What’s Your Game (Covered by The Hawkbirds)

The Hawkbirds covering the Ramones track, “What’s Your Game”

Background…

The song "What’s Your Game", written and composed by Joey Ramone, was released in 1977 on their album Leave Home. The lyrics convey Joey's desire to find a genuine partner who embraces her true self, rather than pretending to be someone she is not. This track stands out as one of the most melodically rich compositions by the Ramones, showcasing their talent for crafting beautiful harmonies that effortlessly complements their signature punk rock energy.

Lyrics…

🎶 I know your name, I know your game
Sweet Mary Jane, you're quite insane

And all you ever want to be
is like the other girls you see
And all you ever want to be (be, oh ya)
is like the other girls you see,

Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Oh yeah

I know your name, I know your game
Sweet Mary Jane, you're quite insane

I know your name, I know your game
Sweet Mary Jane, you're quite insane

And all you ever want to be
is like the other girls you see
And all you ever want to be (be, oh ya ya ya)
is like the other girls you see

Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Oh yeah 🎶

From the shelf…

🧸 Brown Bear is the epitome of authenticity—he takes pride in being true to himself and never feels the need to fit into the crowd. His girlfriend, Rose the Rabbit, shares the same attitude, proudly calling herself a "genuine bunny." She’s all about embracing her quirky, unique bunny ways, without worrying about what others think. Brown Bear finds this attitude incredibly appealing, and it sparks a natural connection between them. They both appreciate the realness in each other, which is why Brown Bear feels such a strong bond with the song “What’s Your Game”… which asks the question, “Why not embrace who you are and flaunt it?” 🧸❤️🐇

Audio…

This song was recorded on March 23th, 2025 in our basement studio, on 6 tracks using a Zoom H6 audio interface, and mixed with GarageBand. (Drums recorded with an overhead pair of sE Electronics sE8 Condenser mics and an Audix D6 Dynamic Kick Drum mic.)
1. Vocals (Audix OM5 Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphones)
2. Lead guitar (Gibson Les Paul Studio) & amp (Marshall Valvestate 2000)
3. Bass guitar (Ibanez miKro) & amp (Fender Rumble 40)
4. Bass drum (Ludwig Neusonic 22”)
5. Toms/snare (Ludwig 13" Mid, 16" Floor, and 14” Snare)
6. Cymbals (Zildjian A Custom)

The band…

The Hawkbirds Family-
👩🏼 Sunflower Hawkbird - Lead vocals and bass guitar
👩🏻‍🦰 Mom Hawkbird - Lead guitar and back up vocals
🧑🏻 Dad Hawkbird - Drums
🧸 Brown Bear - Audio engineer

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