Starting with a very cool, opening piano rift, this song has a solid flow right from the get go. This song has a heavy feel that is never overbearing, but the mellow parts during the vocal parts is awesome and I love how into his music the guitarist is. To see such passion when they are playing makes me enjoy the song even more, and when he yells " cause I love you", it just marks such an incredible, powerful ending to a great song. This song was released in 67 and is a perfect example of why I love European 60's music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcKZoFRpZCI
Tin Soldier
I, am a little tin soldier
that wants to jump into your fire
you are a look in your eye
a dream passing by in the sky
But I don't understand
And all I need, is treat me like a man
'cause I ain't no child
take me like I am
I got to know that I belong to you
I do anything that you want to do
I'll sing any so song that you want me to sing to you
I don't need no aggravation
I just got to make you
Got, I said listen, i just got to make you, yes, my occupation
I got to know that I belong to you
I'd do anything that you want to do
I'd sing any so song that you want me to sing to you
All I need is your whispered hello
smiles melting the snow
nothing heard
your eyes, are deeper than time
say a love that won't rhyme without words
so now I've lost my way
I need help to show me things to say
Just give me your love, before mine fades away
I got to know that I belong to you
I'll do anything that you want to do
I'll sing any so song that you want me to sing to you
oh yeah....oh yeah
Hey! I just want some reaction
someone to give me satisfaction
all I want to do is stick with you ,'cause I love you.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Innocence - Harlequin
Canadian music rocks; I simply love it. This song by Harlequin has a catchy guitar rift, some great subtle keyboard work, and a driving drum beat that just give this song a great flow. Hailing from Winnipeg, this song was released in 1980 and was one of several hits they had in Canada. This song however, Innocence, was discovered to be a huge hit in Puerto Rico when they went down there with none other then Saga, another great Canadian band.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df9Kw7S5aEM
Innocence
One dime is all it all it cost me, and
I found out for sure
You know, that you double-crossed me
Just how much can I endure?
Last night I was walkin'
And I, I saw you with my friend again
And you weren't both talking
Least I don't try to pretend
Innocence
(whoooo)
Innocence
(whooooo)
Innnocence
(whooooo)
Oh what a lie baby
Don't even try lady
I laughed when I first met ya
How you were so demure you know
Now that I don't trust ya
You just say I've lost control
You said you'd always love me
Said you'd be my friend
You had your fingers crossed
You stuck it to me in the end
Innocence
(whoooo)
Innocence
(whooooo)
Innnocence
(whooooo)
Oh what a lie baby
Don't even try lady
Innocence, yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence, yes it's all you'll ever plead
Innocence
Yes, it's all you'll ever plead to me
Yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence, yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence
Yes it's all you'll ever plead
Innocence
Yes, it's all you'll ever plead to me
Yes it's all you ever plead
One dime is all it all it cost me, and
I found out for sure
You know, that you double-crossed me
Just how much can I endure?
Innocence
Yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence
Yes it's all you'll ever plead
Innocence
Yes it's all you ever plead to me
Yes it's all you've ever plead
Innocence
Yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence
Yes it's all you'll ever plead
Innocence
Yes it's all you ever plead to me
(It's all you'll ever plead)
Yes it's all you ever plead to me
(It's all you'll ever plead)
Yes it's all you ever plead to me
(It's all you'll ever plead)
Yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df9Kw7S5aEM
Innocence
One dime is all it all it cost me, and
I found out for sure
You know, that you double-crossed me
Just how much can I endure?
Last night I was walkin'
And I, I saw you with my friend again
And you weren't both talking
Least I don't try to pretend
Innocence
(whoooo)
Innocence
(whooooo)
Innnocence
(whooooo)
Oh what a lie baby
Don't even try lady
I laughed when I first met ya
How you were so demure you know
Now that I don't trust ya
You just say I've lost control
You said you'd always love me
Said you'd be my friend
You had your fingers crossed
You stuck it to me in the end
Innocence
(whoooo)
Innocence
(whooooo)
Innnocence
(whooooo)
Oh what a lie baby
Don't even try lady
Innocence, yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence, yes it's all you'll ever plead
Innocence
Yes, it's all you'll ever plead to me
Yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence, yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence
Yes it's all you'll ever plead
Innocence
Yes, it's all you'll ever plead to me
Yes it's all you ever plead
One dime is all it all it cost me, and
I found out for sure
You know, that you double-crossed me
Just how much can I endure?
Innocence
Yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence
Yes it's all you'll ever plead
Innocence
Yes it's all you ever plead to me
Yes it's all you've ever plead
Innocence
Yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence
Yes it's all you'll ever plead
Innocence
Yes it's all you ever plead to me
(It's all you'll ever plead)
Yes it's all you ever plead to me
(It's all you'll ever plead)
Yes it's all you ever plead to me
(It's all you'll ever plead)
Yes it's all you ever pleaded
Innocence
Friday, January 29, 2010
Don't It Make You Feel - Headpins
The Headpins came to be from half of the members of Chilliwhack when they picked up Denise McCann as they were so impressed with her vocal talent. This song actually came out after she had left and instead have Darby Mills on vocals and she is phenomenal and is what makes the song so memorable. An odd fact is that their drummer and the drummer of other Canadian rock band Loverboy switched bands, and both still play with their respective bands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYzySRvLD_0
Don't It Make You Feel
I know what you’re doin’
I know what you’re usin’ tonight
I know how you like it
I know you can’t fight it
Keeps you out til morning light
Energy is risin’
everybody’s flying tonight
The music makes you groove through the night
Makes you move, you're uptight
It makes you feel alright
Don't it make ya
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
(Don’t it make ya feel)
Don’t it make you feel alright
(Don’t it make you feel alright)
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
(Dancing)
Don’t it make ya feel alright
(Feel alright)
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
(Don’t it make ya feel)
Don’t it make you feel alright
(uh huh, yeah)
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
(dancing)
Don’t it make ya feel alright
No! Ya don’t fight the fever
just get up and let it all go
Ohh! I don’t think I’m dreaming
plannin' and screamin’
You know just how far you can go
You can feel it, if you deal it
Trouble ain’t too far out of sight
Still you keep on runnin’
lookin’ for more fun
And dancin' to its beat every night
Let me tell ya
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
Don’t it make you feel alright
(Don’t it make ya feel)
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
(Dancing)
Don’t it make you feel alright
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
Don’t it make you feel alright
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
Don’t it make you feel alright
I know what you’re doin’
I know what you’re usin’ tonight
I know how you like it
I know you can’t fight it
Keeps you out til morning light
You can feel it, I said feel it
everybody’s flying tonight
Still you keep on runnin’
lookin’ for more fun
And dancin', you keep dancin' every night
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
(Don’t it make ya feel)
Don’t it make you feel alright
(Don’t it make you feel alright)
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
(Dancing)
Don’t it make ya feel alright
(Feel alright)
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
(Dancing)
Don’t it make you feel alright
(Alright)
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
(Don't it make ya feel)
Don’t it make ya feel alright
(Alright)
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
Don’t it make ya feel alright
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
Don’t it make ya feel alright
Don't it, Don't it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYzySRvLD_0
Don't It Make You Feel
I know what you’re doin’
I know what you’re usin’ tonight
I know how you like it
I know you can’t fight it
Keeps you out til morning light
Energy is risin’
everybody’s flying tonight
The music makes you groove through the night
Makes you move, you're uptight
It makes you feel alright
Don't it make ya
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
(Don’t it make ya feel)
Don’t it make you feel alright
(Don’t it make you feel alright)
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
(Dancing)
Don’t it make ya feel alright
(Feel alright)
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
(Don’t it make ya feel)
Don’t it make you feel alright
(uh huh, yeah)
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
(dancing)
Don’t it make ya feel alright
No! Ya don’t fight the fever
just get up and let it all go
Ohh! I don’t think I’m dreaming
plannin' and screamin’
You know just how far you can go
You can feel it, if you deal it
Trouble ain’t too far out of sight
Still you keep on runnin’
lookin’ for more fun
And dancin' to its beat every night
Let me tell ya
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
Don’t it make you feel alright
(Don’t it make ya feel)
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
(Dancing)
Don’t it make you feel alright
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
Don’t it make you feel alright
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
Don’t it make you feel alright
I know what you’re doin’
I know what you’re usin’ tonight
I know how you like it
I know you can’t fight it
Keeps you out til morning light
You can feel it, I said feel it
everybody’s flying tonight
Still you keep on runnin’
lookin’ for more fun
And dancin', you keep dancin' every night
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
(Don’t it make ya feel)
Don’t it make you feel alright
(Don’t it make you feel alright)
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
(Dancing)
Don’t it make ya feel alright
(Feel alright)
Don’t it make you feel like dancing
(Dancing)
Don’t it make you feel alright
(Alright)
