I’m In Love Again: (3:01), (Live Version): (2:59)
I took an ad out in the personals all in fun.
For a couple of weeks, I didn’t understand what I’d done.
When she asked me, have you ever been in love?
Well, I laughed as we both tumbled to the floor.
I’m in love again, and I’m all set ‘til next week
I’ve found home again, got my clothes and a place to sleep.
Well don’t you ask me to explain,
Why love to me seems to be a losin’ game.
Nothin’ is permanent, and so goes love.
You must realize it happens to everyone.
What a funny game, hope you don’t mind playin’,
Until next Sunday’s paper…
‘Cause, I’m alone again, an it’s time to hit the streets.
Pretty girls are fun, tweet me for a meet & greet.
I’m in love again, and I’m all set ‘til next week.
I’ve found home again, got my clothes and a place to sleep.
I’m in love again, I’m in love again, I’m in love again, I’m in love
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Lead Vocals-Wayne Gamache
Bass -Tom Marak
Lead Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drum Tracks – Wayne Gamache
Background Vocals – Wayne Gamache
(Writers: W. Gamache-BMI, T. Marak-BMI, A. Rondini-BMI)
Live Version
Electric Guitar and Lead Vocals-Wayne Gamache
Bass – Tom Marak
Lead Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drums – Bob Barger
Background Vocals-Tom Marak and Tony Rondini
Star: (3:15)
I’ve got your picture on my wall. I’ve read your books and that ain’t all.
I’m gonna get inside your head. Too many things were left unsaid.
You let an image fade away. Though your words are here to stay.
Too many years were left behind. You have a place inside my mind.
Star, yeah you are. You light the pages of my mind.
Star, glad to have known you. You make my life one big smile.
Many times, I didn’t know what to do. Your inspiration’s all I need to pull me through.
Star, Star, Star
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Lead Vocals-Wayne Gamache
Bass -Tom Marak
Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drum Tracks – Wayne Gamache
Background Vocals-Wayne Gamache
(Writer: Wayne Gamache-BMI)
After the Show: (3:23)
I play guitar in a rock’n band and try to get away with as much as I can.
My blood rushes when I hit that stage, I was born to rock in this Rock’n Roll age.
(There’s a girl) shakin’ there & she’s look’n at me. (There’s a girl) Straight across that looks so sweet
(There’s a girl) In the front row that I wanna meet. (After the show, After the show)
I’m gonna tempt ‘em and tease ‘em and make ‘em move, everyone’s shaken they’re getting off on the groove.
The theater’s pumping, it’s feeling right and no surprise we’re getting’ crazy tonight. (and I want her to know)
I’m gonna rock’em hard, I’m gonna rock’em loud, ‘cause I love to hear the screamin’ of the crowd.
Get off, I’m gonna rock you tonight.
(There’s a girl) shakin’, shakin’ look’n at me. (There’s a girl) Straight across looks so sweet
(There’s a girl) In the front row that I wanna meet. (After the show, After the show, After the show)
I wanna meet her.
Guitars, Keyboards, Lead and Background Vocals –Tony Rondini
Bass -Tom Marak
Drum Tracks – Tony Rondini
Background Vocals – Wayne Gamache
(Writer: A. Rondini-BMI)
Angel: (3:07)
Angel spread your wings, I want to ride away, hide away in your song.
Don’t you leave me yet, I want to be your friend, at the end of the day.
Don’t you pass me by, give me one more chance and I’ll show you why, I need your love to survive.
Angel by my side, won’t you take my hand, let’s make a plan, fly away.
If that doesn’t suit you now, I’ll let you go, still I know, we’ll meet again.
Need your love…to survive
Angel spread your wings, I want to ride away, hide away…
Angel spread your wings, I want to ride away, hide away… in your song
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Lead Vocals-Wayne Gamache
Bass -Tom Marak
Lead Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drum Tracks – Wayne Gamache
Background Vocals – Wayne Gamache
(Writer: Wayne Gamache-BMI)
So In Love: (3:52)
Last Night I woke up in a cold sweat, dreaming of you.
