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Uncle Alvarez
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Rock
Uncle Alvarez was released on August 11, 1998 by Capitol Records as a part of the album Whitechocolatespaceegg
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Release DateAugust 11, 1998
LabelCapitol Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM83

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Liz Phair
Liz Phair
Vocals
John Hiler
John Hiler
Keyboards
Brad Wood
Brad Wood
Drums
Ed Tinley
Ed Tinley
Guitar
Leroy Bach
Leroy Bach
Upright Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Liz Phair
Liz Phair
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Hiler
John Hiler
Engineer
Brad Wood
Brad Wood
Producer
Ed Tinley
Ed Tinley
Engineer
Tom Lord-Alge
Tom Lord-Alge
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

There's a portrait of Uncle Alvarez
Hanging in the hall
Nobody wants to look at it
But Uncle Alvarez sees us all
Oh, oh, oh, imaginary accomplishments
Hey, hey, hey, you visionary guy
You might even shake the hands of presidents
Better send a postcard and keep the family quiet
He's not really part Cherokee Indian
He didn't fight in the Civil War
He's just Eugene Isaac Alvarez
We feel sorry for the wall
Oh, oh, oh, imaginary accomplishments
Hey, hey, hey, you visionary guy
You might even shake the hands of presidents
You're gonna make them sorry when you die
And it's a long way down
You're hoping for a heart attack
Running around
And messing in this and that, and
Your beautiful wife keeps your life on a shelf for you
Safe in the bedroom where there's no dust or mildew and
It's hard to believe you were once a beautiful dancer
Better just to shake it off
As you write your résumé
Don't think of Uncle Alvarez
And the price he had to pay
Oh, oh, oh, imaginary accomplishments
Hey, hey, hey, you visionary guy
You might even shake the hands of presidents
You're gonna make them sorry when you die
Oh, oh, oh, imaginary accomplishments
Hey, hey, hey, you visionary guy
You might even shake the hands of presidents
Better send some money to the Alma Matter
Written by: Liz Phair
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