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
(Don't it make ya feel)
Don’t it make ya feel alright
(Alright)
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
Don’t it make ya feel alright
Don’t it make ya feel like dancing
Don’t it make ya feel alright
Don't it, Don't it
Thursday, January 28, 2010
My Girl(Gone, Gone, Gone) - Chilliwack
Keeping with the Canadian rock, I have a double feature. Chilliwack, another Canadian band, was fairly big in the late 70's and early 80's, and one of my friends argues they would have been one of the best if they were more consistent, which I argue is the exact reason they aren't. They had some solid hits though, and one of my favorites is 1981's My Girl (Gone,Gone,Gone). Enjoy, and tomorrow we will see what some of the band got up to after the fact.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yahBtp_1jWE
My Girl
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
She been gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
She been gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
wonder if I'm ever gonna see my girl
gone gone gones She's been
gone so long so long
wonder if I'm ever gonna see my girl
Ever since she left me
I sure feel all alone
A little misunderstanding
I can`t get her on the telephone
Hanging out down on Main Street
Living in a different world
Standing around
With the gang on the corner
Talking about my girl
My girl, she was the world to me
She`s gone away across the sea
My girl is just a memory
She been so long anyway
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
She been gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
she's been gone gone gone so long
She didn`t have to leave me
She didn`t have to run
She didn`t have to go
Without a word to anyone
I hope she`s doing alright
Got no way to know
Unless she gets to hear this song
Hear it on the radio
My girl, she was the world to me
She`s gone and that`s a tragedy
My girl is just a memory
She been so long anyway
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
She been gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
She been gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
gone gone gone she's been gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
wonder if I'm ever gonna see my girl
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
wonder if I'm ever gonna see my girl
Well, I hope she gets the message
Gotta get her back you know
Gonna track her down, I`ll find that girl
Gonna tell her that I love her so
Put the word on the grapevine
Spread it all around the world
Sooner or later, I know I`m gonna get her
Talking about my girl, my girl
My girl, my girl, my girl, my
girl (until fade)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yahBtp_1jWE
My Girl
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
She been gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
She been gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
wonder if I'm ever gonna see my girl
gone gone gones She's been
gone so long so long
wonder if I'm ever gonna see my girl
Ever since she left me
I sure feel all alone
A little misunderstanding
I can`t get her on the telephone
Hanging out down on Main Street
Living in a different world
Standing around
With the gang on the corner
Talking about my girl
My girl, she was the world to me
She`s gone away across the sea
My girl is just a memory
She been so long anyway
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
She been gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
she's been gone gone gone so long
She didn`t have to leave me
She didn`t have to run
She didn`t have to go
Without a word to anyone
I hope she`s doing alright
Got no way to know
Unless she gets to hear this song
Hear it on the radio
My girl, she was the world to me
She`s gone and that`s a tragedy
My girl is just a memory
She been so long anyway
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
She been gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
She been gone gone gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
gone gone gone she's been gone so long
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
wonder if I'm ever gonna see my girl
Gone gone gone, she been gone so long
wonder if I'm ever gonna see my girl
Well, I hope she gets the message
Gotta get her back you know
Gonna track her down, I`ll find that girl
Gonna tell her that I love her so
Put the word on the grapevine
Spread it all around the world
Sooner or later, I know I`m gonna get her
Talking about my girl, my girl
My girl, my girl, my girl, my
girl (until fade)...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Oh What a Feeling - Crowbar
Another almost unknown Canadian band, this one hails from as close as Hamilton. Their 1971 release of Oh What a Feeling, they used to be a backing band for Ronnie Hawkins, and apparently got their name from when he fired him telling them " They could fuck up a crowbar in three seconds." This song I feel really emulates the sound of the 70's with its pleasant mood and musical pauses, as well as the backing vocals. Their only really known hit, this band wasn't big anywhere except in Canada, but at least that means we get to enjoy their sounds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yay4YMyL8U0
Oh What a Feeling
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
Oh what a feelin', what a rush!
Oh what a feelin', what a rush!
(Woo, woo, wooo) (Woo, woo, wooo)
Well you we got the feelin', makes you come alive.
(Woo, woo, wooo) (Woo, woo, wooo)
We're gonna boogie woogie, we're gonna rock and roll, we're gonna jive.
(Woo, woo, wooo) (Woo, woo, wooo)
We're gonna make you loose, go where you have to go
(Woo, woo, wooo) (Woo, woo, wooo)
Gonna fill your head with music, satisfy your soul.
Oh what a feelin', what a rush
Oh what a feelin', what a rush
Come in to my house, you're all invited.
Hey, hey I feel alright. (One time now), unh! (Two times, two times now.)
Hey, hey I feel alright.(Two times now) Unh, unh. (Three times grab your lady! )
Hey, hey I feel alright. Unh, unh, unh! (Four times, four for being good now.)
Hey, hey I feel alright. Unh, unh, unh, unh!
Oh what a feelin', what a rush
Oh what a feelin', what a rush
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yay4YMyL8U0
Oh What a Feeling
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
Oh what a feelin', what a rush!
Oh what a feelin', what a rush!
(Woo, woo, wooo) (Woo, woo, wooo)
Well you we got the feelin', makes you come alive.
(Woo, woo, wooo) (Woo, woo, wooo)
We're gonna boogie woogie, we're gonna rock and roll, we're gonna jive.
(Woo, woo, wooo) (Woo, woo, wooo)
We're gonna make you loose, go where you have to go
(Woo, woo, wooo) (Woo, woo, wooo)
Gonna fill your head with music, satisfy your soul.
Oh what a feelin', what a rush
Oh what a feelin', what a rush
Come in to my house, you're all invited.
Hey, hey I feel alright. (One time now), unh! (Two times, two times now.)
Hey, hey I feel alright.(Two times now) Unh, unh. (Three times grab your lady! )
Hey, hey I feel alright. Unh, unh, unh! (Four times, four for being good now.)
Hey, hey I feel alright. Unh, unh, unh, unh!
Oh what a feelin', what a rush
Oh what a feelin', what a rush
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
Bop bada baa, Bop bada baa,
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Nice To Be With You - Gallery
I don't know much about this band or their 1972 release of Nice To Be With You, but it has such a pretty feel to it, some very relaxing slide guitar and some nice background vocals. This is a softie, but just a fun one to listen to when you are in a good relaxed mood. Another good driving down the highway song I find myself singing along to every time I hear it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cFm2a5vykc
Nice To Be With You
Oh, it's so nice to be with you
I love all the things ya say and do
And it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me in every way
Honey, I got the notion
You're causin' commotion in my soul
Baby, you and me have got somethin' that's real
I know it's gonna last a lifetime
Aww, ya better believe it, girl
At night I call your name
Darkness fills my room, I'm only dreamin'
About the time I'm gonna be with you
Oh, it's so nice to be with you
I love all the things ya say and do
And it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me in every way
Honey, I got the notion
You're causin' commotion in my soul
When I'm feelin' down
You're there to pick me up and help me to carry on
Aww, little things mean a lot
When you need a shoulder to cry on
I'm there to ease the pain and chase away the rain
Aww, darlin', I just gotta say
Oh, it's so nice to be with you
I love all the things ya say and do
And it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me in every way
Oh, it's so nice to be with you
I love all the things ya say and do
And it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cFm2a5vykc
Nice To Be With You
Oh, it's so nice to be with you
I love all the things ya say and do
And it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me in every way
Honey, I got the notion
You're causin' commotion in my soul
Baby, you and me have got somethin' that's real
I know it's gonna last a lifetime
Aww, ya better believe it, girl
At night I call your name
Darkness fills my room, I'm only dreamin'
About the time I'm gonna be with you
Oh, it's so nice to be with you
I love all the things ya say and do
And it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me in every way
Honey, I got the notion
You're causin' commotion in my soul
When I'm feelin' down
You're there to pick me up and help me to carry on
Aww, little things mean a lot
When you need a shoulder to cry on
I'm there to ease the pain and chase away the rain
Aww, darlin', I just gotta say
Oh, it's so nice to be with you
I love all the things ya say and do
And it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me in every way
Oh, it's so nice to be with you
I love all the things ya say and do
And it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me
Monday, January 25, 2010
End of the Line - The Travelling Wilburys
When you get together such a super group of artists, you know they are gonna put out some awesome tunes. I especially like watching the video to see what they all do, as there is so much subtle guitar work going on like small picking parts and palm muting. This is just a really nice song, one I like to listen to when I'm travelling somewhere. It has all of the members, except Dylan, participate in singing with Harrison, Orbison, and Lynne handling the chorus and Petty singing the verses. It blends incredibly well and I think is a song that can be enjoyed by most people regardless of preferred genre.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x21h8n_traveling-wilburys-end-of-the-line_music