I called out into the darkness, you faded from view.
Can’t remember when I met you, I know what I feel
I can’t forget you, I know you are real.
I don’t know what to do, I’m so in love with you.
Don’t know what to do, so in love with you.
Morning comes I wake to find, dreams cannot lie
Can’t wait for tonight when I’ll look in your eyes.
You’re no illusion, you know it’s true.
With my imagination and the nighttime, I’ll always have you.
Is this a dream, is it reality? Can’t seem to tell which one, one this can be.
I know you’re real, you’re not just fantasy. ‘Cause, you’re the one, the only one for me.
I woke up today, with hope and a plan. Goin’ out to find you, no more one-night stands.
I know what I will do, I’m so in love with you. I know what I will do, find real love with you.
This I know is true, I’m so in love with you. This I know is true, today I’ll be with you.
This I know is true, so in love with you. This I know is true, tonight I’ll be with you.
So…. in love with you.
Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Lead Vocals-Tom Marak
Acoustic Twelve String Guitar, Electric Guitar-Wayne Gamache
Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drum Tracks and Hand Claps – Wayne Gamache/Tom Marak
Background Vocals- Wayne Gamache
(Writers: Tom Marak-BMI, Wayne Gamache-BMI)
Magical Man: (2:52)
Magical man…Magical man…Magical man
The mystery you see, won’t let you be. It’s a feelin’ too good to be true.
You’ve been here once before, when magic knocked on your door,
An’ left a spell of heartache over you.
Now, don’t you hesitate. Ev’ry second you wait, brings him closer, closer to you.
An’ if the feelings not right, you need to leave him tonight.
You know he’ll keep leading you on!
He’s a magical man…whatcha doin’? He’s a magical man…road to ruin.
He’s a magical man…what’s he doin’ to you?
There’s nothing left to say. It’s time to turn away. You no longer need to answer his call.
The nighttime fades away, and so do his magical ways. He disappears into the morning light.
Now don’t you hesitate…Whatcha doin’, whatcha doin’, whatcha doin’, with the magical man?
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Lead Vocals-Wayne Gamache
Bass -Tom Marak
Lead Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drum Tracks – Wayne Gamache
Background Vocals-Wayne Gamache
(Writers: W. Gamache-BMI, T. Marak-BMI, G. Ammann)
Midnight Fantasy: (5:52)
Hot oasis in the desert, a sultan’s harem in the sand.
You’re the beauty, taken captive, I’m the hero take my hand.
And we’ll ride in the night, as this fantasy takes flight.
(Every night) every night I dream about you. (Every night) dreams so real it’s hard to sleep.
(Every night) and at night when I dream about you, (Every night) you’re my midnight fantasy.
In the tower a fair lady, Imprisoned by the castle walls.
In shining armor to the rescue, I hear the echo of your calls.
And I try to clear my head, as I’m lying here in bed,
and my eyelids feel like lead, so I drift into a midnight fantasy.
And it’s another dream about you, another dream of you and me.
And our love is oh so fine, in this fantasy of mine.
(Every night) every night I dream about you. (Every night) dreams so real it’s hard to sleep.
(Every night) and at night when I dream about you, (Every night) you’re my midnight fantasy,
(Every night) you’re my midnight fantasy, (Every night) be my midnight fantasy.
Guitars, Keyboards, Lead and Background Vocals – Tony Rondini
Bass -Tom Marak
Drum Tracks – Tony Rondini
Background Vocals – Wayne Gamache
(Writer: A. Rondini-BMI)
Oh My Dear: (3:04)
Oh, my dear, I think that you’ve mistaken me, for someone who still cares about you,
someone who would never doubt you, someone who can’t live without you.
Oh, my dear, that once may have been true, but it seems that things have been a changing.
It appears our roles are rearranging. It seems that you’re not so engaging.
It’s time to pack my bags and I’ll take my leave. And when I’m gone, well maybe then you’ll believe.
