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Paul Demarco - "Drunk Snowman"

Review by April Kranz


First, songwriter Kellie Niederhelman and vocalist Paul DeMarco asked Santa if he had his vaccination card. However, Mr. Clause is not the only holiday friend they're keeping in contact with this season. Drunk Snowman has all the fun, and bluesy (or should I say boozy) licks of Santa are you vaxxed, but these lyrics are wild enough to get DeMarco a cushy spot on the naughty list. If you're not already tuning in to Kellie and Paul's holiday releases, we've got the highlights right here.

A slick drum fill leads us into a dramatic band entrance, with a group vocal that sounds like a misbehaving Rockettes' kick line. Our walking bassline slides in with DeMarco's smooth main melody, regaling the tale of the Drunk Snowman:

"Snow is fallin', friends are callin'

Snowman babbling unknown sounds

In the front yard turned upside down

Laying with his head on the ground"


While the neighborhood isn't happy with this Snowman's shenanigans, DeMarco has a different opinion of this wintery hooligan as we start rocking into the chorus:

"A drunk snowman is my friend,

Is it wrong to be a fan?

No magical hat can be found

As the rumours are flying around

Channel news hanging out don't care who's about

Taking a stand, He is my friend

Is it wrong to be a fan of a drunk snowman?"

If you think that's the end of the craziness, the lyrics get even better: frozen margaritas, Snowman taking whiskey shooters, and that sweet Rockettes' inspired vocal coming back for more group singalong breaks.

Eventually, the kids must go to bed to wait for the big guy in the red suit, and when the fun starts after dark, you can blast Drunk Snowman while getting a little tipsy with your Christmas crew. Just make sure to drink responsibly (and bring your holiday-themed drinks; egg nogs, cranberry margaritas, your options are many, my frosty friends).


Listen to the song here!

 

About Paul deMarco

Paul deMarco is a singer/songwriter from Anglesey in North Wales with over 25 years of experience performing, writing, and recording music both as a solo performer and member of the group Gumshaw, the Ebenezer Chapter band project and currently of The Bassmen, and writing and producing for Southern rock band Blackwater Lake. Performing live led Paul to share the stage with a diverse range of artists, from Ed Sheeran's co-writer Amy Wadge to Jan Akkerman and from Budgie to Henry Priestman from the Christians. Co-writing with songwriters worldwide has enhanced Pauls's songwriting, and always brings his best to every co-write. Modern technology means he has been able to write with writers in Nashville and learn from the best, and being part of Clay Mills SongTown has led to some great co-writes leading to sync placement. 2 songs written on a song writing retreat run by over Novello winner Chris Difford from the band Squeeze, will be featured on an upcoming album to be mastered at the legendary Abbey Road. The writing retreats also led to co-writes with great writers like Jeff Cohen, Bill Lloyd, and David Wilcox. l has been writing music for sync as a solo composer, with other writers, and part of the DOL writing team with award-winning writers Bill O'Hanlon and Lucy LeBlanc. When not writing, gigging, or streaming gigs live on Facebook, Paul is working with young people who find school a challenge, using music to build confidence and channel frustration, sharing the power of songwriting—also inspiring the next generation of Rock stars at The Rock Project. As well as performing and teaching, Paul is producing demos for songwriters all over the world and producing his own music. Paul combines his wide range of tastes to create a melting pot of styles that make him truly unique. For more information on Paul, please visit his website. Play on Soundcloud Connect on Facebook Stream on Spotify

 


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