In the quiet and reserved town of Sussex, England, General George Hotchkins, a staunch conservative and accomplished composer, hosted a dinner party at his countryside estate. Among his guests was Oliver Prim, a prominent liberal politician (and brother to his wife Emeline), known for his bold opinions and quick wit. As the evening unfolded, the conversation turned to heated debates about political ideologies and societal values. General Hotchkins, a man of strong convictions and unwavering beliefs, found himself engaged in a spirited argument with Oliver West. Despite his military prowess and musical talent, General Hotchkins found himself struggling to counter West's eloquent arguments and persuasive rhetoric. As the discussion escalated, General Hotchkins, feeling frustrated and defeated, abruptly stood up from the table and declared that he could no longer entertain the company of someone whose views clashed so fundamentally with his own. With a stern expression, he escorted Oliver West to the door and gave him the boot, firmly asserting his conservative principles. The guests watched in stunned silence as the liberal politician was unceremoniously shown out of the house by the conservative general. Though the evening had taken an unexpected turn, General Hotchkins remained resolute in his beliefs, unwilling to compromise his values for the sake of polite conversation. Hotchkins, in his fury, even went so far as to begin composing the song “No, No! This Will Never Do!” at the piano as his bewildered guests uncomfortably slinked out of the room. And so, in the quiet aftermath of the dinner party, General George Hotchkins stood alone in his stately home, his music echoing through the halls, a reminder of the harmony he sought to uphold in both his compositions and his convictions.

Vocals: Michael Johnson
Piano: Jenny Conlee

Recorded in 2007/2008 In Jenny Conlee’s living room and at Reclinerland HQ in Portland, OR. Mixed and mastered by Michael Johnson and Scott Garred.