Old school music is cool!

[tec0]

Feeling down lately...

System of a Down "Soldier Side"

Dead men lying on the bottom of the grave
Wondering when savior comes, is he gonna be saved
Maybe you're a sinner into your alternate life
Maybe you're a joker, maybe you deserve to die

They were crying when their sons left
God is wearing black
He's gone so far to find no hope
He's never coming back

They were crying when their sons left
All young men must go
He's come so far to find the truth
He's never going home

Young men standing on the top of their own graves
Wondering when Jesus comes, are they gonna be saved
Cruelty to the winner, bishop tells the king his lies
Maybe you're a mourner, maybe you deserve to die

They were crying when their sons left
God is wearing black
He's gone so far to find no hope
He's never coming back

They were crying when their sons left
All young men must go
He's come so far to find no truth
He's never going home

Welcome to the soldier side
Where there is no one here but me
People all grow up to die
There is no one here but me

Welcome to the soldier side
There is no one here but me
People on the soldier side
There is no one here but me

[Citizen X]

Feeling down lately...

System of a Down "Soldier Side"

Dead men lying on the bottom of the grave
Wondering when savior comes, is he gonna be saved
Maybe you're a sinner into your alternate life
Maybe you're a joker, maybe you deserve to die

They were crying when their sons left
God is wearing black
He's gone so far to find no hope
He's never coming back

They were crying when their sons left
All young men must go
He's come so far to find the truth
He's never going home

Young men standing on the top of their own graves
Wondering when Jesus comes, are they gonna be saved
Cruelty to the winner, bishop tells the king his lies
Maybe you're a mourner, maybe you deserve to die

They were crying when their sons left
God is wearing black
He's gone so far to find no hope
He's never coming back

They were crying when their sons left
All young men must go
He's come so far to find no truth
He's never going home

Welcome to the soldier side
Where there is no one here but me
People all grow up to die
There is no one here but me

Welcome to the soldier side
There is no one here but me
People on the soldier side
There is no one here but me

Tec0, you speak my language!!!!!

[Citizen X]

Tec0
Eye of the Tiger: Survivor: 1982
I never anticipated that this thread could have conjured up as many views as it has! This is only so because of the continuous contributions from two very important band members 1: Tec0 and 2: Blurock
This thread will never be the same without the contribution of Tec0!
Tec0, you need to do what you need to do! Your love of music and in particular certain classics tells me that you’ve got what it takes to survive and that you never had an easy life!
Tec0, my friend, I dedicate this old school classic to you….

“Risin'up back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance now i'm back on my feet
just a man and his will to survive
so many times it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive


It's the Eye of the Tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin'up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all
with the Eye of the Tiger

Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds until we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive



Risin'up straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive

It's the Eye of the Tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin'up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
and he's watching us all with the eye
of the tiger.”

[Citizen X]

Please don’t go: KC & The Sunshine Band 1979

“I love you
Yeah
Babe, I love you so
I want you to know
That I'm going to miss your love
The minute you walk out that door

So please don't go
Don't go
Don't go away
Please don't go
Don't go
I'm begging you to stay
If you leave
At least in my lifetime
I've had one dream come true
I was blessed to be loved
By someone as wonderful as you
So please don't go
Don't go
Don't go away
Please don't go
Don't go
I'm begging you to stay
Hey, hey, hey
Yeah
(Chorus)
Babe, I love you so
I, I want you to know
That I'm going to miss your love
The minute you walk out that door
So please don't go
Don't go
Don't go away
Hey, hey, hey
I need your love
I'm down on my knees
Beggin' please, please, please
Don't go
Don't you hear me baby
please don't go
Don't leave me now
Oh, no, no, no, no
Please don't go
I want you to know
That I, I, I, love you so
Don't leave me baby
Please don't go”

[Citizen X]

THE PRETENDERS: Don't Get Me Wrong
I love the Pretenders and Chrissie Hynde in particular. She was a stunning woman in her time. She’s the original female voice of UB40’s “I got you babe” They created a magical moment in musical concert history where she joined Ali Cambell on stage for “I got you babe,” There was one part of the song that was purposely paused for a spectacular fireworks display. The band is not without its painful moments in the form of death of members due to drug overdose.“She was involved with early versions of

The Clash and The Damned.”
Now see how Bob Marley unpacks these facts quite nicely in his song “Punky Reggae Party.”
“Im sayin the Wailers will be there,the Damned, the Jam, the Clash ,Maytals will be there. Dr. Feelgood too!Its a punky reggae party and its tonight
its a punky reggae party and its alright.”

