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Why They Play The Games

from You. Must. Stop by Rob Lytle

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Why they play the games is the story of a young boy that overcomes his challenges. I like to think of it as being about the human spirit...but I hope you will take from it what you will and decide for yourself - Rob

Allan Cackatt of Maverick Music Magazine called Rob’s latest CD “ The musical equivalent of a previously undiscovered Gainsborough” and raved that it was “one of those all-too-rare albums where every track is a standout”. Fred Schmale of the Real Roots Café wrote that “Rob's voice is strongly reminiscent of Jonathan Edwards and so is the music...Beautiful songs, beautiful melodies, somewhere between folk, country and pop."

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Why They Play The Games

He was never meant to be a player. He was told When He was very small,
He might someday walk like other children, but he would never run at all.
He was never meant to break for second on a 2-1 count with one man down
and, when doctors said he might not make it,they were not discussing sports at all, but...

Chorus
That's why they play the games because you never know
until the final out you just might be surprised
that's why they play the games cause talent makes it shine
but heart can win sometimes. That's why they play the games.


He grew up in the awkward silence. With the doubt in everybody's eyes.
And with each exceeded expectation, he was told he should be satisfied
For the race is often to the swiftest and the contest often to the strong.
But if your not careful, you might miss it. Now and then, exceptions come along.

(Repeat Chorus)

Now the sun is shinning on a diamond and the crown is rising to their feet.
Cause they know they are seeing something special. Even though this is only little league
For it's far to easy to be jaded, to be cynical, to let the darkness in.
But with my own eyes this day I've seen it. Sometimes winners simply find a way to win (Repeat Chorus)

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from You. Must. Stop, track released October 10, 2012
The project was recorded in Nashville, TN with rising star producer and guitarist Thomm Jutz (Producer and Guitarist Nanci Griffith)and an all-star group of Nashville players including Barry Walsh (Gretchen Peters, Boxtops, ) on piano and keyboards, Mark Fain (Ricky Skaggs) on the bass, Fatts Kaplin (Roy Bookbinder, Tom Russell), and John Gardner (Dixie Chicks, Earle Scruggs, James Taylor) on drums and percussion.

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Rob Lytle Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Rob has been described as a "sonic breath of fresh air" in the world of folk and americana music. Interesting and well crafted songs, clear and expressive vocals, and top notch musicianship are hallmarks of his recorded work. Rob's latest CD, a hypocrite of heart and hope, was released worldwide in January of 2015 to critical acclaim. ... more

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