The MC5 album show was on Halloween night in '68 after the show we all went out on Grand River and "played with matches" so to speak in the MC tradition, of course ....Iggy...remember Iggy & the stooges, and Lou Reed actually doin' Heroin on stage, instead of just singing about it.... these arena shows today don't hold a candle
Wasway----------I know what you mean about Bernie writing all of them but he actually did not write this one.
By the time ole "what's his name" got a hold of it, it had already been covered several time by people more famous than him. When my dad tended bar in the early 60's there were three songs that played almost constantly on the jukebox: "Crazy"(Patsy Cline), "Paper Roses"(Connie Francis) and this one which went on to being named in the Country Hall of Fame as one of the top songs of all time.
Wasway----------I know what you mean about Bernie writing all of them but he actually did not write this one.
By the time ole "what's his name" got a hold of it, it had already been covered several time by people more famous than him. When my dad tended bar in the early 60's there were three songs that played almost constantly on the jukebox: "Crazy"(Patsy Cline), "Paper Roses"(Connie Francis) and this one which went on to being named in the Country Hall of Fame as one of the top songs of all time.
OK, I don't know the song, but I was thinking the references to Bernie was Bernie Taupin which would have made the artist Elton John. But if it was country, then probably not cause I don't think he ever did a country song.
Wasway & Bluzeman---------Elton John did indeed cover this tune. It was originally popularized by a "cross-over" country artist. That's what makes this a great tune; it can't be confined to one genre.
To demonstrate this, note that it has also been covered by Elvis, Nat King Cole, Roxy Music, Ry cooder and on and on. I think you know the tune, now we just need the name of the artist that made it a hit.
The only thing I am thinking of from your lyrics is a Jim Reeves song, one that I seriously doubt that Sir Elton would have touched. :). And even at that, the lyrics you posted would fit the metre of the song I'm thinking of. I only know the first few lines of it so I'm probably WAY off base.
If no one guesses it soon, tell us who it is. Curiosity is killing me!
Here's a clue. This was done by two performers. One was known back in the Woodstock days for playing something I love. But it is the other performer's voice and he is younger but has made a mark for himself.
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It was played on album oriented stations so that counts. I remember it I just can't think of the song right now
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Don't know the title but then I never did like the stones to much. unless it was covered by Flying Burrito brothers also which would make it dead flowers but I think that's another song.
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Once beneath the stars, the universe was ours. Love was all we knew, and all I knew was you. I wonder where you are, I wonder if you think about me Once upon a time, IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS. It mig
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The MC5 album show was on Halloween night in '68 after the show we all went out on Grand River and "played with matches" so to speak in the MC tradition, of course ....Iggy...remember Iggy & the stooges, and Lou Reed actually doin' Heroin on stage, instead of just singing about it.... these arena shows today don't hold a candle
Go ahead waysider your turn
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Sorry-------I thought it was still Wasway's turn since I didn't actually say:
KICK OUT THE JAMS!(Brothers and Sisters
)------MC5
Whisper to me ,tell me do you love me true,
Or is he holding you the way I do?
Though love is blind, make up your mind.
I've got to know.
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I'll not speak his name... but Bernie wrote it..Bernie wrote em all... gotta go to the water closet now...
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Wasway----------I know what you mean about Bernie writing all of them but he actually did not write this one.
By the time ole "what's his name" got a hold of it, it had already been covered several time by people more famous than him. When my dad tended bar in the early 60's there were three songs that played almost constantly on the jukebox: "Crazy"(Patsy Cline), "Paper Roses"(Connie Francis) and this one which went on to being named in the Country Hall of Fame as one of the top songs of all time.
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OK, I don't know the song, but I was thinking the references to Bernie was Bernie Taupin which would have made the artist Elton John. But if it was country, then probably not cause I don't think he ever did a country song.
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Wasway & Bluzeman---------Elton John did indeed cover this tune. It was originally popularized by a "cross-over" country artist. That's what makes this a great tune; it can't be confined to one genre.
To demonstrate this, note that it has also been covered by Elvis, Nat King Cole, Roxy Music, Ry cooder and on and on. I think you know the tune, now we just need the name of the artist that made it a hit.
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The only thing I am thinking of from your lyrics is a Jim Reeves song, one that I seriously doubt that Sir Elton would have touched. :). And even at that, the lyrics you posted would fit the metre of the song I'm thinking of. I only know the first few lines of it so I'm probably WAY off base.
If no one guesses it soon, tell us who it is. Curiosity is killing me!
Rick
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Bluzeman----------
Please don't take this "personally"!
Put your sweet lips a little closer to the phone.
Let's pretend that we're together all alone.
I'll tell the man to turn the jukebox way down low.
And you can tell the friend there with you--------------
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"He'll Have To Go"----------Jim Reeves/1960
Same song covered many,many times by all sorts of artists.
NEXT!!
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No Way! Elton John did THAT? I just can't hear it. It's like trying to imagine the Osmond Brothers doing In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida!
Let's do an easy one!
And she'll tease you
She'll unease you
All the better just to please you
The 1981 version.
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ChattyKathy
Kim Carnes "Betty Davis Eyes"
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Bluzeman
Yep! Your turn.
Rick
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ChattyKathy
And if you say this life aint good enough
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
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waysider
CHA CHA CHA CHATTY
Thank you for the lovely sentiment but would you kindly now post a clue?
( I have no idea at all on this one)
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Here's a clue. This was done by two performers. One was known back in the Woodstock days for playing something I love. But it is the other performer's voice and he is younger but has made a mark for himself.
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wasway
Smooth move Carlos!!!
Smooth by Santana
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Oh Confidence.. what a concept...
Here is one we've all gone through...I think
Every whisper
Of every waking hour I'm
Choosing my confessions
Trying to keep an eye on you
Like a hurt lost and blinded fool
Oh no I've said too much
I set it up
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ChattyKathy
Yup, you had it in Smooth by Santana
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ChattyKathy
Well I know that song so I reckon I'll say.
R.E.M. "Losing My Religion"
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wasway
yup good call CC yer tern
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ChattyKathy
Did she get tired or did she just get lazy?
She's so far gone she feels just like a fool
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WordWolf
"You can't hide your lying eyes..."
The Eagles.
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ChattyKathy
Yup! Your turn. :)
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WordWolf
"We took a bow and made a stand, started swinging with the hand."
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Ca_dreaming
At first I thought it was American Pie, but realized everyone was Kung Fu Fighting.
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