Story Behind The Song

This recording was made at P.T. Houston's "Off The Row" studio in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, with some of Country's greatest session and performing artists. They include James Fielder, bass player and original member of Blood,Sweat & Tears, Augie Meyers, accordian/keyboard player and original member of the Texas Tornados, Rhys Clark, drummer with Freddie Fender, the late Hoyt Axton and Billy Joel, Dan Dugmore, pedal steel player on many great country albums including Faith Hill's most recent blockbuster "Fireflies", Wes Hightower, background vocalist who records and tours with George Strait and sings on many of Nashville's most successful recordings. Lead vocal and guitar are performed by the multi-talented singer/songwriter, Gregory John. Acoustic rhythm guitar is performed by P.T. Houston who has toured with Freddie Fender.

Lyrics

Rosie Boa?s Café (The Captain of Your Ship)
© Gregory Patzner / Phantom Roc Music Co. (ASCAP) 2006

I went dancing at Rosie Boa?s Café
I was a teenage idol long ago, or so they say
There was this girl that really caught my eye
And when she looked at me I went shootin? through the sky

Well I fell all to pieces just like a meteorite
She said oh man are you feelin? alright?
Well you don?t have to worry, this woman won?t bite
So she takes my hand and we hit the floor
You?re the one I?m lookin? for

[Chorus]
Don?t want to be the captain, the captain of your ship
Just want to be your lover, someone you can?t resist

Well she kicked off her heels and took off my coat
Did the jive jumble to my dead man?s float
The captain, the captain of your ship

Feelin? so good, havin? so much fun tonight
Well we got in the car, she locked the door
You?re the one I?m lookin? for.

[Chorus] x 6