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Original 45 version of this gem recorded mostly by Vullo and I. Mark Zolezzi added background vocals. Mixed by Mark O'Toole. Mastered by Kramer.

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Bobby Keys was hanging in the South of France
Rolling with tax exiles and whoevers by chance
Sweat the size of stones roll down the basement walls
Grievous Angel strung out in a bathroom stall
Trap it on some tape and bring it back to L.A.
Try to make some sense of the time you spent getting away

Tropical diseases, I'll take them every time
The insects suck your blood, like catholics drink their wine
Those tropical diseases, I'll take them anyway
you can freeze your ass off in Washington or shake it by the Frisco Bay

Brando style Tahitian Isle kind of leave me alone
Castaway Los Angelese ain't got no telephone
In the South Pacific you learn the native speak
Lose your mind in due time from the wet hot heat
Open a can of worms under the family tree
Cheyenne and Dag together for eternity

Those tropical diseases...

The Black Ark had to burn too many hanger ons there
The herb is strong and cheap but you better beware
Cause if they see you rocks upon a starry night
Blackwell turns to Whitewurst in desperate eyes
the Stones the Clash even Johnny Cash had to take the ride
Reggae losts it's reefer when dancehall went snowblind

Those tropical diseases...

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released July 1, 2013
Mr. Entertainment Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Bass
Mike Vullo Drums, Lead Guitar
Mark Zolezzi Backup Vocals

Photo by Teajay Smith w/ Barry's camera

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Mr. Entertainment and the Pookiesmackers Hollywood, Florida

Mr. Entertainment and the Pookiesmackers hide in the tropical abyss that lies near the end of US1 in the "state" of Florida. Going strong since the 19 somethings. Singing songs and telling stories that will make you laugh, dance, cry or think.

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