“Don't get me wrong
If I'm looking kind of dazzled
I see neon lights
Whenever you walk by
Don't get me wrong
If you say hello and I take a ride
Upon a sea where the mystic moon
Is playing havoc with the tide
Don't get me wrong
Don't get me wrong
If I'm acting so distracted
I'm thinking about the fireworks
That go off when you smile
Don't get me wrong
If I split like light refracted
I'm only off to wander
Across a moonlit mile
Once in awhile
Two people meet
Seemingly for no reason
They just pass on the street
Suddenly thunder, showers everywhere
Who can explain the thunder and rain
But there's something in the air!!
Don't get me wrong
If I come and go like fashion
I might be great tomorrow
But hopeless yesterday
Don't get me wrong
If I fall in the 'mode of passion'
It might be unbelievable
But let's not say so long
It might just be fantastic
Don't get me wrong”

Chrissie Hynde is one of my favourite female songwriters and artists of the 80's. Boy, this woman had sex appeal in her day. Yes, she's old now, but we'll all be old. The thing with music and especially a music video, is that you remember your icon as they were when they introduced the song and not as they are in the present. Chrissie, baby, you rockIn one clip of this video, Chrissie is walking on a bridge and shows some leg! I recall that as a teenager watching that video, my remark was, "wow, baby, what nice legs you have!"

[Citizen X]

Ub40: Version Girl(Ali Campbell with Astro ‘toasting,’)
I’ve decided to revisit this ‘old school music is cool,’ thread simply because old school music is actually very cool! While artists may get old and eventually die, their music never gets old and never dies. There’s something about music that can never be ‘moot,’ or academic or appreciated on paper by simply being awe struck by the potent lyrics. Music is meant to be enjoyed! That said, I want to delve deeply into the song ‘version girl,’ by UB40...
Version Girl was one of the songs of Labour of Labour 1(1983). The lyrics I’m providing you with cannot be found anywhere on this planet in cyberspace except for right here. The ‘versions’ you’ll find on the internet don’t include Astro’s toasting to this song. The lyrics that I provide you with does however include Astro’s toasting. This single song is so profound in musical history. Thi sis not merer hyperbole! If I put it succinctly, it’s a masterpiece!
Some elaboration:
Astro toasts lyrics in the song version girl with Ali Campbell. Terence Wilson (born 24 June 1957 Birmingham, England) is a musician, rapper, and toaster, better known by his stage name, Astro, who has been part of the English Reggae band UB40 since it was founded in 1978.
“Toasting is a style of lyrical chanting which, in Dancehall music, involves a deejay talking over a rhythm. Toasting became quite popular in Jamaica in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The song ‘version girl’ is a love song which mentions many artists: Uroy, james Brown(in particular his bridge technique!), Prince Buster, Pioneers, Maytals, Bunny Lee and Al Laurence.
Now in reggae, you allowed to create your own words! ‘Discursion,’
Astro: “Version with discursion from the top of this backing track, umh, As Bunny Lee the Aggro-man would say, 'hit me back for days and extra days,' Al Laurence would say, 'ooh boo ska boo,' all lovers would say who rhythm and black its very sad alright take five.”
There’s no word in the dictionary called ‘discursion.’ There is however a word called ‘discursive.’ Discursive means a style of writing or speaking, moving from one word to another without any strict structure.
1. “U-Roy (born Ewart Beckford, 21 September 1942, Jones Town, Jamaica),^[1] OD, is a Jamaican musician, also known as The Originator. He is best known as a pioneer of toasting.”
2.”Cecil Bustamente Campbell, O.D. (born 28 May 1938), better known as Prince Buster, and also known by his Muslim name Muhammed Yusef Ali, is a musician from Kingston, Jamaica. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of ska and rocksteady music.”3.”The Pioneers are a Jamaican reggae vocal trio, whose main period of success was in the 1960s. The trio has had different line-ups, and still occasionally performs.”
4.”Maytals, originally called simply The Maytals, are a Jamaican musical group and one of the best known ska and reggae vocal groups. According to Sandra Brennan at Allmusic, "The Maytals were key figures in reggae music. Formed in the early 1960s when ska was hot, the Maytals had a reputation for having strong, well-blended voices and a seldom-rivaled passion for their music. Frontman Hibbert's soulful style led him to be compared to Otis Redding."
5.”Edward O'Sullivan Lee, better known as Bunny "Striker" Lee (born 23 August 1941) is a prominent, prolific and successful record producer best known for his work in the 1960s and 1970s.”
Astro:”Take it to the middle, take to middle, take it to the bridge, take it to the bridge as James Brown would say all right, mmm-mm bridge”
A bridge is a part of a song which connects a verse or chorus to another verse or chorus in the same song
James Brown:"Bobby! Should I take 'em to the bridge? Take 'em to the bridge? (Go 'head!) hit me now! Come on! Stay on the scene, a-like a sex machine.”
“Since most of James Brown's earlier studio recordings were done live with almost no rehearsal time, he often gave directions to the band in-song e.g. "take it to the bridge" - the bridge of the song. Plant pays tribute to this at the end by asking "Where's that confounded bridge?" (spoken, just as the song finishes abruptly since the song doesn't contain a bridge).”
Gentle people: I give you the complete lyrics of ‘version girl,’(I’ve included 2 videos, 1 is the earliest studio take, which like all studio takes is as real as it can get, 1 is the original polished version.
Astro: Version with discursion from the top of this backing track, umh, As Bunny Lee the Aggro-man would say, 'hit me back for days and extra days,' Al Laurence would say, 'ooh boo ska boo,' all lovers would say who rhythm and black its very sad alright take five
Ali Cambell: Version Girl, what's your name? Oh you come and you go,(Astro:Like the morning sun)
Version Girl, what's your name?
Just like the morning sun.
Astro:So you’ve had your fun(while Ali sings ‘version girl,’ and just before Ali sings ‘Just like the morning sun’)
Astro and Ali: It's so hard to find a personality with charms like yours for me.
Astro:Ooh wee, ooh wee, U-roy would say, bow wow wow wow ahh
Ali: Version girl, Don't you know I long to say.
Astro:At the same time while Ali sings “Version girl, Don't you know I long to say.”
Astro:Whats your name, it Mary, Sue, or Elaine?

