There are 285 Rules of Acquisition though many remain a mystery. If this incompletion upsets you, recall Rule 19: “satisfaction is not guaranteed.” Just ask a Dabo girl.
lyrics
Over the years spinnin’ the Dabo wheel
I learned a couple lessons
A deal is a deal is a deal
Oho, for a Ferengi it’s a steal
Gotta fill this requisition
By the Rules of Acquisition, oho
Once you have their money you never give it back
Your dignity and an empty sack is only worth the sack
Oho, keep a Ferengi coming back
I don’t want an inquisition
Just the Rules of Acquisition, oho
The bigger the smile
The sharper the knife
Greed is eternal and every man has his price
Oho, for a Ferengi this is life
There’s no free your inhibitions
In the Rules of Acquisition, oho
There is no profit without the risk
Remember that women and money should never ever mix
Oho, it’s a Ferengi wish list
Feedin’ business and ambition
With the Rules of Acquisition, oho
I think I’ve laid out my position
On the Rules of Acquisition, oho
You can be a politician
Or creative mathematician
With a latinum commission
And a less-than-legal mission
If you promise your submission
To the Rules of Acquisition, oho
Basin’ all of your decisions
On the Rules of Acquisition, oho
Amen
credits
from Yeoman on the Bridge,
released November 22, 2016
Leslie Hudson : piano & vocals
Kris Womack : electric guitar
John Cooperider : bass
Dave Toms : drums
Gary White : electric guitar & solo
Neil MacNaughton : trumpet
Ashley Beattie : alto sax
Written by Leslie Hudson
Produced by Charlie Jacklin & Leslie Hudson
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Charlie Jacklin at Kerr Village Productions, Oakville ON
Album design by Karl Stahl & Leslie Hudson
Album illustrations by Karl Stahl
Leslie Hudson is a Canadian singer songwriter and pianist. Their albums range from storytelling styles to bluesy bar rock to
dialed-up, full-band homages to pop culture. With lyrical piano skills and a voice that cuts through the crowd, their songs dive deep into archetype and folklore, modernizing ancient voices & shining a spotlight on the shadowy paths we walk through life, myth and media....more
Mischief was my introduction to the spellsongcraft of S.J. Tucker who builds sonic story sculptures with such precision and grace of motion that I am borne up on her bright beating wings of wonder. Leslie Hudson
My favourite album by Karine Polwart, an understatedly brilliant songwriter, serene and incisive, who weaves resistance, hope, joy and heartbreak into hauntingly crafted arrangements rich in harmony. Leslie Hudson
A silky, smooth, sultry voice weaving lyrical imagery upon a canvas of exquisite tonal contours. Immensely pleasurable. The bouncy cheer of " Little Bird" is a delightful contrast to the dusky jazz groove of this truly beautiful album. Much gratitude for you S J ! roddylloyd