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~ Revolution Blues - Neil Young Cover
Views: 708 |  |  |  |  | HIGH QUALITY AUDIO LINK HERE:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=IyEfEgKpxHM&fmt=18
I play my Gretsch on this one. Disturbing
lyrics in this song but a great song.
"Revolution Blues" is a dark and disturbing song about a cult and the terror they may inf ...More lict on the wealthy residents of the Laurel Canyon that is clearly inspired by the Manson family. |
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~ Neil Young - Revolution Blues (Music)
Views: 445 |  |  |  |  | From On The Beach
Revolution Blues
Well, we live in a trailer
At the edge of town
You never see us
'cause we don't come around.
We got twenty five rifles
Just to keep
The population down.
But we need you now,
And that's why
I'm hangin' 'rou ...More nd.
So you be good to me
And I'll be good to you,
And in this land of conditions
I'm not above suspicion
I won't attack you,
But I won't back you.
Well, it's so good to be here,
Asleep on your lawn.
Remember your guard dog?
Well, I'm afraid
That he's gone.
It was such a drag
To hear him
Whining all night long.
Yes, that was me with the doves,
Setting them free
Near the factory
Where you built your computer,
Love.
I hope you get the connection,
'cause I can't take
The rejection
I won't deceive you,
I just don't believe you.
Well, I'm a barrel of laughs,
With my carbine on
I keep 'em hoppin',
Till my ammunition's gone.
But I'm still not happy,
I feel like
There's something wrong.
I got the revolution blues,
I see bloody fountains,
And ten million dune buggies
Comin' down the mountains.
Well, I hear that Laurel Canyon
Is full of famous stars,
But I hate them worse than lepers
And I'll kill them
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~ Family Snapshot - Peter Gabriel Cover
Views: 132 |  |  |  |  | This is a scary song because it is based on a real person. Much the same way that Neil Young adopted Charles Manson's personality and wrote in the first person on "Revolution Blues", Peter Gabriel does an outstanding job on this one. I did not have any ...More music for this so I made it up based on memory and I know I left some lyrics out too (again, from meory). The chords I use are close but some are not quite there. From a musical standpoint I wanted to take this on because it is a challenge with the key changes and the tempo changes. Not a song I have evre played before. Here's some background on the song from Wikipedia:
"Family Snapshot" is a song written by Peter Gabriel, appearing on his third album. The song was inspired by An Assassin's Diary, published in 1973 and written by Arthur Bremer, who attempted to assassinate George Wallace, a politician who supported racial segregation. Gabriel talked about the book in an authorized biography of him written by Spencer Bright and published in 1988:
An Assassin's Diary was a really nasty book, but you do get a sense of the person who is writing it. Bremer was obsessed with the idea of fame. He was aware of the news broadcasts all over the world and was trying to time the assassination to hit the early evening news in the States and the late night in Europe to get maximum coverage.
The musical transition reflects the progress and emotions throughout the story. It starts off as a slow, jazzy piece, where the killer goes through his plan. It transitions twice; first to full-blooded rock for the building suspense, as the target unwittingly comes closer to the assassin; and then back to a quiet, mournful climax as the shooter, having just shot his target, remembers his childhood loneliness and thirst for attention that led him to where he now is. |
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~ Sex Pistols - Violence In London - Animated Interview 1977
Views: 3361 |  |  |  |  | 18/06/77 During a break from recording, Johnny Rotten, Chris Thomas (producer) and Bill Price (studio boss) are attacked outside the Pegasus pub. Johnny has his arm slashed open.
23/06/77 During a Pirate's gig at Dingwalls Johnny gets bashed suffer ...More ing more damage to his arm.
16/07/77 Capitol Radio broadcasts a 90 minute show 'A Punk and His Music'
Tommy Vance where Johnny Rotten discusses the problem of violence. During the interview John plays some records from his own collection.
Tim Buckley-Sweet Surrender
Creation-Life Is Just Beginning
David Bowie-Rebel Rebel
Cheiftains-Jig A Jig
Augustus Pablo & King Tubby-King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown
Aswad-Jah Wonderful
Gladiators
Gary Glitter-All Right With The Boys
Fred Locks-Walls
Vivian Jackson and the Prophets-Fire In A Kingston
Culture-I'm Not Ashamed
Doctor Alimantado-Born For A Purpose
Bobby Byrd-Back From The Dead
Neil Young-Revolution Blues
Sex Pistols-I Did You Know Wrong
Lou Reed-Men Of Good Fortune
Kevin Coyne-Eatbourne Ladies
Peter Hammill-The Institute Of Mental Health Is Burning & Nobody's Business
Makka Bees-Nation Fiddler/Fire
Captain Beefheart-It's The Blimp
Nico-Janitor Of Lunacy
Ken Boothe-Is It Because I'm Black
John Cale-Legs Larry At Television Centre
Third Ear Band-Fleance
Can-Halleluhwah
Peter Tosh-Legalise It
Malcolm McLaren did not want Johnny to give this interview. |
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