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Feb 11, 2019 12:28:53 GMT -5
Post by spanky126 on Feb 11, 2019 12:28:53 GMT -5
I think the lyrics in this song are a masterpiece. Roger Waters takes a backseat to nobody when it comes to writing songs/lyrics imo...
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Feb 11, 2019 12:45:12 GMT -5
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Post by cherokeescot on Feb 11, 2019 12:45:12 GMT -5
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Feb 11, 2019 12:54:40 GMT -5
Post by spanky126 on Feb 11, 2019 12:54:40 GMT -5
The Rolling Stone? That rag went away years ago! Have you at least listened to the song Mr. Hendry? No bagpipes but still....lol....I take it you're not much of a Pink Floyd fan? Looked your list over...couple of decent songwriters. Dylan and Jagger. But...Merle Haggart and Dolly Parton? Hell, might as well throw in Porter Wagner...lol...
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Feb 11, 2019 14:53:43 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Feb 11, 2019 14:53:43 GMT -5
COLE PORTER
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Feb 11, 2019 16:56:43 GMT -5
Post by frangooch on Feb 11, 2019 16:56:43 GMT -5
You want to talk lyrical genius?
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Feb 12, 2019 15:05:41 GMT -5
Post by spanky126 on Feb 12, 2019 15:05:41 GMT -5
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Feb 12, 2019 15:11:27 GMT -5
Post by spanky126 on Feb 12, 2019 15:11:27 GMT -5
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Feb 12, 2019 20:05:59 GMT -5
Post by cherokeescot on Feb 12, 2019 20:05:59 GMT -5
Hey Spanky , that looks like Roger Waters in the very back seat 😜
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Feb 13, 2019 11:57:57 GMT -5
Post by spanky126 on Feb 13, 2019 11:57:57 GMT -5
Is that you sitting next to Roger Mr. Hendry? Surely a globetrotter of your status has crossed roads with Pink Floyd at some point! AS for the master of lyrics and a true musical genius...I give you....
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Feb 13, 2019 14:01:36 GMT -5
Post by spiderjohn on Feb 13, 2019 14:01:36 GMT -5
one for you spank--as I get ready to string you up on the chess board
recognize this one?
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Feb 13, 2019 16:40:02 GMT -5
Post by tims70ar on Feb 13, 2019 16:40:02 GMT -5
What??!!...Rolling Stones doesn't even recognize Steve Goodman!!
Listen at the 3:10 mark.
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Feb 13, 2019 16:52:00 GMT -5
Post by cherokeescot on Feb 13, 2019 16:52:00 GMT -5
Nice jacket. I could see me wearing that at Saratoga
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Feb 13, 2019 19:52:40 GMT -5
Post by shoes on Feb 13, 2019 19:52:40 GMT -5
Celluloid Heroes The Kinks
Everybody's a dreamer and everybody's a star And everybody's in movies, it doesn't matter who you are There are starts in every city In every house and on every street And if you walk down Hollywood Boulevard Their names are written in concrete
Don't step on Greta Garbo as you walk down the Boulevard She looks so weak and fragile that's why she tried to be so hard But they turned her into a princess And they sat her on a throne But she turned her back on stardom Because she wanted to be alone You can see all the stars as you walk down Hollywood Boulevard Some that you recognize, some that you've hardly even heard of People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain
Rudolph Valentino looks very much alive And he looks up ladies dresses as they sadly pass him by Avoid stepping on Bela Lugosi 'Cause he's liable to turn and bite But stand close by Bette Davis Because hers was such a lonely life If you covered him with garbage George Sanders would still have style And if you stamped on Mickey Rooney He would still turn round and smile But please don't tread on dearest Marilyn Cause she's not very tough She should have been made of iron or steel But she was only made of flesh and blood
You can see all the stars as you walk down Hollywood Boulevard Some that you recognize, some that you've hardly even heard of People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain Everybody's a dreamer and everybody's a star And everybody's in show biz, it doesn't matter who you are And those who are successful Be always on your guard Success walks hand in hand with failure Along Hollywood Boulevard
I wish my life was non-stop Hollywood movie show A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain And celluloid heroes never really die You can see all the stars as you walk along... You can see all the stars as you walk down Hollywood Boulevard Some that you recognize, some that you've hardly even heard of People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain La la la la....
