Day 11 of 31 Days of The Monkees:
Another gorgeous day in Southern Indiana.
Here's one I always liked: "Mr. Webster", written by Boyce & Hart and appearing on The Monkees' third album, with Mickey singing lead:
Lyrics:
Everyone in town knew Mr. Webster;
He'd worked at the bank for forty years.
And each week Mr. Frizby made his check out
For sixty-eight dollars clear.
And thru the years he'd thwarted twenty-seven robberies
Each time Frizby promised him a raise.
They gave a retirement party for Mr. Webster
Everyone from the bank was there.
They had a cake and flowers ordered special
And Frizby had a speech prepared.
And a little white box that held a watch with this inscription
"To Mr. Webster, with regards."
Then came the telegram from Mr. Webster
Said, "Sorry...stop...Cannot attend..
I've flown away and taken all your money...
Wish you were here to help me spend."
And one by one all the people left the party
And Mr. Frizby locked the door.
"The Girl I Knew Somewhere"
"Zilch"
"Shades of Gray"
"She"
"Your Aunty Grizelda"
"Last Train To Clarksville"
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
Monday, March 12, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
"The Girl I Knew Somewhere"
Day 10 of 31 Days of The Monkees:
We have had another very pretty day. I'm ready for spring and done with the rain and cold. It's still a bit chilly, but I couldn't resist opening the sun roof this afternoon when I was running errands. Speaking of running errands -- gas here went up to $3.99 & 9/10 a gallon yesterday. If it doesn't go back down, that is seriously going to make me make some changes in how I do things. I should be more careful, anyway, when it comes to driving in town and plan my trips more carefully. I've become lax in that area, and there's no excuse.
Today's song is "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" written by Mike Nesmith, with Micky singing lead. The song was released as the B side of The Monkees' third single, with "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" on the A side. Rhino issued an alternate version of the song with Mike on lead (probably the original recording, remixed) as a bonus track on their 2007 reissue of "Headquarters". I've read that although the first version had been recorded with Mike singing lead, a new version was recorded with Micky singing lead because the group didn't think that a Mike vocal would be considered for a single.
I like both versions very well, but (even though I prefer Micky's voice usually) I think I like the version with Mike singing lead better (I like the back up better too)!! (The harpsichord part was done by Peter accidentally during the first recording session and Mike liked it, so they went with it.)
Lyrics:
You tell me that you've never been this way before,
You tell me things I know that I've heard somewhere,
You're standing in the places,
And you're staring down through faces
That bring to mind traces of a girl,
A girl that I knew somewhere.
I just can't put my finger on what it is,
That says to me watch out don't believe her,
I can't give any reasons, girl,
My thoughts are bound down in a whirl,
I just can't think who in the world
Was that girl, I know I met her somewhere.
Someway, somehow,
The same thing was done,
Someone, somewhere,
Did me the same wrong.
SOLO
Well, goodbye, dear, I just can't take this chance again,
My fingers are still burning from the last time,
And if your love was not a game,
I only have myself to blame,
That's as may be, I can't explain,
Just ask the girl that I knew somewhere.
And if your love was not a game,
I only have myself to blame,
That's as may be, I can't explain,
Just ask the girl that I knew somewhere.
The version with Mike on lead:
The single version with Micky on lead:
"Zilch"
"Shades of Gray"
"She"
"Your Aunty Grizelda"
"Last Train To Clarksville"
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
We have had another very pretty day. I'm ready for spring and done with the rain and cold. It's still a bit chilly, but I couldn't resist opening the sun roof this afternoon when I was running errands. Speaking of running errands -- gas here went up to $3.99 & 9/10 a gallon yesterday. If it doesn't go back down, that is seriously going to make me make some changes in how I do things. I should be more careful, anyway, when it comes to driving in town and plan my trips more carefully. I've become lax in that area, and there's no excuse.
Today's song is "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" written by Mike Nesmith, with Micky singing lead. The song was released as the B side of The Monkees' third single, with "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" on the A side. Rhino issued an alternate version of the song with Mike on lead (probably the original recording, remixed) as a bonus track on their 2007 reissue of "Headquarters". I've read that although the first version had been recorded with Mike singing lead, a new version was recorded with Micky singing lead because the group didn't think that a Mike vocal would be considered for a single.
