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Words & Music by Michael Ogborn
(c) 1983

I wrote this tune when I was 22. The song was introduced in 1983 as the first act finale for the musical EARBEDS. The cast wore clear masks. A tap break lead into a kick line. It was later re-conceived for "C'est la Guerre!" It didn't make the cast recording but I'm thrilled to have recorded it for posterity. An homage to the Brecht /Weill cabaret style.

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"UPON THE HILL"

WIFE:
THERE IS A CLOUD UPON THE HILL.
HAUGHTY MOON,
LAUGHING AT A MAD BALLOON.
MY LOVE IS SLEEPING ON THE HILL.
MISTY GUEST,
DON'T DISTURB MY LOVER'S NEST-
LOVER'S NEST-
LOVER'S NEST-
LOVER'S NEST-
THE RAIN WILL SOON BE TEARING DOWN,
TO SPOIL A NIGHT OUT ON TO TOWN,
TO DAMP AND SOIL MY PRETTY GOWN.
TONIGHT THERE'S BOUND TO BE A CHILL
MY HEART IS OUT THERE ON THE HILL

WIFE, HUSBAND & LOVER:

THERE IS A CLOUD UPON THE HILL
(THERE IS A CLOUD UPON THE
MOUNTAIN WHERE THE HEART CAN WANDER
ENDLESSLY- FRIENDLESSLY.)

HA! HA! HA! HA!
MY LOVE IS SLEEPING ON THE HILL…
MY LOVE I LOVE YOU
DO YOU LOVE ME DO YOU
LOVE ME DO YOU LOVE ME
DO YOU LOVE ME DO-
DON'T DISTURB MY LOVER'S NEST
GOD KNOWS OUR LOVER
NEEDS THE REST!
THE RAIN WILL SOON BE
TEARING DOWN,
WHY DOES MY HEART TEAR?
WHY DOES THE SKY CRY?
TO SPOIL A NIGHT OUT
ON THE TOWN,
TO DAMP AND SOIL
YOUR PRETTY GOWN!
TONIGHT THERE'S BOUND TO BE A CHILL
OUR LOVE IS OUT THERE ON THE HILL.
COMES DOWN THE RAIN-
COMES DOWN THE RAIN-
AND I GUESS WE BEST ALL
BETTER GET INSIDE.
I GUESS WE BEST ALL
BETTER GET INSIDE.
I GUESS WE BEST ALL
BETTER GET INSIDE...

credits

released January 8, 2021
Remixed & Mastered at Cambridge Sound Studios,
Philadelphia PA. December, 2020.

Piano: Michael Ogborn
Bass: Todd Mecaughey
Drums & Percussion: Jim Salamone & Todd Mecaughey

Vocals:
Victoria Netreba , Ricky Paul & Peter Andrew Danzig
Title Design: Chuck Sweeney
Leydensong Musc Co.

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This site is a platform for the work of American Musical Theatre Composer/playwright Michael Ogborn. Currently living in Philadelphia and working in New York City, Ogborn has had over 25 musicals and pantos produced
to date. New recordings are added regularly.

"Enjoy the variety and please visit my website at www.michaelogborn.com for archival photos and show information.Thank you very much!" ... more

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