THE SIDEWALK SERENADES ALBUM.
The Sidewalk Serenades Album
The Big Squeeze None so Blind Modern Civilization Time
You Make Me Feel Good See You in the Summer Troppo Love Magic Moments
Beg, Borrow or Steal Daytime Nightmare The Dance of a Thousand Skeletons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7kPK1Rnyk4
That Old Busking Singalong
Well I stand on the corner, singing till the sun goes down.
Yeah! I, stand on the corner, singing till the sun goes down.
Then I keep on singing, till it comes all the way back around. Oh then some people come and they, help me to sing my song. Yeah! some people come on over and they, help me to sing my song. But I do not mind, I just join in that old singalong. And we sing … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Then we sing … Yeah! … Yeah! … Yeah! … Yeah!… Yeah! … Yeah! … Yeah!… Yeah! … Yeah! We sing … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Well in the middle of the night I saw a falling star. Yeah In the middle of the night I, saw a falling star. But I did not make a wish cause I, like things just the way they are. I stand on the corner singing till the sun goes down. Yeah I. stand on the corner, singing till the sun goes down. Then I, keep on singing, till it goes all the way back around. And we sing … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Then we sing … Yeah! … Yeah! … Yeah! … Yeah!… Yeah! … Yeah! … Yeah!… Yeah! … Yeah! We sing … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Hey! … Musical contribution courtesy of Jack Janaka.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSREtgLwMSw
Two Sides to Every Story
Down on the beach the children play
the sun is shining it's a lovely day. A picnic lunch in the afternoon and wouldn't it be good if it could stay this way. In the sky no clouds roll by kites and birds in a gentle breeze. Men on yachts and people jogging and a nice long drink would be sure to please. Summer time is here again, under a tree in a shady spot. oh! in the sun I come to life and I jump in the water if it gets too hot. There are lovers strolling arm in arm kissing on the bench by the waterside. Children laugh and they jump with joy as a happy old couple walk a doggie by. There was a baby in a pram with an ice cream cone. But when the wheel hit the kerb it fell into the sand. The child let loose with a horrendous sound amid the chocolaty mess on her face and hands. Summer time is here again, under a tree in a shadey spot . In the sun I come to life and I jump in the water if it gets too hot. Banana ... bum, titty ... bum, titty ... bum, bum, bum. Back up on the high street buskers play. Engines throb and the words are lost. A circle forms in the evening light and the minstrals give it all for the coins you toss. There are working girls on every corner. Pretty boys dancing, cheek to cheek. Day or night it's the same old story sin on saturday pray all week. Summer time is here again, under a tree in a shadey spot. Oh! in the sun I come to life and I, jump in the water if it gets too hot.
Well if it gets too hot … Yeah! … Musical contributions courtesy of The Four Canal Men.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il1OuUXBtsQ&list=UULF_ONQNGICKFSQxYD-KVM1pw&index=7
Wake up Australia
The early birds are singing, the day is dawning.
The sun in the sky has, kissed you good morning. The grass in the garden, is covered with dew and a familiar voice, is calling out to you. Wake up now, Australia needs you. Open up the shutters and, greet the new day. Pitch in children, and bring home the harvest if you don't work then you, won't get paid. Plant the seeds and, lay the foundation. Brothers and sisters should, all lend a hand. It's up to us to, set the example, so the kids would be proud to, inherit this land. Wake up now, Australia needs you ... The kookaburra laughs on the edge of town as the afternoon sun, completes it's round. You've got to spend your day just, doing your best, Cause each day is a step on the, road to success. Wake up now, Australia needs you. Open up the shutters and, greet the new day. Pitch in children and, bring home the harvest if you don't work then you, won't … get … paid. Musical contribution courtesy of Kevin Borich.The Big Squeeze
You never thought you would see the dollar nose dive, to an all time low.
The rust on the locks of the stockmarket doors would be covered in rust’
when the prophets of
doom say we told you so.
You used to hang around the welfare office,before it became a run down squat,
Oh and you used to complain
about the terrible inbalance that existed between
the have’s and the have
nots.
These days youv’e got nothing to complain about, these days youv’e got nothing at all.
In a tourist resort with a
third world status all men are equal when their backs are to the wall.
The big squeeze, the big squeeze, big squeeze, big squeeze!
You always thought that you could beat the system,change it somehow from within.
But now I hear you say you
have learned the hard way,
It’s out of control and
nobody really wins.
Now you say it’s every man for himself, women and children first.
Ah! But standing now standing in silence in the soup kitchen line,
Youv’e got nothing to say
about who’s better or worse.