Ali:Version Girl, what's your name? Version girl, don’t you know I love you so
It's so hard to find a personality with charms like yours for me
Astro:Take it to the middle, take to middle, take it to the bridge, take it to the bridge as James Brown would say all right, mmm-mm bridge
Ali:I’m still waiting while my shoes for you get worn out so my heart would be satisfied. So please let me be your number one. Astro: At the same time: Prince Buster would say 'big five??? I feel like it tonight'

Under the moon, under the stars and under the sun.

Ali:I sit in the sun waiting for you to come along
So my heart will be satisfied
So please let me be your number one
Under the moon, under the stars and under the sun.

Astro:Prince Buster would say 'big five??? I feel like it tonight'

Astro: Mmm, yeah, you're so sexy, you're so nice, you make me feel alright, oh version girl!


Astro:The Pioneers would say, 'Starvation to the nation', all right
The Maytals, 'Peeping Tom all about the farm, farm'

Bunny Lee, my man, you came to see the Aggro-man is here, roo boo ska boo,Al Laurence on the sight, make you feel all right, ah yeah!
Version girl you come and go Like the morning sun Like the morning sun,
Ali:Version girl
Like the morning sun, so you've had your fun
Its so hard to find a personality with charms like your for me!“
I sit in the sun waiting for you to come along,
So my heart will be satisfied.
So please let me be your number one,
Under the moon, under the stars and under the sun.”

Video 1: version girl: studio version

Labour of Love 1:UB40 1983
1. Reggae music is engraved on my heart. It’s engraved in a wholly original manner. The best way that I can really describe it is that this music was engraved upon my heart by an artist with a broken beer bottle as his painting brush. This broken bottle was cut around my heart several times.Some broken pieces of glass still remain! It was cut in such a way that this music is now part of who I am as a human being. I’ll take this music with me to my grave;
2. IN the 80’s UB40 made what can now be seen as a low budget movie called Labour of Love 1. I can identify with so many aspects of this movie! Ever walked to a party some distance from your home in Winter as a kid just because you knew that a certain chick would be there? Well, I did, and in this movie, there is one classic scene, Ali Campbell does just that, It’s Winter and he knows that this chick called ‘Cherry,’ will be at this party. On approaching the party location, the charismatic sound of Version girl sings out, just the way it supposed to be. This song is best enjoyed on open speakers among like-minded people. This song is the chosen song to play upon Ali entering this party, followed by Sweet Sensation and Cherry Oh Baby.
3. Version Girl is a toasting classic, perfectly rendered, two people singing to the very same melody but with different words. Harmonisation at its best. There was just so much to this music that made it special and keeps it special!

