money back and then
he said to me,we're even friend and
so I want it told that
Deano has a heart of gold
The word spread throughout the town
that I had shot Deano down but
no one can explain why
I just shake my head,and smile
when I hear the name Deano
DEANO

Sure to be a number one hit by THE POTTERS 3
Jackpot on lead
Pam backup and penny whistle
Jonah on Ukulele
Boy oh boy when I sang this to Dean over the phone he was so overcome with
emotion that he couldn't even speak the phone went dead.
For a free autographed picture of THE POTTERS 3
send a self addressed envelope and $100 (to cover shipping and handling) to
jackpot
Merry Christmas to all
jack

One of the more entertaining reads I have enjoyed in a long time.
Done for a friend, and exactly hit the mark.
Thanks!

Will Prout
 

jackpot

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
Thanks

Thanks to all for the kind words. Deano obviously doesn't have the ear or sophistication
to appreciate fine music when he hears it. When the money starts pouring in from
the free autographed pictures and the recording studios are beating down my door
to sign THE POTTERS 3 to a mega deal, not to even mention the book and movie
that is sure to follow, he will be there wanting his end. Just like Minnesota Fats claiming
the Hustler book and movie stole his life story. But unlike Walter Tevis I will as always
take the high road and make sure he is taken care of. I have already spoken with the
other members of the group and they wholeheartedly agree. What a fine clan the
Potters are.
jack
 
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