I like both versions very well, but (even though I prefer Micky's voice usually) I think I like the version with Mike singing lead better (I like the back up better too)!! (The harpsichord part was done by Peter accidentally during the first recording session and Mike liked it, so they went with it.)
Lyrics:
You tell me that you've never been this way before,
You tell me things I know that I've heard somewhere,
You're standing in the places,
And you're staring down through faces
That bring to mind traces of a girl,
A girl that I knew somewhere.
I just can't put my finger on what it is,
That says to me watch out don't believe her,
I can't give any reasons, girl,
My thoughts are bound down in a whirl,
I just can't think who in the world
Was that girl, I know I met her somewhere.
Someway, somehow,
The same thing was done,
Someone, somewhere,
Did me the same wrong.
SOLO
Well, goodbye, dear, I just can't take this chance again,
My fingers are still burning from the last time,
And if your love was not a game,
I only have myself to blame,
That's as may be, I can't explain,
Just ask the girl that I knew somewhere.
And if your love was not a game,
I only have myself to blame,
That's as may be, I can't explain,
Just ask the girl that I knew somewhere.
The version with Mike on lead:
The single version with Micky on lead:
"Zilch"
"Shades of Gray"
"She"
"Your Aunty Grizelda"
"Last Train To Clarksville"
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
Friday, March 9, 2012
"Zilch" (A Fugue)
Day 9 of 31 Days of The Monkees:
It is gorgeous today!! Temps are only in the 50s, but the sun is brilliant, and there's a cool breeze blowing. I washed some bedclothes, put them out on the line to dry, and they were dry in no time. Ran some errands today. Andrew had an eye doctor appointment -- long overdue -- and found, NOT to his surprise, that he needs glasses. He has astigmatism in both eyes, and the right is worse than the left, just like Thomas. He picked out some attractive frames, but they were a bit tight; had to order the right size, so in a week or so I'll share a pic of him with his new specs.
I'm very much in the mood to start playing in the dirt. I need some new interesting shade plants. Anyone have any suggestions? I have a lot of shade and partial shade in the front yard. Need something new this year but don't know what.
Since I feel so good today, here is a fugue from The Monkee's third album. It fascinated me when I was younger. It is a nonsense thing, and would probably be fun to try to perform if you've been drinking! lol "Zilch" was written by Davy, Mike, Peter, and Micky, and performed by (spoken by) all four as well.
Trivia about "Zilch": The Monkees would sometimes enter public places performing it; "Mr. Bob Dobolina" was a name heard over a paging system (and really, if you heard that name paged, wouldn't you try saying it over and over again just to hear the way it rolled off the tongue?); "China Clipper calling Alameda" came from the Movie "China Clipper"; "Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self-defense" is from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "Oklahoma!" (and is also performed in the song "No Time"); "It is of my opinion that the people are intending" is from a political speech; They Might Be Giants sometimes perform "Zilch" in their live show, and the "Never mind the furthermore...." line is featured in their song "Memo to Human Resources"; "Zilch" was just nonsense, which explains the name; it all added up to ... nothing. (My sister Barbara recently wrote a fugue about four of the family cats that is so good. I wish I could share it with you, but since you don't know the cats in question it probably really wouldn't make any sense. lol) So with no further ado, here is "Zilch":
Lyrics:
By David Jones, Micky Dolenz,
Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork
1st Part
Zilch!
Mister Dobalena, Mister Bob Dobalena
Mister Dobalena, Mister Bob Dobalena
Mister Dobalena, Mister Bob Dobalena
Mister Dobalena, Mister Bob Dobalena
2nd Part
Zilch!
China Clipper calling Alameda
China Clipper calling Alameda
China Clipper calling Alameda
China Clipper calling Alameda
3rd Part
Zilch!
Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self defense.
Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self defense.
Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self defense.
Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self defense.
4th Part
Zilch!
It is of my opinion that the people are intending.
It is of my opinion that the people are intending.
It is of my opinion that the people are intending.
