sonyc 5,525 Posted March 19, 2022 I'm not sure what I think about stories in songs but this one works because of the weight of the lyrics and way the voice interprets it. A mix of Billy Bragg's conscience / sensibility and the angelic voice of Colin Blunstone. The opening line "With the money from the accident she bought herself a mobile home" is an unusual one for a pop song (which is really what this is) but it takes you straight into the darker heart of it. The album is ok but rather MOR for my taste - but this is my favourite because you can imagine / picture the woman in it. Quite a skill I think and makes it successful. Any other stories in songs out there people might recommend worth a listen ...for the power of the lyric? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,562 Posted March 19, 2022 A recent find: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted March 22, 2022 Following a Purple post with a Purple (cover) song. This is from last year, I hadn´t realised they were still going 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,776 Posted March 22, 2022 Good cover.👍 Any fans of Santana.......? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,562 Posted March 22, 2022 On 19/03/2022 at 11:53, sonyc said: I'm not sure what I think about stories in songs but this one works because of the weight of the lyrics and way the voice interprets it. A mix of Billy Bragg's conscience / sensibility and the angelic voice of Colin Blunstone. The opening line "With the money from the accident she bought herself a mobile home" is an unusual one for a pop song (which is really what this is) but it takes you straight into the darker heart of it. The album is ok but rather MOR for my taste - but this is my favourite because you can imagine / picture the woman in it. Quite a skill I think and makes it successful. Any other stories in songs out there people might recommend worth a listen ...for the power of the lyric? I've just started watching The Terror, about the Franklin Expedition. Very darkly atmospheric! I knew the song and the story from Pentangle's version decades ago, but have just come across this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf99GoY9PiQ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,525 Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, PurpleCanary said: I've just started watching The Terror, about the Franklin Expedition. Very darkly atmospheric! I knew the song and the story from Pentangle's version decades ago, but have just come across this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf99GoY9PiQ Gosh that brings back memories. They are older than me too! Good on them. I started getting into music at a very young age (collecting Judith Durham ...my first crush ☺️ and The Seekers records) but recall similarly Pentangle. You'll remember this I'm sure. Lead singer Jackie Mcshee is still gigging! As for John Renbourn, I saw him in Leeds with a bloke called Isaac Guillory. Anyway, thanks for sharing PC. Edited out the notes on my ageism. Edited March 22, 2022 by sonyc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 23, 2022 I've just started watching The Terror, about the Franklin Expedition. Very darkly atmospheric! I knew the song and the story from Pentangle's version decades ago, but have just come across this: Brilliant series/serial. Jared Harris really is a top actor and has a remarkable menace for such a softly spoken man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 23, 2022 Had tickets to see this guy in Shepherds Bush but had to get the train home instead. Shame. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) seems to be some sort of football anthem? That´s not how I remember it Edited March 23, 2022 by How I Wrote Elastic Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 27, 2022 Is that our Todd at 3.45? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,525 Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, keelansgrandad said: Is that our Todd at 3.45? Nice one KG. Enjoyed that. ...and yes to TC..... but also that bloke is the spitting image of my eldest (hair and colour). Yes, he has a hippy vibe too (and likes the other Todd we both most admire). Edited March 27, 2022 by sonyc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,776 Posted March 30, 2022 This has been on before but after hearing it for the first time in ages I thought it should be brought out again. Very minimal but rather nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,776 Posted April 7, 2022 A bit of Greek melancholy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,931 Posted April 9, 2022 https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2022/03/cowboy-junkies-songs-of-the-recollection/ Not to everyone's taste but some great stuff here 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,776 Posted April 12, 2022 Apropos of nothing..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,776 Posted April 15, 2022 Even if not a big classical fan I think you can appreciate the guitar playing on this piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted April 22, 2022 If you listen carefully you can hear why this band is one of the most revered of the 60s. So ahead of their time. Perhaps the drumming isn't the best but the guitars make a great sound for early 1965. and the stand alone bass just atmospheric. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,562 Posted April 22, 2022 1 hour ago, keelansgrandad said: If you listen carefully you can hear why this band is one of the most revered of the 60s. So ahead of their time. Perhaps the drumming isn't the best but the guitars make a great sound for early 1965. and the stand alone bass just atmospheric. For ages I didn’t realise this was the Kinks, sounded more like the Byrds to me. A great song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,994 Posted April 24, 2022 Picking at Next warehouse Enderby, Leicestershire. Knew I was walking out after one week but this song made me smile as they played music on a loop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted April 28, 2022 Its late Saturday night. Earlier, we’ve been relegated. You pour a glass of something strong and look for something to sum up how you feel and find the coolest bluesiest thing ever. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,776 Posted April 28, 2022 Smoooooooooothhhhhhh....cheers Frank.👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted April 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, Herman said: Smoooooooooothhhhhhh....cheers Frank.👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted April 29, 2022 One of the forgotten guitar heroes of the 60 s era who went his own way instead of the blues/pop route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,211 Posted May 2, 2022 Tonight. I'm mainly listening to a frog playing the banjo. Singing the same song about rainbows. Over and over. In his defense it is a good song. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,417 Posted May 5, 2022 The Adverts first album - Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts. Because Alexa, Iggy and the Stooges is not 1970's British punk. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,776 Posted May 5, 2022 Something to chill out to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,994 Posted May 8, 2022 https://youtu.be/taJl-6NzvcU 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
