Tag: lyrics
IFBD 2010
Every year I exhort people to listen to the stirring inspirational lyrics penned by Dr. Paul of the Troublemakers for their famous anthem. But many people never do. So this year, I thought I’d transcribe them. I don’t believe these were available anywhere on the internet — until now. Maybe this will help people get […]
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My friend Brad W. once made an offhand remark in an online discussion that has been preying on me for years now. We were discussing early heavy metal, in particular Black Sabbath and Blue Öyster Cult, in particular a certain riff that shows up on both bands’ debut albums. Who was copying who, I wondered? […]
Read More → The Wizard vs. Cities on Flame: Comparative Lyrical AnalysisNicotine Sonnet
PJ Christie has written a song using lyrics adapted from a poem by yours truly. Here is the original version: Nicotine Sonnet When we met you smoked Salem Lights, I think, And your breath would stink so bad that I choked. Then one October night I lit up a Lucky Strike. I don’t know what […]
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