| UNRELEASED SONGS |
| AIR GUITAR Written in early 1999 and performed live with a band during that summer in San Francisco. ANGELS Recorded by the second incarnation of AMC at Tom Mallon's studio in April 1983. ANVERS GARDEN One of Vudi's Clovis De Floret demos from 1995 that featured Mark on vocals. ANY LOVE, ANYWHERE Written in 1984 this was recorded during the Restless Stranger sessions. Never performed live as far as I know. THE BLOOD ON MY HANDS Written in late 2008 and first perormed live in San Francisco the following February. CHARITY Written in early 80's and credited to Mark,Vudi,Danny & Matt Norelli. A studio version was recorded during the Engine sessions.and was played live around that time. It has been commonly known as 'Nothing' on various bootlegs including the 1988 California Rehearsals. CITIZENS OF THE TRUE WORLD Written in 1988 and performed live with AMC during the autumn of that year and throughout 1989.There is a solo demo version on the "Mark Eitzel 4 Track of Shame" demos recorded in April 1989. CLOSE YOUR MIND Written in early 1999 and performed live with a band throughout the first of that year. COMPASSION (?) Performed in 1986,this is a very early sketch for Blue and Grey Shirt though bears very little resemblance to it musically or lyrically apart from a few lines. It also includes a few lines from the then unwritten Nighwatchman. THE DEVIL WORSHIPPERS One of Vudi's Clovis De Floret demos from 1995 that featured Mark on vocals. EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES Written in August 1998 and performed solo and with a band throughout that year. EVERY DECK Written in the early eighties and recorded during the Restless Stranger sessions. EYE FOR AN EYE Written sometime in 1996 and played live several times in the autumn of that year. A full band version was recorded for Caught In A Trap but was not included on the final album. EYE FLY One of Mark's electronic instrumental pieces written in 2002/03. FLY AWAY WITH THE MOON Recorded with Bruce & Danny in July 1995 as part of the "60 Watt Silver Lining" Sessions. FREEDOM (aka EVANGELINE) First performed as Freedom in early 2002, this song was re-written and renamed several times before going under the title Another Morning on "Love Songs For Patriots." FRIEND OF THE DEVIL This cover of the Grateful Dead song was performed at the American Beauty tribute show in New York City in January 2007 as well as at a couple of other shows around the same time. FRIVOLOUS CHILDREN Written in 1988 though seemingly never performed live.There is solo version on the "4-Track of Shame demos." FUNK SONG (KEEP THE MUSIC SWEET) Recorded by the second incarnation of AMC in April 1983. A GIRL NAMED HOPE Recorded with Bruce Kaphan in 1997 along with most of the Lovers Leap material. GLEN CAMPELL Written in 2006/07 and demoed for possible inclusion on next AMC album. GOOD FOR YOU Written in 2003 and recorded by the band for the upcoming AMC album but didn't make the final album.It was performed by AMC several times during the second half of 2003. THE GRAND TOUR Written by George Jones.This is an outtake from the first Courage & Confidence sessions recorded in NYC with Beck's band in late 1998. GREETING CARDS Written in the autumn of 2000 & performed both solo and with a band through 2000 and the first half of 2001 HEART AND SOUL This is the Joy Division song that Mark began performing live in May 2005. HERE GOES NOTHING Written in late 1990's. No more info known. HIDDEN CAMERA Written in early late 1988.A solo demo version appears on a version of the "4-Track of Shame" demos. HIGHWAY TO HELL This cover of the AC/DC song was recorded at the Abbey Road studios with the band in November 1994.The band performed the song live a number of times in 1993 & 1994.It's unclear whether this studio version was for a radio session or a possible future release. HOWIE B SESSIONs Mark recorded 9 songs with Howie B in May 2003, Mark doing lyrics and Howie the music, none have seen the light of day yet. HOLD ON Written and performed solo in late 1999. I NEVER SEE A THING Written in early 1990's. No more info known. IF THEY WON'T LET ME IN Written in early 1989 and performed live with AMC throughout 1989.There is a solo demo version on the "Mark Eitzel's 4-track of Shame" demos recorded in April 1989. IN A CROWD Written & recorded in July 2003 and was the first song to be recorded for the "Love Songs For Patriots" sessions though it didn't make the album. IN GOD WE TRUST Written in 1998 and performed solo and with a band in late 1999 and throughout 2000.A demo version was recorded with Bruce Kaphan in the summer of 1998. INTERSTELLAR TRAVELS Written for 60 Watt Lining and supposed to be one of the b-sides on the aborted "Southend On Sea" single. IT'S TOO LATE Written in late 90's.No more info known. KEEP ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE A cover of the Carter Family song played live acoustically by AMC in 1987/88. LAST FIVE YEARS Written sometime in 1989 and along with an initial solo demo given to the band,a full band studio version was recorded during