Skip straight to the bargaining stage of grief in this obscure 50s vinyl track from Benny Thurston, restored via ai music magic. “If you can’t be first, be available,” Thurston said in a 1975 interview. “It’s important to keep your options open. And it’s important to know that I’m one of those options.” When asked about his proclivities within the song, Thurston dismissed any criticism. “Hey, I learned from the best of the best. What two grown adults do in the comfort of their own bedroom or wherever they are is their own business. And if a third person happens to be there, wearing a lampshade or standing just outside the stall – that’s perfectly normal.” Benny Thurston would open for Chuck Berry throughout the 1950s.

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Lyrics:

Darlin I know that it didn't work out
It saddens me this is our parting of ways
I didn't know I could get so hung up
In what amounts to a couple of days

And I know that we didn't get far
I guess some things aren't meant to be
So since there's no chance of me taking you home
Maybe you could fulfil a small wish for me

Can I at least watch?
Can I at least have a peek?
Can I at least look on from afar as you roll around the sheets?
Can I at least stare?
Can I stand behind the curtains?
Or if that's too close could you open a window
So I could hide inside the bushes?

Darlin I don't think I'm askin' a lot
Don't take this as some kind of bombardment
Just so we're clear, oh none of this
would require my personal involvement

Next time you bring home a guy or a gal
Pick up the phone and give me a shout
And if they don't show up or get too tired
I will be there if they need to tag out

But
Can I at least watch?
Can I at least have a peek?
Can I at least look on from afar as you roll around the sheets?
Can I at least glare?
Can I stare from a reasonable distance?
Can I be a backup in case one of you needs assistance?

Can I at least watch?
Can I at least stand from a place that is distant?
Can you give enough lead time so I can set up my camera equipment?

(can I at least watch?)
Oh baby, my darlin
(can I at least watch)
I'll be right over there in the corner if you need me

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