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Less Than Invincible
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This fast paced folkie is an oldie from back in 2007 or 2009.

It’s a true-to-life cautionary tale.

My late teens were dangerously wild. By the time I walked away from the drug culture at age 19 I had OD’d on meth once, and flipped out three times on LSD. (Hey, three “sour” out of over 80 “sweet” trips ain’t too bad!)

Also, three of my friends had died drug related deaths.

My best friend during my last wild year-and-a-half was Glen Audibert. We had many adventures together before it all caught up to us. Some of them are recounted in this song.

Glen was the last of my three young friends to be taken from this life.

The artwork is the only surviving photo of me from that era. It was taken about a month after Glen’s passing. I was 19.

Why I’m still here, and my three friends are not, I’ll never know. I am, however, grateful beyond words to be so…

Mastered in 2024 by Tom Hellsten at TSTstudios. Thanks bro!
Released: 04-Oct-2024
Category: Folk
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 7.9 Mb
Plays: 24
Downloads: 2
Weekly plays: 2
Weekly downloads: 1
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
LESS THAN INVINCIBLE

I
He hitch-hiked from Connecticut with two of his friends,
in search of adventure, like many young men.
I met him down in Phoenix at a “love-in” event;
and I knew right away we’d soon be best of friends.

II
His buddies they pressed on, but Glen he chose to stay.
He was all that I had since my folks had moved away.
Closer than brothers, we faced the unknown;
and left everything we knew for that long and dusty road.

CHORUS:
It was the summer of 1970, we were young and we were free;
and the road stretched out before us, as far as we could see.
So we smoked us a joint, and drank us some wine…
We were less than invincible, but doin’ just fine.

III
We thumbed our way westward, out to the Pacific Coast.
Hitched up and down the highway, but never did feel lost.
We slept on the beaches, and pan-handled for change.
We partied with friends, but never knew their names.

IV
Well the wine it flowed so freely on those acid-spiked nights.
We were fearless in all we said and did!
The Aurora Borealis was never so pretty,
as the lights that were dancing… dancing in our heads.

CHORUS:
It was the summer of 1970, we were young and we were free;
and the road stretched out before us, as far as we could see.
So we smoked us a joint, and drank us some wine…
We were less than invincible, but feelin’ alright.

Hey hey…

V
We did Big Sur together; caught a glimpse of Paradise.
Thumbed up to Colorado, looked around and bought a ride.
Drove southward in a blizzard, on four slick balding tires.
Seemed nothing could ever harm us, 
though we were right down to the wire…

VI
In Phoenix, once again, we concocted us a plan;
we would sell crystal meth…make all the money that we can!
We traded our old car for two-hundred bucks of dope;
but our plan went straight to hell,
when we shot all of it up.

Ugh!

CHORUS:
It was the early 1970s, we were young and we were free;
and the road stretched out before us, as far as we could see.
So we smoked us a joint, and drank us some wine…
We were less than invincible, feeling empty inside.

oooh… La la la la (3x)

Hey hey

VII
Burned out and road weary, we needed us a break.
Glen returned home to visit family and friends.
I thumbed back to Colorado to see my mother once again;
and to plot our next great adventure.

VIII
I called him up one evening. I’d decided I would fly;
out there to Connecticut, and stay with him awhile.
His dad answered the phone and told me Glen had just died.
I was less than invincible, so I broke down and cried…

CHORUS:
We were two kindred spirits, we were young and we were free;
and the road it seemed so endless, for Glen and for me.
We were brothers in arms, and partners in crime.
We were less than invincible, and we’d run out of time!

