Pitz grew up in the Philadelphia area. Since moving out of state years ago, he has missed Cheesesteaks & Tastykakes. Pitz and guitarist friend, Chris Robertson (also Philly ex-pat) wrote this fun, catchy Philly anthem - 'Cheesesteaks & Tastykakes' (choruses at 0:55, 1:40, and double chorus at 2:45). Sing, smile, and share with your Philly folks everywhere! Official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvEYDs10ubQ
Lyrics
DRIVIN’ DOWN, HIGHWAY 95
BILLY PENN, RISIN’ IN THE SKY
BETSY ROSS, SEWING THINGS UP TIGHT
THERE’S BEN FRANKLIN FLYIN’ HIS ELECTRIC KITE
STRUTTIN’ MY STUFF, DOWN ON 2 STREET
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING, PHILLY TO EAT
STOMACH GROWLIN’, IN OLE FISHTOWN
HOW BOUT A SOFT PRETZEL, WIT A SCHMIDTS TO WASH IT DOWN! (HOW BOUT SOME!)
CHORUS
CHEESESTEAKS & TASTYKAKES X4
(INTERLUDE X2)
HANGIN’ AT, THE DELAWARE RIVER NAVY DOCKS
NEAR THE SPECTRUM, TODD RUNDGREN USED TO ROCK
AMERICAN BANDSTAND, HOPPING WITH DICK CLARK
HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUE NOTES, PLAYIN’ FAIRMOUNT PARK
GIMME SOME!
(CHORUS)
(SOLO)
(INTERLUDE X2)
NOT TALKIN’ BOUT, NO STEAK & CHEESE
NO SUB, CLUB, HERO OR GRINDER, IF YOU PLEASE
WHAT I CRAVE IS AN AMOROSO HOAGIE ROLL
I TAKE MINE WIT, YOU GO GET YOUR OWN, GO GET YOUR!
(CHORUS X2 END)