Always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel. Romanian born Jewish writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, Holocaust survivor. 1928 - 2016.
Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one - the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts. C.S. Lewis, 1898 - 1963.
Heres a pretty little melancholy ditty by the Housemartins, 'Step outside'.....reminds me of growing up in the sh*thole that was 'Walker' lol. Nowt and plenty of it....but we wuz happy.
Costello when he was actually good...Sweating Class A's for England.
Skip James cover by John Martyn, 'Rather be the Devil' unique take. RIP bonny lad. When someone like Clapton calls him 'electrifying', that just about says it all. Had his problems, but what a talent.
Jesus and Mary Chain, 'Reverence'. Total Nihilism but it rocks me f*cking face off. Probably glad I was too young for their earlier gigs, didn't fancy getting stabbed to death (crazy violence at shows, mainly Glaswegian nutters lol).
I'm just going to keep spamming this cos I love it, and I can. No one apart from Piper and Chucky listens to me tunes anyways so what does it matter.
Some folk tunes from my part of the world....'Waters of Tyne' and 'Big River', sung by Bob Fox....he's good and a smashing bloke too.
Love this version of one of my fave Zimmerman tunes, 'Boots of Spanish Leather'. Nanci Griffith from Austin, Texas. She has a lovely voice.
Florence and the Machine, 'Never let me go'. She's a great live singer. This is beautiful.
Looking up from underneath, Fractured Moonlight on the sea Reflections still look the same to me As before I went under....
Enjoy! (I'll have a look through the thread through the week, probably some gems as per usual)
Woman, I can hardly express My mixed emotions and my thoughtlessness After all, I'm forever in your debt And woman, I will try to express my inner feelings and thankfulness For showing me the meaning of success
Woman, I know you understand the little child inside the man Please remember, my life is in your hands, and woman Hold me close to your heart, however distant don't keep us apart After all it is written in the stars
Another beautiful song, and so true. The things of this world are very much temporary. The Storm will pass.
Oh my mama told me 'Cause she say she learned the hard way Say she wanna spare the children She say don't give or sell your soul away 'Cause all that you have is your soul
So don't be tempted by the shiny apple Don't you eat of a bitter fruit Hunger only for a taste of justice Hunger only for a world of truth 'Cause all that you have is your soul
I was a pretty young girl once I had dreams I had high hopes Married a man he stole my heart away Gave his love but what a high price I paid All that you have is your soul
Don't be tempted by the shiny apple Don't you eat of a bitter fruit Hunger only for a taste of justice Hunger only for a world of truth 'Cause all that you have is your soul
Why was I such a young fool Thought I'd make history Making babies was the best I could do Thought I'd made something that could be mine forever Found out the hard way one can't possess another And all that you have is your soul
Don't be tempted by the shiny apple Don't you eat of a bitter fruit Hunger only for a taste of justice Hunger only for a world of truth 'Cause all that you have is your soul
I thought, thought I could find a way Beat the system; Make a deal and have no debts to pay Take it all, I�d take it all, I'd run away For me myself first class and first rate But all that you have is your soul
So don't be tempted by the shiny apple Don't you eat of a bitter fruit Hunger only for a taste of justice Hunger only for a world of truth 'Cause all that you have is your soul
Here I am, I'm waiting for a better day A second chance A little luck to come my way A hope to dream, a hope that I can sleep again And wake in the world with a clear conscience and clean hands 'Cause all that you have is your soul
Don't be tempted by the shiny apple Don't you eat of a bitter fruit Hunger only for a taste of justice Hunger only for a world of truth 'Cause all that you have is your soul
Oh my mama told me 'Cause she say she learned the hard way Say she wanna spare the children She say don't give or sell your soul away 'Cause all that you have is your soul
All that you have All that you have All that you have Is your soul
Probably glad I was too young for their earlier gigs, didn't fancy getting stabbed to death (crazy violence at shows, mainly Glaswegian nutters lol).
