Ron And The Hip Tones, by Ron And The Hip Tones

Ron And The Hip Tones

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A nod to Ron’s former band, Power Of Attorney and their breakout single “Changing Man” which inspired the uptempo groove and sweet flute part. Hinting at the classic Philly Soul style, there are lush strings and as an added bonus the impactful and powerful message delivered by Philadelphia poet Ursula Rucker.

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1.	Do What I Wanna Do 02:37	lyrics	buy track
Do What I Want To Do Words and Music by Fred Berman and Dave Cope You know that I don’t care I’m gonna say what I wanna say Cause anything that I wanna say I can say it to you You know that I don’t mind I’m gonna do what I wanna do Cause anything that I wanna do I can do it with you I am free to live my life Any old type of way Any old time of day You know that I don’t mind I’m gonna be what I wanna be Cause anything that I wanna be I can be it with you Instrumental/Solo I am free to live my life Any old type of way Any old time of day You know that I don’t mind I’m gonna be what I wanna be Cause anything that I wanna be I can be it with you I’m gonna say what I wanna say I’m gonna do what I wanna do I’m gonna be what I wanna be I can do it with you
2.	Baby Are You Ready 03:08	lyrics	buy track
Baby Are You Ready Words and Music by Fred Berman and Dave Cope For the time of our lives Cause the feeling is right Let the music take your mind We’ve been waiting so long And the feeling’s so strong Leave your troubles far behind And baby, we can have ourselves a real good time You don’t need no make up on your face - You’re natural beauty Don’t need designer clothes to make you look like a star All that we need is just to be all alone together Love and magic we can make it This is the chance so let’s take it We’ve been waiting so long And the feeling’s so strong Leave your troubles far behind And baby, we can have ourselves a real good time You don’t need to dress up for me - You’re already perfect Don’t need no fancy jewels to make a scene All that we need is just to be dancing close together I spent the day anticipating Take my hand, our world is waiting To let go of the past For a love that will last Let the music take your mind And baby, we can have ourselves a real good time Trust yourself, one last time And baby, we can have ourselves a real good time
3.	Tear On My Chin 04:28	lyrics
Tear on My Chin Ooooh Ooh Ooh (tear on my chin) Oooh Oooh Oooh (tear on my chin) Ooooh Ooh Ooh (tear on my chin) Oooh Oooh Oooh (tear on my chin) The love we watched blossom and grow Now its all over, (I have) nowhere to go When you said goodbye my world fell apart I never can fill this hole in my heart Don’t even know where to begin All I have left is this tear on my chin Ooooh Ooh Ooh (tear on my chin) Oooh Oooh Oooh (tear on my chin) Ooooh Ooh Ooh (tear on my chin) Oooh Oooh Oooh (tear on my chin) I had your back when you did that bid I even helped raise your kids Then you hit the lotto, there was no doubt You were in the money and I was ou What you did to me was a sin All I have left is this tear on my chin Ooooh Ooh Ooh (tear on my chin) Oooh Oooh Oooh (tear on my chin) Ooooh Ooh Ooh (tear on my chin) Oooh Oooh Oooh (tear on my chin) You took me for granted played me (for) a fool And I never thought you could be/act so cruel I gave you my heart and I gave you my soul When we were together I gave you my all Don’t even know where to begin What you did to me was a sin You Left Me With No More To Give Ooooh Ooh Ooh (tear on my chin) Oooh Oooh Oooh (tear on my chin) Ooooh Ooh Ooh (tear on my chin) Oooh Oooh Oooh (tear on my chin)
4.	People 04:20	lyrics
Talk to me I’ll talk to you We both have a name It’s not us versus them We’re not the ones to blame We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) Caught up in the game We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) We are all the same We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) Walk with me I’ll walk with you Down to City Hall Tell the man what’s on our minds Make him hear the call Of the PEOPLE (PEOPLE) Caught up in the fight We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) - Fighting for our rights We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) - Making history In a world of inhumanity We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) The puppet master pulls his strings Tears our world apart It’s up to us to make a change Mend this nation’s heart Come on PEOPLE (PEOPLE) We can change the game We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) We are all the same We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) Living for today Trying to make our way Cause we’re PEOPLE (PEOPLE) Trying to make our way We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) We’re just PEOPLE (PEOPLE) We the PEOPLE (PEOPLE)(PEOPLE)(ECT)
5.	Shame 03:55	lyrics
You tell your friends that you don’t love me you You tell your friends that you don’t care, How come you’re always kissin' & huggin' on me Anytime that they’re not there. Baby it’s a shame what you say When I’m not around It’s a shame now Baby it’s a shame what you do Speakin' words untrue it’s a shame now You tell your mama you won’t see me You tell your dad that we’re no more So how come every Saturday night You come creeping round my back door Baby it’s a shame what you say When I’m not around It’s a shame now Baby it’s a shame what you do Speakin' words untrue it’s a shame now Shame Shame Shame Shame Shame on you for doin' me dirty Shame Shame Shame Shame Shame on me for lovin' you When we're lying close together You say that i'm your heart's desire I don't know what to think anymore Either i'm a fool or you're a liar (DOUBLE CHORUS) Baby it’s a shame what you say When I’m not around It’s a shame now Baby it’s a shame what you do When I’m not with you it’s a shame now Baby it’s a shame what you say When I’m not around It’s a shame now Baby it’s a shame what you do Speakin' words untrue it’s a shame now Shame Shame Shame Shame Shame on you for doin' me dirty Shame Shame Shame Shame Shame on me for lovin' you Shame Shame Shame Shame Shame on you for doin' me dirty Shame Shame Shame Shame Shame on me for lovin' you Shame Shame Shame Shame Shame on you for doin' me dirty Shame Shame Shame Shame Shame on me for lovin' you

