this is the first track of my 1st solo album "flying solo" don't want to swamp the place with all mystuff so will upload them gradually
written on september the 3rd 2010 this is what i said about the song at the time.....
was saddened to hear…
this is one for the over fifties
we strolled along
lost avenues
with no regrets
and nonchalance
who's kidding who
so confident
so bold and full
of bravado
when we were young
we knew it all
with certainty
you couldn't tell
cos we couldn't hear…
a mind
escaped
destruction
signalling
for help
taking refuge
with the dead
afore arrival
of the shifter
o you who turn the wheel
and look to windward
o you who turn the wheel
consider phlebas
the search
ensues
determined
are the foes
questioning…
not really a ghost in my house it just badly needs rewiring.
There’s a ghost in my house
That we can’t see
Moving things around
When we’re not here
Playing little tricks
On my memory
Playing little games
With my mind
There…
not really a ghost in my house it just badly needs rewiring.
There’s a ghost in my house
That we can’t see
Moving things around
When we’re not here
Playing little tricks
On my memory
Playing little games
With my mind
There…
not really a ghost in my house it just badly needs rewiring.
There’s a ghost in my house
That we can’t see
Moving things around
When we’re not here
Playing little tricks
On my memory
Playing little games
With my mind
There…
not really a ghost in my house it just badly needs rewiring.
There’s a ghost in my house
That we can’t see
Moving things around
When we’re not here
Playing little tricks
On my memory
Playing little games
With my mind
There…
a tribute to captain beefheart/ don van vliet whilst quietly celebrating my birthday i heard of the good captains passing, so i wrote this in tribute to him.
My captain
Undercover
Underground
Off the beaten track
Blazing new trails
For us to follow…
not really a ghost in my house it just badly needs rewiring.
There’s a ghost in my house
That we can’t see
Moving things around
When we’re not here
Playing little tricks
On my memory
Playing little games
With my mind
There…
I'd only heard the various live versions, where I was concentrating on the performance etc... on this one I noticed what an excellent song it is as well!
Love the dual vocal.
a mind
escaped
destruction
signalling
for help
taking refuge
with the dead
afore arrival
of the shifter
o you who turn the wheel
and look to windward
o you who turn the wheel
consider phlebas
the search
ensues
determined
are the foes
questioning…
she will smother you with all her love
take you by the hand and drown you with passion
she could lead the blind astray
and break the will of stronger men than me
she will take your heart
she will take your soul
gently to her you surrender
yielding…
a mind
escaped
destruction
signalling
for help
taking refuge
with the dead
afore arrival
of the shifter
o you who turn the wheel
and look to windward
o you who turn the wheel
consider phlebas
the search
ensues
determined
are the foes
questioning…
this later became a jemima's kite song but this is the bare bones of the song before mike and tim added to it.
Just there
Not here
Just there
So close
So far
So near
So where you are
You take it as you find it
You see it as it is
You’re right…
a mind
escaped
destruction
signalling
for help
taking refuge
with the dead
afore arrival
of the shifter
o you who turn the wheel
and look to windward
o you who turn the wheel
consider phlebas
the search
ensues
determined
are the foes
questioning…
Hey there buddy.....welcome over here......or was that there......I am not sure where the hell I am..........how the hell did I not hear this song before? freaky. Great stuff.
a mind
escaped
destruction
signalling
for help
taking refuge
with the dead
afore arrival
of the shifter
o you who turn the wheel
and look to windward
o you who turn the wheel
consider phlebas
the search
ensues
determined
are the foes
questioning…
she will smother you with all her love
take you by the hand and drown you with passion
she could lead the blind astray
and break the will of stronger men than me
she will take your heart
she will take your soul
gently to her you surrender
yielding…
effin magic me old cock. i remember buying new boots n panties along with my aim is true like it was yesterday, bloody hell it was nearly 36 years ago. great song by a great man done up robin hood. luv it.
Credits:
Written by The Ramisco Maki Maki Rocking Horse and the Wat Wat Kings. Performed by The Ramisco Maki Maki Rocking Horse and Caliente Latidos of the Wat Wat Kings.
