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Jet Set Willy

by the British IBM

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It’s been nearly 32 years since I first saw your title screen
And even though I never got that far
I’d lay awake most every night and think about the rooms ahead
Where everything just seemed to get so hard

I never got this close before
I never got this near
To completing Jet Set Willy
So go get me another beer

I blew the dust from my cassette, I even fixed the attic bug
That screwed me over all those years ago
I played it on my BBC I never liked those rubber keys
But everyone’s a critic I suppose

I never got this close before
I never got this near
To completing Jet Set Willy
So go get me another beer

I’m not using emulation, I’m using the real thing
No save state, no pausing, no waiting for God
I’m not using a walkthrough it’s all intuition
No youtube, no forums, no scanning through blogs

I never got this close before
I never got this near
To completing Jet Set Willy
So go get me another beer

credits

released December 20, 2017
Vox/Guitar/Keys - Adrian Killens
Bass - David Martin
Drums - Scott Wilson
Music & Lyrics by Adrian Killens

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The British IBM was formed by retro enthusiast and singer-songwriter Aidy as a way of combining his two passions; indie rock and vintage computing. Joined by an innovative rhythm section featuring bassist David and drummer Paul, the trio have been performing and touring together for two years as 'Aidy' before The British IBM was officially born on the 1st January 2012. ... more

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