From the recording After All This Time
Goodnight, Uncle Rog [All Night DJ] (2003) – Written in memory of the Roc’s greatest music advocate soon after his untimely and tragic passing. I didn’t think I could finish it at the time, but my brother insisted. Thanks, Paul. Thanks, Roger.
Lyrics
Goodnight, Unkle Rog (All Night DJ)
Save me a table for one when my break time comes
At the All Night Rock n’ Roll Café
Where the freaks and the geeks
working seven nights a week
Waste half their lives away
Hiding out from the man I call in when I can
So I can tell Unkle Rog I’m his biggest fan
When I tell him all my troubles
I know he’ll understand
And take my request for Working Man…
You know what to play Mr. All Night DJ
To keep me awake as I make
That long journey home; not quite alone
It’s not what you play Mr. All Night DJ
It’s that mellow voice that keeps me holding on
Kickin’ it strong from midnight ‘til down
He’s the Sunday night pimp
for the boys in the basement
He’s the patron saint of wannabe stars
With his signature smile
four hundred tapes in a pile
He’ll talk you up and check you out in the bars
If your song is worthwhile
it doesn’t matter what style
As long as it comes from the heart
He never acted like some big time A&R bum
He just wanted to do his part
You know what to play Mr. All Night DJ
To keep me awake as I make
That long journey home; not quite alone
I know you can’t stay Mr. All Night DJ
But know we’re still here singing along
Kickin’ it strong from midnight ‘til down
Hey…
…that’s my favorite song