I proudly give you Labour of Love 1

1. Cherry Oh Baby
Cherry oh, Cherry oh, baby.
Don't you know I'm in love with you
If you don't believe it's true,
What else is there for me to do?
So long I've been waiting,
For you to come right in.
And now that we are together,
Please make my joy come over.

Chorus

Oh oh ee oh oh ee oh,
Oh oh ee oh ee oh ee oh.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Oh, yeah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Cherry, oh, Cherry, oh, baby,
Don't you see I'm in love with you?
If you don't believe I do,
Then why don't you try me?
I will never gonna let you down,
I will Never make you wear no frown.
If you say that you love me madly,
Well babe I'll accept you gladly.

Chorus

Cherry, oh, Cherry, oh, baby,
Don't you see I'm in love with you?
If you don't believe I do,
Then why don't you try me?
I will never gonna let you down,
I will Never make you wear no frown.
If you say that you love me madly,
Well babe I'll accept you gladly.”


2. Keep on Moving
Lord, I gotta keep on moving
Lord, I gotta get on down
Lord, I gotta keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Law, they coming after me

I've been accused of a killing
Lord knows, I didn't do
For hanging me, they are willing
That's why I gotta get on through
Law, they coming after me

Lord, I gotta keep on moving
Lord, I gotta get on down
Lord, I gotta keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Law is coming after me

I've got two boys and a woman
They're just gonna suffer now
Lord forgive me for not going back
But I'll be there anyhow
I'll be there anyhow

Lord, I gotta keep on moving
Lord, I gotta get on down
Lord, I gotta keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Law is coming after me

Now maybe someday I'll find a piece of land
Somewhere not by or near anyone
Then I'll send for my love, love, love sweet woman
And my two grown up sons
My two grown up sons

Lord, I gotta keep on moving
Lord, I gotta get on down
Lord, I gotta keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Law is coming after me

3. Please don’t make me cry

You say you're gonna to leave me, I'm beggin' you to stay
But baby, I can't get through it anyway, no I can't
And when I wake up in the mornin', you are gone
Little pretty thing, you know I'll be all alone
You'll hear me crying

Please don't make me cry cause I can't say good-bye
Please don't make me cry
Because I know there will be nothing left for me

All them good, good times we spent together
You said it was me and no other, yeah
And now you want to make me be pained inside
Darlin', I know you are going to make me cry
You'll hear me crying

Please don't make me cry cause I can't say good-bye
Please don't make me cry
Because I know there will be nothing left for me

All this pain I can't stand it, you're going to leave
You're going to leave this poor man on his own
Yes, you are

Please don't make me cry
Cause I can't say good-bye, show some sympathy
Please don't make me cry
Because I know there will be nothing left for me

All this pain, I can't stand it, you're going to leave
You're going to leave this poor man on his own
Yes, you are

Please don't make me cry, baby, I'm pleading



4. Sweet sensation
I can feel those thrills walking over
When you hold me tight
Now I feel those pains taking over
When you say goodnight

Oh, my sweet sensation
Lord, what strange devotion
You've got love and devotion, yeah
And I won't forget your touch

Now there's nothing left for me to say, girl
But stay in your world
You've got so much soul deep inside, girl
And love richer than gold

Oh, my sweet sensation
Lord, what strange devotion
You've got love and devotion, yeah
And I won't forget your touch

Now there's nothing left for me to say, girl
But stay in your world
You've got so much soul deep inside, girl
And love richer than gold

Oh, my sweet sensation
Lord, my strange evotion
You've got love and devotion, yeah
And I won't forget your touch

And I won't forget your touch
And I won't forget your touch....

Continues next page….