Recorded at Planet Groucho Studios in the Scottish Highlands.
Produced…
this is the first track of my 1st solo album "flying solo" don't want to swamp the place with all mystuff so will upload them gradually
written on september the 3rd 2010 this is what i said about the song at the time.....
was saddened to hear…
Ken from over on the Cool lab sent me over the music with a backing vocal Bright Green Eyes to have a crack at .......well here it is....Thanks Ken
Bright Green Eyes (Lyrics)
She was six feet one and beautiful with her Jimmy Choo heels
a basque…
Just me and my acoustic.
I've just learned how to record both at the same time.
I didn't know this song the day before this recording.
It was done in one take, with dodgy guitar playing, wrong lyrics and sore throat :)
My recent fascination / obsession with the Devoto-era Buzzcocks is over. Here's an early Magazine song.
Was going to be done unplugged style - the guitar parts were originally guide parts to be replaced with acoustic parts. I got to like them…
words by oldrottenhead
music by hooper
I’ve come this way like those before me
And those yet still to come
It fills me with a sense of wonder
To watch the rising sun
how many times
how many souls
Have acted out these scenes
It fills me with…
Two Peas in a Pod, Kindred Spirits you know the feeling about spending time with someone whose heart beats well with yours.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Don-Blackburn/109630439067289?sk=app_57675755167
that is beautiful, i was waiting for a vocal to start. could imagine tom waits singing along with this.
would you mind if i tried to write a lyric and record a vocal for this?
Comments on oldrottenhead's stuff
I like the idea behind this. Effectively uplifting via a low-key approach.
This one is special!
solid song....... great vocal
great authentic eigthies sound
I love this song! The guitar reminds me of Felt at their best, and those double-track vocals are like honey. I like the drums!!
Solid track!
I dont think i've heard this one James , its bloody good though , nice one
pretty great. reminds me of some calm version of Peter Gabriel genesis.
I'd only heard the various live versions, where I was concentrating on the performance etc... on this one I noticed what an excellent song it is as well! Love the dual vocal.
the juno di is dave , you know my body bpm couldnt do that.
Fantastic lyrics. Vocals almost sound like Richard Harris with dynamic emotion..
who is playing those drums?
I like this. The earthy vocals almost seem in contrast to the backing but they wok well together.
Hey there buddy.....welcome over here......or was that there......I am not sure where the hell I am..........how the hell did I not hear this song before? freaky. Great stuff.
Woo! This is really effective. I don't think I've heard it before, but no matter... I needed two listens one after the other. Love it.
I'm still kinda stunned by this one. Welcome over here! :)
Comments made by oldrottenhead
braw tell yer maw. dynamite and dynamic. luv it.
that bass sounds awesome, just grabs you and takes you with it. braw tell yer maw.
effin magic me old cock. i remember buying new boots n panties along with my aim is true like it was yesterday, bloody hell it was nearly 36 years ago. great song by a great man done up robin hood. luv it.
fabulous, those wonky vox are making me giddy. monto bueno brywaymaman! piepod bound.
braw tell yer maw!
this has taken on a greater meaning with the news about scottish author iain banks. my thoughts are with him and his family.
braw tell yer maw
braw tell yer maw!
great performance and recording. i can relate to you on the singing playing at the same time thing. a hurdle i generally fall down at. bravo.
as we say in bonnie scotland. magic! braw tell yer maw.
pure dead brullyant, and braw tell yer maw. get intea rum.
quoit bostin..........
yeah baby, braw tell yer maw. and well done that man.
double trouble yeah baby
cheers guys, hooper is da man
hic burp fart
that's a bunnet an a half
ye spelt geir wrang
i am very very drunk so.................whit wizzit a wuz gonny say aye braw tell yer maw hic burp fart gaun yersel henny
that is beautiful, i was waiting for a vocal to start. could imagine tom waits singing along with this. would you mind if i tried to write a lyric and record a vocal for this?