Name: Shorty Green
Duration: P00H03M25S
Description: To Hamiltonians, a Shorty Green is a little green fountain that used to be found on downtown sidewalks. It’s also the nickname of the captain of the Hamilton Tigers NHL hockey team who organized a strike in the 1920s that led to the team moving to New York.

Shorty Green

from Flashbacks by Mark McNeil

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To Hamiltonians, a Shorty Green is a little green fountain that used to be found on downtown sidewalks. It’s also the nickname of the captain of the Hamilton Tigers NHL hockey team who organized a strike in the 1920s that led to the team moving to New York.

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SHORTY GREEN
There once was a little guy, my friends
stood about three feet tall
You’d find him at the corner of King and James
A water fountain so small
Shorty Green, Shorty Green
Be there when you need
So drink it up or fill your cup
You could always count on Shorty Green

Now another Shorty played for the Tigers
He was captain in ‘24
They say he skated like the wind.
And man Shorty could score.
Shorty Green, Shorty Green
He’d be there when you need
To shake it up, bet your butt
You could always count on Shorty Green

Playoffs came and the players complained
About their lousy pay.
Shorty led the strike but the owners got tough
And moved the Tigers away.
Shorty Green, Shorty Green
Left here with the team
No more pucks in a town of hard luck.
In the trail of Shorty Green

Gone are the little green fountains.
No big league NHL team
Just thirsty people on the street
And memories of Shorty Green
Just thirsty people on the street
Thirsty people on the street
Thirsty

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from Flashbacks, released February 9, 2015
Mark McNeil, vocals, background vocals, guitar, slide guitar, bass and drums; Scott Cameron Smith and Kris Rochard, background vocals

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Mark McNeil and Kris Rochard Hamilton, Ontario

Mark McNeil and Kris Rochard were founding members of the popular Hamilton group The Lowest Lanes that played clubs and twice performed at The Festival of Friends. After the group disbanded in 2009, Mark and Kris got together to focus on songwriting and recording. One of the cuts has already received accolades. Sunny Days with You was runner up in the international Song of the Year contest. ... more

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