> Technically, you'll have to count me as an Illinois "Sucker" too. I was
> born in Peoria. I was smart enough even at that early age to stay the F#*k
> out
> of Chicago!!
I guess that means you are not familiar with the wonderful bluegrass song
"Oh how I wish I was in Peoria"? I believe the Red Clay Ramblers of some
vintage used to perform it... verses depicting scenes (like sinking ships)
which were not preferable to being in Peoria.
Hey, I found some of the lyrics:
S.O.S., S.O.S.,
- - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Lifebelts here, Lifeboats there,
Here the shrieks and moans
The captain calls all hands on deck and says in trembling tones
Oh how I wish i was in Peoria
Peoria tonight
Oh how I wish i was in Peoria
Peoria tonight
Oh you can pick a morning gloria
Right off the sidewalk in Peoria
Oh how I wish i was in Peoria
Peoria tonight
Why did I ever go with sailor boys?
I should have stayed back home in Illinoys.
Oh how I wish i was in Peoria
Peoria tonight
911, 911,
Someone help me please
I'm trapped in Greenwich Village in submission on my knees
Rubber shirts, leather skirts
Chains from head to toes
My fingers are in traction and I'm dialing with my nose
Oh how I wish i was in Peoria
Peoria tonight
Oh how I wish i was in Peoria
Peoria tonight
Why did I ever read that Village Voice?
I should have stayed back home in Illinoice.
Oh how I wish i was in Peoria
Peoria tonight
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