These days youv’e got nothing to complain about, these days youv’e got nothing at all.
In a tourist resort with a
third world status all me are equal when their backs are to the wall.
The big squeeze, the big squeeze, big squeeze, big squeeze!
The government,… proprietry limited, it’s not company policy to aim to please.
The corporation is a benevolent dictatorship and you are a begger on bended knees.
The big squeeze, it’s a social revolution, if we act right now we can save the day.
The big squeeze, it’s the plight of our people in a system that does not want to listen
to a single word you, have
to say.
The big squeeze, the big squeeze, big squeeze, big squeeze!
Musical contribution courtesy of Ian Purdie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygt47J3O2-I&list=UULF_ONQNGICKFSQxYD-KVM1pw&index=14
None so Blind
You know there's, none so blind, as those that won't see. Slow down and take a look at reality. Everybody in the global family, needs all of the basic necessities. Everybody got to have food. Everybody got to have clothes. Everybody got to have shelter, we’ve got to sing it till the whole world knows. When I look at all the trouble in the world today, you know I can't hold back I've got to have my say. If you've got too much give some of it away and the world will be a better place one day. Everybody got to have food. Everybody got to have clothes. Everybody got to have shelter, we’ve got to sing it till the whole world knows. Sing it till the whole world knows ... sing it till the whole world knows. Sing it till the whole world knows ... sing it till the whole world knows. You know there's none so blind as those that won't see. Slow down and take a look at reality. Everybody in the global family, needs all of the basic necessities. Everybody got to have food. Everybody got to have clothes. Everybody got to have shelter, we’ve got to sing it till the whole world knows. Sing it till the whole world knows. We’ve got to sing it till the whole world knows. Everybody sing it till the whole world knows. Come on sing it till the whole world knows. Musical contributions courtesy of Dennis Aubrey.
Modern Civilization
Well it's, modern civilisation and the, high technology boom. Welcome to the, space age baby, ignore the voice of doom. Grab yourself a, piece of the action it's, waiting here for you. haven't you heard the, sky is the limit there's, nothing that we can't do. Hoo! Hoo! And it's modern, civilisation, new discoveries, every day hey! Modern, civilisation, you must admit we have, come a long, way hey! Modern, civilisation, into the future, come what, may hey! Modern, civilisation, nothing is going to, stand in our way hey! hey! Well if you want to take a look, into the future it's not too hard, to see. Just look at your computer, if you want to see though to how things are going to be. Flick the switch on the robots, and they will work, for you. They will clean the house and, work in the garden there's nothing that they can't do Hoo! Hoo! And it's modern, civilisation, new discoveries, every day hey! Modern, civilisation, you must admit we have, come a long, way hey! Modern, civilisation, into the future, come what, may hey! Modern, civilisation, nothing is going to, stand in our way hey! hey! Now that you've got so much leisure time, what are you going to do? Now that you've got so much leisure time, what are you going to do? Now that you've got so much pleasure time, what are you going to do? No more work and too much play, is that the life for you? Well, how will you cope if the day ever comes when technology comes to a halt? Will there be any among us then, with the courage to, look for the fault? And it's modern, civilisation, new discoveries, every day hey! Modern, civilisation, you must admit we have, come a long, way hey! Modern, civilisation, into the future, come what, may hey! Modern, civilisation, nothing is going to, stand in our way hey! hey! Musical contribution courtesy of Dennis Aubrey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4SCBtaZO1w&list=UULF_ONQNGICKFSQxYD-KVM1pw&index=11
Time
Time will stop for no-one and the time is moving on. It's here for just a moment, then before you know it's gone. So make the most of what you have, because the time is always near. You can't predict how long it takes, before it disappears. The pendulum is swinging, keeping numbers for us all until the clock, strikes midnight ... in the hall. When I was a child, I was too young to really know how precious every moment is, I could not wait to grow, into a man. But now that I am here, the realisation comes to me it's not the same as I had once imagined it would be, to be a man. Time will stop for no-one and the time is moving on ... Hey! … Listen to this. Time will stop for no-one … and the time is moving on. Time will stop for no-one … and the time is moving on. If I ever reach old age, I will remember back to now grateful for the things, that time and circumstance allow, to be a man. Before you're even born, you are competing in the race and the seed that found the egg, was only there through natures grace since time began. Time will stop for no-one and the time is moving on. It's here for just a moment, then before you know it's gone. So make the most of what you have, because the time is always near you can't predict how long it takes, before it disappears. The pendulum is swinging, keeping numbers for us all until the clock, strikes midnight ... in the hall. Musical contributions courtesy of Tewi Richards and Steve Williams with backing vocals by Toni Alaylis, Parrisa Bouas and Brigit O’Donahue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUzJGPaOSMI&list=UULF_ONQNGICKFSQxYD-KVM1pw&index=10
