The Hussy\'s perform Poppy Day at Cabaret Voltaire in Edinburgh on 07 Dec 2007, sharing the stage that evening with Glasvegas. This song is from their as yet unreleased 2008 CD which is still being mixed. New guitarist Gary Johnstone shines here and Fili has never looked or sounded better. Also featuring James on guitar, Gordy on drums and Steph on bass. Filmed by Halloween Jack, he of the keen eyes and steady hands.Uploaded as a high quality 640 x 480 MPEG2 file. \n\nYou are cordially invited to join the Hussy\'s Forum at..... http://johnymchussy.freeforums.org/Poppy Day Lyrics:\n\nTattoos on his forearms \nFade behind the liver spots and gold watch strap \nHis son never visits him \nSince they fell out years ago and it\'s as simple as that \n\nKeeps his good blazer for Poppy Day \nUmbrella for a gun and his hair\'s so grey \nLost in a world of his thoughts as he turns away \nWishes that his grandkids would maybe just come for a day \nMaybe his son could bury the hatchet what you say? \n\nHis wife had a heart attack \nWhen his horse won the National three or four years ago \nPretends he doesn\'t miss her \nBut he always keeps his pathway clear of the rain and snowKeeps his good blazer for Poppy Day \nUmbrella for a gun and his hair\'s so grey \nLost in a world of his thoughts as he turns away \nWishes that his grandkids would maybe just come for a day \n\nMaybe his son could bury the hatchet, what you say? \nMaybe his son could bury the hatchet, what you say?\n\n(Copyright 2008 James McColl) Cabaret, Edinburgh, Fili, Gary, Glasgow, Glasvegas, Hussy's, James, Johnstone, McColl, Pop, Voltaire