Oh, celluloid heroes never feel any pain Oh, celluloid heroes never really die I wish my life was non-stop Hollywood movie show A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain And celluloid heroes never really die
Songwriters: Ray Davies Celluloid Heroes lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Feb 13, 2019 20:05:58 GMT -5
Post by shoes on Feb 13, 2019 20:05:58 GMT -5
Brother Dave is a pretty good lyricist in his own right.'
Living on a Thin Line The Kinks
All the stories have been told Of kings and days of old, But there's no england now. All the wars that were won and lost Somehow don't seem to matter very much anymore. All the lies we were told, All the lies of the people running round, They're castles have burned. Now i see change, But inside we're the same as we ever were. Living on a thin line, Tell me now, what are we supposed to do? Living on a thin line, Tell me now, what are we supposed to do?
Living on a thin line, Living this way, each day is a dream. What am i, what are we supposed to do? Living on a thin line, Tell me now, what are we supposed to do?
Now another century nearly gone, What are we gonna leave for the young? What we couldn't do, what we wouldn't do, It's a crime, but does it matter? Does it matter much, does it matter much to you? Does it ever really matter? Yes, it really, really matters. Living on a thin line, Tell me now, what are we supposed to do? Living on a thin line, Tell me now, what are we supposed to do?
Now another leader says Break their hearts and break some heads. Is there nothing we can say or do? Blame the future on the past, Always lost in blood and guts. And when they're gone, it's me and you. Living on a thin line, Tell me now, what are we supposed to do? Living on a thin line, Tell me now, what are we supposed to do? Living on a thin line.
Songwriters: Dave Davies Living on a Thin Line lyrics © Carlin America Inc
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Feb 13, 2019 20:11:27 GMT -5
Post by shoes on Feb 13, 2019 20:11:27 GMT -5
Dead End Street The Kinks
There's a crack up in the ceiling, And the kitchen sink is leaking. Out of work and got no money, A Sunday joint of bread and honey. What are we living for? Two-roomed apartment on the second floor. No money coming in, The rent collector's knocking, trying to get in. We are strictly second class, We don't understand, (Dead end!) Why we should be on dead end street. (Dead end!) People are living on dead end street. (Dead end!) Gonna die on dead end street. Dead end street (yeah) Dead end street (yeah)
On a cold and frosty morning, Wipe my eyes and stop me yawning. And my feet are nearly frozen, Boil the tea and put some toast on. What are we living for? Two-roomed apartment on the second floor. No chance to emigrate, I'm deep in debt and now it's much too late. We both want to work so hard, We can't get the chance,
(Dead end!) People live on dead end street. (Dead end!) People are dying on dead end street. (Dead end!) Gonna die on dead end street. Dead end street (yeah) Dead end street (yeah) People live on dead end street. (Dead end!) People are dying on dead end street. (Dead end!) Gonna die on dead end street. Dead end street (yeah) Dead end street (yeah) Dead end street (yeah) Head to my feet (yeah) Dead end street (yeah) Dead end street (yeah) Dead end street (yeah) How's it feel? (yeah) How's it feel? (yeah) Dead end street (yeah) Dead end street (yeah
Songwriters: Raymond Douglas Davies Dead End Street lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
A music video from 1966!
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Feb 13, 2019 20:17:26 GMT -5
Post by shoes on Feb 13, 2019 20:17:26 GMT -5
One more before I go on all night:
Days The Kinks
Thank you for the days, Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me. I'm thinking of the days, I won't forget a single day, believe me. I bless the light, I bless the light that lights on you believe me. And though you're gone, You're with me every single day, believe me.
Days I'll remember all my life, Days when you can't see wrong from right. You took my life, But then I knew that very soon you'd leave me, But it's all right, Now I'm not frightened of this world, believe me.
I wish today could be tomorrow, The night is dark, It just brings sorrow anyway. Thank you for the days, Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me.
I'm thinking of the days, I won't forget a single day, believe me. Days I'll remember all my life, Days when you can't see wrong from right. You took my life, But then I knew that very soon you'd leave me, But it's all right, Now I'm not frightened of this world, believe me. Days.
