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Sly Crooner Episode #15 Jonny Whites Has A Dream

From: Geoffrey Tozer
Series: Sly Crooner
Length: 28:30

An inspiring tale involving hair shampoo. Read the full description.

Askance_small Inspiration is a powerful force and can overcome even the most stubborn of fears. Sly tells such a story to his friend Jonny Whites the colorful major domo at the Hotel Alto Nido who is about to embark on a new career in Hollywood. In this case the will to succeed is driven by a six year old girl with great hair. How very swank! Includes the songs "Tho Old Alto Nido", "Mr. Lucky" and "Holding A Thought".

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Piece Description

Inspiration is a powerful force and can overcome even the most stubborn of fears. Sly tells such a story to his friend Jonny Whites the colorful major domo at the Hotel Alto Nido who is about to embark on a new career in Hollywood. In this case the will to succeed is driven by a six year old girl with great hair. How very swank! Includes the songs "Tho Old Alto Nido", "Mr. Lucky" and "Holding A Thought".

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Tangerine Flakey

Sorry Johnny but i read sartre, keruoac, who is it playin' keys babe?
before I met my russian princess in 65. you weren't even born Jonny, may the city lights be with you my son

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
The Old Alto Nido Geoffrey Leigh Tozer Songs Of The Sly Crooner. Razz Records 2007 03:40
Mr. Lucky Geoffrey Leigh Tozer Songs Of The Sly Crooner. Razz Records 2007 03:40
Holding A Thought Geoffrey Leigh Tozer Songs Of The Sly Crooner. Razz Records 2007 03:45