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Artwork by
Sam Smith

Sandusky

from Sandusky, Ohio

June 22nd, 2018
9 tracks
25:28
Sandusky, Ohio
Sandusky, Ohio
Sandusky
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2:47
Sandusky
Dave Paulson
[ Tommy returns from college to his hometown, ready to prove he’s not a screw-up as he takes a prominent role at his father’s company ] Gentlemen, raise your glass to long nights I can't recall I finally cleared a path with good friends to break my fall They thought I was good for nothing Said “Hurry up, or you’ll be late for school again” But I’ll have a brand new start I'm gonna play my part in sweet Sandusky I’ve never had a plan, but found ways the rules could bend but I’ve been an honest man, with a good heart, an ear to lend That’s gotta count for something I’ve got a feeling something great will come along There’s no other way to be, and I know The old man has saved me a seat in Sandusky I’m gonna amount to something If only my mom could see me now, well I guess she can (I know she can) And we’ll have a brand new start in sweet Sandusky
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“Sandusky, Ohio” is a rock album inspired by the 1995 comedy film “Tommy Boy,” starring Chris Farley and David Spade.

And it’s no joke.

The album was written and performed by Dave Paulson, an indie-rock singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Paulson — who previously fronted Nashville’s The Privates — was tired of writing songs about himself, so he started thinking about taking inspiration from a pre-existing story. But nothing too weighty. He wanted to choose something fun, personal, and completely out of left field.

Credits

Produced by Jordan Lehning and Dave Paulson

All songs by Dave Paulson

Drums, percussion and cover art: Sam Smith
String arrangement, cello and violin: Larissa Maestro
Violin and viola: Avery Bright

Mixed by Jordan Lehning
Mastered by John Baldwin
Special thanks to Michael Eades at YK Records

Love to all of my Pledgemusic backers

Extra special thanks to the elite Pledgemusic Junior Producers: John Huff, Carrie Thomas, E.G. Cameron, Matt Bell, Ashley Spurgeon, Dylan Allen, Alan Pendergrass, Alexis Paulson, Amy Kurland, Balz Biellmann, Scott Bartley, Mark Wukas, George Van Geem, Denis Deck, Rafael Cevallos, Remo Williams, Ken Paulson, Jonathan Rogers, Andrew Mischke and Josh Watson

YK-056