In early 2000 I was toying with the idea of hosting a radio call-in show. Well, the show still hasn’t happened. But that didn’t deter my former college roomie, Phil Ward, from writing the theme song.

A few weeks after hearing of my intentions, he surprised me with “Doctor Pat.” The song was featured on his album “Easily Amused.”

Now Phil has graciously given me permission to share “Doctor Pat” on YouTube.

(Disclaimer: It was very touching that my talented friend paid me such a tribute… However, the only part of the song I stand by is the FIRST LINE !!!)

“Doctor Pat” by Phil Ward

Chronic pain sufferers all is not lost,

Spinal stimulators at half my cost.

Nerve blocks, epidurals, everything must go,

I must be insane my prices are so low.

 

Take advantage of my craziness before they come and get me,

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat.

I want to give it away but my wife won’t let me,

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat.

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat.

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat.

 

Morphine pumps, facet blocks, trigger point injections,

In flagrant violation of my bookkeeper’s directions.

May I just introduce one little concept at this juncture?

No payments ‘til 2002 on first time acupuncture.

 

And no money down on electronic implants with,

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat.

Everybody get nuts and do a pain free dance with,

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat.

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat.

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat.

 

Take advantage of my craziness before they come and get me,

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat

I want to give it away but my wife won’t let me,

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat.

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat.

Doctor Pat, Doctor Pat.

Doctor Pat.

 Phil and Pat, circa 1982

“Doctor Pat” was written by Phil Ward with a little help from Doctor Pat (P. Ward, J. Murphy) Copyright 2001, ASCAP.

Thanks to Stephen Bassett for helping me with my first ever attempt at posting a YouTube video.

Discover the genius of Phil Ward – entertainment’s true Renaissance Man – by exploring Phil’s website and visiting his Facebook page.

James Patrick Murphy, MD, MMM

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Twitter @jamespmurphymd

Doctor Pat on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuUpSnPXz0

Phil Ward’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phil-Ward-Live/180936201939986

Download “Doctor Pat” from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/easily-amused/id69823459

Phil Ward, Trough Records philwardmusic.com

Easily Amused http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/phil-ward/album/easily-amused/track/doctor-pat