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Run This Neighborhood

by James Nagel

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Back visiting his folks at his childhood home, James Nagel was inspired by pictures hanging on the walls and memories he and his brothers made growing up in their neighborhood. "Run This Neighborhood" is a journey back to the carefree innocence of being kids and the adventures of growing up. This feel-good rock song with its throwback vibe of yesteryear was recorded and produced completely in James’ parent’s Bay Area garage. Many local musicians are featured in the track along with James who performed drums, bass, guitars and vocals.

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Run This Neighborhood
© 2022 Nagel

Verse 1
My two brothers are my best friends
We’re just as tight as can be we’ll stay that way ‘till the end
Growing up was than swords or playing pretend
It was our job to run the neighborhood

Verse 2
I still smell them fires every summer night
Let me load you up a mallow, get ya feeling alright
Tell your friends to come on down we’re gonna do what we like
Don’t you worry baby it’s all good…

Chorus
We run this neighborhood
We run this neighborhood
Run it like we should
We run this neighborhood

Verse 3
My brother Mark is brilliant like you wouldn’t believe
He designs all of the plans for our tree forts you see
And Johnny’s got the skills he’ll build whatever we need
Just give him nails and some scraps of wood

Verse 4
Some kids come around and they try to be brave
See ‘em picking on our friends, we don’t like what they say
They’ll hear our big wheels coming from a mile away
Flex some muscle so it’s understood…

Chorus
We run this neighborhood
We run this neighborhood
Run it like we should
We run this neighborhood

Bridge
Now we’re growing up fast
I know nothing ever lasts
Watch the days go by
In the blink of an eye

Verse 5
The mind stays young but the body grows old
Now I think back and I wonder where’d those good days go
Reminiscing with my brothers only soothes the soul
But when we go back to our neck of the woods
We get reminded seeing where we stood…

Chorus
We run this neighborhood
We run this neighborhood
Run it like we should
We run this neighborhood
We run this neighborhood
We run this neighborhood
Run it like we should
We run this neighborhood

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released September 16, 2022
Song written and produced by James Nagel © 2022
Featured Musicians: Biff Schaefer (Percussion), Doug Buenz (Lead Guitar), Meredith Mchenry (Background Vocals).

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James Nagel Oakland, California

James Nagel is an artist apart from other singer/songwriters. His voice will warm your soul while his earthy tunes will grab hold of your spirit, keeping you begging for more. Writer/Producer Steve Cahill (Tom Waits, Billy Joel) hails James as, “easily one of the most talented young songwriters around today. James is an artist who impresses on every level.” ... more

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