the December 1989 aborted Everclear sessions. Mark mentions in an interview that this was also called "I Spent The Last Five Years Trying To Waste Half An Hour." LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND Recorded with Bruce Kaphan in late 1995 for the aborted soundtrack to the film "No Easy Way". LOOK FOR YOU Written in Autumn 2002,it was performed several times during Mark's residency at the Knitting Factory in January 2003. LONELY MEN Written in the summer of 1999 and performed live in late 1999 and throughout 2000. LOSING YOURSELF Written sometime in 1999/2000. A studio version is available on the "Invisible Man" demos. THE LUCKY GIGOLO One of Vudi's Clovis De Floret demos from 1996 that featured Mark on vocals. MAKE OUT ROOM Written in 1998 and performed solo and with a band in late 1998 and the first half of 1999. MAKE UP Written and performed live with AMC in 1988.There is a studio version of it on the "California" demos. Its official title seems to have been 'I'm Just Another Bum Watching You Put Your Makeup On.' MAN & HIS TV Written in 1986/87 and recorded during the Engine sessions. Never performed live as far as I know. MAYBE I'LL TELL YOU EVERYTHING Written and performed around early 1984 but never released. METEOR Recorded with Bruce Kaphan in early 1996 for the aborted soundtrack to the film "No Easy Way" MISTAKEN (?) Written and recorded in November 1995 in the studion along with early versions of songs that would appear on Lovers Leap and Caught In A Trap. MODELS Written in early 2001 and performed with a band during the US leg of the "Invisible Man" tour. Kristin Sobditch actually sings on the track and not sure if she or Mark actually wrote the song. MOTHER I KNEW Written in 2007 and yet to be performed live. MRS TWINE Written in 2007 and yet to be performed live. MRS WRIGHT Written and recorded solo in the Spring of 1989.There is a solo demo version on "Mark Eitzel's 4-Track of Shame" recorded in April 1989. MY FATHERS HOUSE This cover of the Bruce Springsteen song was performed three times in January 2006, most notably at The Nebraska Project Show in NYC. MY WEAK HEART Written in 1986/87 and recorded during the Engine sessions. Never played live as far as I know. NADINE Another outtake from the Toiling Midgets "Son" album recorded in 1990. This will hopefully see the light of day on the upcoming Toiling Midget reissue series. NICOLE One of Mark's electronic instrumental pieces written in 2002/03 NO HOPE Written and recorded in November 1995 in the studio along with early versions of songs that would later appear on Lovers Leap and Caught in a Trap. NOTHING See Charity NOTHING IS GOING TO TOUCH ME Recorded with Bruce Kaphan in early 1996 for the aborted soundtrack to the film "No Easy Way". ONE MORE SUMMER IN BRIGHTON Written in the Autumn of 2006 and possibly to be be used for the forthcoming "Marine Parade" musical that is currently in the works. It was performed live once in Brighton in December 2006. PARASITE This cover of the Nick Drake song lies in the AMC vaults dating back to the mid 80's. PARK ST. One of Mark's electronic instrumental pieces written in 2002/03. PARTY DRESS This early alternate version of "Broken Glass" was recorded by the first version of AMC in late 1982/early 83. PICTURE OF FLOWERS Written in 1986/87, it was recorded by the band during the Engine sessions. Never played live as far as I know. PROTEST SONG Written specifically for the "Take Back San Francisco" rally in November 2000 and performed live just the once. REFUGE IN THE TRUTH Recorded with Bruce Kaphan in early 1996 for the aborted soundtrack to the film "No Easy Way". ROD MCKUEN Recorded with Bruce Kaphan in 1997 along with most of the Lovers Leap material. ROLL AWAY YOUR OWN STONE Written in August 2004 and first live played, though aborted, at Bush Hall in London that month. It was first performed in it's entirety at a Tsunami Benefit at 12 Galaxies in January 2005. SHARKS IN THE WATER Written in late October 2002 and performed live a couple of times in New York & Miami that month. SHE ONLY WEARS ST JOHNS One of Marks electronic instrumental pieces recorded in 2002/2003. SHE PAINTED PEACE Written and performed solo in the autumn of 1996. SHE'S SO HEAVY This Beatles cover was recorded by Mark & Toiling Midgets during the sessions for "Son". SLOWBURN Written in early 1996 and performed live with a band during the "60 Watt Silver Lining"tour. A studio version was recorded for the aborted "Southend- On -Sea" single but has never been released. SOAP OPERA STAR Written in the autumn of 2000 and performed solo and with a band in late 2000 and the first half of 2001. SOMETHING ELSE Written for 60 Watt Silver Lining and was supposed to have been one of the b-sides for the scrapped "Southend On Sea" single. SON OF FRAN(EN) SINATRA Written in 1986/87 and also known as "Helplessly Wrong", a full band version was recorded during the Engine sessions. SONG FOR KEITH FLETCHER Written in the summer of 2008. ST. MICHAEL Written in early 2005 & first performed live by Mark at the Cactus Cafe in Austin,TX during