WGBH Music: Liz Longley - Bad Habit

John Mayer describes her music as, "gorgeous, just gorgeous." With a voice that will stop you in your tracks, Liz Longley is an undeniable "rising acoustic sensation" according to Dig Boston. The Washington Post declares she is "destined for a bigger audience."
Longley is a recent graduate of the world renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston. She currently resides in Nashville, TN, and is working on a new album scheduled to be released in early 2013.
She stopped by Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA, on a gorgeous late summer afternoon to perform "Bad Habit".
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Producer -- Greg Shea
Audio Engineer -- Antonio Oliart
Camera -- Annie Shreffler
Camera/Editing -- Greg Shea
lyrics:
I couldn't stand the smell of smoke
Until he lit that cigarette
I never felt a temptation
Until I smelled it on his breath
And the night we first kissed
On the balcony alone
Well, he tasted like trouble
But he felt like my own
Oh, bad habit, I can't be without
Oh, bad habit, bittersweet on my mouth
We got a long, drawn-out story
I don't want to explain
I picked up a bad habit
And I'll never be the same
Even after all the love we made
All the records we spun
I was dying for more
Just trying to fill up my lungs
But I knew it right then
He could never love me back
Still, I told myself
I'd never feel anything quite like that
Oh, bad habit, I can't be without
Oh, bad habit, bittersweet on my mouth
We got a long, drawn-out story
I don't want to explain
I picked up a bad habit
And I'll never be the same
I'll light it up, breathe it in
Let it all go, and I'll do it again
Light it up, breathe it in
I swear it almost feels like him
I remember when it felt like the first time
There ain't nothing like a first time
Bad habit, I'm gonna put you out
Oh, bad habit, I will miss you on my mouth
But we had a long, drawn-out story
And it was bound to end someday
Oh, bad habit, oh, bad habit
I'll never be the same

[@sseos]

thumbs up for SOUND PRODUCTION! You make Liz's talent shine even more!!!

[@sseos]

if you 're not famous, you will be. no doubt about that. amazing!

[@WGBHMusic]

I happen to love the stripped down sound of just a voice and guitar. Liz's voice really shines.

[@WGBHMusic]

Our sound guy, Antonio, is fantastic. Thanks for recognizing his great talent!

[@pinksunami]

So Beautiful! So Sweet!! Thank You!! You are Wonderful!!

[@elholt7095]

Very Nice!

[@linstephen5650]

you just melted me Liz!

[@WGBHMusic]

Thanks for leaving such a nice compliment. We agree.

[@alanespinney]

Such a wonderful voice! Can't help but wonder what a great duet Liz and Shawn Colvin would make.

[@luvzgb]

Truly gorgeous....

[@Alkyon85]

I simply cried...

[@alanespinney]

How does Liz fit a novel into each song? Her songs have kept me up waaaaaay past my bedtime just like good books.

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

You are an amazing singer. Can't wait to get your album.

[@lm4567]

Looooveeee this song you are fantastic 😊😊😊😊
i'm fan in France 😊😊 thanks ;-P kiisss

[@WGBHMusic]

Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. Liz is great. She's a triple threat with singing, guitar playing & songwriting.

[@WGBHMusic]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

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[@WGBHMusic]

Ha! Gotta get those fluids going.

[@meagan5440]

Wow- what an incredible artist. Certainly a triple threat...
I'd love to learn to play this song! Would anyone be willing to provide tabs and tuning?

[@danielvosseler5892]

O M G ............ what album dowload ?????????