opposite to the other thread if you don't mind.....some of the most brilliant northern & crossover tunes do have remarkably simple lyrics....nothing wrong with that....and then there are those that you hum along to, then listen carefully, end up knowing them off by heart, and finally the penny drops just how intricate, poignant, and clever they really are. who's you favourite artist/s for this, the exponents of the song that make the writers efforts sound so complete?. well, i think for one, darrow fletcher is right in this bracket...having pondered his catalogue, its unerring how each song is interlinked with smart, catchy verses that ring true and make you think. and out of the box titles in the main "what have i got now", my young misery", and...of all these, "infatuation"..i honestly HADN'T heard this...silly but it's true, but does the story twist and turn or not?...so, i'll pick one line from it..."just because you like my style, dosn't mean i'll walk you down the aisle" you just wouldn't hear that anywhere else!...let's have you thoughts and suggestions if you please.

Jimmy Conwell, either as solo or leading The Exits or The Light Drivers

 

Second Hand Happiness, Let it All Out, Under The Street Lamp, Dreams of a Shoeshine Boy, I'm So Glad, Another Sundown In Watts

 

and of course that old poetical fave

 

Too Much

 

Jimmy Conwell, either as solo or leading The Exits or The Light Drivers

 

Second Hand Happiness, Let it All Out, Under The Street Lamp, Dreams of a Shoeshine Boy, I'm So Glad, Another Sundown In Watts

 

and of course that old poetical fave

 

Too Much

 

All fantastic examples Dave, "Under the street lamp" epitomises what soul is about for me, but now Im starting to think about "Dreams of a shoeshine boy" what the hell, all brilliant goosepimple jobs

 

Kev

Colour him father..great lyrics IMHO 

 

Colour him father..great lyrics IMHO 

Winstons version of course Chris as you say, great lyrics, and some good versions, but Winstons best delivery IMHO

 

Kev

Winstons version of course Chris as you say, great lyrics, and some good versions, but Winstons best delivery IMHO

 

Kev

Yep kev winstons.

I've always appreciated the lyrics to this one, especially the line: 

 

"Now loneliness is a pleasure / compared to being with you"

 

OUCH.

 

 

Shep - Fool To Fool

jerry williams-if you ask me,all of it,great stuff

jason

Colour him father..great lyrics IMHO 

Hi Chris

 

Where have you been buddy? Missed yer - hope yer well.

 

Peter

 

Hi Chris

 

Where have you been buddy? Missed yer - hope yer well.

 

Peter

 

I'm fine peter how's you been here all the time, just reading a lot 

Couple of Motown related

 

The words I rehearsed

Came out in reverse

 

 

Another two dollar room

that's never seen a broom

 

And from Mr. Conwell

 

I'm smoking more now,

But I'm enjoying it less

Ben E King "tears, tears, tears" does it for me.

Dave

Ben E King "tears, tears, tears" does it for me.

Dave

 

Nice, one of my favourites sounds ever,

 

The single cigarette we used to share.....................

Nice, one of my favourites sounds ever,

The single cigarette we used to share.....................

Same here mate, every line....but especially this one "even though my heart is breaking I wish you love, may you find the happiness we both dreamt of"

Dave

Garden of Eden, Dore, "he came like a snake and i watched him take my baby away" (think ive got this right,tis early still) great lyrics

"Your mother must have dipped you in some beauty cream on the day you were born".....Soul Shakers  Get hip to yourself

Better - Ruby Winters on Diamond Records.. "Better to have somebody love you, for what you are not for what you can get etc.....

Is This The Way To Treat A Girl (You bet it is) - The Hesitations on GWP

I Am Nothing - Al Williams on La Beat and Palmer... Perfection

Just a few of my favourites that come to mind but the list is endless. Your beat ballads being the greatest of all for lyrics and true meaning.

Most poignant - The Drifter, Ray Pollard.

Funniest - I'm Giving You Notice, the Fidels:

"I caught you kissing another guy, right there before my eyes, and you have the nerve to say to me: Are you gonna believe what I tell ya, or you gonna believe what you see?"  

Priceless.

On 26/05/2013 at 01:15, Guest Mrs M said:

Better - Ruby Winters on Diamond Records.. "Better to have somebody love you, for what you are not for what you can get etc.....

 

Is This The Way To Treat A Girl (You bet it is) - The Hesitations on GWP

 

I Am Nothing - Al Williams on La Beat and Palmer... Perfection

 

 

Just a few of my favourites that come to mind but the list is endless. Your beat ballads being the greatest of all for lyrics and true meaning.

Ruby Winters...Cont.

...better to be,an honest woman,

than an expensive bitch...Mmmm,

...better to know,he’ll be there waiting in the evening,when you need him...

                          SUPERB

 

Those lines from Fi-dels have always stuck in my head, but then I'm married.

If you want poignant then you need to look at country music.

The human condition laid bare in such classics as "How Can I Miss You If You Won't Go Away" and "My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend and I Sure Do Miss Him".