We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

This Old Hat

from Past Imperfect by John Allee

/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    CD is available for shipping to U.S. residents ONLY. Comes in a four panel wallet with album credits and artwork. Signed copies available upon request.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Past Imperfect via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days

      $15 USD or more 

     

about

"This Old Hat" has a real standard vibe, with a gorgeous tenor sax solo by Javier Vergara. And maybe there's a Fosse dancer somewhere on a stage alone in a spotlight.

lyrics

This Old Hat
Words and Music by John Allee

This old hat
Sits on my head
Holds my thoughts pat
Tucked in their bed
Keeps my ears warm
Just as it’s said
Safe in a storm
Happily wed

Made with such care
Given with love
Flattens my hair
Up there above

This old hat
Like a good friend
Stays where it’s at
Right to the end
Who could resist
Something like that?
A frame for my brow
That’s special somehow
And anything but old hat

Made with such care
Given with love
Flattens my hair
Up there above

This old hat
Like a good friend
Stays where it’s at
Right to the end
Who would have guessed
Something like that
Would turn out to be
Special to me
And anything but old hat?

© 2023 Portuguese Knees Music/ASCAP

credits

from Past Imperfect, released May 5, 2023
John Allee, Vocals; Adam Bravo, Piano; Mike Schnoebelen, Bass; John Harvey, Drums; Javier Vergara, Tenor Saxophone

Engineered by Paul Tavenner and Jeff Peters
Mixed by Jeff Peters
Recorded at Big City and Studio F - Los Angeles
Mastered by Nate Wood at Kerseboom Mastering

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

John Allee image

John Allee Los Angeles, California

John Allee is an American actor, singer and songwriter. He is a recipient of the ASCAP/Sammy Cahn Award for excellence in lyric writing and his music has been featured in regional theatre, and on TV. His latest album is 'Bardfly' (“Fantastic!”- Jazz Weekly, “Otherworldly, super-literate and supremely swinging” – Broadway World, “A standout” - All About Jazz) ... more

contact / help

Contact John Allee

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Report this track or account

If you like John Allee, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featuring Riley Pinkerton (aka The Rat Queen) from the theatrical NYC rockers, Castle Rat.
listen now