about

In his teens and twenties, singer-songwriter Ron Aikens was a promising voice out of South Philadelphia. He had earned a spot in United Image, a Soul music group that eventually signed to Stax/Volt Records and was making waves. However, fate anchored Aikens’ dreams just as things were taking off. “Right around that time that record was playing on the air and everything, I got snatched,” he says. More than 50 years later, Ron Aikens is still affected by the turn of events that landed him behind bars for much of the 1970s. The subject conjures palpable emotions for the singer in his pauses and silence. At Graterford, Ron eventually joined Power Of Attorney—a storied Polydor Records-backed band with ties to James Brown, Shep Gordon, and Stan Vincent. In this chapter, Ron appeared on television, met celebrities, shared stages with Stevie Wonder, and lived out some glory as he and his band-mates became a touring sensation all while incarcerated—even though the band consisted of 4 lifers. Upon his prison release, the talent made several attempts to rebuild his dream. However, bad timing and bad business dealings ultimately left him hapless and hopeless. Forty years ago, Ron hung up his microphone and accepted a long-time janitorial position at Philly’s City Hall. A man moved on with life as the music business moved on without a talented artist. “I had nowhere to hide” declares Aikens, “so I had to just leave it all behind.”

The Hip Tones are:
@freuddieb on drums
@mdiddium on bass
@taureantunes on keys
@dougpaulod on guitar

With special guest @lizzie_harp on strings -

Tunes written by @freuddieb & @sasskicksass
Co-produced by @levinson.aaron

Executive produced by @brewerytownbeats

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released May 5, 2023

The Hip Tones

Fred Burman - Drums
Doug O'Donnell - Guitar
Dave Cope - Guitar
Thomas McKee - Keys
Brendan McGeehan - Bass

Background Vocalists:
Jermaine Holmes
Redds
Waverly Austin

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Brewerytown Records Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The music is alive and very symbolic of Ron Aikens' life, evolution, and perspective. His newfound interest in his own music perhaps encouraged him to make one more swing at a dream that goes back nearly three-quarters of a century. "I'm here. I'm breathing," he says in a West Philly coffee shop with a smile and wide eyes. "I ain't gone yet. If I'm gonna breathe, I need to sing!" ... more

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