It is of my opinion that the people are intending.
"Shades of Gray"
"She"
"Your Aunty Grizelda"
"Last Train To Clarksville"
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
It is gorgeous today!! Temps are only in the 50s, but the sun is brilliant, and there's a cool breeze blowing. I washed some bedclothes, put them out on the line to dry, and they were dry in no time. Ran some errands today. Andrew had an eye doctor appointment -- long overdue -- and found, NOT to his surprise, that he needs glasses. He has astigmatism in both eyes, and the right is worse than the left, just like Thomas. He picked out some attractive frames, but they were a bit tight; had to order the right size, so in a week or so I'll share a pic of him with his new specs.
I'm very much in the mood to start playing in the dirt. I need some new interesting shade plants. Anyone have any suggestions? I have a lot of shade and partial shade in the front yard. Need something new this year but don't know what.
Since I feel so good today, here is a fugue from The Monkee's third album. It fascinated me when I was younger. It is a nonsense thing, and would probably be fun to try to perform if you've been drinking! lol "Zilch" was written by Davy, Mike, Peter, and Micky, and performed by (spoken by) all four as well.
Trivia about "Zilch": The Monkees would sometimes enter public places performing it; "Mr. Bob Dobolina" was a name heard over a paging system (and really, if you heard that name paged, wouldn't you try saying it over and over again just to hear the way it rolled off the tongue?); "China Clipper calling Alameda" came from the Movie "China Clipper"; "Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self-defense" is from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "Oklahoma!" (and is also performed in the song "No Time"); "It is of my opinion that the people are intending" is from a political speech; They Might Be Giants sometimes perform "Zilch" in their live show, and the "Never mind the furthermore...." line is featured in their song "Memo to Human Resources"; "Zilch" was just nonsense, which explains the name; it all added up to ... nothing. (My sister Barbara recently wrote a fugue about four of the family cats that is so good. I wish I could share it with you, but since you don't know the cats in question it probably really wouldn't make any sense. lol) So with no further ado, here is "Zilch":
Lyrics:
By David Jones, Micky Dolenz,
Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork
1st Part
Zilch!
Mister Dobalena, Mister Bob Dobalena
Mister Dobalena, Mister Bob Dobalena
Mister Dobalena, Mister Bob Dobalena
Mister Dobalena, Mister Bob Dobalena
2nd Part
Zilch!
China Clipper calling Alameda
China Clipper calling Alameda
China Clipper calling Alameda
China Clipper calling Alameda
3rd Part
Zilch!
Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self defense.
Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self defense.
Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self defense.
Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self defense.
4th Part
Zilch!
It is of my opinion that the people are intending.
It is of my opinion that the people are intending.
It is of my opinion that the people are intending.
It is of my opinion that the people are intending.
"Shades of Gray"
"She"
"Your Aunty Grizelda"
"Last Train To Clarksville"
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
Thursday, March 8, 2012
"Shades of Gray"
Day 8 of 31 Days of The Monkees:
"Shades of Gray" is a beautiful song, beautifully written and beautifully performed. It is from The Monkees' third album, "Headquarters", released May 22, 1967 (I was 13 months old!). This was the first album that had significant songwriting and instrumental performances by the members of the band instead of session musicians. The only instruments in this song not played by members of the bed were the French horn and the cello.
"Shades of Gray" was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, with Davy and Peter sharing lead. Hope you enjoy:
Lyrics
"She"
"Your Aunty Grizelda"
"Last Train To Clarksville"
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
"Shades of Gray" is a beautiful song, beautifully written and beautifully performed. It is from The Monkees' third album, "Headquarters", released May 22, 1967 (I was 13 months old!). This was the first album that had significant songwriting and instrumental performances by the members of the band instead of session musicians. The only instruments in this song not played by members of the bed were the French horn and the cello.
"Shades of Gray" was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, with Davy and Peter sharing lead. Hope you enjoy:
Lyrics
When the world and I were young, just yesterday,
Life was such a simple game, a child could play.
It was easier then to tell right from wrong,
Easier then to tell weak from strong,
When a man should stand and fight or just go along.
