Well, there are a few things to say about this one. First, it's actually loosely based on a true story. The people in the story are, um, different. Too much so to be explained here. Second, Mike Prather put together a fun song. You all know what a terrific singer he is, and here he really shows off his range. Third, I'm not sure if this is related, but I just saw a news story that a company in Texas called Sky Hi Balloon and Helium is missing a couple of its tanks.
Regarding Laurie
Arranged and played by Mike Prather
Music by Mike Prather
Words by Jeff Mondak
My dear loving mother I write you this letter
In hope that our future together is better
The problem's much worse than a rash or a blister
As surely you know, it is Laurie, my sister
I'm asking politely, I plead with you nightly
But still you ignore my request
Don't bribe me with candy Or say life is dandy
We both know my sister's a pest
She entered our home, I was never consulted
In all of these years only bad has resulted
I'm minding my business, she gets me in trouble
You're shopping for snacks and the bill's always double
I'm certain that no one but Laurie's enjoying
The fact that she's loud and extremely annoying
I'm asking politely, I plead with you nightly
But still you ignore my request
Don't bribe me with candy Or say life is dandy
We both know my sister's a pest
You say that this summer we'll travel the nation
We need a solution before our vacation
The job must be done and it's yours for the doing
So take care of Laurie, or mother--I'm suing
I've asked you politely, I've pled with you nightly
But still you've ignored my request
Don't bribe me with candy Or say life is dandy
We both know my sister's a pest