Roger Clyne's lyrics frequently showcase his Southwestern roots, and frequently imply images of cowboys, Federales, and references to Mexico and places in Arizona, amongst other Southwestern references.
After the demise of The Refreshments, a semi-successful rock band of the 1990s whose top radio hit was "Banditos," former frontman Roger Clyne and drummer P.H. Naffah formed a new band that would be called Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers.
The two were joined by former Gin Blossom, Scott Johnson; Steve Larson, former guitarist for another Tempe band, Dead Hot Workshop; and bass player Danny White. They released their first album, Honky Tonk Union in 1999.Honky Tonk Union was released in limited quantities with a bonus live CD, Real to Reel. The next year, they released an extended version of Real to Reel as a stand-alone album.
The musical feel of Honky Tonk Union was a noticeable change from Clyne's previous works with The Refreshments. Whereas The Refreshments had a prominent lead guitar and edgy southwestern rock feel, Honky Tonk Union displayed a heavier country influence along with focusing more on the singer-songwriter aspect of the band.
The Peacemakers' next studio effort, 2002's Sonoran Hope and Madness, explored the deeper themes of returning to the basics of life, of loss and of resurgence. Sonoran Hope and Madness was a tale of the demise of a much-loved way of life.
In 2002, Scott Johnson left the band to rejoin with the Gin Blossoms, leaving the part of lead guitar to Steve Larson.
2004 saw the release of Americano, the band's third, and most streamlined, studio effort. ¡Americano! is a story set not in the dusty Mexican borderlands, like the previous albums, but on a Mexican beach, miles away from the daily grind. This album was conceived and written in a third-world cantina, and canvasses the spectrum of human emotion.
In early 2004, shortly after the release of ¡Americano!, Danny White left the Peacemakers to start his own recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee. He was replaced by Nick Scropos, who was the bassist for another Tempe band, Gloritone. Scropos was slated to join the band when it formed in 1998, but was unable to do so due to his obligation to Gloritone. His playing can be heard on track nine of Honky Tonk Union, Green & Dumb.
In March of 2005, the Peacemakers were asked to play at Billy Bob's Texas, a famous honky-tonk joint that has hosted the likes of Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Pat Green. They quickly turned around and sold a live CD featuring songs from that performance entitled Live at Billy Bob's Texas, which sold well enough to make them the only independent band to have five consecutive top-10 albums on the Billboard Internet Sales Chart.
In April of 2006, the Peacemakers released a four song EP, Four Unlike Before, which is currently available only through iTunes.
The band's fourth studio album, No More Beautiful World, was released on March 20, 2007.
The Peacemakers tour heavily, both as a headlining band and opening for national acts such as Sammy Hagar and John Fogerty.
Twice a year, an ever-increasing following of fans from around the globe descend on the Mexican beach town of Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco) for their "Circus Mexicus" bash. Circus Mexicus features a four-hour long concert at the Sunset Cantina. The weekend culminates with a "hangover bash" at JJ's Cantina in nearby Cholla Bay on Sunday at which band members mingle with the fans and sign autographs.
The warm waters and ever increasing recreational opportunities motivate many participants to make "Circus Mexicus" a semi-annual pilgrimage of several days.
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Summer Number 39
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Lyrics
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Of glass and smoke and things that broke that I can't throw away and maybe a toke or two
Fall followed Summer and Winter the Fall
I've fallen in Love and now I'm falling with you
Summer number 39 came right on time and stepped in line when Spring was through
And, yes, that Spring made quite a mess with her plastic cups and her flowered dress but I know that's what Spring's supposed to do
And Fall followed Summer and Winter the Fall
I've fallen in Love and now I'm falling with you
And Fall followed Summer and Winter the Fall
I've fallen in Love and now I'm falling with you
These words I raise in praise of all the things with little wings
and any voice that dares to sing, oh yes, it's true
Fall followed Summer and Winter the Fall
I've fallen in Love and now I'm falling with you
I'm kissing the Muse
I'm kissing the Muse
Winter number 39 stepped in behind to catch the Fall when Fall was through
Let Spring crash in and make her mess with her flowered cups and her plastic dress that's what we all want the Spring to do
Fall followed Summer and Winter the Fall
I've fallen in Love and now I'm falling with you
Fall followed Summer and Winter the Fall
I've fallen in Love and now I'm falling with you
I'm kissing the Muse
I'm kissing the Muse
I'm kissing the Muse
"Summer number 39" is a song by Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers that depicts the journey of a man through the changing seasons and how love evolved for him during this time. Summer number 39 is reminiscent of the beautiful season filled with women and wine, what he considers to be the pleasures of life, even smoking a toke or two. The shattered things in his life could be anything from youth, dreams, old relationships, which he cannot throw away, and this is what makes his life a beautiful mess.
The song is a beautiful portrayal of the coming and going of seasons of life with love being the only constant. Fall comes after summer, and winter follows fall, and in each season, the man falls deeper in love. Spring may have caused chaos and mayhem, but that's what makes it beautiful, and that's what spring is supposed to do. The man highlights the importance of embracing change, accepting life's messes along the way, and cherishing the moments that make life worth living.
In essence, "Summer number 39" is a song that celebrates life and love amidst the constant changes that time brings. It reminds listeners to appreciate the moments that make life worth living and to make the most of them by experiencing all that life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer number 39 was full and fine of women and wine and wonder, too
Summer number 39 was a wonderful time filled with beautiful women, tasty wine, and amazing experiences.
Of glass and smoke and things that broke that I can't throw away and maybe a toke or two
There were moments of broken glass, smoking, and other things that cannot be forgotten, and maybe even some marijuana use.
Fall followed Summer and Winter the Fall
I've fallen in Love and now I'm falling with you
As the seasons changed, I fell in love and am now excited to fall alongside you.
Summer number 39 came right on time and stepped in line when Spring was through
And, yes, that Spring made quite a mess with her plastic cups and her flowered dress but I know that's what Spring's supposed to do
Summer arrived at the perfect time after Spring had done its thing and left behind a mess of plastic cups and flowered dresses, but that's just part of the cycle of the seasons.
These words I raise in praise of all the things with little wings
and any voice that dares to sing, oh yes, it's true
I am celebrating and praising all things that have wings, and any voice that dares to sing, without a doubt.
I'm kissing the Muse
I am fully embracing the source of inspiration and creativity that fuels me.
Winter number 39 stepped in behind to catch the Fall when Fall was through
Let Spring crash in and make her mess with her flowered cups and her plastic dress that's what we all want the Spring to do
Winter arrived to catch Fall's place as the seasons transitioned once again. And as always, we welcome Spring and its mess of flowered cups and plastic dresses.
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.