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This was written by my favorite songwriter. It appears on the self-titled Red House Painters album also known as the Rollercoaster LP. The song had a big effect on me, as have many of Mark Kozelek's songs whether solo, with RHP, or with Sun Kil Moon. Anyway, enjoy this May 21st day of rapture gift from me, recorded in my brand new dedicated music room. Love, Aaron.

Talented Up and coming Nashville area musician and vocalist Aaron Robinson performs at the CD release show for his new album "We Are Racing Ghosts." This performance took place on February 21, 2008 in from of a packed standing-room-only house of fans at The Basement. You can purchase the music of this former lead man of Imaginary Baseball League from iTunes or visit www.AaronRobinsonMusic.com for show dates and merchandise.

Nashville singer/songwriter Aaron Robinson (formerly of Imaginary Baseball League) performs the IBL song "Steeple To Steeple" in Nashville at The Basement in 2006. This was Aaron's first solo performance after the IBL breakup. Aaron's new record We Are Racing Ghosts was released in April 2008 and is available on iTunes and via other download services. www.aaronrobinsonmusic.com / myspace.com/aaronrobinsonmusic

This is the 2006 video for the song "Broken Heart Empty Room" by Young Professionals, which was later re-recorded and featured on singer Aaron Robinson's 2008 solo album 'We Are Racing Ghosts'. Recorded in Old Hickory Village, outside of Nashville, TN.

I started writing this song way back in 2003. My old band Imaginary Baseball League considered it for the Revive album, but it really wasn't finished. I always kinda liked it, but I think the way the band played it was kinda jangly, and recently I thought it could sound really big. I asked a friend to send me a drum loop at 142 bpm that you could play punk rock guitar to. He sent me 3, I liked this one the best, looped it for the whole song, and so I added all the guitars and bass stuff. I also re-wrote almost all the lyrics with the exception of parts of the first verse. This vocal take was the last thing I did. I don't have great equipment and don't get great sounds, so I guess I'll record all this again and expand on the drum thing once it's time to make another record.

This video features Nashville's Young Professionals rockin' the Grand Palace in Mufreesboro, TN on November 17, 2006.

If you're under 30, chances are you haven't heard this song. It's the only hit that I can think of that is about child abuse, which is weird. Regardless, I've been oddly obsessed with the song lately and wanted to play it. So here's "Luka" by Suzanne Vega as played by me, in my room, after midnight, on a work night.

Aaron Robinson & Keith Childrey rehearse "Short Division" before an upcoming show in Nashville, TN. No wide-angle lens here, plus Keith was completely naked and felt weird about being on camera. That was a joke.

Aaron Robinson and The Lost Verses at the Mercy Lounge on January 26, 2008.

Aaron Robinson & the Lost Verses perform the song "Price Is Right" at Mercy Lounge's 8 off 8th, 1/26/09.

Original recording here: www.youtube.com Purchase the song or the album We Are Racing Ghosts on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and many more places online. Also, pick up Aaron's new EP (released February 2011) "A Dying Art" at all those same places. Folks, many of you asked for this. I am no teacher. But here is my best attempt at showing you how to play it and then playing it all the way through at the end. I appreciate that so many of you have asked. Let me know if you have anymore questions! Here again are the lyrics: I will fall asleep tonight against the will of the world because peace is not a gift, nor a feeling, a feeling I deserve still it comes to me each night despite a war inside our heads and a sea between our bodies, cold and old inside this bed and you were the mother to my love but I grew up a runaway when I was drowning in the storm you reached out and pulled me ashore oh no and I will wake tomorrow, my arms dead by my side and if I wrap them around you, I'll wrap the truth in a lie because we both know the evil, the elephant in our tomb so let's just be lions for the cub in the other room and I was the killer of your heart but you thought it best to stay when I left you drowning in the rain though I'll try, I'll never know your pain oh no

Become a fan at facebook.com/aaronrobinsonmusic - Here I try my hand at some Chocolate Rain action by shooting a clip of a vocal take for "Price is Right" from my band's not yet finished album. The instrumental tracks for the record were recorded at Lake Fever Productions in Nashville. What you hear is an instrumental rough mix that was done in the studio, plus background vocals that I recorded at my house, plus the live take of the lead vocals. I'm recording the vocals at my house so I can take my time and get it right. Enjoy the work in progress!

