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2 new Me First and the Gimme Gimmes covers

Posted by Loren on October 12, 2024

2 new Me First and the Gimme Gimmes covers
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Most People I Know Think I'm Crazy

As unsubstantiated rumors swirl about the future of Fat Wreck Chords, the label is business as usual for the moment: announcing a limited 7" and two new Me First and the Gimme Gimmes songs: "Most People I Know (Think That I'm Crazy), originally by Australian pub rocker Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs, plus a b-side cover of "Queen of Hearts," originally by Juice Newton.

The songs come as the band is set to tour Australia with the Dwarves later this month.

Track Listing

1. Most People I Know Think That I'm Crazy
2. Queen of Hearts

Tour Dates:

30 Oct 2024 in Brisbane, QLD, Australia @ The Tivoli
1 Nov 2024 in Gold Coast, QLD, Australia @ Miami Marketta
2 Nov 2024 in Newcastle, NSW, Australia @ Bar On The Hill
3 Nov 2024 in Canberra, ACT, Australia @ The Basement
6 Nov 2024 in Sydney, NSW, Australia @ Enmore Theatre
8 Nov 2024 in Torquay, VIC, Australia @ Torquay Hotel
9 Nov 2024 in Melbourne, VIC, Australia @ Forum
10 Nov 2024 in Adelaide, SA, Australia @ The Gov
13 Nov 2024 in Perth, WA, Australia @ The Astor Theatre

2 new Me First and the Gimme Gimmes covers
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Most People I Know Think I'm Crazy

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