SXSW that March. STARS Written in 1982 it was recorded both in April 1983 and again during the Restless Stranger sessions in early 1985. A SUMMER PLACE Performed live a couple of times in San Francisco in the spring of 1990. SWEET SIXTEEN This cover of the Iggy Pop song was recorded at Abbey Road studios with the band in November 1994 along with other tracks.It's unclear whether this was for a radio session or a release of some kind. More info soon hopefully. TAKE ME HOME Written in early 2005 for the soundtrack to "Street Angel" which was performed at the Palace Of Fine Arts in San Francisco in April of that year. TEAM USA Written in early 2003 and two different band versions were recorded for the upcoming AMC album but it was not included on the final album.It was performed live several times with the band in the autumn of 2003. THAT THEY CARE Written in 1988 and played live through late 1988 & early 1989. No studio version was ever recorded though a demo version exists on Marks 4-Track Of Shame demos recorded in April 1989 THINGS YOU ALREADY KNOW Recorded with Bruce Kaphan in early 1996 for the aborted soundtrack to the film "No Easy Way". THIRD MAN Written in 1986/87 a band version was recorded during the Engine sessions. Never performed live. TO DIE This fantastic song was recorded by Mark & Toiling Midgets during the sessions for "Son". THE TORTURE OF ST. CRUELTY Written sometime in the spring of 1992, as mentioned in an interview with Musician magazine. It is unclear whether this turned into a subsequently released song or is a completely unreleased song. TUMOR IN HER NOSE One of Mark's electronic instrumental pieces written in 2002/03. TWO WORLDS Written in 1983 an early version was recorded by the second incarnation of AMC in April 1983 before being re- recorded during the Engine sessions. Never performed live as far as I know. UNTITLED SONG Written and seemingly performed by Mark at Solor Culture in Tucson,AZ on the IM tour of 2001.As Mark says on the recording of the show, "This song will never leave Tucson!" WAY TO BE NEW Written & performed in January 2003 as part of Mark's competition to write a specific song about a person. WEED SEA Written sometime in late 1990's. No more info known. WESTERN SONG Recorded by the first incarnation of AMC in late 1982/early 1983. WHAT SETS YOU FREE Written sometime in 1999/2000.A studio version is available on the "Invisible Man" demos. WHEN I SING YOU CAN HEAR THE CASH REGISTERS RING (?) Written and recorded in November 1995 in the studio along with early versions of songs that would later appear on Lovers Leap and Caught in a Trap. WHEN THE RIVER REACHES THE SEA Written in mid 2008 and an early demo was simply entitled 'Song For Keith Fletcher.' It was performed live for the first time in February 2009 in San Francisco. WHITEHALL (?) Written in late 1998 and performed live once with a laptop at the Great American Music Hall in November of that year.There is a studio version of the song on the "Invisible Man" demos. THE WORLD IS A VERY DANGEROUS PLACE Written and recorded in November 1995 in the studio along with early versions of songs that would later appear on Lovers Leap and Caught in a Trap. YER BLUES A cover of the Beatles song played live in 1987 & 1988. YOU OWE ME SOME KIND OF LOVE A cover of Chris Isaak's song played at Club Nine in San Francisco in January 1987. Tom Mallon "My first show playing drums (early 1987) was at a club called Nine -- I had never played drums in a band before -- I was scared shitless. I'd been working for over a year on the second Chris Isaak LP; making that record nearly killed me. Isaak would do these monumental gigs in town, like two or three weeks at a single club, playing two or three sets every night (all shows sold out). Nine had recently been the scene of such a tournament; I think it drove all who worked there insane. At the show, from Isaak's band, Jimmy Wilsey and Kenny Johnson were there, maybe Rolie, too. We had learned Isaak's 'You Owe Me Some Kind of Love' and played it as an encore, as a joke. But Mark reworked the lyric (or maybe didn't understand it). So instead of "I don't want to hurt you, I don't want to see you cry," he sang, "I just want to hurt you, but I don't want you to die." Mark had a tremendous capacity for understanding his audience, for crowd control and for doing what was necessary on the spot. A gift." Return to Homepage here |
| This is a list of just a few of the songs Mark Eitzel has written that have never been officially released as well as live covers done over the years. Many of these are fantastic songs that hopefully will see light of day properly one day. If you know of any other unreleased songs not listed here or can provide more info on the ones below then please let me know. A song with (?) after it means that I'm only guessing at the title since with a lot of demos Mark doesn't bother giving them titles. I was going to provide lyrics to these songs but realised that would not be what Mark wanted since he chose not to release them. |
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