In this high tech age, do any kids still do that “tin can with string” telephone anymore? Or do they all have cell phones tucked under there pillows? We’d love to hear from you.

Here's the Plan---Rosler, Margolis

300 feet of string
the tin can on my pillow rings
could only be one person in the world
my one and only tomboy girl
who lives three houses down
 
she says “listen, so here's the plan
whistle once if you understand
one rule of thumb right off the bat
you keep that kiss under your hat
hush, footsteps coming, must shut down"
 
         oh, what did she tell me when the tin cans are useless
         oh yes she said in an emergency
         I must close my eyes and tune in to her signal
         and I won't sleep till she whispers to me, "here's the plan"
 
300 feet of string
the tin can on my pillow rings
she's in the treehouse overnight
she’ll map and compass every sight
that may lay ahead for us
 
         (chorus)
        
now there's no feet of string
and on my pillow a cell phone rings
just another call to screen
another interupted dream
dawn is breaking, must shut down
 
         oh what did she tell me when the tin cans are useless
         oh yes she said in an emergency
         got to close my eyes and tune in to her signal
         and I won't sleep until she whispers to me
         "here's the plan"
         here’s the plan

Arranged by John Margolis
Shelly Woodworth – oboe & tin whistle
John Margolis – vocals, piano & keyboards
Rosie Lanziero – background vocals
Jim Gately – percussion programming
Recorded at Pawnee Rock
Premix by Dave Wittman
Final mix by Tim Leitner