The Christmas Ballad Of P22

by Doug Gillard

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Mostly written just after P-22's capture in early Dec. 2022, the song is a tale of a holiday spent in captivity. Last verse & chorus were amended to acknowledge the unfortunate passing of P-22. Initially aired on Jon Solomon's annual 25-hour Holiday radio marathon on WPRB, Princeton. Donate to the Save LA Cougars animal crossing fund: savelacougars.org/giving/

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You must be cold; and 12 years old
You've been seen sometimes when you
cross the road
You've been despised,
analyzed.
How can you have Christmas when you're
tranquilized?

Oh, P22, merry christmas to you
I hope you have festivities
Will you get 'em in captivity?

I think you'd agree,
You should be by the tree
or a cozy fireside next to
P23

Oh P22, merry christmas to you, or
Happy Hanukkah or Kwanzaa;
whatever you celebrate

What kind of cheer can you have
in a captive holiday?
You need a northern star and 8 more crazy nights
Prowlin' around L.A.

Just heard the news
That you've lived your ninth life
Now you're runnning free while crossing
that rainbow 405

Oh, P22, merry christmas to you
I hope you have festivities
Will you get 'em in eternity?

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released December 25, 2022
DG- instruments, vocals
Recorded at Roxiana studios., Queens, NY

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Doug Gillard is a guitarist, songwriter & solo artist & has recorded w/many, including Guided By Voices, Nada Surf, Lifeguards, Neko Case, Death Of Samantha, Gem, Bambi Kino, Sally Crewe, The Hold Steady, Scarcity Of Tanks, My Dad is Dead, Gramercy Arms & more. ... more

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