Hat on Straight

Tracks

1. 1. Sunday Stroll Ska, Hat on StraightChurch bells, a Sunday stroll, and a hat on straight. The title tune for the whole record.groovy ska, two-tone ska2:35
2. 2. Meet Me at Arrivals, Hold the Sign Up HighHolding a big bright sign in the arrivals hall for someone we love. We played it at the airport and nobody minded.anthemic ska, bright ska2:23
3. 3. Broken Watch Ska, Who Needs the TimeThe hands won't move, so who needs the time? A sequel to the tune about a stopped watch.laid-back ska, playful ska2:02
4. 4. Where's My Key Ska, Check the TeapotCheck the teapot, check the cushion. It's a frantic morning in song form.comic ska, bright ska2:05
5. 5. Step by Step Ska, Papa Climbs the HillPapa climbs the hill and sings loud the whole way. I wrote it with my dad in the room.proud ska, joyful ska2:48
6. 6. Postman Skank, Letter From FarPostman at the garden gate, whistling, never late. The whistle is the trombone.groovy ska, skank2:18
7. 7. Slush Stomp Ska, Snow Won't StaySnow that won't stay, puddles in the way. We stomp through both.winter ska, stomp ska2:33
8. 8. Happy Just Because Ska, Clap Your HandsWoke up smiling and don't know why. The simplest song we have, and the one people clap to.joyful ska, feelgood ska2:36
9. 9. Watch Stopped at Midnight Ska, Skank Till MorningThe watch stopped at midnight in the middle of the floor, so we skanked till morning.dance-hall ska, playful ska1:55
10. 10. Wrong Night Ska, Laugh It Off LoudMissed the bus, lost the hat, laughed it off loud. A good way to end a bad night and the record.groovy ska, comic ska1:58