You Make Me Feel Good
Now you are a woman and I am a … man. Oh! we've been loving each other since, time began. Ah! ha, but you've got your life and I've got ... mine and that's how it will be until the, end of time. Of one thing, I am certain, and of that you, can be sure. You make me feel good, oh! yeah, you make me feel so good. You make me feel good, oh! yeah, you make me … feel … so … good. Ah! please don't say you will, love me ... forever. it'll take more than a vow to, keep us together. You and I were, born for each other. Ah!, ha! to live as friends as, well as lovers. Of one thing I am certain, and of that you, can be sure. You make me feel good, oh! yeah, you make me, feel so good. You make me feel good, oh! yeah, you make me … feel so good. Now you may think that, I am old fashioned. I'm talking about money back guaranteed, satisfaction. I am your soul man, that is, for sure. Ah! but baby I was nothing, till you, opened the door. Of one thing, I am certain, and of that you, can be sure. You make me feel good, oh! yeah, you make me, feel so good. You make me feel good, oh! yeah, you make me … feel … so … good. Musical contribution courtesy of Kevin Borich.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNXJwljZ-Cw&list=UULF_ONQNGICKFSQxYD-KVM1pw&index=30
See You in the Summer
Standing on the shoreline, looking out to sea I saw you in the distance, but you didn't see me. Sunset behind you, the wind in your hair you were pretty as a picture, free and easy, without a care. We made the sunshine, through the pouring rain we had a good time, but nothing will ever remain the same. Palm tree's are swaying, in my memories there are no words for saying, the very special way that you made me feel. We made the sunshine, through the pouring rain we had a good time, but nothing will ever remain the same. See you in the summer, same time next year See you in the summer, next time around, I'm moving on, I'm moving on. See you in the summer, same time next year See you in the summer, next time around, I'm moving on, I'm moving on. Don't you look so sad now, and I won't take long I'll be back before you notice, I was even gone. Beyond the blue horizon, and the open sea, Like a nomad I wander, I drift like the sand in the shifting breeze. We made the sunshine, through the pouring rain we had a good time, but nothing will ever remain the same. See you in the summer, same time next year See you in the summer, next time around, I'm moving on, I'm moving on. See you in the summer, same time next year See you in the summer, next time around, I'm moving on, I'm moving on. See you in the summer, same time next year See you in the summer, next time around, I'm moving on, I'm moving on. See you in the summer, same time next year See you in the summer, next time around, I'm moving on, I'm moving on. Musical contribution courtesy of Kevin Borich.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dOJ-ebdAQs&list=UULF_ONQNGICKFSQxYD-KVM1pw&index=25
Troppo Love
Did you ever feel the mountains calling your name in early spring? Or lie on a hill in the wonderland and watch the waves roll in. I'm talking about the way I feel when I'm over whealmed by you. I think you know, you know how I feel, there's magic in all you do. I feel like a king when I'm with you and you are the queen of my heart, we are the new way of Adam and Eve and nothing could keep us apart, Yeah! …... Once in a tropical jungle, a vision of beauty entranced a young boy a girl of the forest was reclining in a pool, indulging in natural joy. An orange hybiscus was in her hair, no cloth was upon her form, and as our eyes met, the world came to life and a vision of majesty was born. I feel like a king when I'm with you and you are the queen of my heart, we are the new way of Adam and Eve and nothing could keep us apart, Yeah! …... You were that maiden alone in the pool and I the young boy who entered your realm. Still to this day our love is a romance, a bond of perfection that overwhealms. Love at first sight is instant affection, total acceptance means no second thoughts, falling in love is the meaning of life, and this is the jewel that can never be bought. I feel like a king when I'm with you and you are the queen of my heart, we are the new way of Adam and Eve and nothing could keep us apart, Yeah! …... I feel like a king when I'm with you and you are the queen of my heart, we are the new way of Adam and Eve and nothing could keep us apart, Yeah! …...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAt_N94Xu8Q&list=UULF_ONQNGICKFSQxYD-KVM1pw&index=23
Magic Moments
