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On Rock Street
It was the smoggy late Fifties and I was a kid
On black and white TV home-made jive lacked soul
Then a second-hand gramophone turned up
Forty fives from the States brought rock and roll
Rock Street was cobbled and motors were few
Novel chords beat the hell out of the fog
Sung by Elvis,Little Richard, Brenda Lee
Rhythm and blues licked alive by a Hound Dog
Ele...
Tuesday 21st April 2020 11:45 am
Eggs, Fudge and Arctic Roll
Eric is an intern, yes he’s doing this for free
headset wrapped around hot ears
counting all the crates of beers
ripped jeans show his puny knee.
Backstage riders take the piss!
Clipboard says an item’s amiss
The schedule’s tight; he’s been up all night
Too late to get it to the concert site!
Budgets are exceeded; the helipad’s all booked
Dressing rooms are ready; just hope it’s overl...
Tuesday 23rd February 2016 6:54 pm
TAKE ME BACK TO ROCK AND ROLL
Take me back to Rock and Roll,
To that music in my soul,
To the music that was ours
When we were young.
It hasn't left me yet,
Gee babe, how could I forget
Any Rock and Roll song
That was sung?
Take me back to Blueberry Hill,
Fats sure knew how to thrill,
To Buddy and the Crickets'
"Peggy Sue",
With Chuck and Jerry Lee,
Tha...
Wednesday 12th October 2011 9:25 pm
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