End of the Line
Well it's all right, if you live the life you please
Well it's all right, doing the best you can
Well it's all right, as long as you lend a hand
You can sit around and wait for the phone to ring, at the end of the line
Waiting for someone to tell you everything, at the end of the line
Sit around and wonder what tomorrow'd bring, at the end of the line
Maybe a diamond ring
Well it's all right, even if they say you're wrong
Well it's all right, sometimes you gotta be strong
Well it's all right, as long as you got somewhere to lay
Well it's all right, every day is judgment day
Maybe somewhere down the road a way, at the end of the line
You'll think of me and wonder where I am these days, at the end of the line
Maybe somewhere down the road when somebody plays, at the end of the line
Purple haze
Well it's all right, even if push comes to shove
Well it's all right, if you got someone to love
Well it's all right, everything'll work out fine
Well it's all right, we're going to the end of the line
Don't have to be ashamed of the car I drive, at the end of the line
I'm just glad to be here, happy to be alive, at the end of the line
And it don't matter if you're by my side, at the end of the line
I'm satisfied
Well it's all right, even if you're old and gray
Well it's all right, you still got something to say
Well it's all right, remember to live and let live
Well it's all right, best you can do is forgive
Well it's all right, riding around in the breeze
Well it's all right, if you live the life you please
Well it's all right, even if the sun don't shine
Well it's all right, we're going to the end of the line
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x21h8n_traveling-wilburys-end-of-the-line_music
End of the Line
Well it's all right, if you live the life you please
Well it's all right, doing the best you can
Well it's all right, as long as you lend a hand
You can sit around and wait for the phone to ring, at the end of the line
Waiting for someone to tell you everything, at the end of the line
Sit around and wonder what tomorrow'd bring, at the end of the line
Maybe a diamond ring
Well it's all right, even if they say you're wrong
Well it's all right, sometimes you gotta be strong
Well it's all right, as long as you got somewhere to lay
Well it's all right, every day is judgment day
Maybe somewhere down the road a way, at the end of the line
You'll think of me and wonder where I am these days, at the end of the line
Maybe somewhere down the road when somebody plays, at the end of the line
Purple haze
Well it's all right, even if push comes to shove
Well it's all right, if you got someone to love
Well it's all right, everything'll work out fine
Well it's all right, we're going to the end of the line
Don't have to be ashamed of the car I drive, at the end of the line
I'm just glad to be here, happy to be alive, at the end of the line
And it don't matter if you're by my side, at the end of the line
I'm satisfied
Well it's all right, even if you're old and gray
Well it's all right, you still got something to say
Well it's all right, remember to live and let live
Well it's all right, best you can do is forgive
Well it's all right, riding around in the breeze
Well it's all right, if you live the life you please
Well it's all right, even if the sun don't shine
Well it's all right, we're going to the end of the line
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Tales of Brave Ulysses - Cream
This song was a breakthrough for music, as being one of the first songs to be recorded with the use of a wah wah pedal, and I'm certain helped bring them to fame because it is awesome. Musically written by Clapton, the actual lyrics were written by Martin Sharp who gave them to Clapton by chance. With lines like " And the tiny purple fishes, Go laughing through your fingers, And you want to take her with you, To the hard land of the winter", you gotta wonder just what he was on ( although it IS somewhat based of Homer's odyssey and images he had seen while on a trip to Ibiza). Driven by an opening bass rift, this song draws you in right at the start and rocks it's way through with the use of the wah wah. Also, this album has the most awesome cover I can think of, link below.
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.boikot-underground.com/images/CreamDisraeliGears.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.boikot-underground.com/popup_image.php%3FpID%3D2349%26osCsid%3Dxpypqajwn&h=800&w=793&sz=269&tbnid=kqfMesE1ZuL4CM:&tbnh=143&tbnw=142&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddisraeli%2Bgears&usg=__J9LjDrPI2_lFusbeg4uklNr7HxY=&ei=4e5cS-jVIoyWtgeihoyYDQ&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=4&ct=image&ved=0CBUQ9QEwAw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8hLc_nqx8g&feature=related
Tales of Brave Ulysses
ou thought the leaden winter would bring you down forever,
But you rode upon a steamer to the violence of the sun.
And the colors of the sea blind your eyes with trembling mermaids,
And you touch the distant beaches with tales of brave ulysses:
How his naked ears were tortured by the sirens sweetly singing,
For the sparkling waves are calling you to kiss their white laced lips.
And you see a girl's brown body dancing through the turquoise,
And her footprints make you follow where the sky loves the sea.
And when your fingers find her, she drowns you in her body,
Carving deep blue ripples in the tissues of your mind.
The tiny purple fishes run laughing through your fingers,
And you want to take her with you to the hard land of the winter.
Her name is aphrodite and she rides a crimson shell,
And you know you cannot leave her for you touched the distant sands
With tales of brave ulysses; how his naked ears were tortured
By the sirens sweetly singing.
The tiny purple fishes run lauging through your fingers,
And you want to take her with you to the hard land of the winter.
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.boikot-underground.com/images/CreamDisraeliGears.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.boikot-underground.com/popup_image.php%3FpID%3D2349%26osCsid%3Dxpypqajwn&h=800&w=793&sz=269&tbnid=kqfMesE1ZuL4CM:&tbnh=143&tbnw=142&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddisraeli%2Bgears&usg=__J9LjDrPI2_lFusbeg4uklNr7HxY=&ei=4e5cS-jVIoyWtgeihoyYDQ&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=4&ct=image&ved=0CBUQ9QEwAw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8hLc_nqx8g&feature=related
Tales of Brave Ulysses
ou thought the leaden winter would bring you down forever,
But you rode upon a steamer to the violence of the sun.
And the colors of the sea blind your eyes with trembling mermaids,
And you touch the distant beaches with tales of brave ulysses:
How his naked ears were tortured by the sirens sweetly singing,
For the sparkling waves are calling you to kiss their white laced lips.
And you see a girl's brown body dancing through the turquoise,
And her footprints make you follow where the sky loves the sea.
And when your fingers find her, she drowns you in her body,
Carving deep blue ripples in the tissues of your mind.
The tiny purple fishes run laughing through your fingers,
And you want to take her with you to the hard land of the winter.
Her name is aphrodite and she rides a crimson shell,
And you know you cannot leave her for you touched the distant sands
With tales of brave ulysses; how his naked ears were tortured
By the sirens sweetly singing.
The tiny purple fishes run lauging through your fingers,
And you want to take her with you to the hard land of the winter.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Fore Play / Long Time - Boston
Almost everybody has heard of Boston's More Then A Feeling, and for good reason, but what about the rest of the album? This debut album from 1976 is one of the greatest debut albums and one of my favorite albums of all time. Every song off of it is incredible, but the closing pieces Foreplay ( which is an instrumental intro to Long Time) and Longtime are incredibly written and produced. I especially love the piano in Foreplay, and the guitar work in Long Time. Boston took forever to released another album, and never quite had the passion they had in the first, but at least they gave us that one incredible album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQifd7O_N5k
Foreplay/Long Time
It's been such a long time
I think I should be goin', yeah
And time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
Sail on, on a distant highway
I've got to keep on chasin' a dream
I've gotta be on my way
Wish there was something I could say.
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' along
You'll forget about me after I've been gone
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
It's just outside of your front door.
It's been such a long time. It's been such a long time.
Well I get so lonely when I am without you
But in my mind, deep in my mind,
I can't forget about you
Good times, and faces that remind me
I'm tryin' to forget your name and leave it all behind me
You're comin' back to find me.
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' along
You'll forget about me after I've been gone
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
It's just outside of your front door.
It's been such a long time. It's been such a long time.
Yeah. It's been such a long time, I think I should be goin', yeah
And time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
There's a long road, I've gotta stay in time with
I've got to keep on chasin' that dream, though I may never find it
I'm always just behind it.
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' along
Takin' my time, just movin' along
Takin' my time, yeah I'm takin' my time...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQifd7O_N5k
Foreplay/Long Time
It's been such a long time
I think I should be goin', yeah
And time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
Sail on, on a distant highway
I've got to keep on chasin' a dream
I've gotta be on my way
Wish there was something I could say.
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' along
You'll forget about me after I've been gone
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
It's just outside of your front door.
It's been such a long time. It's been such a long time.
Well I get so lonely when I am without you
But in my mind, deep in my mind,
I can't forget about you
Good times, and faces that remind me
I'm tryin' to forget your name and leave it all behind me
You're comin' back to find me.
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' along
You'll forget about me after I've been gone
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
It's just outside of your front door.
It's been such a long time. It's been such a long time.