But today there is no day or night,
Today there is no dark or light,
Today there is no black or white,
Only shades of gray.
I remember when the answer seemed so clear,
We had never lived with doubt or tasted fear.
It was easier then to tell truth from lies,
Selling-out from compromise,
Who to love and who to hate, the foolish from the wise.
But today there is no day or night,
Today there is no dark or light,
Today there is no black or white,
Only shades of gray.
SOLO
It was easier then to know what was fair,
When to keep and when to share,
How much to protect your heart and how much to care.
But today there is no day or night,
Today there is no dark or light,
Today there is no black or white,
Only shades of gray.
Only shades of gray.
"She"
"Your Aunty Grizelda"
"Last Train To Clarksville"
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
"She"
Day 7 of 31 Days of The Monkees:
Had some good news yesterday. Two young friends of ours are getting married in April. The bride dropped off the wedding invitations on Friday at the post office in -- get this -- Henryville! She dropped them off before noon, and the tornado came through late in the afternoon, so we were all hoping they'd gone out early. Yesterday we got our invitation, and I saw that several others had let her know they'd got theirs as well.
This is just a small thing, maybe, in comparison to what so many have lost, but still, we're very glad that this little part of what should be a very happy time for them has not been ruined. Also, her mother posted yesterday that their dog, London, a stray taken in a year or so ago and beloved by their whole family, was struck and killed yesterday by a passing motorist. So any little bright spot in their world is good right now.
Here's today's song, "She", from "More of The Monkees", written by Boyce & Hart, with Mickey on lead, Peter and Davy on harmony, and with Bobby Hart playing the organ.
Lyrics:
She, she told me that she loved me,
And like a fool I believed her from the start.
She, she said she'd never hurt me,
But then she turned around and broke my heart
Why am I standing here,
Missing her and wishing she were here.
She only did me wrong;
I'm better off alone.
She, she devoured all my sweet love,
Took all I had and then she fed me dirt.
She, she laughed while I was cryin'.
It was such a joke to see the way it hurt.
Why am I standing here,
Missing her and wishing she were here.
She only did me wrong;
I'm better off alone.
And now I know just why she
Keeps me hangin' 'round. (Hangin' 'round)
She needs someone to walk on,
So her feet don't touch the ground. (Don't touch the ground)
But I love her, (love her)
I need her, (need her)
I want her. (want her)
Yea! (Yea!) Yea! (Yea!) She! Ah....
[Instrumental]
Why am I standing here,
Missing her and wishing she were here.
She only did me wrong now;
I'm better off alone.
Why am I missing her?
I should be kissing her.
[Repeat and fade last two lines]
"Your Aunty Grizelda"
"Last Train To Clarksville"
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
Had some good news yesterday. Two young friends of ours are getting married in April. The bride dropped off the wedding invitations on Friday at the post office in -- get this -- Henryville! She dropped them off before noon, and the tornado came through late in the afternoon, so we were all hoping they'd gone out early. Yesterday we got our invitation, and I saw that several others had let her know they'd got theirs as well.
This is just a small thing, maybe, in comparison to what so many have lost, but still, we're very glad that this little part of what should be a very happy time for them has not been ruined. Also, her mother posted yesterday that their dog, London, a stray taken in a year or so ago and beloved by their whole family, was struck and killed yesterday by a passing motorist. So any little bright spot in their world is good right now.
Here's today's song, "She", from "More of The Monkees", written by Boyce & Hart, with Mickey on lead, Peter and Davy on harmony, and with Bobby Hart playing the organ.
Lyrics:
She, she told me that she loved me,
And like a fool I believed her from the start.
She, she said she'd never hurt me,
But then she turned around and broke my heart
Why am I standing here,
Missing her and wishing she were here.
She only did me wrong;
I'm better off alone.
She, she devoured all my sweet love,
Took all I had and then she fed me dirt.
She, she laughed while I was cryin'.
It was such a joke to see the way it hurt.
Why am I standing here,
Missing her and wishing she were here.
She only did me wrong;
I'm better off alone.
