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..........The Beatles often tucked away some of their best work on B-sides. Yesterday, their most covered song, was amazingly never released as a single in the UK either. Most of this was down to Brian Epstein. As The Beatles' manager he was very conscious of not ripping off the fans and singles were often never available on albums as well. He didn't see why fans should pay for the same song twice.
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Re. "Rain" I really liked the track. As a completist it's in the collection with my Lennon paperbacks. Nicely done Musty, keep flying poetry and the Fab Four's flags as you do.
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Blinding stuff Musty. We've discussed this track before, it's one of my favourites of theirs. Love the video too.
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Lore Of The West
High Noon
Low Sky Exit Saloon Mordant Eye Take Aim Die or Fame Winning Bid Killed the Kid Fastest Gun Number One How Long For Western Law Cannot Rest In this Wild West Wary Eye Till I Die Live High Until They Till That Lonely Plot On Boot Hill |
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Thanks for the feedback everyone
Of course, Beatle fans like me who were too young to buy their singles in the Sixties had trouble obtaining songs like Rain in the Seventies. I had to track down an American import album to get it! EMI took ages to make all of the Fabs' music commercially available. Strawberry Fields Forever and Penny Lane never made it onto a British album until 1973, six years after the single's release
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Until They Till
That Lonely Plot On Boot Hill A litany of images to illustrate the wild west - and the lack of major brush strokes didn't weaken the painting at all.
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lavender song
They met where the lavender flowered Romantic in scent and tone, The only things now that empowered Were secrets they shared alone. His whisper was sadly spoken, Her kisses were joy's own key And when at last love had awoken The lavender set them free. © |
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the dragonfly's visit
Hello little Dragonfly, How you sooth my jaded eye, Flitting lightly on the breeze, Nature made you just to please. Where the river's Bend exceeds, Through these verdant haunting reeds Bright you glisten in the sun Till your daily tasks are done. Farewell little Dragonfly, Tender as a poet's sigh, Glad I waited just to see And once more you came to me. © |
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© A wonderfully refreshing romantic poem Musty. ![]() Quote:
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© A lovely tribute to one of nature's minnows Musty.
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Thanks Troy
I seem to have entered a rustic phase, it must the springtime scenery influencing me Don't worry though, I have a very dark poem in the works
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A wonderfully refreshing romantic poem Musty.
![]() A lovely tribute to one of nature's minnows Musty. ![]() I think Musty likes to throw in the occasional concession to readers of more fragile dispositions. ![]() Oooh! I think I'll be hiding behind the sofa when I read the next one. |
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Dear mr m, My poems aren't really poems, they are songs. They might suffer from insufficient flow when reading them, but believe me when I say that with the beautiful melody of a guitar behind them, they flow very well. Long time no see. You look well. The years have been kind. Best wishes John
![]() I want the world to know that they exist, that my muse inspired their birth, and that love created their words. You know who you are and I love you. x You Are Worth Saving I wonder what you’re doing tonight Are you thinking of me holding you tight? Thinking of how we used to be? Do you ever take the time to think of me? I wonder what you’re doing today Living life so many miles away Does my face ever cross your mind? Or has your heartbreak burned your memory blind? I’m sorry for the things that I said And I’m sorry for the words that you read I’m so sorry for the pain you’ve been through I’m sorry that I doubted my faith in you I’m sorry for the tears that you’ve cried Fighting demons deep down on the inside I’m so sorry that I set them all free Mental demons are the ones I just didn’t see I wonder if you’re reading this line Words are cheap but all of these words are mine Right now they’re all I can offer to you But they come with a heart that’s forever true I wonder if you’re feeling the same All you have to do is call out my name Let our spirits satisfy their spiritual craving Hear my voice, sweet one, “You are worth saving” I’m sorry that it’s taken this long For me to realise that I was so wrong I’m so sorry for the hell you’ve been through I’m sorry for all the things I did not do I’m sorry if my words broke your heart I couldn’t stand being so far apart I’m so sorry that I gave up on you I didn’t see everything from your point of view I wonder if this is our final goodbye I’d rather it wasn’t, but I can’t force you to try I understand your reasons, I won’t put up a fight But I’ll always be there for you, somewhere in the night I loved you. I still love you. I will always love you. Goodbye cruel world, it is my time to go For it is I who is not worth saving |
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I Have Faith in You
In the cold, dark still of night I think of you again The final words you said to me Float around my brain And I don’t think I’ll forget How they made me feel that day So I wrote them in this song And I sing your words this way “I know I caused you pain But you caused me pain, too Be happy and be strong I have faith in you” I always thought we’d be Friends forever true Maybe time will heal our pain And our friendship will come through But until that day arrives I’ll repeat your words to me Sing them every single day To a simple melody “I know I caused you pain But you caused me pain, too Be happy and be strong I have faith in you” |
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John
![]() I don't believe it ( I'm not Victor Meldrew BTW )Great songs, great poems! Where was the quote in your post from? Sorry, I'm just so amazed to see you around again Welcome back my friend
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Agreed Troy.