Yeah. It's been such a long time, I think I should be goin', yeah
And time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
There's a long road, I've gotta stay in time with
I've got to keep on chasin' that dream, though I may never find it
I'm always just behind it.
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' along
Takin' my time, just movin' along
Takin' my time, yeah I'm takin' my time...
Friday, January 22, 2010
Changes - Yes
Yes is an incredibly musically talented band, with solid drums, guitar and vocals and then thrown on top, some killer keys and bass. Yet, people seem to be almost unaware of their existence. Yes has a couple killer albums, but the best by far is 90125, although it didn't do as well in the UK, it was this album that really helped them become known all over the world. Released in 1983, it contained hits such as Owner of a Lonely Heart, Hold on, Leave It, and my favorite Changes. The opening to this song is just so incredible, and its powerful ending to close out the album side makes you go running to flip the album and listen to side 2. This is a true testament to how good 80s music could have been if it tried.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkLay7FMt3s&feature=related
Changes
I'm moving through some changes
I'll never be the same
Something you did touched me
There's no one else to blame
The love we had has fallen
The love we used to share
We've given up pretending
As if you didn't care
Change changing places
Root yourself to the ground
Capitalize on this good fortune
One word can bring you round
Changes
I look into the mirror
I see no happiness
All the warmth I gave you
Has turned to emptiness
The love we had has fallen
The love we used to share
You've left me here believing
In love that wasn't there
Change changing places
Root yourself to the ground
Word to the wise - well you get what's coming
One word can bring you round
Changes
When I look into your eyes and try to find out how
There's no way to save it now
And everything I feel
Changes
Keep looking for
Changes
Changes
For some reason you're questioning why
I always believe it gets better
One difference between you and i
Your heart is inside your head
One word from you
One word from me
A clear design on your liberty
Who could believe when love has gone
How we move on like everyone
Only such fools
Only such jealous hearts
Only through love changes come
Change changing places
Root yourself to the ground
Capitalize on this good fortune
One word can bring you round
Changes
One road to loneliness
It's always the same
One road to happiness
It's calling your name
Change changing places - changes
Root yourself to the ground
Capitalize on this good fortune
One word can bring you round
Changes
Change changing places
Changes
Root yourself to the ground
Word to the wise - well you get what's coming
One word - one word can bring you round
Changes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkLay7FMt3s&feature=related
Changes
I'm moving through some changes
I'll never be the same
Something you did touched me
There's no one else to blame
The love we had has fallen
The love we used to share
We've given up pretending
As if you didn't care
Change changing places
Root yourself to the ground
Capitalize on this good fortune
One word can bring you round
Changes
I look into the mirror
I see no happiness
All the warmth I gave you
Has turned to emptiness
The love we had has fallen
The love we used to share
You've left me here believing
In love that wasn't there
Change changing places
Root yourself to the ground
Word to the wise - well you get what's coming
One word can bring you round
Changes
When I look into your eyes and try to find out how
There's no way to save it now
And everything I feel
Changes
Keep looking for
Changes
Changes
For some reason you're questioning why
I always believe it gets better
One difference between you and i
Your heart is inside your head
One word from you
One word from me
A clear design on your liberty
Who could believe when love has gone
How we move on like everyone
Only such fools
Only such jealous hearts
Only through love changes come
Change changing places
Root yourself to the ground
Capitalize on this good fortune
One word can bring you round
Changes
One road to loneliness
It's always the same
One road to happiness
It's calling your name
Change changing places - changes
Root yourself to the ground
Capitalize on this good fortune
One word can bring you round
Changes
Change changing places
Changes
Root yourself to the ground
Word to the wise - well you get what's coming
One word - one word can bring you round
Changes
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Doctor, My Eyes - Jackson Browne
It took me awhile to get my hands on Browne's 1972 debut album, finally achieving it this summer, but boy was it worth it to hear doctor, my eyes on vinyl quality. The piano in this song has such an upbeat feeling, I can't help but sing along every time. The lyrics are well versed, and their delivery is excellent and perfect when voiced by Jackson. Also, this song was covered by The Jackson 5......THE JACKSON 5?? Covering a debut hit?? You know it's gotta be awesome, right there. Fact.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4XA3ukG0Tw&feature=related - Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2zWXpdZo8g&feature=fvw - Jacksons
Doctor, My Eyes
Doctor, my eyes have seen the years,
Through the slow parade of tears wtihout crying,
Now I want to understand,
I have done all that I could
To see evil and the good without hiding,
You must help me if you can
Doctor My Eyes
Tell me what is wrong
Was I unwise to leave them open for so long?
As I've wandered through this world
As each moment has unfurled,
I've been waiting to awaken from this dream,
I never notice them until I got this feeling,
That its later that it seems,
Doctor My Eyes
Tell me what is real
I hear cries
Just saying "Its' too late for me",
Doctor My Eyes
Cannot be disguised
Is this the prize for having learned how not to cry?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4XA3ukG0Tw&feature=related - Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2zWXpdZo8g&feature=fvw - Jacksons
Doctor, My Eyes
Doctor, my eyes have seen the years,
Through the slow parade of tears wtihout crying,
Now I want to understand,
I have done all that I could
To see evil and the good without hiding,
You must help me if you can
Doctor My Eyes
Tell me what is wrong
Was I unwise to leave them open for so long?
As I've wandered through this world
As each moment has unfurled,
I've been waiting to awaken from this dream,
I never notice them until I got this feeling,
That its later that it seems,
Doctor My Eyes
Tell me what is real
I hear cries
Just saying "Its' too late for me",
Doctor My Eyes
Cannot be disguised
Is this the prize for having learned how not to cry?
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly) - The Icicle Works
This is another weird little song, but one I've always loved because of the drumming. It is percussion driven to say the least, and well done at that, with two drummers banging out a driving tom beat that propels this song along. A weird fact about this song, was that it was first released with the title reversed, and that is how I first heard it, as Birds Fly (Whisper To A Scream), and was changed because people identified with this second part more (I found this out on a drunken bet with a friend, needless to say we both won, so good on us). Written in 1983 and released in UK under Birds Fly, it wasn't reversed until released in the States, as Americans apparently found it easier to find the record in stores when it matched the more popular part of the chorus. It was apparently also used in the hit movie Scream, although I have not watched it lately to verify this fact. By the way, this is not the video I first saw for it, I believe I saw the British one but cannot find it now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIxgHu5U1v4
Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly)
love comes
down upon us and it flows like water
burning with the hope of insight
feathered books the colors of the bright elation
stolen in the sight of love
we are we are we are we're just children
finding our way around indecision
we are we are we are rather helpless
changes forever
whisper to a scream
birds fly
in the eye of the pathos daughter
spoken
at the bitter end
wasted
sacrificed for the new nirvana
night time sends the sun away
we are we are we are we're just children
finding our way around indecision
we are we are we are rather helpless
changes forever
whisper to a scream
we are we are we are we're just children
finding our way around indecision
we are we are we are rather helpless
changes forever
whisper to a scream
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIxgHu5U1v4
Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly)
love comes
down upon us and it flows like water
burning with the hope of insight
feathered books the colors of the bright elation
stolen in the sight of love
we are we are we are we're just children
finding our way around indecision
we are we are we are rather helpless
changes forever
whisper to a scream
birds fly
in the eye of the pathos daughter
spoken
at the bitter end
wasted
sacrificed for the new nirvana
night time sends the sun away
we are we are we are we're just children
finding our way around indecision
we are we are we are rather helpless
changes forever
whisper to a scream
we are we are we are we're just children
finding our way around indecision
we are we are we are rather helpless
changes forever
whisper to a scream
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Sweet Leaf - Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath helped redefine, and almost create really a new heavy metal sound, although today it doesn't seem that heavy at all. Ozzy's voice and wild attitude helped launch this band to ridiculous heights. Sweet Leaf starts off their 1971 album Master of Reality, and yes, it is about marijuana. This is probably my favorite song of theirs, as the guitar is so simple yet so powerful. Well worth the listen if you are looking to rock out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5jBG9lki7M
Sweet Leaf
Alright now!
Won't you listen?
When I first met you, you didn't realize
I can't forget you or your surprise
You introduced me to my mind
And left me wanting, you and your kind
I love you, Oh you know it
My life was empty, forever on a down
Until you took me, showed me around
My life is free now, my life is clear
I love you sweet leaf, though you can't hear
Come on now, try it out
Straight people don't know, what you're about
They put you down and shut you out
You gave to me a new belief
And soon the world will love you sweet leaf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5jBG9lki7M
Sweet Leaf
Alright now!
Won't you listen?