[Citizen X]

5. Johnny too bad
Walking down the road
With a pistol in your waist
Johnny you're too bad
Walking down the road
With a ratchet in your waist
Johhny you're too bad

[Chorus:]
You're just robbin' and stabbin'
And lootin' and shooting
You're too bad repeat

One of these day's
When you hear a voice say come,
Where you gonna run to?
One of these day's
When you hear a voice say come,
where you gonna run to?

[Chorus]

You're gonna run to the rock
For rescue, there'll be no rock
You're gonna run to the rock
For rescue, there'll be no rock


6. Red red Wine

Red, red wine
Goes to my head
Makes me forget that I...still need her so.

Red, red wine
It's up to you
All I can do, I've done
Memories won't go, memories won't go.

I'd have sworn that with time
Thoughts of you would leave my head
I was wrong, now I find
Just one thing makes me forget:

Red, red wine
Stay close to me
Don't let me be alone
It's tearing apart...my blue heart.

I'd have sworn that with time
Thoughts of you would leave my head
I was wrong, now I find
Just one thing makes me forget:

Red, red wine
Stay close to me
Don't let me be alone
It's tearing apart...my blue, blue heart.

Red, red wine, you make me feel so fine
You keep me rockin' all of the time
Red, red wine, you make me feel so grand
I feel a million dollar when you're just in my hand
Red, red wine, you make me feel so sad
Any time I see you go, it make me feel bad
Red, red wine, you make me feel so fine
Monkey back and ease up on the sweet deadline.

(Red, red wine)
Red, red wine, you give me whole heap of zing
Whole heap of zing; you make me do my own thing
(It's up to you...)
Red, red wine, you give enough of love
You're a kind of lovin' like a blessing from above
Red, red wine, I loved you right from the start
Right from the start, with all of my heart
Red, red wine in an eighties style
Red, red wine in a modern beat style
Yeah.

(I'd have sworn...)
Give me a little time, let me clear out my mind
(That with time)
Give me a little time, let me clear out my mind
(Thoughts of you would leave my head)
Give me red wine, the kind make me feel fine
You make me feel fine all of the time
Red, red wine, you make me feel so fine
Monkey pack him Rizla pon the sweet Dep line
The line broke, the money get choked
Bunbah, ganjapani, little rubber boat.

(Red, red wine)
Red, red wine, I'm gonna hold on to you
Hold on to you 'cause I know you love truth
(Stay close to me)
Red, red wine, I'm gonna love you 'til I die
Love you 'til I die, and that's no lie
(Don't let me be alone)
Red, red wine, can't get you off my mind
Wherever you may be, I'll surely find
(It's tearing apart...)
I'll surely find
Make no fuss
(My blue heart) -
Just leave us.

(I'd have sworn...)
Give me a little time, let me clear out my mind
(That with time)
Give me a little time, let me clear out my mind
(Thoughts of you would leave my head)
Give me red wine, the kind make me feel fine
You make me feel fine all of the time
Red, red wine, you make me feel so fine
Monkey back and ease up on the sweet deadline
The line broke, the money get choked
Bunbah, ganjapani, little rubber boat.

(Red, red wine)
Red, red wine, you give me not awful love
You're a kind of lovin' like a blessing from above
(Stay close to me)
Red, red wine, I loved you right from the start
Right from the start, with all of my heart
(Don't let me be alone)
Red, red wine, you give me whole heap of zing
Whole heap of zing; you make me do my own thing
Red, red wine in an eighties style
Red, red wine in a modern beat style
Yeah.

Red, red wine, you make me feel so fine
You keep me rockin' all of the time
(Red red wine)
Red, red wine, you make me feel so grand
I feel a million dollars when you just in my hand
(Stay close to me)
Red, red wine, you make me feel so sad
Any time I see you go...

7. Guilty

“Well, hello baby
Come here, sit down and make yourself comfortable
Tell me something
How long have we known each other
About 10 months now
Say whats that you got on your finger
An engagement ring
So you and Johnny are engaged ah
You know
His a mighty lucky guy
He should be proud to have a woman like you
Listen
I've got something i wanna tell you
Don't think i'm getting pressured or anything like that
But this thing being bugging me for a long time now
And its getting heavier heavier each and everyday
And i just need to get it off my chest
I've never seen anybody like you
I've never known anybody like you


Guilty , guilty of loving you

Let me take you back to my child hood
We had a medium sized family you know
We weren't rich but my mother
She tried to bring us up the best she could


Guilty, guilty of loving you

To commit no crime or anything
But i had to wait until i reached my goal
To commit this crime
According to their code of love, if there is such a code
See love is a thing that
Well you know
It’s a bit like quicksand
The more you wiggle
The Deeper you sink
And when it hits
You'll just have to fall
That’s why I do believe
That I'm guilty

Said I'm guilty
Guilty of loving you(2x).”

