This is my entry for Helen Vahdati‘s Song Lyric Sunday.
This week’s prompt is Street.
Well there are so many songs about Streets, classic and modern. So again Helen has made us think long and hard about this one.
I am going back to 1978 when I 25years old, I only had two boys then. Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty knocked me sideways, unlike most of the songs around then it was melodic and to me perfect, I love it still to this day! Brings back so many memories.
Baker Street.
Winding your way down on Baker Street
Light in your head and dead on your feet
Well, another crazy day
You’ll drink the night away
And forget about everything
This city desert makes you feel so cold
It’s got so many people, but it’s got no soul
And it’s taken you so long
To find out you were wrong
When you thought it held everything
You used to think that it was so easy
You used to say that it was so easy
But you’re trying, you’re trying now
Another year and then you’d be happy
Just one more year and then you’d be happy
But you’re crying, you’re crying now
Way down the street there’s a light in his place
He opens the door, he’s got that look on his face
And he asks you where you’ve been
You tell him who you’ve seen
And you talk about anything
He’s got this dream about buying some land
He’s gonna give up the booze and the one-night stands
And then he’ll settle down
In some quiet little town
And forget about everything
But you know he’ll always keep moving
You know he’s never gonna stop moving
‘Cause he’s rolling, he’s the rolling stone
And when you wake up, it’s a new morning
The sun is shining, it’s a new morning
And you’re going, you’re going home
#songlyricsuday
Jul 29, 2018 @ 11:10:06
A classic Willow, and one of my favourites from that time. I was 22.
Jul 29, 2018 @ 11:28:14
Brilliant song isn’t it. How dare you be younger than me 😊😊
Jul 29, 2018 @ 16:54:40
Not by much though!!
Jul 29, 2018 @ 15:16:05
Okay I shall let you off then 💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 15:28:09
Cheers!! 🙂 🙂
Jul 29, 2018 @ 16:56:08
Only this time, mind you. Hey does that make me the boss of you then 💜💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 16:56:27
Don’t see why not!
Jul 29, 2018 @ 16:57:24
Heehee, she laughs manically 💜💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 17:00:25
Oh no, not unpaid overtime again!!!!!
Jul 29, 2018 @ 17:01:43
Why not indeed 💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 17:08:27
Ha!
Jul 29, 2018 @ 11:11:25
Love this song!
I’d say Our House by Madness!
Our House, in the middle of our STREET!
Jul 29, 2018 @ 11:26:59
Yes indeed that would of well described my childhood home! You should should submit it as a song lyric Sunday 💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 11:48:08
😀
Jul 29, 2018 @ 11:59:28
💜💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 14:33:13
I picked this song too. Was surprised how many bands covered it. Still to me the original is the best.
Jul 29, 2018 @ 16:59:59
Yes I do agree in this case Gerry’s is the best.💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 14:59:14
I love this song too Willow. The lyrics as well as the melody, it is the perfect package! 🙂
Jul 29, 2018 @ 13:15:05
Yes I totally agree… So nice your here 😊💜
Jul 30, 2018 @ 05:30:20
It’s Lovely to be here x 🙂
Jul 30, 2018 @ 05:32:05
😊💜💜💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 15:53:26
I didn’t think I knew this song, but as soon as it started playing I recognized it. It is a fantastic song. Thanks so much for sharing!
Jul 29, 2018 @ 16:53:42
I do love it, it has so many memories 💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 19:25:11
Gorgeous song, a classic!
Jul 29, 2018 @ 19:27:33
Yes a real classic plus that voice is pure gold 🙃
Jul 29, 2018 @ 20:01:18
I had Baker Street in mind just the other day. Baker Street and ‘Right Down the Line”
https://youtu.be/NSfOB8ANdWU
Jul 29, 2018 @ 20:13:20
Gerry Rafferty was a big part of life in those days such an amazing voice I also loved Steelers Wheel.💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 20:04:24
That song does bring back memories. Thanks! Happy Sunday!
Jul 29, 2018 @ 20:11:04
And a happy day to you too🙃💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 20:14:52
Great song! I’ve liked Gerry Rafferty from his Stealer’s Wheel days.
Jul 29, 2018 @ 20:20:56
I was just saying how much I liked Stealer’s Wheel too.💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 20:19:45
Great choice, and, since we are admitting ages, I was 30!
Is it really that long ago?
Jul 29, 2018 @ 20:22:55
Oh! Sadly yes indeed, what a vintage though 💜💜
Jul 29, 2018 @ 21:24:39
Ahh yes! Beautiful combination of voice, lyrics, and music! Love it! 🙂
Jul 29, 2018 @ 21:26:16
Fabulous isn’t it 💜💜
Jul 30, 2018 @ 14:39:35
It sure is! 🙂