When I first met you, you didn't realize
I can't forget you or your surprise
You introduced me to my mind
And left me wanting, you and your kind
I love you, Oh you know it
My life was empty, forever on a down
Until you took me, showed me around
My life is free now, my life is clear
I love you sweet leaf, though you can't hear
Come on now, try it out
Straight people don't know, what you're about
They put you down and shut you out
You gave to me a new belief
And soon the world will love you sweet leaf
Monday, January 18, 2010
Listen To The Radio - Tom Robinson / Pukka Orchestra
I'll be honest, I'm not familiar with the original on this song ( or at least wasn't), and didn't know Tom wrote it in 1983. He has a few decent songs though and I'll try to get to one next week. The version I'm familiar with is Toronto's own Pukka Orchestra. I dunno what to say about this song : it's Canadian, it's new wave, and it's pretty awesome. It's a guilty pleasure but definitely one of those catchy 80's songs that you'll find yourself singing for days. ( I include the first part in the video to show how lame the 80's were and how big tapes used to be, I mean "coming up right next"?....classic). Both versions are worth a listen, Robinson's is far slower and is excellent in it's own way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2q2yQnHP-4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9qz_bnJVlw&feature=related
Listen To The Radio
Leave the bureau in the snow
Catch a tram to Onkel PO
Early evening ring around the moon
Slip in by the concierge
By the bikes and up the stairs
Snap the latch and creep into the room
You throw off your coat, pick up the post
And put a coffee on
Lie down on the bed, lay back your head
And smoke a cigarette
And listen to the radio
Listen to the radio
In the city late tonight
Double feature, black and white
"Bitter Tears" and "Taxi to the Klo"
Find a bar, avoid a fight
Show your papers, be polite
Walking home with nowhere else to go
You throw off your coat, pick up my note
Put another coffee on
Lie down on the bed, lay back your head
And smoke a cigarette
And listen to the radio
Listen to the radio
Atmospherics after dark
Noise and voices from the past
Across the dial from Moscow to Cologne:
Interference in the night
Thousand miles on either side
Stations fading into the unknown:
So throw off your coat, we'll butter some toast
And put a coffee on:
We'll lie down on the bed, lay back our heads
Smoke another cigarette
And listen to the radio
Listen to the radio
All night long...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2q2yQnHP-4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9qz_bnJVlw&feature=related
Listen To The Radio
Leave the bureau in the snow
Catch a tram to Onkel PO
Early evening ring around the moon
Slip in by the concierge
By the bikes and up the stairs
Snap the latch and creep into the room
You throw off your coat, pick up the post
And put a coffee on
Lie down on the bed, lay back your head
And smoke a cigarette
And listen to the radio
Listen to the radio
In the city late tonight
Double feature, black and white
"Bitter Tears" and "Taxi to the Klo"
Find a bar, avoid a fight
Show your papers, be polite
Walking home with nowhere else to go
You throw off your coat, pick up my note
Put another coffee on
Lie down on the bed, lay back your head
And smoke a cigarette
And listen to the radio
Listen to the radio
Atmospherics after dark
Noise and voices from the past
Across the dial from Moscow to Cologne:
Interference in the night
Thousand miles on either side
Stations fading into the unknown:
So throw off your coat, we'll butter some toast
And put a coffee on:
We'll lie down on the bed, lay back our heads
Smoke another cigarette
And listen to the radio
Listen to the radio
All night long...
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Child in Time - Deep Purple
Deep Purple seem to have become known for only one song - Smoke on the Water - but are a great itish band with a library of excellent songs to choose from. Child in Time doesnt contain many lyrics, but does contain an incredible instrumental break highlighting keyboard and guitar solos, but also some incredible vocal "screaming" by singer Ian Gillian. A tempo build up drives this song to a head until it breaks down and replays the lyrical part. Written in 1969 off of their Deep Purple in Rock, it is another hefty song, weighing in at over 10 minutes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfAWReBmxEs&feature=related
Child In Time
Sweet child in time, you'll see the line
Line that's drawn between good and bad
See the blind man shooting at the world
Bullets flying, ooh taking toll
If you've been bad - Oh Lord I bet you have
And you've not been hit oh by flying lead
You'd better close your eyes, aahaouho bow your head
Wait for the ricochet
Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo..
Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo..
Aaa-aaa-aaa..
Oh, I wanna hear you sing..
Aaa-aaa-aaa..
Oaoh..
AAA-AAA-AAA!!
AAA-AAA-AAA!!
Sweet child in time, you'll see the line
Line that's drawn between good and bad
See the blind man shooting at the world
Bullets flying, mm taking toll
If you've been bad - Lord I bet you have
And you've not been hit oh by flying lead
You'd better close your eyes, aahaao bow your head
Wait for the ricochet
Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo..
Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo..
Aaa-aaa-aaa..
Oh, I gotta hear you sing..
Aaa-aaa-aaa..
Oaoh..
AAA-AAA-AAA!!
Oh..
AAA-AAA-AAA!!
Oh..god oh no..oh god no..oh..ah..no ah..AAh..oh..AAWAAH!!..oh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfAWReBmxEs&feature=related
Child In Time
Sweet child in time, you'll see the line
Line that's drawn between good and bad
See the blind man shooting at the world
Bullets flying, ooh taking toll
If you've been bad - Oh Lord I bet you have
And you've not been hit oh by flying lead
You'd better close your eyes, aahaouho bow your head
Wait for the ricochet
Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo..
Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo..
Aaa-aaa-aaa..
Oh, I wanna hear you sing..
Aaa-aaa-aaa..
Oaoh..
AAA-AAA-AAA!!
AAA-AAA-AAA!!
Sweet child in time, you'll see the line
Line that's drawn between good and bad
See the blind man shooting at the world
Bullets flying, mm taking toll
If you've been bad - Lord I bet you have
And you've not been hit oh by flying lead
You'd better close your eyes, aahaao bow your head
Wait for the ricochet
Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo..
Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo..
Aaa-aaa-aaa..
Oh, I gotta hear you sing..
Aaa-aaa-aaa..
Oaoh..
AAA-AAA-AAA!!
Oh..
AAA-AAA-AAA!!
Oh..god oh no..oh god no..oh..ah..no ah..AAh..oh..AAWAAH!!..oh
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Slow Show - The National
I'm trying to stick to mainly older stuff, as I don't listen to much new, but I can't deny new songs that I love. I got put on this band recently by my buddy Ryan, and can't get enough of Slow Show, or Fake Empire for that matter. I think the music has a great timing and flow to it, and I absolutely love the deepness of his voice. Both songs are on their album Boxer from 2007. The end line of Slow Show is sampled from a song of their first album, 29 Years, and is a very strong ending to an already powerful song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz5pskaTNJU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKWKRMxXB0M&feature=related
Slow Show
Standing at the punch table swallowing punch
can’t pay attention to the sound of anyone
a little more stupid, a little more scared
every minute more unprepared
I made a mistake in my life today
everything I love gets lost in drawers
I want to start over, I want to be winning
way out of sync from the beginning
I wanna hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I’m very, very frightening
I’ll overdo it
Looking for somewhere to stand and stay
I leaned on the wall and the wall leaned away
Can I get a minute of not being nervous
and not thinking of my dick
My leg is sparkles, my leg is pins
I better get my shit together, better gather my shit in
You could drive a car through my head in five minutes
from one side of it to the other
I wanna hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I’m very, very frightening
I’ll overdo it
You know I dreamed about you
for twenty-nine years before I saw you
You know I dreamed about you
I missed you for
for twenty-nine years
You know I dreamed about you
for twenty-nine years before I saw you
You know I dreamed about you
I missed you for
for twenty-nine years
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz5pskaTNJU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKWKRMxXB0M&feature=related
Slow Show
Standing at the punch table swallowing punch
can’t pay attention to the sound of anyone
a little more stupid, a little more scared
every minute more unprepared
I made a mistake in my life today
everything I love gets lost in drawers
I want to start over, I want to be winning
way out of sync from the beginning
I wanna hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I’m very, very frightening
I’ll overdo it
Looking for somewhere to stand and stay
I leaned on the wall and the wall leaned away
Can I get a minute of not being nervous
and not thinking of my dick
My leg is sparkles, my leg is pins
I better get my shit together, better gather my shit in
You could drive a car through my head in five minutes
from one side of it to the other
I wanna hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I’m very, very frightening
I’ll overdo it
You know I dreamed about you
for twenty-nine years before I saw you
You know I dreamed about you
I missed you for
for twenty-nine years
You know I dreamed about you
for twenty-nine years before I saw you
You know I dreamed about you
I missed you for
for twenty-nine years
Friday, January 15, 2010
Working Man - Rush
