Old school music is cool!

[JohnV]

NB 9/09/14

Help, I need somebody
Help, not just anybody
Help, you know I need someone
Help!
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone I'm not so self-assured
Now I find I've changed my life and opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But every now and then I feel so insecure
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone I'm not so self-assured
Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
Help me, help me, ooo

[JohnV]

I was trying to include a video in my previous message[still finding my way around TheForumSA. I believe that we allowed to dedicate songs in this section that mean something to an individual.

Someone who has a thing for Beatles memorabilia, such as Beatles bags assisted me.

So this is for NB

Help, I need somebody
Help, not just anybody
Help, you know I need someone
Help!
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone I'm not so self-assured
Now I find I've changed my life and opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But every now and then I feel so insecure
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone I'm not so self-assured
Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
Help me, help me, ooo

[rfnel]

I was watching an episode of the Simpsons yesterday, and jazz was one of the plot points. A bit of random browsing afterwards led me to this. Truly excellent stuff.

[JohnV]

Bob Dylan Subterranean Homesick Blues

Johny's in the basement
Mixing up the medicine
I'm on the pavement
Thinking about the government
The man in the trench coat
Badge out, laid off
Says he's got a bad cough
Wants to get it paid off
Look out kid
It's somethin' you did
God knows when
But you're doin' it again
You better duck down the alley way
Lookin' for a new friend
The man in the coon-skip cap
In the big pen
Wants eleven dollar bills
You only got ten.

Maggie comes fleet foot
Face full of black soot
Talkin' that the heat put
Plants in the bed but
The phone's tapped anyway
Maggie says that many say
They must bust in early May
Orders from the DA
Look out kid
Don't matter what you did
Walk on your tip toes
Don't try, 'No Doz'
Better stay away from those
That carry around a fire hose
Keep a clean nose
Watch the plain clothes
You don't need a weather man
To know which way the wind blows.

Get sick, get well
Hang around an ink well
Ring bell, hard to tell
If anything is goin' to sell
Try hard, get barred
Get back, write Braille
Get jailed, jump bail Join the army, if you failed
Look out kid
You're gonna get hit
But losers, cheaters
Six-time users
Hang around the theaters
Girl by the whirlpool
Lookin' for a new fool
Don't follow leaders
Watch the parkin' meters.

Ah get born, keep warm
Short pants, romance, learn to dance
Get dressed, get blessed
Try to be a success
Please her, please him, buy gifts
Don't steal, don't lift
Twenty years of schoolin'
And they put you on the day shift
Look out kid
They keep it all hid
Better jump down a manhole
Light yourself a candle
Don't wear sandals
Try to avoid the scandals
Don't wanna be a bum
You better chew gum
The pump don't work
'Cause the vandals took the handles.

[Blurock]

Bob Dylan has to be among the best songwriters of our age. Unfortunately, the art of songwriting is dying as modern lyrics consist mainly of repeated grunts, shouts, swearing and Ye Baby. No imagination and no artistic ability at all. The so-called artists write two lines that they overheard someone else mumble on the bus and then think they have written a song.

Here is a number made famous by Jimi Hendrix and was recorded by just about anyone who can play a guitar. Who else could write poetry like this? Enjoy.

[Blurock]

For those of us who may not enjoy Rock Music & Blues (What! Really?) here is a gospel version of the same song taken from the album "Dylan's Gospel".

[Eric76]

Bob Dylan has to be among the best songwriters of our age. Unfortunately, the art of songwriting is dying as modern lyrics consist mainly of repeated grunts, shouts, swearing and Ye Baby. No imagination and no artistic ability at all. The so-called artists write two lines that they overheard someone else mumble on the bus and then think they have written a song.

Here is a number made famous by Jimi Hendrix and was recorded by just about anyone who can play a guitar. Who else could write poetry like this? Enjoy.

Fully agreed. I'm a huge Bob Dylan Fan and I'm in my twenties. I still remember importing his "Highway 61 Revisited" album through Musica when I was 17 because no other music store had it. I've got just about every cd and unofficial bootleg with Dylan's name on.

Here's a great live set from 1975 (Oh Sister & Simple Twist of Fate)

[Blurock]

Welcome to all the new guys on this thread! Enjoy!

[KCS]

This is my first post on this forum, apologies for not having introduced myself. I am a huge fan of blues and rock music, so really enjoyed reading this thread. When I was a student in the 80’s I received my music education by listening to the Rock Professor, Chris Prior. I remember sitting with pen and paper writing down song and album names. I still have those notes and have not managed to track down all the music, although it has become easier now that we have the Internet.

Then, a few years ago I was bored and scanning the radio waves, and suddenly heard a familiar voice! It was him, playing his music! Every Thursday on Radio Today 1485 AM or DSTV audio channel 869. I have hardly missed a show since, and still write down the details with the intention of finding the music and purchasing it.

It is well worth a listen if you haven’t discovered it yet.

Cheers

KC

[Blurock]

KCS, seeing that you like Blues & Rock, this one's for you. Love the music, love the girl. You will not find any better.

[Blurock]

...and the absolute master! RIP.

[KCS]

KCS, seeing that you like Blues & Rock, this one's for you. Love the music, love the girl. You will not find any better.

Ooh, that is really nice! Have you come across Carolyn Wonderland?

[Blurock]

I'm in the mood for love...

[Eric76]

[Blurock]

The Durban International Blues Festival will again be held at Wilson's Wharf at the harbour from 14 - 19 October.

http://www.durbanbluesfestival.co.za/#

Donna Herula is one of the international artists that will be performing on Friday Oct 17.