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
Female, wife, full time mother and Grandmother. I am not as happy go lucky as I used to be but I am still bubbling along on simmer! I have three handsome sons all grown and flown.The youngest married with a beautiful wife and two sons of his own. Back in 2010 I was working, running a home, driving and socializing then bang in a split second all that was gone. I had an accident at home. I broke my back, not for the first time, I had broken it 10 years previously as well. Unfortunately this time I had broken it really badly and it was truly messed up so I had to have two operations. I was told before each operation that the outcome could mean I spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Still as some guy once wrote "I am still standing " yes "better than I ever was " I no longer use the walking stick . I had lots of friends before the accident but when things like this happen, you loose most of them. Their lives move on and mine stood still and so they left me behind ...I know that is just the way life is but it hurt and always will. Then I looked around and saw those who were still there for me, these friends are the roses in my garden they need to be tended well. They are the diamonds in the dust. I will of been married 53yrs this comming year. I have found different ways to approach life, use my pain befriend it almost...yer right , well that is what they tell me at the pain clinic ROFLMAO ...... if only I could! I have found an outlet for my fears, frustrations and night terrors . I have started writing poetry if that name can be applied to my writing. I hope I do not come over as a moaning winger. I hope I am past all that. I also hope that you might see how the poetry is moving from very dark through the grey and hopefully in to light.
My back is no longer straight it is C shaped because of the injury and I have lost two and a half inches in height but my Pilates and Core teachers have helped me to stand up as straight and be as strong as possible. Pain and depression are still hanging on my arm but I have weapons to use against them and if I say so myself I cope well.
I have made lots of new friends, real diamonds. I am also very grateful for all the support and help I have encountered here on Wordpress. Hugs and welcome to everyone who visits.
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36 thoughts on “Song Lyric Sunday Theme for 7/29/18 Street.”
A classic Willow, and one of my favourites from that time. I was 22.
A classic Willow, and one of my favourites from that time. I was 22.
Brilliant song isn’t it. How dare you be younger than me 😊😊
Not by much though!!
Okay I shall let you off then 💜
Cheers!! 🙂 🙂
Only this time, mind you. Hey does that make me the boss of you then 💜💜
Don’t see why not!
Heehee, she laughs manically 💜💜
Oh no, not unpaid overtime again!!!!!
Why not indeed 💜
Ha!
Love this song!
I’d say Our House by Madness!
Our House, in the middle of our STREET!
Yes indeed that would of well described my childhood home! You should should submit it as a song lyric Sunday 💜
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I picked this song too. Was surprised how many bands covered it. Still to me the original is the best.
Yes I do agree in this case Gerry’s is the best.💜
I love this song too Willow. The lyrics as well as the melody, it is the perfect package! 🙂
Yes I totally agree… So nice your here 😊💜
It’s Lovely to be here x 🙂
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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!
I do love it, it has so many memories 💜
Gorgeous song, a classic!
Yes a real classic plus that voice is pure gold 🙃
I had Baker Street in mind just the other day. Baker Street and ‘Right Down the Line”
https://youtu.be/NSfOB8ANdWU
Gerry Rafferty was a big part of life in those days such an amazing voice I also loved Steelers Wheel.💜
That song does bring back memories. Thanks! Happy Sunday!
And a happy day to you too🙃💜
Great song! I’ve liked Gerry Rafferty from his Stealer’s Wheel days.
I was just saying how much I liked Stealer’s Wheel too.💜
Great choice, and, since we are admitting ages, I was 30!
Is it really that long ago?
Oh! Sadly yes indeed, what a vintage though 💜💜
Ahh yes! Beautiful combination of voice, lyrics, and music! Love it! 🙂
Fabulous isn’t it 💜💜
It sure is! 🙂