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i thought you’d listen to my reasoning
Try to make you see how it’s got to be,
yes, it’s alright.
if i could have the other half of you,
you know I would, if I only could.
This is an old favourite. I particularly like the leg movement at 0:58. He’s too cool. Plus it reminds me of the days gone by when there would be glass-rattling band rehearsals in our house, and then my brother would make me play bass when the rest of the band had gone so he could carry on practicing. Anyway, I’m back from my trip to Zurich (totally gorgeous, but the most expensive place I’ve ever set foot in) and it’s time, I’ve decided, to face up to real life. Here goes. (After I’ve watched Marriott’s moves one more time).
old man, look at my life
twenty four and there’s so much more,
live alone in a paradise
that makes me think of two.
give me things that don’t get lost,
like a coin that won’t get tossed
rolling home to you.
not a word was spoke between us
everything up to that point had been left unresolved,
try imagining a place where it’s always safe and warm,
‘come in,’ she said, ‘i’ll give you shelter from the storm.’
and as i close my eyes…
i realise just what you are.
you’re an idler’s dream
and you’re singing shangri-la,
shangri-la,
shangri-la.
son of a gun, we’ll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya is one of my favourite songs. Top 20 sort of material. But I spend hours trying to decide which version is my favourite. I usually swing between Hank Williams and Brenda Lee. One of our friends does a rather good rendition too, which sounds particularly good in a rainy Somerset field. But at the moment, this is the one that’s on repeat.
and the vision that was planted in my brain still remains
This song holds a very special significance for us. It never fails to make me feel sad. But glad, too. For so many reasons. I’ve mentioned it before, here and here. So, I was particularly happy when Cast decided to cover it recently. It’s so refreshing to hear it sung in an accent much closer to home (geographically and emotionally). It’s shot straight into my top five covers. And that’s saying something. Enjoy!