Artificial Heart (1)

I wrote this and Michael Davis and I performed. I sang lead and played my Fender Stratocaster. Mike sang backup and played electronic synthesizer and rhythm equipment that he had. We recorded this at Mike’s fourth floor loft located at 1231 North Honore Street in Chicago. An early log sheet labeled this recording with an uncertain date of April 15, 1982. Here’s where you can see a video of the recording: youtu.be/kItPo9csxfQ. "So he has decided to have the operation. Both he and his wife think it would be good to have it done. He wonders if the sacrifice is worth it for his health. But then reflects that he does not know what to expect at death. The doctors crowd his room to hear the course of his intent. They all discuss the meaning of this great experiment. You'll have an artificial heart (repeat) On the night before the big day is due. He kisses his wife and says hello to God too. The morning comes and they wheel him into place. A blonde and chesty anesthesist puts a mask on his face. The sights the sounds the smells they all go away. He has a funny dream about a Shakespeare play And a balloon that deflates. Here comes his artificial heart. Remove his other faulty part. Insert his artificial heart. I think the suturing can start. When he can finally talk his wife comes to his bed. She asks him if he still loves her. He says "Love's all in my head 'cause" I have an artificial heart (repeat) He has an artificial heart (repeat)"