And now I know just why she
Keeps me hangin' 'round. (Hangin' 'round)
She needs someone to walk on,
So her feet don't touch the ground. (Don't touch the ground)
But I love her, (love her)
I need her, (need her)
I want her. (want her)
Yea! (Yea!) Yea! (Yea!) She! Ah....
[Instrumental]
Why am I standing here,
Missing her and wishing she were here.
She only did me wrong now;
I'm better off alone.
Why am I missing her?
I should be kissing her.
[Repeat and fade last two lines]
"Your Aunty Grizelda"
"Last Train To Clarksville"
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
"Your Aunty Grizelda"
Day 6 of 31 Days of The Monkees:
Sunny and beautiful today here in Southern Indiana. Our high is around 72°F, and there's a bit of a breeze. I hope this weather holds, but I think rain is expected later in the week. I don't have much to write about; nothing special going on here at home. Everyone is well and keeping busy.
Today's song comes from The Monkees' second album, released January 9, 1967 (I would have been 9 months old). "Your Aunty Grizelda" was written by Diane Hildebrand and Jack Keller, the first recording that featured Peter Tork singing lead. (I figured it was time to give Peter the spotlight.) I always LOVED this song. The lyrics are witty, and the song, although never released as a single, was regularly performed at concerts because of its popularity. I have to admit it was very much a highlight of their 1986 reunion tour that I saw.
You have to admit that the lines, "No bird of grace ever lit on Aunty Grizelda," and "She couldn't budge a smile and do it for free./So righteous making fudge, your Aunty Grizelda,/So proper judging others over her tea," are simply superb. Haven't we all known some "Aunty Grizeldas" in our lifetimes?
The video from the show, of course, has nothing to do with an "Aunty Grizelda", but it's still cute. It looks like they had a lot of fun doing it.
Lyrics:
She knows her mind all right, your Auntie Grizelda,
She says she knows my kind, she might, maybe so.
Oh, yeah, she's raised you right, your Auntie Grizelda,
You only know the things she wants you to know.
I know she's having a fit,
She doesn't like me a bit,
No bird of grace ever lit on Auntie Grizelda.
You can't begrudge her style, your Auntie Grizelda,
She couldn't budge a smile and do it for free.
So righteous making fudge, your Auntie Grizelda,
So proper judging others over her tea.
You look just like her you do,
I know by looking at you,
That you've been listening to your Auntie Grizelda.
[ad lib]
Oh, no, don't look at me like Auntie Grizelda
It takes much more to be someone of your own.
You've got to make it free from Auntie Grizelda
Or just like her you'll have to make it alone.
I know she's having a fit,
She doesn't like me a bit,
No bird of grace ever lit on Auntie Grizelda.
Auntie Grizelda, Auntie Grizelda....
[repeat and ad lib]
"Last Train To Clarksville"
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
Sunny and beautiful today here in Southern Indiana. Our high is around 72°F, and there's a bit of a breeze. I hope this weather holds, but I think rain is expected later in the week. I don't have much to write about; nothing special going on here at home. Everyone is well and keeping busy.
Today's song comes from The Monkees' second album, released January 9, 1967 (I would have been 9 months old). "Your Aunty Grizelda" was written by Diane Hildebrand and Jack Keller, the first recording that featured Peter Tork singing lead. (I figured it was time to give Peter the spotlight.) I always LOVED this song. The lyrics are witty, and the song, although never released as a single, was regularly performed at concerts because of its popularity. I have to admit it was very much a highlight of their 1986 reunion tour that I saw.
You have to admit that the lines, "No bird of grace ever lit on Aunty Grizelda," and "She couldn't budge a smile and do it for free./So righteous making fudge, your Aunty Grizelda,/So proper judging others over her tea," are simply superb. Haven't we all known some "Aunty Grizeldas" in our lifetimes?
The video from the show, of course, has nothing to do with an "Aunty Grizelda", but it's still cute. It looks like they had a lot of fun doing it.
Lyrics:
She knows her mind all right, your Auntie Grizelda,
She says she knows my kind, she might, maybe so.
Oh, yeah, she's raised you right, your Auntie Grizelda,
You only know the things she wants you to know.