I think Musty likes to throw in the occasional concession to readers of more fragile dispositions. ![]()
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![]() I don't believe it ( I'm not Victor Meldrew BTW )Great songs, great poems! Where was the quote in your post from? Sorry, I'm just so amazed to see you around again Welcome back my friend ![]() ![]() It has been a long time, and much has happened in that time. I am nearing 30, that bar steward Robbie Williams has rejoined Take That and got married, something I never thought would happen , and I discovered that the love of my life and soul mate really does exist. But enough about me; how's things in mustard land?
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But enough about me; how's things in mustard land?
![]() ![]() I'm the same as ever - this year has been crazy so far and I had to take a short break from writing poetry when things got very heavy. But the thread goes on and I'm pleased that we've made it to Part 3 I rarely post elsewhere on DS, because I don't like minefields. I really enjoyed I Have Faith in You, it has a great message. I hope you can send in more songs; in essence they're poems too
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john-stirling's songs remind me of a rhyme I made some time ago:
If you were in a quandary and I was in a state, I'd still help with the laundry and tell you - you're great. If you were in Australia and I was in Iraq, every day I'd mail ya and tell you - I'll be back. If you were in denial and I was sure as eggs, I'd soon make you smile and tickle your legs. If we were back together. If you were here right now. Life would be much better. I keep thinking _wow! If someone came between us I'd turn and sternly say: Oy! You ignoramus, kindly go away. If you thought for a moment there is just a chance, with no further postponement I'd jump up and dance. 'Cause I think you're amazing and if you were my queen, I'd set about arranging everything of which you dream. Every whim or tiny notion, just say. It shall be done. I'd show you my devotion runs rings around the sun. |
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Light & dark, Biz
![]() ![]() Loved John's and Archiver's poems. Although they are poems in their own right, I'd love to hear John's musical versions. How about putting them on utube (or is it youtube) John?
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If you were in Australia
and I was in Iraq, every day I'd mail ya and tell you - I'll be back. The poem has a great sense of fun ![]() I'd like to hear John's songs too Biz
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Hi all
I haven't posted anything much of late, but it's been a pretty full weekend and I haven't knocked my notes into shape yet. Everything stops here for the Antiques Roadshow and there's a film on later that I fancy, so the poem might not be finished till tomorrow ![]() Hope everyone's having a nice weekend
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We hope you had a good weekend too, Musty and have enjoyed some rest and relaxation. It would be a pity if your poetry and thread became an onerous obligation for you instead of the pleasure it is to your readers.
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It would be a pity if your poetry and thread became an onerous obligation for you instead of the pleasure it is to your readers.
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The menace of communication
"I'm off the bus"
"I just got on" The mating call Of the mobile phone. This chorus not a modern plus, I know more about your bloody business than my eff'ing own. (after getting on and off a London omnibus - Frank) |
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The menace of communication
(after getting on and off a London omnibus - Frank)
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