8. She caught the train

Another night of loneliness, my love is gone
She made a fuss, and she was wrong, yet she is gone

I asked her friends if they'd seen her
They said she'd take the train
I ran to catch the train, oh my, the train is gone

Another night of loneliness, my love is gone
She made a fuss and she was wrong, yet she is gone

I asked her friends if they'd seen her
They said she'd take the train
I ran to catch the train, oh my, the train is gone

Another night of loneliness, my love is gone
She made a fuss and she was wrong, yet she is gone
I run to catch the train, oh my, the train is gone




9. Version Girl

Version Girl, what's your name?
Oh you come and you go,
Version Girl, what's your name?
Just like the morning sun.
It's so hard to find a personality with charms like yours for me.

oo-ee oo-ee oo-ee

Version girl, what's your name?
Don't you know I long to say.
Version Girl, what's your name?
It's so hard to find a personality with charms like yours for me

oo-ee oo-ee oo-ee

I sit in the sun waiting for you to come along
So my heart will be satisfied
So please let me be your number one
Under the moon, under the stars and under the sun.

[Chorus]

oo-ee oo-ee oo-ee

[Talking:]
Version girl, whats's you name?
Oh you come ....... etc

oo-ee oo-ee oo-ee

I sit in the sun waiting for you to come along
So my heart will be satisfied
So please let me be your number one
Under the moon, under the stars and under the sun.

Many rivers to cross
Many rivers to cross
But I can't seem to find my way
Wandering, I'm lost
As I travel along the white cliffs of Dover

Many rivers to cross
And it's only my will that keeps me alive
I've been licked, washed up for years
And I merely survive because of my pride

And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left, and she didn't say why
Well, I guess, I've got to try

(I've got) many rivers to cross (rivers to cross)
But just where to begin, I'm playing for time
(I've got) there'll be times when I find myself (rivers to cross)
Thinking of committing some dreadful crime

(I've got) many rivers to cross (rivers to cross)
But I can't seem to find my way home
(I've got) wandering, I am lost (rivers to cross)
As I travel along the white cliffs of Dover

(I've got) many rivers to cross (rivers to cross)
And it's only my will that keeps me alive
I've been licked, washed up for my years (rivers to cross)
And I merely survive because of my pride

And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left, and she didn't say why
Well, I guess, I've got to try

(I've got) many rivers to cross (rivers to cross)
But I can't seem to find my way home
(I've got) wandering, I'm lost (rivers to cross)
As I travel along the white cliffs of Dover

Cause I've got many, many rivers to cross
(I've got) wandering, I'm lost (rivers to cross)
(I've got) many, many rivers to cross

(I've got many rivers to cross)
(I've got many rivers to cross)
Many, many, many, many (rivers to cross)


I proudly give you Labour of Love 1 part 1, check out the party scene where Version Girl plays.

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Album art:[1]

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[1] Vide Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_of_Love. Accessed 27 January 2013

[Citizen X]

Just Can’t Stop: Don Carlos:
A call to priesthood…..
You won’t these lyrics of Don Carlos’s Just can’t stop anywhere in cyberspace except for right here simply because it exists no- where else in cyberspace
“He was born and raised in Western Kingston, Jamaica in a very deprived district known as Waterhouse. Many talented reggae artists such as King Tubby The Jays, Junior Reid and King Jammy are also from this area. Don Carlos began singing in 1973 as a member of Black Uhuru. He sang alongside Garth Dennis and Derrick Simpson the leader of the trio.^[2] Don played a key role in the recordings of the highly acclaimed Love Crisis album, produced by Prince Jammy in 1977 which was later re-released as The Black Sounds of Freedom. After some time finding his sound as a soloist Carlos blossomed in May 1981 releasing the heavy cultural roots album Suffering for Negus Roots.