Rush is phenomenal, in my opinion the greatest Canadian rock band ever created ( mind you, my opinion). This is greatly anchored on their drummer Neil Peart, who is absolutely tops in his field. But has anyone ever heard of John Rutsey? Because on Rush's 1977 debut, it was Rutsey pounding the skins, not Peart. This was a fact I was unaware of until actually owning the record and seeing Rutsey's smiling face on the back. Still, I find this song to be one of my favorites by the band, and the drumming in it is superb. It of course is exemplified by the clash of bass and guitar in the bridge and an outstanding, as always, vocal performance from Geddy. This is a great tune to pick up and just wonder if the was the sound Rush would have had if Rutsey had not left due to health issues.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h59mDlBSt7o
Working Man
I get up at seven, yeah
And I go to work at nine
I got no time for livin'
Yes, I'm workin' all the time
It seems to me
I could live my life
A lot better than I think I am
I guess that's why they call me
They call me the working man
They call me the working man
I guess that's what I am
I get home at five o'clock
And I take myself out a nice, cold beer
Always seem to be wonderin'
Why there's nothin' goin' down here
It seems to me
I could live my life
A lot better than I think I am
I guess that's why they call me
They call me the working man
Well, they call me the working man
I guess that's what I am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h59mDlBSt7o
Working Man
I get up at seven, yeah
And I go to work at nine
I got no time for livin'
Yes, I'm workin' all the time
It seems to me
I could live my life
A lot better than I think I am
I guess that's why they call me
They call me the working man
They call me the working man
I guess that's what I am
I get home at five o'clock
And I take myself out a nice, cold beer
Always seem to be wonderin'
Why there's nothin' goin' down here
It seems to me
I could live my life
A lot better than I think I am
I guess that's why they call me
They call me the working man
Well, they call me the working man
I guess that's what I am
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Separate Ways ( Worlds Apart) - Journey
The first thing that brought Journey to my attention is their cover work. Seriously, the artwork on their covers is crazy, check it out. But after giving their music a chance I was equally impressed. They have risen to fame again lately with the resurgence of Don't Stop Believing, but in my opinion Separate Ways is 100 times better. Released in 1983 on the Frontiers album, it starts with a catchy synth/piano riff, and just rocks away from there. The chorus is extremely catchy, and Steve Parry's lyrical deliverance is incredible. There is also a rather humerous literal translation video worth checking out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbZRMLKozk
Separate Ways(Worlds Apart)
Here we stand
Worlds apart, hearts broken in two, two, two
Sleepless nights
Losing ground
I'm reaching for you, you, you
Feelin' that it's gone
Can change your mind
If we can't go on
To survive the tide love divides
Someday love will find you
Break those chains that bind you
One night will remind you
How we touched
And went our separate ways
If he ever hurts you
True love won't desert you
You know I still love you
Though we touched
And went our separate ways
Troubled times
Caught between confusions and pain, pain, pain
Distant eyes
Promises we made were in vain, vain, vain
If you must go, I wish you love
You'll never walk alone
Take care my love
Miss you love
(chorus twice)
I still love you girl
I really love you girl
And if he ever hurts you
True love won't desert you
No, No
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbZRMLKozk
Separate Ways(Worlds Apart)
Here we stand
Worlds apart, hearts broken in two, two, two
Sleepless nights
Losing ground
I'm reaching for you, you, you
Feelin' that it's gone
Can change your mind
If we can't go on
To survive the tide love divides
Someday love will find you
Break those chains that bind you
One night will remind you
How we touched
And went our separate ways
If he ever hurts you
True love won't desert you
You know I still love you
Though we touched
And went our separate ways
Troubled times
Caught between confusions and pain, pain, pain
Distant eyes
Promises we made were in vain, vain, vain
If you must go, I wish you love
You'll never walk alone
Take care my love
Miss you love
(chorus twice)
I still love you girl
I really love you girl
And if he ever hurts you
True love won't desert you
No, No
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
3 Dressed Up As A 9 - Trooper
I'll be the first to admit it, this is not my favorite trooper song. I do however think the title is extremely clever and I always get a laugh out if it, and have even used it in my daily life. This happened the other day, causing this song to become planted in my head for 2 solid days. Another Canadian band, hailing from Vancouver this time, this song kicked off their 1979 Flying Colors album. It is a fun little song, anchored by incredible vocal performance and a very solid and catchy musical progression, along with some rather humorous lyrics. This song makes for a great sing a long at any social gathering where drinking is involved, especially if a 3 dressed as a 9 is in attendance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNo7jT5jnSc&feature=related
3 Dressed Up As A 9
Hey wait a minute
Who do you think you are
Comin' on, comin' on
Like you're some kinda movie star
Wearing twelve hundred dollars
D'ecollet'e
You looked a whole lot better to me
From twenty feet away
You're just a 3 dressed up as a 9
You're only, wastin' my time
A 3 dressed up as a 9, hey yeah ...
(All dressed up but you're only a 3, a 3 dressed up as a 9)
Socially
You know you fit in just right
But as for me
I'm gonna have to pass tonight
Well you can say what you like
Be what you wanna be
You can suit yourself, baby
But you don't suit me
You're just a 3 dressed up as a 9
You're only, wastin' my time
A 3 dressed up as a 9, hey yeah ...
(All dressed up but you're only a 3, a 3 dressed up as a 9)
Hey wait a minute
Who do you think you are
Comin' on, comin' on
Just like you're some kinda movie star
Well you can say what you like
Be what you wanna be
You can suit yourself baby
But you don't suit me
You're just a 3 dressed up as a 9
You're only, wastin' my time
A 3 dressed up as a 9, hey yeah ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNo7jT5jnSc&feature=related
3 Dressed Up As A 9
Hey wait a minute
Who do you think you are
Comin' on, comin' on
Like you're some kinda movie star
Wearing twelve hundred dollars
D'ecollet'e
You looked a whole lot better to me
From twenty feet away
You're just a 3 dressed up as a 9
You're only, wastin' my time
A 3 dressed up as a 9, hey yeah ...
(All dressed up but you're only a 3, a 3 dressed up as a 9)
Socially
You know you fit in just right
But as for me
I'm gonna have to pass tonight
Well you can say what you like
Be what you wanna be
You can suit yourself, baby
But you don't suit me
You're just a 3 dressed up as a 9
You're only, wastin' my time
A 3 dressed up as a 9, hey yeah ...
(All dressed up but you're only a 3, a 3 dressed up as a 9)
Hey wait a minute
Who do you think you are
Comin' on, comin' on
Just like you're some kinda movie star
Well you can say what you like
Be what you wanna be
You can suit yourself baby
But you don't suit me
You're just a 3 dressed up as a 9
You're only, wastin' my time
A 3 dressed up as a 9, hey yeah ...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Roads To Moscow - Al Stewart
Now, I can't recall the exact story of this album, " Past, Present, and Future" by Al Stewart, and it may be the first album my dad owned ( although I believe that was Killer, which we will get to), but instead I believe it was the first record he truly sought out to find. When I started up my collection, I received it and made it one of the first ones I listened to. Although I'm not huge on many of the songs on it, Roads To Moscow easily makes up for that. A very guitar driven song, detailing an experience by fighting and then being captured in WWII, Roads to Moscow pulls you in and gets you interested in the lyrics. I always get pulled in when the bass finally kicks in, and can't focus on anything else but instead find myself lost in this song. His guitar solo work is light but very captivating. Released in 1974 and weighing in at 8 minutes, this song is a must have for any real collection.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAqP35A9Oi8&feature=related
Roads To Moscow
They crossed over the border the hour before dawn
Moving in lines through the day
Most of our planes were destroyed on the ground where they lay
Waiting for orders we held in the wood - word from the front never came
By evening the sound of the gunfire was miles away
Ah, softly we move through the shadows, slip away through the trees
Crossing their lines in the mists in the fields on our hands and our knees
And all that I ever was able to see
The fire in the air glowing red silhouetting the smoke on the breeze
All summer they drove us back through the Ukraine
Smolyensk and Viyasma soon fell
By autumn we stood with our backs to the town of Orel
Closer and closer to Moscow they come - riding the wind like a bell
General Guderian stands at the crest of the hill
Winter brought with her the rains, oceans of mud filled the roads
Gluing the tracks of their tanks to the ground while the sky filled with snow
And all that I ever was able to see
The fire in the air glowing red silhouetting the snow on the breeze
In the footsteps of Napoleon the shadow figures stagger through the winter
Falling back before the gates of Moscow,
Standing in the wings like an avenger
And far away behind their lines the partisans are stirring in the forest
Coming unexpectedly upon their outposts, growing like a promise
You'll never know, you'll never know
Which way to turn, which way to look, you'll never see us
As we're stealing through the blackness of the night
You'll never know, you'll never hear us
And the evening sings in a voice of amber, the dawn is surely coming
