Morphine- This song really makes me intrigued. Definitely want to meet Sheila. And that cat. I wonder if that hook line was conceived on a baritone sax or was giitar-born and transferred. It makes the whole song.
Kinks- Almost don’t recognize Ray Davies’ voice in this one, unless it’s not him and then it makes perfect sense. I was immediately reminded of my previous M5 submissions (Harold the Barrel; Volume 1.2.1) due to the jaunty piano and the overall tenor of the song. I looked up HTB and it seems that song was inspired by John Lennon’s humorous poetry book In His Own Write. Undaunted, I wondered if the Kinks were similarly inspired. Nope. The song was based on a real life encounter where Davies met an old friend and it turned out they had nothing in common anymore. Chris O’Reilly anyone?
Morphine – I believe my cousin told me I needed to listen to this album. been in rotation ever since. An Album where I love every song.
The Kinks.
Just listened to one of their albums on the RS 500 best albums of all time. I couldnt really get into it. but the quality wasn’t there either.
Beginning sounded a little like ELO’s Mr Blue Sky. I like this song. very 60’s british rock
Morphine – Sheila
A band I’ve thought of checking out more. Good groove.Very rich, like gravy. Reminding me of a Philosopher Kings song (I think). Quite enjoyable. Sheila – a witch?!
The Kinks – Do You Remember Walter?
Oh, I remember this song, yes. VGPS is probably my favorite Kinks album. Prancing piano. Did Walter live on Respectable Street? “…just an echo of a world I knew so long ago.” Perfect English intelligent pop.
Sheila” by Morphine: very cool noir / jazz-club atmosphere. Love that sliding bass and the deep sax fit together perfectly with the simple lyrics. Two Thumbs up. Sheila hypnotizes.
“Do You Remember Walter” by The Kinks: I have to say I usually do not track lyrics very well. The first thing I go to is the music and this is a good song in that respect. Now the lyric content…they were the standout on this one to my ears. Excellent . Ray Davies paints a portrait of a man part disappointment, part memory.
Morphine- This song really makes me intrigued. Definitely want to meet Sheila. And that cat. I wonder if that hook line was conceived on a baritone sax or was giitar-born and transferred. It makes the whole song.
Kinks- Almost don’t recognize Ray Davies’ voice in this one, unless it’s not him and then it makes perfect sense. I was immediately reminded of my previous M5 submissions (Harold the Barrel; Volume 1.2.1) due to the jaunty piano and the overall tenor of the song. I looked up HTB and it seems that song was inspired by John Lennon’s humorous poetry book In His Own Write. Undaunted, I wondered if the Kinks were similarly inspired. Nope. The song was based on a real life encounter where Davies met an old friend and it turned out they had nothing in common anymore. Chris O’Reilly anyone?
Morphine – I believe my cousin told me I needed to listen to this album. been in rotation ever since. An Album where I love every song.
The Kinks.
Just listened to one of their albums on the RS 500 best albums of all time. I couldnt really get into it. but the quality wasn’t there either.
Beginning sounded a little like ELO’s Mr Blue Sky. I like this song. very 60’s british rock
Morphine – Sheila
A band I’ve thought of checking out more. Good groove.Very rich, like gravy. Reminding me of a Philosopher Kings song (I think). Quite enjoyable. Sheila – a witch?!
The Kinks – Do You Remember Walter?
Oh, I remember this song, yes. VGPS is probably my favorite Kinks album. Prancing piano. Did Walter live on Respectable Street? “…just an echo of a world I knew so long ago.” Perfect English intelligent pop.
“Sheila”/Morphine. Always loved this band’s distinctive sound and too-cool-for-school vibe. Very sexy tune with a great groove.
Sheila” by Morphine: very cool noir / jazz-club atmosphere. Love that sliding bass and the deep sax fit together perfectly with the simple lyrics. Two Thumbs up. Sheila hypnotizes.
“Do You Remember Walter” by The Kinks: I have to say I usually do not track lyrics very well. The first thing I go to is the music and this is a good song in that respect. Now the lyric content…they were the standout on this one to my ears. Excellent . Ray Davies paints a portrait of a man part disappointment, part memory.