Ten Favourite Lyrics

I was once asked in a radio interview about my thoughts on Joni Mitchell's lyrics. I quite unashamedly admitted that I had never listened to them. You see, it was always her music that 'turned me on' (Like A Radio..lol)..The interviewer stood up and shook my hand 'live' on air and said that I was the first person he had ever met who was in total agreement with him..Now I'm not saying that Joni's lyrics don't matter. Of course they do. But I've always been more of a melody and chords kinda girl.I have however, over the intertwining years tuned into many a lyric, including Joni's (I suppose being a Songwriter, I ought to lend an ear every once in a while).So here are a selection of some of my favourite lyrics that have ' tickled my fancy'..

Ten Favourite Lyrics
1. 'Oh I could drink a case of you darling..still I'd be on my feet, I'd still be on my feet'..A Case Of You..Joni Mitchell..I can hear y'all sayin' 'I told ya'

2. 'With a subway token and a dollar tucked inside my shoe'.. Rhinestone Cowboy..Larry Weiss....Last-chance saloon a hollerin'!!

3. 'He's got an arm, like a leg'..Big Strong Man (My Brother Sylveste)..Traditional..Sooooo visual, I can feel it.

4. 'Gone like a fifth of gin, gone gone away. Gone like the shape I'm in, gone gone away.My baby's gone away'..Gone..John Haitt..Always prioritise!!

5. 'Parachutes, Army Boots, Sleeping Bags for Two, Sentimental Jamboree'..Junk..Paul McCartney..Simple imagery always works best for me.

6. 'Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city'..Downtown..Tony Hatch/Jackie Trent..I can hear the hustle and bustle in this one..

7. 'And if it snows that stretch down south won't ever stand the strain'..Wichita Lineman..Jimmy Webb...Try singing it!!

8. 'Some day, when I'm awfully low, When the world is cold, I will feel a glow just thinking of you...And the way you look tonight'..The Way You Look Tonight'..Dorothy Fields..Four lines says it all.

9. 'Don't think because there's a ring on your finger, You needn't try anymore' ..Wives and Lovers..Hal David..I just love the sexist under and overtones of this classic..

10. 'She May be the face I can't forget, A trace of pleasure or regret, May be my treasure or the price I have to pay'.. She..Charles Aznavour. Only a Frenchman can sum up a woman!!

Check these songs out if ya like...More lyrics coming soon..Happy Trails,Celine.

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SONGS I LIKE TO EAT BREAKFAST TO..

Forget Breakfast Radio..It's mostly chitter chatter anyway..

Ten songs that I like to listen to while munching on my cereal are...

1. Breakfast In Bed..Dusty Springfield

2. How Sweet It Is..Marvin Gaye

3. Car Wheels On A Gravel Road..Lucinda Williams

4. God Only Knows..The Beach Boys

5. Everyday..James Taylor/Buddy Holly

6. In The Morning..The Bee Gees

7. Beautiful..Carole King

8. English Tea..Paul McCartney

9. Morning Morganstown..Joni Mitchell

10. One More Cup Of Coffee (For The road) Bob Dylan

Like it or Lovett

Last night I went to see one of my favourite Songwriters of all time..He's a mean Singer as well..

Yep it has to be said....Lyle's got style.

Suited and booted, guitar around his neck , he strolled on stage and began what was to become a truely memorable evening for me..Backed by his acoustic band which included Viktor Krauss on double bass and the wonderful Russ Kunkel on drums.. Russ has played with the greats, from James Taylor to J.J. Cale to Carole King (Tapestry ). With such calibre of musicianship, ya might just get some idea of the musical experience that awaited me..

He played the hits, (North Dakota, If I Had A Boat, You're Not From Texas, A Private Conversation), some new songs and of course what would a Lyle show be without his famous droll sense of humour..His pace and comic delivery are always on the button..Not bad for a Texan..hey..

Song of the night was 'You Were Always There', co written with Viktor Krauss. A beautiful, yet sorrowful song of loss. But as I've already said..Lyle's got style..He carefully balances out his more sombre songs with just enough Texas Swing to get your feet tappin' and your heart dancin'.

Wonderful show and a beautiful night..

Thanks Lyle..