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about

“Waiting Room” finds Mr. Ping firmly entrenched in an unanticipated new routine. The gliding alternative pop shimmers with shades of Smashing Pumpkins’ less-caustic acoustic favorites. The song features tenor vocal by Derri Daugherty of the Choir, joining Elbel’s baritone and Ping co-vocalist Maron Gaffron’s soulful alto.

lyrics

Never liked the hospital
Never liked the clinic
Even in my worst malaise
You wouldn’t find me in it

Funny how things turn around
My, how things have changed
Now I’m in the doctor’s queue
Nearly every day

The waiting room is stuck on hold
The corner is my second home
Time ticks by as I grow old
Check my phone, check my pulse
The waiting room is stuck on hold

Monday I will take my chair
I’ll take the same on Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday find me there
Making plans for Friday

The waiting room is stuck on hold
The corner is my second home
Time ticks by as I grow old
Check my phone, check my pulse
The waiting room is stuck on hold

Nurses are like family
Physicians are my friends
Reading old Time magazines
‘Til they call me in

credits

from The Threefinger Opera, released May 5, 2022
Tenor vocal on “Waiting Room” by Derri Daugherty of the Choir, Kerosene Halo, and Lost Dogs, courtesy of Galaxy 21 and Lo-Fidelity Records. Recorded by Derri at Neverland, Cerritos, CA. Trombone by Megan Elbel. Violin by Abby “Ms. Normal” Haworth. Chorus harmony vocals by Joe Mancuso. Chris Taylor appears as the Operator.

John Blum: drums
Mike Choby: electric piano, organ
Jeff Elbel: vocal, guitar, euphonium
Maron Gaffron: vocal
Stacey Krejci: bass
Tom Sharpe: percussion
Chris Taylor: interior artwork

Written by Jeff Elbel. Copyright © (P) 2021 by Marathon Records (ASCAP). Published by Zimbalon (ASCAP). Unauthorized use is a violation of applicable laws. Request use anytime!

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