Who are we? We are "The Homeless Bums of Aspen"--that's who. Abject poverty cannot destroy our wellspring of creativity. We met each other at the homeless shelter in Aspen. I call James, "The Ambassador of Goodwill". He's one helluva harmonica player and also one helluva comedian. We hope you enjoy this simple little website and send as much or as little money to us as soon as possible. We will spend it wisely--every penny, nickle and dime of it. Send a C-Note if you can. Did I mention that we want to pitch to the networks a television pilot called "The Homeless Bums of Aspen"? It would be a comedy of tragic proportions. We've already got plenty of background actors in place and ready to work. We need an agent as well to pitch it, preferably one who owns in Aspen and Malibu. I figure we can crash at your place in Malibu once in awhile and you can crash here at the shelter in Aspen. (no drinkypoos) You can also buy my 45 page pocketbook to put some change into my pocket: "The Bad News Culinary Students from Grand Junction, Colorado", by John Baker. Just go to "www.lulu.com" and search for the title. It's $11.95 plus shipping. It too should be made into a movie. I'm thinking Brad Pitt starring as me, although he's not as good looking as me. (life is a compromise) Having said all that, you can send your hard earned cash or check to "The Homeless Bums of Aspen--John and James" 405 Castle Creek Rd., Suite 16, Aspen, CO 81611. Give us your phone # and we'll call to thank you personally, no matter how small the donation is. Let's keep it simple and have a little fun. Contact us via email at: [email protected] Twitter us: @3homelessbums. Respectfully submitted, The Homeless Bums of Aspen.
http://youtu.be/PRoc_CrW0wU
The above link is the first "homeless" song I ever wrote. It's called "The Casa Esperanza in Santa Barbara". It's the national anthem of homeless songs. It's not pretty.
Every decent songwriter should write a Christmas song. This is the one I wrote and made a video as well. It's called "Christmas Time in New Orleans". I think you'll like it. Click on the link below to see it.
http://youtu.be/qRNMKIy5HWQ
http://youtu.be/NQI41LIa8ZA
The above link is "The Homeless Bums of Aspen" song. May it go viral and we become rich enough to rent a room somewhere here in the beautiful city of Aspen.
Song: "We're the homeless bums of Aspen" Lyrics and melody by John Baker-- 2012
We’re the homeless bums of Aspen
Ten times better than Vail
Charlie Sheen's ex ain't gettin' any sex
She's in the Pitkin County jail
We're the homeless bums of Aspen
Livin' the American Dream
Drinkin' whiskey all day, smokin' chronic all night
And snortin' everything in between
We're the homeless bums of Aspen
Doin' every thing to survive
You can find us in the park
Throw a C-Note in the jar
Or we'll break into your mother fucking car
We're the homeless bums of Aspen
We've thrown away all of our cares
And we know you can't hear it
But we're richer in spirit
Than all the fuckin' millionaires
Yeah we know you can't hear it
But we're richer in spirit
Than all the fuckin' Billionaires