I’ve always liked old black and white movies. This song was inspired by a chance encounter with my wife Dana waaaaay back. We had broken up and happened to see each other at a gas station. In the song I changed the setting to make it more like film noir. A sunny day in a dimly lit cafe makes it more dramatic. The 2nd half of the song was meant to be disco. 4 on the floor with synths blaring. I asked Sav to give me his best Nile Rodgers and he delivered. My Big Sister Deborah adds some really soulful vocals to this track. Reminiscent of movies like Phantom of the Paradise and Thank God It’s Friday.

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Hello Old friend

I saw you, i saw you in a dark cafe
It was on a sunny day in May
I couldn’t believe, after all this time
You look so good

Hello old friend, how long has it been
Have you thought of me since
Can i see you again
Hello old friend, did you get the letters i sent
I’ll put my heart on the limb, will i see you again

My how time flies when you’re busy
Getting your life in order
But i couldn’t resist, your eyes
Such a mystery, ooh such a mystery
You and me I’ve always wondered
I had to come over and at least say Hi, how you doing

Hello old friend, how long has it been
Have you thought of me since
Can i see you again
Hello old friend, did you read the letters i sent
I’ll put my heart on the limb, will i see you again

Hello, Hello, Hello

My it’s been so long

Babybrutha

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