Thank you for the days, Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me. I'm thinking of the days, I won't forget a single day, believe me. I bless the light, I bless the light that shines on you believe me. And though you're gone, You're with me every single day, believe me. Days.
Songwriters: Raymond Douglas Davies Days lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Abkco Music, Inc
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Feb 13, 2019 21:47:17 GMT -5
Post by spiderjohn on Feb 13, 2019 21:47:17 GMT -5
wondered when shoes would toss Ray in to the mix my personal favorite:
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Feb 13, 2019 21:50:33 GMT -5
Post by spiderjohn on Feb 13, 2019 21:50:33 GMT -5
and of course:
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Feb 13, 2019 23:05:58 GMT -5
Post by spanky on Feb 13, 2019 23:05:58 GMT -5
really good stuff guys...great lyrics....yep spider...I like the song but prefer the Led Zepplin version!
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Feb 14, 2019 15:44:10 GMT -5
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Feb 19, 2019 11:26:15 GMT -5
Post by ziggy on Feb 19, 2019 11:26:15 GMT -5
2002 - First Place, Rock Category, International Songwriting Competition (for "The Boxer")
Carbon Leaf
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Feb 19, 2019 11:34:34 GMT -5
Post by ziggy on Feb 19, 2019 11:34:34 GMT -5
2007 - Second Place Overall, First Place Lyrics, 2007 USA Songwriting Competition (for "The War Was In Color" This one's good! Carbon Leaf
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Feb 22, 2019 10:13:03 GMT -5
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Feb 22, 2019 11:24:11 GMT -5
Post by 1hooper on Feb 22, 2019 11:24:11 GMT -5
There's something happening here What it is ain't exactly clear There's a man with a gun over there Telling me I got to beware I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down There's battle lines being drawn Nobody's right if everybody's wrong Young people speaking their minds Getting so much resistance from behind It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down What a field-day for the heat A thousand people in the street Singing songs and carrying signs Mostly say, hooray for our side It's s time we stop, hey, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down Paranoia strikes deep Into your life it will creep It starts when you're always afraid You step out of line, the man come and take you away We better stop, hey, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down Stop, hey, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down Stop, now, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down Stop, children, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down Songwriters: Stephen Stills
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Feb 22, 2019 11:41:49 GMT -5
Post by 1hooper on Feb 22, 2019 11:41:49 GMT -5
Means more every year I get older. Hooper
On a Greyhound thirty miles beyond Jamestown He saw the sun set on the Tennessee line He looked at the young man who was riding beside him He said I'm old kind of worn out inside I worked my whole life in the steel mills of Gary And my father before me I helped build this land Now I'm seventy-seven and with God as my witness I earned every dollar that passed through my hands My family and friends are the best thing I've known Through the eye of the needle I'll carry them home Days turn to minutes And minutes to memories Life sweeps away the dreams That we have planned You are young and you are the future So suck it up and tough it out And be the best you can The rain hit the old dog in the twilight's last gleaming He said "son it sounds like rattling old bones" This highway is long but I know some that are longer By sunup tomorrow I guess I'll be home Through the hills of Kentucky 'cross the Ohio river The old man kept talking 'bout his life and his times He fell asleep with his head against the window He said an honest man's pillow is his peace of mind This world offers riches and riches will grow wings I don't take stock in those uncertain things Days turn to minutes And minutes to memories Life sweeps away the dreams That we have planned You are young and you are the future So suck it up and tough it out And be the best you can The old man had a vision but it was hard for me to follow I do things my way and I pay a high price When I think back on the old man and the bus ride Now that I'm older I can see he was right Another hot one out on highway eleven This is my life It's what I've chosen to do There are no free rides, no one said it'd be easy The old man told me this my son I'm telling it to you Days turn to minutes And minutes to memories Life sweeps away the dreams That we have planned You are young and you are the future So suck it up and tough it out And be the best you can Songwriters: George Green / George Michael Green / John Mellencamp
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Feb 22, 2019 11:44:28 GMT -5
Post by shoes on Feb 22, 2019 11:44:28 GMT -5
Buffalo Springfield was so da-n good!
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