You’ve had your fun. I’ve got to run. Can’t have my love when you deceive.
Oh, my dear, you took advantage of my trust in you, and now you’ve overstayed your welcome.
Your value’s over played and then some. You no longer have it made, now we’re done!
It’s time to pack my bags and I’ll take my leave. And when I’m gone, my baby, then you’ll believe
You’re not the one. No longer fun. Can’t have my love if you deceive.
I’m pretty sure you won’t be down for too long. You’re not the kind to shed a tear.
You’ll get yourself right up when you see I’ve gone, ‘cause being alone is what you really fear.
Oh, my dear, I think you have mistaken me for someone who still cares about you,
Someone who would never doubt you, Someone who can’t live without you.
Oh, my dear, now this is good-bye. I think our little show has played out.
It’s one too many times you’ve stayed out. I think that all the facts are laid out.
I’m sure that all my dues are paid out. And now that we’re all done, I’ll fade out.
Oh, my dear, Oh-oh, my dear.
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Keyboards,
Lead Vocals-Tom Marak
Acoustic Twelve String Guitar, Electric Guitar-Wayne Gamache
Lead Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drum Tracks – Wayne Gamache/Tom Marak
Background Vocals-Wayne Gamache
(Writer: Tom Marak-BMI)
Get Away With Words: (3:06)
I should’ve wrote you off, but it wouldn’t have been enough.
I gotta get you outta my mind, for this is the very last time:
You get away with words. Oh, you always have a line.
But this is the last time, you’ll get away with words.
You think you are the best, always out last the rest.
An’ now I know you are the kind, who would be messin’ with my mind.
Oh, you got me on the line, you really did it this time.
Now, this guy’s standin’ up, I’m tellin’ you, enough’s, enough.
Get away with words. You always had a way with words. Run away with words.
I can’t let you, get away, with everything you say. (Words and words and words)
You have a way with words. Oh yeah oh yeah, you have a way with words
(Words and words and words.) Run away with words.
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Lead Vocals-Wayne Gamache
Bass, Keyboards -Tom Marak
Lead Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drum Tracks – Wayne Gamache
(Writer: Wayne Gamache-BMI)
On My Way: (3:05), (Live Version): (3:00)
I was on my way, to a new horizon.
What’s been right for you, wasn’t right for me for so long.
I lost my right of way, on a lonesome highway.
Thought it was the only road, and now I know, I was wrong.
So, I’m on my way, I’m comin’ back to you.
I’m on my way, an’ I’ll be there soon. I’m on my way.
Were we so confused, or tired of being used?
If I stopped to look, maybe the answer was on your face?
Did you ever say, or whisper in my ear?
“When I have no doubt, we can work it out, today’s the day.”
Now, I’m on my way, I’m comin’ back to you.
I’m on my way, an’ I’ll be there soon. I’m on my way.
I’m comin’ back to you. I’m on my way, an’ I’ll be there soon. I’m on my way.
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Lead Vocals-Wayne Gamache
Bass -Tom Marak
Lead Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drum Tracks – Wayne Gamache
Background Vocals-Wayne Gamache
(Writer: Wayne Gamache-BMI)
(Live Version)
Electric Guitar and Lead Vocals-Wayne Gamache
Bass – Tom Marak
Lead Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drums – Bob Barger
Background Vocals-Tom Marak and Tony Rondini
Only You: (3:16)
I’m getting closer…(closer), getting closer to your heart.
Come on over…(over). Never want us to be apart.
‘Cause I, I need you, to help me make it through.
All the things you do, are so right.
Only you, can make my dreams come true.
You make my life worthwhile. You’re my reason to smile.
Only you, can make ev’ry day brand new.
You’re with me all the time. You’re always on my mind.
I want to show you…(show you), you’re all I really need.
Come on now…(on now), let my love shine on you.
Only you…Only you…(yeah you), can make me smile…(make me smile.)
Only you, only you, only you.
