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“East Street Stranger” was a new act in development during the 1980’s, designed to feature the distinctive voice and vocal deliveries of North Carolina front man and lead singer Billy George Hairston (tracks 6, 7 & 11).

This song, "Once I Had A Lady, Fine" – along with each of these three original songs – was prepared for the soundtrack of an upcoming new film, “Empty Room.”

As Hollywood scripts and productions often do, however, this project failed to materialize. Yet, the instrumental performances from these five future players who would later form The Front Porch Country Band remains an early hallmark of their musicianship and versatility.

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SONG LYRICS:
All words & music © RWGathman (BMI)
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Once I had a lady, fine
And long ago when she was mine
I told myself I loved her she made me love her
Once upon a long long time

But now I sit alone and cry
And dream of her and wonder why
No use now denying inside I’m dying
I can’t believe she’s saying good bye

But life goes on it’s the same old song boy
Don’t let the bad times get you down
And/Cause someday our hearts may come calling again
We’ll catch love the next time around

Once I was your only one
And life for us had just begun
No thought for tomorrow – no pain no sorrow
Never dreamed tomorrow could come

But now I lie alone at night
Rememberin’ how you’d hold me tight
No use now pretendin’ – my whole world’s endin’
Wonderin’ how I’ll get through tonight

But life goes on it’s the old song boy
Don’t let the good/bad times get you down
And/Cause Someday ours heart may come calling again
We’ll catch love the next time around

Once I had a lady, fine
And long ago when you were mine
I told myself I loved her she made me love her
Once upon a long long time

But time – keeps driftin’ on
A love so strong – could never last
And though – we’d just begun – the love is gone – far in the past

Mmmm – Once I was your lady…

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from Undiscovered Country: The Early Years (2 Discs), released June 18, 2022
THE ALBUM “UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY: THE EARLY YEARS”
All Music & Lyrics © 1988-2001 by Richard W. Gathman (BMI)
Album created by USAgency Entertainment for release by
The Front Porch Country Band – © USAgency, Inc. (BMI)
P.O. Box 111, Lewisburg, USA 17837 (570-523-8723)
All rights reserved worldwide.

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The Front Porch Country Band is the American band formed in 2001 and comprised of six seasoned stage and studio musicians brought together from successful solo careers to record and perform as one group. Their music expands the notion of "country music" with influences of rock, pop, folk and Americana, with each member playing a variety of instruments and sharing time on lead vocals. ... more

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