REO Speedwagon Music Man on Vinyl with Lyrics in Description

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Track 5 from a great second album "T.W.O." released in 1972 copyright Epic Records. It was their first with Kevin Cronin on lead vocals and it achieved Gold status in 1981. Recorded from the original vinyl. Written by Kevin Cronin and produced by Paul Leka & Billy Rose II. RIP "Boots" Randolph, Gary Richrath & Gregg Philbin. Featuring:

Kevin Cronin - Lead vocals & rhythm guitars
Gary Richrath - Lead & rhythm guitars
Neal Doughty - Keyboards
Gregg "Regis" Philbin - Bass & background vocals
Alan Gratzer - Drums & background vocals
Special Guests:
"Boots" Randolph - Tenor Sax on "Little Queenie"
Kelly Bowen - Background vocals on "Let Me Ride"
Tomi Lee Bradly - Background vocals on "Let Me Ride"

Recently I've been thinkin’ about what I am and where my priorities lie
Gettin’ it together on some future plans, decidin’ what I need to get by
Well, I tried workin’ and schoolin’ but they're just not my plan, oh, no
Can't ya see I'll always be a music man

Well, I could be pickin’ bluegrass or singin’ the blues
It doesn't really matter to me
As long as I'm playin’ music I just can't lose
And no one’s gonna tell me differently
(‘Cause all I really care about is sittin’ right here in my hands) oh, yeah
(Can't ya see I'll always be a music man)

(Well, my Mama sits and worries about me for days)
Even though she really likes the way the boy plays
(My daddy tells her I'm just goin’ through a phase)
But that's just what he always says
(I hear what they're sayin but I take it with a grain of sand) oh yeah
(Can't ya see I'll always be a music man)
Whoa-ho (can’t you see I’ll always be a music man)

(Well, my Mama sits and worries about me for days)
Even though she really likes the way the boy plays
(My daddy tells her that I'm goin’ through a phase)
But that's just what he always says
(I hear what they're sayin’ but I take it with a grain of sand) oh yeah
(Can't ya see I'll always be a music man)

(Well, I've told you my story, now here's what I've found)
(To be happy you need only be real)
(So don't let anyone try to turn your head around)
(Just remember you are what you feel)
(You see all of my life people been tryin’ to tell me what I am) oh, yeah
(Can't ya see I'll always be a music man) oh, yeah
(Can’t you see I’ll always be music man) yeah, yeah