The morning road leads to Stalingrad, and the sky is softly humming
Two broken Tigers on fire in the night flicker their souls to the wind
We wait in the lines for the final approach to begin
It's been almost four years that I've carried a gun
At home it'll almost be spring
The flames of the Tigers are lighting the road to Berlin
Ah, quickly we move through the ruins that bow to the ground
The old men and children they send out to face us, they can't slow us down
And all that I ever was able to see
The eyes of the city are opening now it's the end of the dream
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Now you can taste it in the wind, the war is over
And I listen to the clicking of the train wheels as we roll across the border
And now they ask me of the time
That I was caught behind their lines and taken prisoner
"They only held me for a day, a lucky break", I say;
They turn and listen closer
I'll never know, I'll never know
Why I was taken from the line and all the others
To board a special train and journey deep into the heart of holy Russia
And it's cold and damp in the transit camp, and the air is still and sullen
And the pale sun of October whispers the snow will soon be coming
And I wonder when I'll be home again and the morning answers
"Never"
And the evening sighs and the steely Russian skies go on forever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAqP35A9Oi8&feature=related
Roads To Moscow
They crossed over the border the hour before dawn
Moving in lines through the day
Most of our planes were destroyed on the ground where they lay
Waiting for orders we held in the wood - word from the front never came
By evening the sound of the gunfire was miles away
Ah, softly we move through the shadows, slip away through the trees
Crossing their lines in the mists in the fields on our hands and our knees
And all that I ever was able to see
The fire in the air glowing red silhouetting the smoke on the breeze
All summer they drove us back through the Ukraine
Smolyensk and Viyasma soon fell
By autumn we stood with our backs to the town of Orel
Closer and closer to Moscow they come - riding the wind like a bell
General Guderian stands at the crest of the hill
Winter brought with her the rains, oceans of mud filled the roads
Gluing the tracks of their tanks to the ground while the sky filled with snow
And all that I ever was able to see
The fire in the air glowing red silhouetting the snow on the breeze
In the footsteps of Napoleon the shadow figures stagger through the winter
Falling back before the gates of Moscow,
Standing in the wings like an avenger
And far away behind their lines the partisans are stirring in the forest
Coming unexpectedly upon their outposts, growing like a promise
You'll never know, you'll never know
Which way to turn, which way to look, you'll never see us
As we're stealing through the blackness of the night
You'll never know, you'll never hear us
And the evening sings in a voice of amber, the dawn is surely coming
The morning road leads to Stalingrad, and the sky is softly humming
Two broken Tigers on fire in the night flicker their souls to the wind
We wait in the lines for the final approach to begin
It's been almost four years that I've carried a gun
At home it'll almost be spring
The flames of the Tigers are lighting the road to Berlin
Ah, quickly we move through the ruins that bow to the ground
The old men and children they send out to face us, they can't slow us down
And all that I ever was able to see
The eyes of the city are opening now it's the end of the dream
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Now you can taste it in the wind, the war is over
And I listen to the clicking of the train wheels as we roll across the border
And now they ask me of the time
That I was caught behind their lines and taken prisoner
"They only held me for a day, a lucky break", I say;
They turn and listen closer
I'll never know, I'll never know
Why I was taken from the line and all the others
To board a special train and journey deep into the heart of holy Russia
And it's cold and damp in the transit camp, and the air is still and sullen
And the pale sun of October whispers the snow will soon be coming
And I wonder when I'll be home again and the morning answers
"Never"
And the evening sighs and the steely Russian skies go on forever
Monday, January 11, 2010
Jesus Is Just Alright - The Byrds / The Doobie Brothers
Jesus Is Just Alright, although originally written by Arthur Reid Reynolds (apparently) was originally recorded by the Byrds for their 1969 album Ballad of Easy Rider, but did not prove to be a big hit. It was also rerecorded in 1970 by Underground Sunshine, and again failed to get notice. It wasn't until it was again released by the Doobie Brothers on their 1972 album Toulouse Street that the song got any notice. I prefer the Doobie Brothers version, but they Byrds is just as rocking and well worth the listen. Also, for any tv buffs,this song is covered on the short lived Freaks and Geeks, jammed out on a piano at the party, which is a pretty awesome rendition and definitely worth checking out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLtKbqEIY58&feature=PlayList&p=C3B9CFDDDB00191D&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3aYJibxMOQ&feature=related
Jesus Is Just Alright
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright
I don't care what they may say
I don't care what they may do
I don't care what they may say
Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus is just alright
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright
I don't care what they may know
I don't care where they may go
I don't care what they may know
Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus, he's my friend; Jesus, he's my friend
He took me by the hand; Led me far from this land
Jesus, he's my friend
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright
I don't care what they may say, I don't care what they may do
I don't care what they may say, Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLtKbqEIY58&feature=PlayList&p=C3B9CFDDDB00191D&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3aYJibxMOQ&feature=related
Jesus Is Just Alright
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright
I don't care what they may say
I don't care what they may do
I don't care what they may say
Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus is just alright
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright
I don't care what they may know
I don't care where they may go
I don't care what they may know
Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus, he's my friend; Jesus, he's my friend
He took me by the hand; Led me far from this land
Jesus, he's my friend
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright
I don't care what they may say, I don't care what they may do
I don't care what they may say, Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Sunday, January 10, 2010
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - The Band
Another Canadian entry, at least in part. This son was written by Canadian Robbie Robertson and first released by The Band in 1969. Telling the story of an American soldier in the aftermath of the civil war, this song is a timeless piece and a very solid musical recording, from the keys to robbies acoustic and especially to the lead vocal performance Levon Helm gives ( another vocalist drummer, imagine that). This was considered one of The Band's biggest hits, and for good reason, it is a great song to have on when you are just sitting around and wanting to listen to great music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMHyovwX7JM
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
Virgil Caine is the name,
and I served on the Danville train,
'Til Stoneman's cavalry
came and tore up the tracks again.
In the winter of '65,
We were hungry, just barely alive.
By May the tenth, Richmond had fell,
it's a time I remember, oh so well,
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,
and the bells were ringing,
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,
and the people were singin'.
They went
La, La, La, La, La, La,
La, La, La, La, La, La,
La, La,
Back with my wife in Tennessee,
When one day she called to me,
"Virgil, quick, come see,
there goes Robert E. Lee!"
Now I don't mind choppin' wood,
and I don't care if the money's no good.
Ya take what ya need and ya leave the rest,
But they should never have taken the very best.
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,
and the bells were ringing,
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,
and the people were singin'.
Like my father before me,
I will work the land,
Like my brother above me,
who took a rebel stand.
He was just eighteen, proud and brave,
But a Yankee laid him in his grave,
I swear by the mud below my feet,
You can't raise a Caine back up
when he's in defeat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMHyovwX7JM
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
Virgil Caine is the name,
and I served on the Danville train,
'Til Stoneman's cavalry
came and tore up the tracks again.
In the winter of '65,
We were hungry, just barely alive.
By May the tenth, Richmond had fell,
it's a time I remember, oh so well,
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,
and the bells were ringing,
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,
and the people were singin'.
They went
La, La, La, La, La, La,
La, La, La, La, La, La,
La, La,
Back with my wife in Tennessee,
When one day she called to me,
"Virgil, quick, come see,
there goes Robert E. Lee!"
Now I don't mind choppin' wood,
and I don't care if the money's no good.
Ya take what ya need and ya leave the rest,
But they should never have taken the very best.
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,
and the bells were ringing,
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,
and the people were singin'.
Like my father before me,
I will work the land,
Like my brother above me,
who took a rebel stand.
