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MEMO TO A&R FROM: THE ASSOCIATE OBJECTIVE: SELLING LEE SIMMONS Everyone knows what a fabulously talented songwriter Lee Simmons is. Since living hither and thither across America, Lee's recent return to Austin has been chock full of mesmerizing performances that leave even the most cynical music aficionado scratching his head in wonderment. But even someone like Lee needs a hook. Thus, the following talking points comprise an outline that we hope will eventually become an official Lee Simmons marketing strategy. I look forward to your thoughts... I. REINVENT LEE AS ANGRY WHITE RAPPER. This could be problematic, considering Lee's one less-than-successful attempt at breakdancing. Contact Adidas for possible wardrobe makeover. Must convince Lee to swear more often. II. SECURE LEE A GUEST SPOT ON NEXT J-LO RECORD. Or Avril Lavigne's, for key rebel street cred. III. START FEUD WITH OTHER MALE SONGWRITERS. David Gray? Duncan Sheik? Ryan Adams? Gallagher brothers at once? IV. BREAK INTO JAM BAND MOVEMENT. We all know Lee takes guilty pleasure in extended bongo solos. Contact Matt McConaughey for fashion direction. V. TELL THE TRUTH. That this literate songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hails from the classic mold that produced the likes of Neil Finn, Michael Penn and Aimee Mann. That he has returned to Austin with a sound that benefits from the diversity of places he's lived over the last three years. That he is in a league beyond the majority of records that saturate the general public. Retraction. That would never work. Check out the artist's website: http://leesimmons.net Track List: 1. Falling from the Sky 2. Mona's Ocean 3. Room Above 4. Flare 5. Sweet Nothings 6. Caroline's a Clown 7. Green Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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