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Lead Vocals-Wayne Gamache
Bass, Tambourine-Tom Marak
Lead Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drum Tracks – Wayne Gamache
Background Vocals- Wayne Gamache/Tom Marak
(Writer: Wayne Gamache-BMI)
Don’t Be Afraid of the Night: (4:41)
As twilight turns to dusk, gone is the light of day, and into the darkness, the sun fades away.
Childhood memories, seem to reappear. Of unknown enemies, the time soon grows near.
Oooh, don’t be afraid of the night, don’t be afraid of the night, don’t be afraid of the night.
Frightened and trembling, the fear has begun. Wanting just to hide, with no place to run.
Black is the sky, chest feeling tight. Unsure of what may lie, under a waning moonlight.
As twilight turns to dusk, gone is the light of day, and into the darkness, the sun fades away.
Cool breezes blow by, in dark evening flight. Just stay in my arms, protecting you from the night.
Guitars, Keyboards, Lead and Background Vocals – Tony Rondini
Bass -Tom Marak
Drum Tracks – Tony Rondini
Background Vocals – Wayne Gamache
(Writer: A. Rondini-BMI)
HardKnox: (4:34)
I’ve had enough HardKnox in my life, they stuck it to me once and they socked it to me twice.
I’ve had enough HardKnox in my life, oh yeah, HardKnox in my life.
Don’t wanna rock by the roll of the dice. Ev’rytime I do, I keep rollin’ snake eyes.
Don’t wanna rock by the roll of the dice, oh yeah, HardKnox in my life.
All I wanted to do was play some rock n roll. All I wanted to do was to bare my soul.
So, you kick me out & leave this dog to die, lyin’ on my back lookin up at the sky.
I should have taken my doctor’s advice, drink a six pack and keep one on ice.
I should have taken my doctor’s advice. Oh yeah, HardKnox in my life…oh yeah, HardKnox in my life.
I’ve had a lot of HardKnox in my life. They stuck it to me once & they socked it to me twice.
I’ve a lot of HardKnox in my life, oh yeah, HardKnox in my life.
I’ve had enough HardKnox in my life. I’ve had enough HardKnox in my life. (I’ve had enough HardKnox… I’ve had a lotta HardKnox. I’ve had enough HardKnox… I’ve had a lotta HardKnox…I’ve had enough HardKnox…HardKnox in my life.
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Lead Vocals-Wayne Gamache
Bass -Tom Marak
Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar – Tony Rondini
Drum Tracks – Wayne Gamache
Background Vocals – Wayne Gamache
(Writers: W. Gamache-BMI, T. Marak-BMI, G. Amman, R. Barger)
Thanks to everyone who helped us throughout the years:
All our former HardKnox bandmates:
Bob Barger – Drums
Gary Ammann – Sax – Flute – Vocals
Wayne Smith – Guitar – Vocals
Joe Santangelo – Keyboards – Vocals
Joe Walsh – Keyboards – Guitar – Vocals
Jim LeDoux – Drums
Lights and Road Crew: Joe Walsh, Tim Mulvey, Vinny Zimmitti
Live Sound Engineers: Ed McManus, Jeff Boccardi, Kyle Karnicki, Paul Jason
Management: Joe Mendyk, Booking: Master Talent-Peter Lawrence
Recording: Demos and 45’s – Producer Joe Mendyk
HardKnox EP- Jhana Studio – Producers: Ron Bacchiocchi, Jeff Cannata
Engineers: Earl Cohen, Jack Hanna
Support – Friends and family
Special Thanks for help on this project:
Jeff Cannata, Mixologist in Chief, with an ear and touch to rival King Midas.
Artwork / Design by ArcAngel Films
Songs: Mixed by Jeff Cannata at Oxford Circus, Hamden CT.
Recorded at Origin Recording Ltd and One Brick Wall Recording.
The Live Bonus Tracks From 1981-recorded directly from the soundboard at one of our shows. Digitally remastered by Jeff Cannata