He has since become very popular in the live scene and has released twelve solo albums working alongside Gold, his backup vocalist and co writer. Some of his most notable albums include Harvest Time, Day to Day Living and Them Never Know a Natty Dread were released in 1982. Spread Out also released in 1982 commonly known now as Laser Beam had many fan favorites.”[1]

“The road is long but yes I know, I got reach the end,

I tell you, I’m weary and tired but I got to reach the end!
I can’t stop to rest! Cause I have broken away from captivity
Very soon I know THEY will be after ME,
SO
I just can’t stop, no I just can’t stop I can’t stop to rest
I’ve got to be FREE, got to reach the borderline
GOT TO REACH THE BORDERLINE where I’ll be free
I proudly give you a very therapeutic song: Just can’t stop

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[1] Vide: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Carlos_(musician)

[Citizen X]

Eric Donaldson: Cherry Oh Baby


UB40 were inspired and influenced by many reggae artists. Eric Donaldson’s ‘Cherry Oh Baby,’ found potent reference in Labour of Love 1. To fully appreciate what UB40 done, you need to revisit the original version of Cherry Oh Baby. I love Eric Donaldson but I prefer UB40..



“Donaldson has won the Jamaican Festival Song Competition six times, in 1971, 1977, 1978, 1984, 1993 and 1997.^[1] His winning 1971 entry, "Cherry Oh Baby", launched him into the limelight, although he had been composing and recording since 1964. "Cherry Oh Baby" has been covered by both The Rolling Stones (on their 1976 album, Black and Blue) and UB40 (on their 1983 album, Labour of Love). The riddim has remained extremely popular – over thirty cover versions have been recorded, including an update by Donaldson himself.

In 1971 he recorded a version of the much-copied song, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".
Donaldson currently lives in Kent Village, Jamaica where he runs the 'Cherry Oh Baby Go-Go' bar.”[1] (Don’t know how current is this)

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[1] Vide: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Donaldson

[Citizen X]

Heart of worship: I’m coming back to the heart of worship: Michael W Smith
Reggae music is first and foremost spiritual music, music used to praise God! Respect for all other belief systems, respect see, but the God of my feeble understanding is Jesus Christ..
Lord I’m coming back to the heart of worship
The concept of praising God is not new! King David recognised the single most important problem and challenge with the Lord..” He searches the heart”

Verse 1:
“When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless Your heart

Bridge:
I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart

Chorus:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus

Verse 2:
King of endless worth
No one could express
How much You deserve
Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is Yours
Every single breath

Bridge:
I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart

Chorus:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus

Chorus:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship,
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus”

[Citizen X]

UB40 remains an authentic reggae band, they ensured that they met the requirement for bona fide reggae artists, beside singing about love, philosophy, life and politics, you just can't leave God out!!! I dedicate this one to the UB's as their DEP label has been declared bankrupt and life is somewhat challenging for them right now..

Many rivers to cross
Many rivers to cross
But I can't seem to find my way
Wandering, I'm lost
As I travel along the white cliffs of Dover

Many rivers to cross
And it's only my will that keeps me alive
I've been licked, washed up for years
And I merely survive because of my pride

And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left, and she didn't say why
Well, I guess, I've got to try

(I've got) many rivers to cross (rivers to cross)
But just where to begin, I'm playing for time
(I've got) there'll be times when I find myself (rivers to cross)
Thinking of committing some dreadful crime

(I've got) many rivers to cross (rivers to cross)
But I can't seem to find my way home
(I've got) wandering, I am lost (rivers to cross)
As I travel along the white cliffs of Dover

(I've got) many rivers to cross (rivers to cross)
And it's only my will that keeps me alive
I've been licked, washed up for my years (rivers to cross)
And I merely survive because of my pride

And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left, and she didn't say why
Well, I guess, I've got to try

(I've got) many rivers to cross (rivers to cross)
But I can't seem to find my way home
(I've got) wandering, I'm lost (rivers to cross)
As I travel along the white cliffs of Dover

Cause I've got many, many rivers to cross
(I've got) wandering, I'm lost (rivers to cross)
(I've got) many, many rivers to cross

(I've got many rivers to cross)
(I've got many rivers to cross)
Many, many, many, many (rivers to cross)

[Blurock]

Cool!

