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But Janet also has playfulness in her song writing that is absolutely hysterical . Cheeto Blues is about an addiction to cheetos . Something we can all relate to .
Cheeto Blues
Sneaks in every night around midnight In those sound proof soft-soled slid slipper shoes Only illumination is the starlight Yeah tomorrow know I ’ ll have to pay my dues Yes it ’ s such a savory seduction Fluorescent orangey crunch I can ’ t refuse Oh it ’ s got me once again The damn you Frito-Lay those Cheeto blues That greasy coating in my mouth that I ’ m lovin Like a tasty oil slick dancing on my tongue Illicitly devouring by the dozen Just like the ones I had when I was young I can ’ t keep myself from indulging I have no strength no power left to choose Oh for you whom I adore I ’ ll take more Lipitor The damn you Frito-Lay those Cheeto blues ….
© Janet Thompson
Another fun one is about a problem many guitar players have … one can never have enough guitars ! Janet reluctantly admits there is a very personal element to this song . She currently has nine guitars . One more than can fit in her guitar closet !
Guitar Acquisition Blues
I ’ m cruising posts on EBay , can ’ t help it if I do And once or twice , or maybe more , I ’ ve searched on Craigslist , too It ’ s a fearsome , hard addiction , way too big to ignore In the land of milk and honey , you ’ ve got me on a diet Got a pocketful of credit , but you just won ’ t let me buy it It ’ s got me in a fever And I just don ’ t know what to do If I play her gotta keep her This guitar acquisition blues …
© Janet Thompson
At this time in her life Janet is very content to write , have fun and play ! Accountant and hubby , Mike , often accompanies her on the base . They live in a beautiful San Martin home . Together they play a few gigs and just have fun . Janet is grateful that life has been good to her and Mike , and that she does not need to make a living at her music . She remarks that no wonder in medieval times musicians had patrons ! She loves to write and tell a story in song .
For now she is content “ to play what I like ” and she is grateful that “ people like music .” This is a happy congruence . Janet ’ s bubbly personality and affable style might conflict with her love of the blues for some . It is a combination , however , that helps us realize that we really do live in a wonderful place full of some delightful , exceptionally talented individuals !
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