I live alone, in my lonely world without you. I was a fool, for all the cray things I said about you. Oh! you gave me all the things, a lonely man could ever need. But now you've gone, you've gone away, away from me. You saw my soul, I was lost inside my sorrow. You gave me hope, and helped me look towards tomorrow. You gave me all the things, a lonely man could ever need. But now you've gone, you've gone away, away from me. Magic moments I remember, the flame died to a cooling ember, those magic moments won't come back again. Magic moments I remember, the flame died to a cooling ember, those magic moments won't come back again. I was afraid, you helped to heal my sad confusion. You were the one who helped me see through my illusion. Oh! you gave me all the things, a lonely man could ever need. But now you've gone, you've gone away, away from me. Magic moments I remember, the flame died to a cooling ember, those magic moments won't come back again. Magic moments I remember, the flame died to a cooling ember, those magic moments won't come back again. Magic moments I remember, the flame died to a cooling ember, those magic moments won't come back again. Magic moments I remember, the flame died to a cooling ember, those magic moments won't come back again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTMHxcfRSBY&list=UULF_ONQNGICKFSQxYD-KVM1pw&index=27
Beg, Borrow or Steal
I had my chance at love and I blew it more than once now I guess I don't deserve you, any more. And so to spare you further heartache I'll pursue a new direction and you won't see me me hanging around your door no more. Oh! no. Cause Iv'e got one foot in the grave baby the other foot slipping on the world beneath my feet. There is no epitaph written on the gravestone, when a man like me kicks up his heels. So you go where it's safe and warm and I will beg, borrow or steal, yes I will I will beg or borrow, beg or borrow or steal. I'll go my path alone forever in this life because the danger I attract should be my own and so to keep you away from the dark side, I must leave you in the light, and that is why I can't make this house my home. Cause Iv'e got one foot in the grave baby the other foot slipping on the world beneath my feet. There is no epitaph written on the gravestone, when a man like me kicks up his heels. So you go where it's safe and warm and I will beg, borrow or steal, yes I will I will beg or borrow, beg or borrow or steal. I had my chance at love and I blew it more than once now I guess I don't deserve you, any more. And so to spare you further heartache I'll pursue a new direction and you won't see me me hanging around your door no more. Oh! no. Cause Iv'e got one foot in the grave baby the other foot slipping on the world beneath my feet. There is no epitaph written on the gravestone, when a man like me kicks up his heels. So you go where it's safe and warm and I will beg, borrow or steal, yes I will I will beg or borrow, beg or borrow or steal. Musical contribution courtesy of Peter Head and Ian Purdy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVhT_V0qClI&list=UULF_ONQNGICKFSQxYD-KVM1pw&index=26
Daytime Nightmare
You hypnotise me with your eyes, I'm in your spell and I can't break free. I lost my way somewhere, along the line, but you don't know what you do to me. I have seen behind your eyes, I have seen through you your disguise, Now I know what I have to do, because of you, because of you. Look into my eyes, my love. Can you tell me what you see, behind this mask I wear for you, where I hide the inner me. I have seen behind your eyes, I have seen through you your disguise, Now I know what I have to do, because of you, because of you, because of you, it's all because of you, You can't decieve me anymore, I'm not a scapegoat for your lies. I know so much more, about life, than I believe you realize. I have seen behind your eyes, I have seen through you your disguise, Now I know what I have to do, because of you, because of you, because of you, because of you, it's all because of you. Musical contribution courtesy of Peter Head and vocals by Jeff Duff.
The Dance of a Thousand Skeletons
I can feel, the winds of change. Blowing cold, against my shoulder. I am alone, on the road to glory. At the gates, of the great unknown. I was the King of the Gypsies at the dance of a thousand skeletons. You said listen they're playing our song and then they did the death march again. But there was romance in the air and I would not change that for anything if we could do it all over again that would remain exactly the same. There was romance in the air at the dance of a thousand skeletons. Ever since the night that I met you I have never been the same. I am the bastard son of a poor man. You are the Judges daughter. We went looking for a dream that was never meant to be. But when I was, laying down there beside you I got lost in a sweet sensation I gave myself to you and you gave yourself to me. There was a time I thought I knew you. But then you became a stranger. I thought I knew you, way back when and so long ago. I thought I knew you, but then we both started changing. I thought I knew you, but I guess that it only goes to show. Now I'm standing by the campfire and I'm thinking of you. Flames are rising, into the starlight baby ... but you're not here. There was a time I thought I knew you. but then you became a stranger. I thought I knew you, way back when and so long ago. I thought I knew you, but then we both started changing. I thought I knew you, but I guess that it only goes to show. Musical contribution courtesy of Kevin Borich.
Comments
Post a Comment