I know she's having a fit,
She doesn't like me a bit,
No bird of grace ever lit on Auntie Grizelda.
You can't begrudge her style, your Auntie Grizelda,
She couldn't budge a smile and do it for free.
So righteous making fudge, your Auntie Grizelda,
So proper judging others over her tea.
You look just like her you do,
I know by looking at you,
That you've been listening to your Auntie Grizelda.
[ad lib]
Oh, no, don't look at me like Auntie Grizelda
It takes much more to be someone of your own.
You've got to make it free from Auntie Grizelda
Or just like her you'll have to make it alone.
I know she's having a fit,
She doesn't like me a bit,
No bird of grace ever lit on Auntie Grizelda.
Auntie Grizelda, Auntie Grizelda....
[repeat and ad lib]
"Last Train To Clarksville""Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
Monday, March 5, 2012
"Last Train To Clarksville"
Day 5 of 31 Days of The Monkees:
We in Kentuckiana, who have had very, very little snow this season, actually got some accumulation last night. Some areas got as much as 5 or 6 inches, but it didn't look like we got that much in our yard when I peeked out this morning. It isn't going to last long, whatever we got, because the temps are going back up, and we'll be close to 70° again on Wednesday. I'm sure the snow has hampered some of the recovery efforts for the people who are trying to salvage as much as they can of personal possessions after the tornado on Friday.
Okay, so let's do ano
ther song from their self-titled first album. Here's the song, "Last Train To Clarksville", written by Boyce & Hart, with Mickey Dolenz on lead and Tommy Boyce on acoustic guitar. This was their first single to make it to #1 on the charts, and is a phone call between a military service member and his wife or girlfriend. He's getting ready to ship out, and he wants her to meet him one last time, since he doesn't know if he'll ever be coming home:
Lyrics:
Take the last train to Clarksville,
And I'll meet you at the station.
You can be be there by four thirty,
'Cause I made your reservation.
Don't be slow, oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
'Cause I'm leaving in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together
'Til the morning brings my train.
And I must go, oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
And I don't know if I'm ever coming home.
Take the last train to Clarksville.
I'll be waiting at the station.
We'll have time for coffee flavored kisses
And a bit of conversation.
Oh... Oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
Take the last train to Clarksville,
Now I must hang up the phone.
I can't hear you in this noisy
Railroad station all alone.
I'm feelin' low. Oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
And I don't know if I'm ever coming home.
Take the last train to Clarksville,
Take the last train to Clarksville,
[repeat and fade]
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
We in Kentuckiana, who have had very, very little snow this season, actually got some accumulation last night. Some areas got as much as 5 or 6 inches, but it didn't look like we got that much in our yard when I peeked out this morning. It isn't going to last long, whatever we got, because the temps are going back up, and we'll be close to 70° again on Wednesday. I'm sure the snow has hampered some of the recovery efforts for the people who are trying to salvage as much as they can of personal possessions after the tornado on Friday.
Okay, so let's do ano
ther song from their self-titled first album. Here's the song, "Last Train To Clarksville", written by Boyce & Hart, with Mickey Dolenz on lead and Tommy Boyce on acoustic guitar. This was their first single to make it to #1 on the charts, and is a phone call between a military service member and his wife or girlfriend. He's getting ready to ship out, and he wants her to meet him one last time, since he doesn't know if he'll ever be coming home:Lyrics:
Take the last train to Clarksville,
And I'll meet you at the station.
You can be be there by four thirty,
'Cause I made your reservation.
Don't be slow, oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
'Cause I'm leaving in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together
'Til the morning brings my train.
And I must go, oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
And I don't know if I'm ever coming home.
Take the last train to Clarksville.
I'll be waiting at the station.
We'll have time for coffee flavored kisses
And a bit of conversation.
Oh... Oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
Take the last train to Clarksville,
Now I must hang up the phone.
I can't hear you in this noisy
Railroad station all alone.
I'm feelin' low. Oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
And I don't know if I'm ever coming home.
Take the last train to Clarksville,
Take the last train to Clarksville,
[repeat and fade]
"Papa Gene's Blues"
"This Just Doesn't Seem to be my Day"
"I'm Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"
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