"The Billboard Song" genre: Traditional Country
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	A classic. Walking down the street after a storm, just try to envision the billboards melding together. We fully expect to recieve compensation from the corporations mentioned in the song for our endorsement of their products. If you happen to work for one of these corporations please send check or money order to: Country Cavaliers 903 N. Alder Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705
	CD: Grandma Powered   Label: Writhing Records Credits: Guitar, Lead Vocals - Mel Davis; Dobro - Ronny Riggs; Banjo - Matt Weber; Washboard - Ruth Smith (Grandma)
	Story Behind the Song Mel insists that this is a classic that everyone should know by heart; thus, the Country Cavaliers have dedicated themselves to putting back on the charts. Lyrics As I was walkin’ down the street A billboard caught my eye The advertisements written there Would make you laugh and cry The signs were torn and scattered From the storm the night before And as I read the things they said This is what I saw Smoke Coca-Cola cigarettes Drink Wrigley’s Spearmint beer Kennel Ration Dog Food Keeps your worst complexion clear Chew chocolate covered mothballs They always satisfy Brush your teeth with laundry soap And watch the suds go by As I recovered from the shock I went along my way I walked no further than a block When there to my dismay Another billboard caught my eye And like the one before The wind and rain had done its work And this is what I saw Take your next vacation In a brand new Frigidaire Learn to play piano In your winter underwear Simonize your baby With a Hershey candy bar Texaco the beauty cream That’s used by all the stars Doctors proved that babies Shouldn’t smoke ‘till they are three People over thirty-five Take baths in Lipton tea If you want to make this country A better place to stay Buy a record of this song And throw it far away T.I.E.D. Tide…

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