Grandad’s Radio
(Words and Music by Hugh Hart and Doug Hoekstra)

I remember Grandad’s radio
Had lots of tubes that’d start to glow
Whenever he left it on too long
Somethin’ right goin’ wrong
I do believe he’s growin’ dim
Turn the dial and try again
C’mon, rattle that box again

Heatin’ up, ready to blow
There goes Grandad’s radio
Hit it hard, watch it glow
There goes Grandad’s radio

She was like the television
Lots of talk but somethin’ missin’
The day that she became my wife
It forever changed my life
How could I ever fail to see?
Sittin’ up I fell asleep,
Woken up by Fibber McGee

Heatin’ up, ready to blow
There goes Grandad’s radio
Hit it hard, watch it glow
There goes Grandad’s radio

Grandma said to live and learn
A penny saved is a penny earned
A stitch in time will save you nine
But, Grandma died in ’55

Nowadays it’s hard to trust
Even though you know you must
When the tubes begin to glow
Like they did so long ago
You’re back to Grandad’s radio

Heatin’ up, ready to blow
There goes Grandad’s radio
Hit it hard, watch it glow
There goes Grandad’s radio

Ed Breckenfeld – drums
Hugh Hart – piano, backing vocals
Doug Hoekstra – acoustic & electric guitars, lead vocals
John Pazdan – bass
Engineered by Bruce Barrett, Ravenswood, Chicago IL

 
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