Name: St. James Infirmary
Duration: P00H05M09S
Description: The Vaughan Building's version of the old traditional song "St. James Infirmary" is a moody, spooky retelling. This Psychedelic dirge hits sensitive lows and hard 'n' heavy highs, making performance of the classic song unlike any you've ever heard before. In so many words, this ain't yer grandma's "St. James Infirmary"!

St. James Infirmary

by The Vaughan Building

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The Vaughan Building's version of the old traditional song "St. James Infirmary" is a moody, spooky retelling. This Psychedelic dirge hits sensitive lows and hard 'n' heavy highs, making performance of the classic song unlike any you've ever heard before. In so many words, this ain't yer grandma's "St. James Infirmary"!

lyrics

It was down in old Joe’s barroom
On the corner by the square
Where the drinks were served as usual
And the usual crowd was there.

Up walked Old Joe McKennedy,
His face was white as a sheet.
He said “You better go check upon your baby,
She’s been shot down in the street”.

I went down to St. James Infirmary,
Saw my baby over there.
She was stretched out on that long white table
So cold, so pale, and so fair.

Let her go, let her go, god bless her
Wherever she may be.
You can search this whole world over
But you’ll never find another man like me.

I want six, six white horses
And crapshooters to pull my hearse.
I want you to go and check upon my mother
If my condition gets any worse.

credits

released October 13, 2023
Words and music Traditional, arranged by Nicholas Chomko, Christian Dvorak, John Hix, and Michael McInerney

The Vaughan Building is:
- Michael McInerney (Lead vocals, guitar, harmonica, handclaps)
- Crispin Dorvak (Vocals, bass, idea for handclaps)
- Johnny Hix (Vocals, drums)
- Nicholas Chomko (Keyboards)

- Recording engineered by Matt Zoppa and Nick Zoppa of Green Light Audio Productions
- Mixing and mastering done by Chris Curry with preliminary mixing by Nick Zoppa

- Album cover designed by Michael McInerney
- Logo design by Wendy Snyder and Mark Voss

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Howdy! We’re a Bluesy Garage Rock band with a pslightly Psychedelic twist.

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