It’s true what they said, people thought us both quite mad;
but he was the very best friend, that I had ever had;
and I loved him like a brother, until that fateful day,
when less than invincible, he faded away…

Hey hey…
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Comments
artist
What a nice tribute to your friends and into that time. Sorry for your losses. Very catch songwriting!
2 months ago
artist
Sad story Mike.  I had a few friends that died in their youth due to alcohol and *****.  Somehow I was able to stay away from that life style.  This is a beautiful tribute.
2 months ago
artist
Touching story 
you look ultracool at 19 :)
2 months ago
artist
@Grathy 
Thanks Mary. It was a strange time. Glen was a great guy whose mistakes caught up with him...
:-)
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2 months ago
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@TrebleFace 
Although it all seemed cool at the time, I can honestly say looking back you really didn't miss much bro.
Thanks for listening!
:-)
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2 months ago
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@yoslounge 
Thanks Omar. Glad you enjoyed the song. When I left the drug culture I destroyed all my photos from that era  This one survived because it belonged to my sister Susan. Glad it did for nostalgia's sake. Lol ..
:-)
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2 months ago
Another honest biographical account of your wild oats. Your vocals remind me a little of Glen Campbell on this
2 months ago
artist
some stay, some leave, we go on with the stories of our fam if we're staying
I love your story telling bruv
Its like a superpower
im a little envious
great work sir
I agree with Socialite
2 months ago
admin
Damn.
2 months ago
artist
A wonderful tribute to your 'wild life' (hey we all did similar things)
I am so sorry for your loss :(
Catchy tune too. 
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2 months ago
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Fantastic profile pic Mike I had three freinds died of drug related problems and my ex husband drowned at the age of 32 owing to alcoholism  tragically drowned. Really nice tribute and very poinant well sung.
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2 months ago
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Your way to approach such tough subjects is an art by itself. Great song.
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@Sociallite1957 
Yep... an honest account. These days it's "TAME oats" only for this little grey duck!
:-)
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@BadstoneMusic 
"some stay, some leave, we go on with the stories of our fam if we're staying"... Absolutely!
As Herman's Hermits sang so long ago: "This door swings both ways. It's marked in and out."
Thanks for the nice comment Scott!
:-)
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2 months ago
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@Dr_J 
TERSE! (but appreciated...)
:-)
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@Garni 
Being young in a turbulent time, in a society that had lost it's spiritual and philosophical moorings...
"Danger Will Robinson!"
---but somehow some of us survived Gerald. 
I bow in gratitude before the Mystery!
:-)
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2 months ago
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@deezee 
Yes Dorothy, all through our lives we lose people. Though it always hurts, it comes as much more of a shock when we're very young. 
I'm so glad you're back! I pray you've got your health issues under control.
Thanks for listening and commenting my friend!
:-)
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2 months ago
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@Dyl 
Thanks Dyl. Just passing on another one of life's hard lessons...
:-)
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2 months ago
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Another footapper of a song and beautiful tribute to your friends, I too have lost friends to many addictions. Sorry for your losses buddy...
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@Sprout 
Thank you Dave. Your comment is much appreciated bro!
:-)
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2 months ago
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A wonderful tribute to your friends. Nice song too. Mo
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2 months ago
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Excellant lyric
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2 months ago
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It is a great tribute to your friend and the story is told very well.  You've obviously been through a lot.  Vox and everything else invovlved A+.  Tom did a great job here with the mastering.
2 months ago
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@MojcaCzarka 
Many thanks for lending an ear Mo!
:-)
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2 months ago
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@GR646 
Thank you bro, I really appreciate it!
:-)
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2 months ago
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@Venturesome 
Thx Mark. Learned a lot the hard way. Still learning!
:-)
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2 months ago
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In the blink of an eye I miss a fine song with a zillion comments and here I am at the tail end. Love the energy, moves fast but it’s not a blur as touchstones of your life are deeply etched. Memorable Mike. Memorable.
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@Bowman 
Wow Charlie! First time I ever got a zillion comments! LOL...
I always enjoy your reviews my friend. Thanks as always for listening...
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2 months ago
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Shades of vincent black lightning in the vocal-what a great track
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@AlHughson 
Ooooh... VBL.... A really cool Richard Thompson tune! I'll take THAT as a compliment Al.
:-)
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