Scott25546 Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Hi there! I'm new here but would really appreciate everyone's help. I'm trying to compile a list of songs about London. Things like The Clash's 'London Calling' etc. I'm also interested in songs about specific parts of London: The Kinks 'Waterloo Sunset', Ian Durie's 'Plaistow Patricia'.... Let me know if you can help! Many thanks in advance, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 I'm not sure this is what you're looking for but it's the first song that popped in my head: Warren Zevon's, Werewolves of London. You may want to check out some works by Elvis Costello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 The Sex Pistol's "Anarchy In The U.K." falls into this category. Details what was going on at the time... Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 There is of course The Camera Eye from Rush's Moving Pictures album (1981) Grim faced and forbidding Their faces closed tight An angular mass of New Yorkers Pacing in rhythm Race the oncoming night They chase through the streets of Manhattan Head first humanity Pause at a light Then flow through the streets of the city They seem oblivious To a soft spring rain Like an English rain So light, yet endless From a leaden sky The buildings are lost In their limitless rise My feet catch the pulse And the purposeful stride I feel the sense of possibilities I feel the wrench of hard realities The focus is sharp in the city Wide angle watcher On life's ancient tales Steeped in the history of London Green and grey washes In a wispy white veil Mist in the streets of Westminster Wistful and weathered The pride still prevails Alive in the streets of the city Are they oblivious To this quality? A quality Of light unique to Every city's streets Pavements may teem With intense energy But the city is calm In this violent sea Also notable entry would be, Ralph McTell - Dear River Thames Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 "Hairdresser On Fire" by Morrissey "London" by The Smiths "West End Girls" by The Pet Shop Boys "London Crawling" by Rialto :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 "Street Fighting Man" - The Rolling Stones "Muswell Hillbillies" - The Kinks "Welcome to Sleazy Town" - The Kinks "London Song" - The Kinks "Victoria" - The Kinks (moreso about England than London) "London Town" - Paul McCartney "London Dungeon" - The Misfits "London Traffic" - The Jam "Last Train to London" - ELO "Next Plane to London" - They Might Be Giants "London Homesick Blues" - Kinky Friedman "First Night Back In London" - "The Clash" "London's Burning" - The Clash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 London Calling-The Clash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel17592 Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 "Living on a Thin Line" - The Kinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Third Eye Blind had a song called "London" I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggsUK Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Almost anything by Ian Dury. Probably the most apt is 'The Bus-driver's Prayer', after his 'old man'. Check out: 'New Boots & Panties' & 'Do it Yourself' for inspiration. Or there is always 'Aint no love in the heart of the city' by Whitesnake. Don't know if is about London, but it fits! Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 There was a great song in the 70's called "The Streets of London". Sorry, try as I may I cannot remember the name of the artist. He was an Englishman, for sure. It's a very descriptive song as I recall. Darn, wish I could remember his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggsUK Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Ralph McTell, I think. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Ralph McTell, I think. Regards Thank you Diggs. Right on the money!! His version has a great "story-teller" sound. Here are the lyrics: Have you seen the old man, in the closed-down market Kicking up the papers, with his worn-out shoes? In his eyes you see no pride, hands held loosely by his side Yesterday's papers, telling yesterday's news So how can you tell me, you're lonely And say for you the sun won't shine? Let me take you by the hand, And lead you through the streets of london I'll show you something, to make you change your mind Have you seen the old girl, who walks the streets of london Dirt in her hair, and her clothes in rags? She's no time for talking, she just keeps right on walking Carrying her home, in two carrier bags So how can you tell me, you're lonely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Let's not overlook Long John Baldry's "Boogie Woogie" (Boodgy Woodgy). This song has a distinct air of a London Magistrates's Court and surrounding downtown streets. Diggs, correct me if I'm wrong on the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggsUK Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Sorry Joe, I don't know that one. What about 'In the City' and 'Down in the tubestation at midnight' by The Jam - both about experiences in s**t city, or 'Park Life' by Blur? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_jr_ Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 The Bangles - Going Down To Liverpool Also, Pinball Wizard. "From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutho Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Dagenham Dave - Morrissey Harrow - Lionel Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Let's not overlook Long John Baldry's "Boogie Woogie" (Boodgy Woodgy). This song has a distinct air of a London Magistrates's Court and surrounding downtown streets. Diggs, correct me if I'm wrong on the title. :doh:Now I remember....it's "Don't Try To Lay No Boogie Woogie (On The King Of Rock And Roll )by Long John Baldry. Plus, I found Ralph McTell's "Streets Of London on Kazaa. Thanks Diggs...for your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denmark Street Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Itchycoo Park, The Small Faces ( Spitalfields) West End Boys East End Girls , Pet Shop Boys One Better Day, Madness (Camden) Harrow Road, Big Audio Dynamite Plaistow Patricia, Ian Dury Picadilly Parlare, Morrissey Finchley Central, New Vaudeville Band Solo in Soho, Phil Lynott That should be enough for now, but this list could go on for ever.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denmark Street Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 The Bangles - Going Down To Liverpool ??HUH? Unless you people think Liverpool is a suburb of London, I dont get this at all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 you people Denmark, why do you not like Americans? You've made it very obvious in many of your posts whether you realize it or not. Just a simple question that I've pondered for a while. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denmark Street Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Denmark, why do you not like Americans? You've made it very obvious in many of your posts whether you realize it or not. You're quite wrong ,MT. I've no general dislike for Americans as a whole. I am occasionally a little surprised by the general lack of knowledge of the rest of the world that some of your fellow countrymen sometimes display, but even that is no reason to dislike them. I think you may be misinterpreting my casual use of 'you people'..its not particularly dismissive I believe. Same language, different interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 I see. I'm sure you can understand my interpretation of you people to be a stereotypical slur. I know you mean no harm, I just wanted your affirmation for the rest of the members here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denmark Street Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 All sorted , I hope. BTW, if I'd written "all Americans" rather than "you people", would that be any less of a sterotypical slur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 I see both statements as being synonymous. I've sorted it out with you long ago and haven't a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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