Download Aaron's new EP "A Dying Art" (released February 2011) on iTunes, Amazon MP3, eMusic, Spotify, and various other digital download retailers! You may also purchase "the Elephant" or download the full album, We Are Racing Ghosts, on iTunes, Amazon.com, Rhapsody, and most other online retailers. You can also send $10 via paypal to aaronrobinsonmusic@gmail.com and you will be shipped a physical copy. LIKE AARON ROBINSON ON FACEBOOK (facebook.com/aaronrobinsonmusic) Lyrics: I will fall asleep tonight against the will of the world because peace is not a gift, nor a feeling, a feeling I deserve still it comes to me each night despite a war inside our heads and a sea between our bodies, cold and old inside this bed and you were the mother to my love but I grew up a runaway when I was drowning in the storm you reached out and pulled me ashore oh no and I will wake tomorrow, my arms dead by my side and if I wrap them around you, I'll wrap the truth in a lie because we both know the evil, the elephant in our tomb so let's just be lions for the cub in the other room and I was the killer of your heart but you thought it best to stay when I left you drowning in the rain though I'll try, I'll never know your pain oh no

Imaginary Baseball League (featuring Aaron Robinson, Ryan Rayborn, Keith Childrey, and Ben Evans) perform "A Lot To Say" at Blue Sky Court in 2003.

Imaginary Baseball League (featuring Aaron Robinson, Keith Childrey, Ryan Rayborn, and Ben Evans) perform "Paternize" in 2003 at the last show ever performed at the old Red Rose in Murfreesboro, TN.

Imaginary Baseball League (featuring Aaron Robinson, Ryan Rayborn, Keith Childrey, and Ben Evans) perform "The Heiress" at Blue Sky Court in 2003.

Imaginary Baseball League (featuring Aaron Robinson, Keith Childrey, Ryan Rayborn, and Ben Evans) perform "Fat Boys Are Not Athletes" in 2003 at the last show ever performed at the old Red Rose in Murfreesboro, TN.

Imaginary Baseball League (featuring Aaron Robinson, Ryan Rayborn, Keith Childrey, and Ben Evans) perform "Fat Boys Are Not Athletes" at Blue Sky Court in 2003.

Nashville singer/songwriter Aaron Robinson (formerly of Imaginary Baseball League) performs a cover of Take Me Home Tonight by Eddie Money in Nashville at The Basement in 2006. This was Aaron's first solo performance after the IBL breakup. Aaron's new record We Are Racing Ghosts was released in April 2008 and is available on iTunes and via other download services. www.aaronrobinsonmusic.com / myspace.com/aaronrobinsonmusic Eddie Money Take Me Home Tonight Eddie Money Take Me Home Tonight

Aaron Robinson (of Aaron Robinson and the Lost Verses) performs "You Will Be Called Home" at his unplanned, unannounced, totally un-asked-for Friday the 13th Internet Bedroom Concert. Recorded Friday, 2/13/09 in Aaron's bedroom in Old Hickory Village, just outside Nashville, TN. It may seem strange, but this song is dedicated to Tammy Faye Messner (formerly Bakker).

Aaron Robinson (of Aaron Robinson and the Lost Verses) performs "Price Is Right" at his unplanned, unannounced, totally un-asked-for Friday the 13th Internet Bedroom Concert. Recorded Friday, 2/13/09 in Aaron's bedroom in Old Hickory Village, just outside Nashville, TN.

Aaron Robinson performs a cover of "Peek A Boo" by Daniel Johnston. You can find Aaron's music at aaronrobinson.bandcamp.com and like him at http

This video features Nashville's Young Professionals rockin' the Grand Palace in Mufreesboro, TN on November 17, 2006.