[Citizen X]

Physical: Olivia Newton John: 1981
Want a lesson in innuendo? I’ve got a textbook example for you!!!
‘The video featured a lusty Olivia, dressed in a tight leotard, as a gym teacher trying to make several overweight men healthy. She repeatedly tries to make the men lose weight, but her plans fail and she leaves the room to take a shower.’[1]
"Physical" is a song by pop singer Olivia Newton-John, released in September 1981. The song was an immediate success, shipping 2 million copies in the United States, being certified Platinum, and spending 10 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, ultimately becoming Newton-John's biggest American hit. The song reached number 7 on the UK chart in November. ^[1] The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and won the Billboard Award for Top Pop Single. "Physical" went on to become the biggest-selling single of the entire decade in the US.[2]

"I'm saying all the things that I know you'll like
Making good conversation
I gotta handle you just right
You know what I mean
I took you to an intimate restaurant
Then to a suggestive movie
There's nothing left to talk about
Unless it's horizontally

Let's get physical, physical
I wanna get physical
Let's get into physical
Let me hear your body talk, your body talk
Let me hear your body talk

I've been patient, I've been good
Tried to keep my hands on the table
It's gettin' hard this holdin' back
If you know what I mean

I'm sure you'll understand my point of view
We know each other mentally
You gotta know that you're bringin' out
The animal in me

Let's get physical, physical
I wanna get physical
Let's get into physical
Let me hear your body talk, your body talk
Let me hear your body talk

Let's get physical, physical
I wanna get physical
Let's get into physical
Let me hear your body talk, your body talk
Let me hear your body talk

Let's get physical, physical
I wanna get physical
Let's get into physical
Let me hear your body talk, your body talk
Let me hear your body talk

Let's get animal, animal
I wanna get animal
Let's get into animal
Let me hear your body talk”

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[1] Vide Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_(Olivia_Newton-John_song)




[2] Supra n 1

[Citizen X]

Yes, it will happen just as clear as night follows day. Nice words, thank you!
I appreciate very much the poetic intensity that songwriters and singers give to their music. They give it life. I always wonder who the song writer/singer wrote the song for, what was the circumstances and perhaps most importantly did the fairer sex accept the plea the songwriter/singer made!
I believe in this concept of true love. I believe that if you lucky enough to find it, it can be very fulfilling!
Here’s one that I suspect you’ll know and appreciate!
Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd)

“Hello?
Is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can hear me.
Is there anyone at home?
Come on, now,
I hear you're feeling down.
Well I can ease your pain
And get you on your feet again.
Relax.
I need some information first.
Just the basic facts
Can you show me where it hurts?

There is no pain you are receding
A distant ship, smoke on the horizon.
You are only coming through in waves.
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying.
When I was a child I had a fever
My hands felt just like two balloons.
Now I've got that feeling once again
I can't explain you would not understand
This is not how I am.
I have become comfortably numb.
O. K.
Just a little pin prick.
There'll be no more AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
But you may feel a little sick.
Can you stand up?
I do believe its working. Good.
That'll keep you going through the show
Come on it's time to go.
When I was a child
I caught a fleeting glimpse
Out of the corner of my eye
I turned to look but it was gone
I cannot put my finger on it now
The child is grown,
The dream is gone.
I have become comfortably numb.”

Pink Floyd: Comfortably numb THE CHILD IS GROWN, THE DREAM IS GONE...

[Citizen X]

I touch myself: The Divinyls: 1991

"I love myself I want you to love me
When I feel down I want you above me
I search myself I want you to find me
I forget myself I want you to remind me

I don't want anybody else
When I think about you I touch myself
Ooh I don't want anybody else Oh no, oh no, oh no

You're the one who makes me come running
You're the sun who makes me shine
When you're around I'm always laughing
I want to make you mine

I close my eyes And see you before me
Think I would die If you were to ignore me
A fool could see Just how much I adore you
I get down on my knees I do anything for you

I don't want anybody else
When I think about you I touch myself
Ooh I don't want anybody else
Oh no, oh no, oh no

I love myself I want you to love me
When I feel down I want you above me
I search myself I want you to find me
I forget myself I want you to remind me

I don't want anybody else
And when I think about you I touch myself
I don't want anybody else
Oh no, oh no, oh no


I want you
I don't want anybody else
and when i think about you I touch myself
OO OO OO-OO Ahhhhh

I don't want anybody else
When i think about you I touch myself
I don't want anybody else
When i think about you I touch myself
I touch myself

I don't want anybody else
When I think about you I touch myself.”