There are several famous bridges throughout the world that have been nicknamed "The Bridge Of Sighs".
Perhaps the most famous is one in Venice,Italy.
There is another "Bridge of Sighs" in London that crosses the Thames.(Waterloo Bridge)
Because Trower and members of SF were from the same general area, I would be inclined to believe
they were both making reference to Waterloo Bridge.
Now, as to who of the two used the phrase first, the answer is clear. "Itchycoo Park" predates Trowers' album "Bridge of Sighs" by at least six or seven years.
This band pre-dates The Eagles and had some MONSTER players take a turn in the guitar chair. Walsh was actually the second guitarist for this power trio.(chronologically)
The original guitarist was Glenn Schwartz who left to work with a famous west coast power outfit and still works today though he doesn't venture far from home.
The aforementioned band with Walsh recently gave a reunion show in their hometown.
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bulwinkl
It was played on album oriented stations so that counts. I remember it I just can't think of the song right now
bulwinkl
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.
WordWolf
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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interTWIning?!-----------"Forsooth!" as Snagglepuss might have said.
Anyhow, You are mighty quick on the draw.
Itchycoo Park was the nickname given to a park (Little llford Park) that was near lead singer Steve Marriotts' boyhood home.
And to that I say----------------------"NEXT!"
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I loved Itchycoo Park... it (the song) was ahead of its time...
continuing the intertwining... (I'll try to choose one that's not too obscure)
I can see the sunset in your eyes
Brown and grey and blue besides
Clouds are stalking islands in the sun
I wish I could buy one out of season
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Here are the lyrics to Itchycoo Park:
Itchycoo Park
Small Faces
Over bridge of sighs to rest my eyes
In shades of green
Under dreaming spires, to Itchycoo park
That's where I've been
What did you do there? I got high
What did you feel there? Well I cried
But why the tears there? Tell you why
It's all too beautiful, it's all too beautiful
it's all too beautiful, it's all too beautiful
I feel inclined to blow my mind
Get hung up feed the ducks with a bun
They all come out to groove about
While I search for fun in the sun
I tell you what I'll do (What will you do?)
I'd like to go there now with you
You can miss out school(Won't that be cool?)
Why go to learn the words of fools
What do we do there? Well get high
(What will we touch there?) We'll touch the sky
But why the tears there? I'll tell you why
It's all too beautiful, it's all too beautiful
It's all too beautiful, it's all too beautiful
I feel inclined to blow my mind .......
It's all too beautiful
(Do you think this is where Robin Trower came up with the title of his first album? Or the other way around?)
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waysider
Which came first?
This is only a guess but here goes.
There are several famous bridges throughout the world that have been nicknamed "The Bridge Of Sighs".
Perhaps the most famous is one in Venice,Italy.
There is another "Bridge of Sighs" in London that crosses the Thames.(Waterloo Bridge)
Because Trower and members of SF were from the same general area, I would be inclined to believe
they were both making reference to Waterloo Bridge.
Now, as to who of the two used the phrase first, the answer is clear. "Itchycoo Park" predates Trowers' album "Bridge of Sighs" by at least six or seven years.
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wasway
Tom's was of course Frampton.. "Baby I love your way" ...I saw him on one of the late shows monday night.. still sounding good!!
and to continue with the interTWIninig: (a bit more obscure)
Black napalese, it got you weak in your knees
Gonna sneeze some dust that you got busted on
You know it's so hard to please
Newcastle Brown can sure smack you down
You take a greasy whore and a rollin' dance floor
You know you're jailhouse-bound
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see... I was going to try to use one of "theirs" but I didn't think anyone would be able to get it... so I jumped that link in the 'intertwining'...
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wasway
I guess its on you, Tom
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Tom Strange
I was going to let someone else answer (since we seem to be going back and forth)... but... it's
thirty days in the hole
and of course it's by
Humble Pie
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Okay... let's move forward a few years towards the present...
Relax.
I need some information first.
Just the basic facts:
Can you show me where it hurts?
(should be fairly easy, one of the all time great songs)
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Ca_dreaming
Also enjoy them-Pink Floyd. The Wall.........thinking, better get the Cd.....Comfortably Numb....
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Tom Strange
Yes, Comfortably Numb. Your turn CalDreamer...
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Ca_dreaming
The winds of change are always blowing
And every time I try to stay
The winds of change continue blowing
And they just carry me away
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Ca_dreaming
If I give anymore clues you will know the song so here it is:
To all the girls I've loved before
Who travelled in and out my door
I'm glad they came along
I dedicate this song
To all the girls I've loved before
To all the girls I once caressed
And may I say I've held the best
For helping me to grow
I owe a lot I know
To all the girls I've loved before
The winds of change are always blowing
And every time I try to stay
The winds of change continue blowing
And they just carry me away
To all the girls who shared my life
Who now are someone else's wives
I'm glad they came along
I dedicate this song
To all the girls I've loved before
To all the girls who cared for me
Who filled my nights with ecstasy
They live within my heart
I'll always be a part
Of all the girls I've loved before
The winds of change are always blowing
And every time I try to stay
The winds of change continue blowing
And they just carry me away
To all the girls we've loved before
Who travelled in and out our doors
We're glad they came along
We dedicate this song
To all the girls we've loved before
To all the girls we've loved before
Who travelled in and out our doors
We're glad they came along
We dedicate this song
To all the girls we've loved before
Take it away someone!
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waysider
Ummmm------------"On the Road Again"?
To All The Girls I've Loved Before------Willie Nelson
Takin' my time
Choosin' my lines
Try'n to decide what to do
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Ca_dreaming
Joe Walsh-Takin' My Time
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waysider
Very close CaDreaming
Meet you half way
got nothin' to say
Still I don't s'ppose I can blame ya
Seems to me
You don't want to talk about it
Seems to me
You just turn your pretty head and "---- ----"
And yep. That's Joe W.,but what was the name of the band?
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Ca_dreaming
Eagles
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waysider
Nope.
This band pre-dates The Eagles and had some MONSTER players take a turn in the guitar chair. Walsh was actually the second guitarist for this power trio.(chronologically)
The original guitarist was Glenn Schwartz who left to work with a famous west coast power outfit and still works today though he doesn't venture far from home.
The aforementioned band with Walsh recently gave a reunion show in their hometown.
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Ca_dreaming
With the help of my outstanding, smart husband we concluded it is James Gang
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waysider
Yes, indeed.
Walk Away----James Gang
They had that "funk" sound down long before it had a name.
Another great James Gang tune to check out some time is "Midnight Man".
Aaaaaannnd!--------Yer next!
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Ca_dreaming
Somewhere along the lonely road I had tried to find you
Day after day on that windy road I had walked, walked behind you
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This is early 70's folks! Another part of a verse:
Waiting, watching
Wishing my whole life away
Dreaming, thinking
Ready for my happy day
........................
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Tom Strange
ahh.... now I see it! (I think)
Uriah Heep
easy livin' ?
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waysider
Kinda funny, don'tcha think, how bands used to borrow names from classic sources?
Uriah Heep----Borrowed from Charles Dickens
Steppenwolf----Borrowed from Hermann Hesse
Pearls Before Swine-----Borrowed from the" sermon on the mount"
1910 FruitGum Company----Borrowed from-----ummmmm?
Never Mind!
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