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Thanks, Bernie. Always a pleasure, Jack.

You know, you got three headstones planted outside your office. Yeah, uh

You remember Star?

The peeler?

Exotic dancer.

And her old man doesn't approve of the relationship.

You and Star?

He doesn't want her dancing.

Thinks I'm leading her astray.

If they catch us two together, make sure we're buried side by side, will you?

We're inseparable. Where is she?

Working. I got some new bookings for her. Are these guys dangerous?

Good morning. Good morning. Excuse me, miss.

Yes? We've been waiting here for hours.

Mr. Leroy?

Oh, I'm sure you'll be in later.

You're welcome to wait in my office if you want to.

Take a minute.

What?

Look, come on in.

Make yourself comfortable.

You know, you look really familiar.

Maybe you've seen us on America's Most Wanted.

So, uh, you had an appointment with Chick?

You might say that. He's supposed to meet us at the airport?

He had a gig lined up for us.

Bobby Joe Jones!

I was laid up with this.

I'm a big fan.

Well, you know, it was my favorite song when I was... How does it go? How does

it go? Here we go.

Here we go.

Goddamn airlines information.

Hey, guys, it's the shadows. Hey, fellas, check Leroy. Sorry about that

thing. They said you were hung up in Chicago.

It's good to see you. Cut the crap and cough up some coin.

We want an advance on the gig right now. We got no time for this. Are you guys

playing in town?

Supposed to be, but I smell old fish.

What's the game?

The hotel never heard of it. What?

I had sweets reserved.

We're starving, Jeff.

Hungry. Where's the coin?

The promoter who set up the revival package, he's flown with the advance

That's why I'm in the detective's office, guys. He's on the case.

Apparently, there's been some kind of problem with the arrangements.

Yeah, and that's why I've hired these two detectives to find the promoter and

get your money, you dig?

You almost swear.

I'm just getting the details.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Sally, could you fix these guys up with some breakfast at the cafe? They look

kind of beat.

Yeah, I'll see what I can do.

I'll take care of you guys.

The shadows, wow.

You know what was the first record I ever bought?

Boy, you bring back some memories. I could tell you.

Open up, little one.

Good

night,

Bernie.

Thank you.

Hey, Johnny,

just

run this on my tab, eh?

So why did the promoter dump the show?

Oh, ticket sales.

No. Oh, I don't believe that.

Hey, they had one hit 30 years ago. Yeah, I'd be lucky if I get up enough

for return tickets.

This is for your retainer. Don't flash her around.

Hey, listen, this is promoter. Where does he hang?

He works out of an office on the east side of 402.

If I had three wishes, three words would come to mind.

30 years ago. I love you.

I love you. It doesn't seem like that, though.

And I need you to be mine.

Sir, anyway, I decided to leave Winnipeg, follow my older brother down

Orleans. He was making money having a ball. I met this woman.

I was in elementary school.

I remember buying records.

Blue and black label.

You got her money.

Uh, no.

It's just going to take a little while longer.

Chicks check, bounce.

A little scumbag conju too, man.

Most things change.

Same old thing. I gave this up 20 years ago. I don't need this. Shut it,

Philippe. You lucky I pulled it out. That little grease pit you was working

At least I was working. Watch the floor, fellas.

Kitchen still open?

Mm -hmm. Let me tell you something.

I'm all for the good old days and all, but these guys, they got some serious

appetite. What's the damage?

Oh, forget it.

They can't stay here. There'll be nothing left in the morning. No, no, no,

He's going to pay.

Sure as the sun comes up, he's going to pay.

If I tell you, it won't come true.

Oh, we just started fighting over everything so we couldn't take it

But what about the song? I mean, don't you get something every time it's played

on the radio?

Yeah, sick as a dog.

Record company gets all the money. Seasons and lawyers, they skinned us

There she is.

And then some.

Chibble, chibble, chibble. Look, it's payday. He's going to go around town

collecting 10 % from all his different acts. And I use the term loosely.

Tonight we'll get him when he's flush.

Hang on.

You gotta give the extra promotion time to kick in, sweetheart.

What's that old cliche?

I'll talk, no action? It takes two to tango.

And you have to be part of the program. Like your singing lessons, for instance.

Yeah?

Tell us about your chips.

Huh? Just take a minute. Take a moment.

Ernie! Is the circus in town or what?

Relax, babe. We've got to have a meeting. Sorry, business.

Maybe you'd like to take five, honey?

Unbelievable.

Hey, what is this?

Let go of me!

Hey, hands off!

So, this is where we keep the money, honey.

Nice try, fly spit.

Listen, I'm a little tired of shoulda, woulda, and coulda here giving me brain

damage.

Why did you lie about having no money?

He's an agent. That's right.

It's easy to criticize.

Look, I didn't stiff these guys.

No, it was for my ring.

That's right, her ring.

Cheap ring.

You can do better, honey.

The promoter, I'm telling you.

Johnny's tab.

Don't give a damn about the other guy. You signed us to a gig.

Get him a gig.

They got fans.

Not some crappy rubber chicken joint. Call in a marker. Do a deal.

This is not a good time for me.

Well, do what you used to do to guys like you.

None of you guys have any faith whatsoever.

You're all living in the past, moaning about how things could have been.

Come on, have some faith.

Get me a telephone, a pot of coffee, and a place to go to work. All right. Why

not in your office?

Because if my husband catches him, he's a dead man.

I gotta get some air.

One question.

Where are we supposed to sleep? Yeah, I'm not flopping in this bugwood.

No way. I heard that.

Sally.

Okay, but I'm not paying any long distance.

Hey, I'd like to hear you guys warm up the old pipes. We might have to convince

some people here.

Hit it, Bobby.

They read about you, the verses for your happiness.

Fernie?

Are you okay?

You look pale.

It was just a dream I had on my mind.

Hey, they're brilliant.

Haven't changed a lick.

You'd swear you were hearing the record when they sing.

Hey, don't empty the fridge.

Your kid's gonna eat, too.

Like ballerina.

Smooth.

Okay. Okay, I hear you. Now get back to me.

Next.

Um... Sam Neely.

Five, five, five.

Got it.

Hey, you guys, when was the last time you gave?

Sometime last year.

You... You told me you worked every weekend. He lied.

You led and we followed.

Sam, chick.

Next. Were these guys really popular?

They were huge.

That song was on every jukebox.

It's my mother's favorite.

I remember listening to it on the radio. She was ironing. Just

singing along.

The first time I realized that she could sing.

What's the matter?

Memories.

I wish... Hey, guys, forget the dancing, okay? Just concentrate on remembering

the lyrics, okay?

You guys got stage costumes?

Yeah, sure.

Just get the gig flask back.

Oh.

Yeah, just a second.

Chick.

We got a gig.

Five nights and a grand a night.

Two sets a night.

Are they ready?

Come on.

These are the shadows.

What's the door?

It's a bad place to jump in. Hey, I want to kind of ridicule myself.

Yeah, I'm going to be there when you do.

Where are they? We're ready.

Hey, Helen. What?

You're on.

May all your dreams come true.

Number two.

And I need...