He was just eighteen, proud and brave,
But a Yankee laid him in his grave,
I swear by the mud below my feet,
You can't raise a Caine back up
when he's in defeat
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Conquistador - Procol Harum
Procol Harum is a band basically considered a one hit wonder by most people - and this isn't the hit. Released off their self titled debut album in 1967, this song was out shined by the more popular Whiter Shade of Pale and never got the attention it deserved. This song is apparently the only song they wrote where they did the music first and then wrote lyrics for it, which may be a key reason I like it so much. The musical hook in this song is incredible, the horns and bows really get it going at the start, and as soon as the guitar kicks in for the first time, you know you're in for a solid listen. ( The solo kicks ass too)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja7cuVh96AI
Conquistador
Conquistador your stallion stands
In need of company
And like some angel's haloed brow
You reek of purity
I see your armour-plated breast
Has long since lost it's sheen
And in your death mask face
There are no signs which can be seen
And though I hoped for something to find
I could see no maze to unwind
Conquistador a vulture sits
Upon your silver shield
And in your rusty scabbard now
The sand has taken seed
And though your jewel-encrusted blade
Has not been plundered still
The sea has washed across your face
And taken of it's fill
And though I hoped for something to find
I could see no maze to unwind
Conquistador there is no time
I must pay my respect
And though I came to jeer at you
I leave now with regret
And as the gloom begins to fall
I see there is no, only all
And though you came with sword held high
You did not conquer, only die
And though I hoped for something to find
I could see no maze to unwind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja7cuVh96AI
Conquistador
Conquistador your stallion stands
In need of company
And like some angel's haloed brow
You reek of purity
I see your armour-plated breast
Has long since lost it's sheen
And in your death mask face
There are no signs which can be seen
And though I hoped for something to find
I could see no maze to unwind
Conquistador a vulture sits
Upon your silver shield
And in your rusty scabbard now
The sand has taken seed
And though your jewel-encrusted blade
Has not been plundered still
The sea has washed across your face
And taken of it's fill
And though I hoped for something to find
I could see no maze to unwind
Conquistador there is no time
I must pay my respect
And though I came to jeer at you
I leave now with regret
And as the gloom begins to fall
I see there is no, only all
And though you came with sword held high
You did not conquer, only die
And though I hoped for something to find
I could see no maze to unwind
Friday, January 8, 2010
Moving In Stereo - The Cars
I'm going to admit it - I love this song. Hell, I love the whole album! This may be one of the best debut albums I've ever heard, and there isn't a song off it I don't enjoy. Released in 1978 by this new Boston based band, Moving In Stereo was not the breakthrough single for this album, that honor going to My Best Friends Girl and Just What I Needed, but what has always made this song stick out for me is it's seamless link into All Mixed Up, a great off the beat tune, and mainly it's role in the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High. If you want a great album you can listen to from beginning to end, this is a solid pick.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivtI10XpBwc&feature=PlayList&p=E3353034F7987106&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=39
Moving In Stereo
life's the same I'm moving in stereo
life's the same except for my shoes
life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo
life's the same it's all inside you
it's so easy to blow up your problems
it's so easy to play up your breakdown
it's so easy to fly through a window
it's so easy to fool with the sound
it's so tough to get up
it's so tough
it's so tough to live up
it's so tough on you
life's the same I'm moving in stereo
life's the same except for my shoes
life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo
life's the same it's all inside you
life's the same I'm moving in stereo
life's the same except for my shoes
life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo
life's the same it's all inside you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivtI10XpBwc&feature=PlayList&p=E3353034F7987106&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=39
Moving In Stereo
life's the same I'm moving in stereo
life's the same except for my shoes
life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo
life's the same it's all inside you
it's so easy to blow up your problems
it's so easy to play up your breakdown
it's so easy to fly through a window
it's so easy to fool with the sound
it's so tough to get up
it's so tough
it's so tough to live up
it's so tough on you
life's the same I'm moving in stereo
life's the same except for my shoes
life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo
life's the same it's all inside you
life's the same I'm moving in stereo
life's the same except for my shoes
life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo
life's the same it's all inside you
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wind Him Up - Saga
The other day while in the car with my parents, a song came on that I immediately announced was by Saga. This prompted my dad to reply " There are only three people in the world that must like Sage ; You, me and your uncle Mike". I think this is unfortunate, as they are a rather catchy, and more importantly Canadian, band from Oakville. Wind Him Up is one of my favorite songs by them, especially near the end where they bring down the song to just voice and synth, and build back up. I really enjoy Canadian music, and this song is a great example of it. I also recommend " On the Loose", both of which are on their 1981 album, World's Apart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRqSXwsaHvE
Wind Him Up
Aldo's standing at his table
And he's wondering if he's able
To pick the number right this time
He watches as the wheel stops spinning
Sees the number that is winning
As he reaches for his glass of wine
Once he starts it's hard to stop
He's keepin'up a pace like a tight wound clock
Be sure you don't step in his way
He'll keep those numbers rolling
This may be his last day.
As all the bets are taken
Aldo lights a smoke, he's shakin'
From carnation right to the ground
He knows tonight holds one last chance
'n gives the wheel a final glance
Slippery fingers drop the money down
Once he starts it's hard to stop
He's keepin'up a pace like a tight wound clock
And as he leaves the table, [Female voice: "...better luck today?"]
You can rest assured
He's comin' back to try again
Wind him up, he can't stop
He's wound up tight just like the clock
That's winding its second hand up
Wind him up, he can't stop
He keeps on going 'round the clock
He's winding his second hand up
Wind him up, he won't stop
He's wound up tight just like the clock
That's winding its second hand up
Wind him up, he won't stop
He keeps on going 'round the clock
That's winding its second hand up
Wind him up, he can't stop
He's wound up tight just like the clock
That's winding its second hand up
Wind him up, he can't stop
He keeps on going 'round the clock
He's winding his second hand-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRqSXwsaHvE
Wind Him Up
Aldo's standing at his table
And he's wondering if he's able
To pick the number right this time
He watches as the wheel stops spinning
Sees the number that is winning
As he reaches for his glass of wine
Once he starts it's hard to stop
He's keepin'up a pace like a tight wound clock
Be sure you don't step in his way
He'll keep those numbers rolling
This may be his last day.
As all the bets are taken
Aldo lights a smoke, he's shakin'
From carnation right to the ground
He knows tonight holds one last chance
'n gives the wheel a final glance
Slippery fingers drop the money down
Once he starts it's hard to stop
He's keepin'up a pace like a tight wound clock
And as he leaves the table, [Female voice: "...better luck today?"]
You can rest assured
He's comin' back to try again
Wind him up, he can't stop
He's wound up tight just like the clock
That's winding its second hand up
Wind him up, he can't stop
He keeps on going 'round the clock
He's winding his second hand up
Wind him up, he won't stop
He's wound up tight just like the clock
That's winding its second hand up
Wind him up, he won't stop
He keeps on going 'round the clock
That's winding its second hand up
Wind him up, he can't stop
He's wound up tight just like the clock
That's winding its second hand up
Wind him up, he can't stop
He keeps on going 'round the clock
He's winding his second hand-
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Jackie Blue - Ozark Mountain Daredevils
This song was the reason I finally decided to start this blog. Done by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils in 1974, this is a smooth little number, and quite frankly the only song I know by them. I think there awesome beards and slide guitar easily make up for this fact. Also, the drummer, Larry Lee, sings this track, and I've always enjoyed a drummer who can multitask. Although not the most upbeat of songs, I find this one rather catchy. I have posted a link below to a video of it, but also highly recommend looking up the live version. The quality is a little less, but seeing them play their own song is worth it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz4tMKErcZw&feature=related
JACKIE BLUE
ooh-hoo, jackie blue
lives her life from inside of a room
hides that smile when she's wearin' a frown
ooh jackie, you're not so down
you like your life in a free-form style
you'll take an inch but you'd love a mile
there never seems to be quite enough
floating around to fill your lovin' cup
ooh-hoo, jackie blue
what's a game, girl, if you never lose
ask a winner and you'll prob'bly find
ooh jackie, they've lost at sometime
don't try to tell me that you're not aware
of what you're doing and that you don't care
you say it's easy, just a nat'ral thing
like playing music but you never sing
ooh-hoo, jackie blue
making wishes that never come true
going places where you've never been
ooh jackie, you're going again
ooh-hoo, jackie blue
likes a dream that can never come true
making love is like siftin' through sand
ooh jackie, it slips through your hand
ev'ry day, in your indigo eyes
I watch the sun set but I don't see it rise
moonlight and stars in your strawberry wine
you'd take the world but you won't take the time
ooh-hoo, jackie blue
lives her life from inside of a room
makes you think that her life is a drag
ooh jackie, what fun you have had
ooh jackie, ooh jackie
ooh jackie, ooh jackie
hey, hey, hey, hey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz4tMKErcZw&feature=related
JACKIE BLUE
ooh-hoo, jackie blue
lives her life from inside of a room
hides that smile when she's wearin' a frown
ooh jackie, you're not so down
you like your life in a free-form style
you'll take an inch but you'd love a mile
there never seems to be quite enough
floating around to fill your lovin' cup
ooh-hoo, jackie blue
what's a game, girl, if you never lose
ask a winner and you'll prob'bly find
ooh jackie, they've lost at sometime
don't try to tell me that you're not aware
of what you're doing and that you don't care
you say it's easy, just a nat'ral thing
like playing music but you never sing
ooh-hoo, jackie blue
making wishes that never come true
going places where you've never been
ooh jackie, you're going again
ooh-hoo, jackie blue
likes a dream that can never come true
making love is like siftin' through sand
ooh jackie, it slips through your hand
ev'ry day, in your indigo eyes
I watch the sun set but I don't see it rise
moonlight and stars in your strawberry wine
you'd take the world but you won't take the time
ooh-hoo, jackie blue
lives her life from inside of a room
makes you think that her life is a drag
ooh jackie, what fun you have had
ooh jackie, ooh jackie
ooh jackie, ooh jackie
hey, hey, hey, hey
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