Sweet Jane 61 Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Pink Floyd's Eclipse from Dark Side of the Moon The spoken part is... “There's no dark side of the moon really—matter of fact, it's all dark.†Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Neither of them, 55, but that phrase The show must go on is part of the lyrics. It's a mid 60s song. Must be about a clown. I'll have to think about this. Could that be "broken in two"? I won't Google the lyrics though. I refuse to resort to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 I recall there was a spoken portion of a Beatles song (other than Yellow Submarine's ambience-like accoutrements) when Paul says, "You know my name, just dial up my number ..." or soemthing to that effect. Don't remember the name of the song. Believe it was on the White album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazooka Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 As Joe Friday said: Just the Facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappled Posted May 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 I wish I'd seen this before Dappled (been watching TV - can't miss LOST). I'm not sure, but I think it might be either Leo Sayer or Freddie Mercury/Queen, The Show Must Go On ?? This is One Clown Cried from The 4 Seasons' Working My Way Back to You-album. Frankie Valli did the talking (and singing, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Sorry Dappled, I haven't heard that track. Thanks for putting me out of my misery though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Let's not forget "Alice's Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie. Another one that always makes me smile. Yes that makes me smile too, it was a family Thanksgiving staple for us, along with the turkey. Uneasy Rider ~ Charlie Daniels....That makes me smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 "I kicked ol' green teeth right in the knee." My dad used to LOVE that line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Wildwood Weed by Jim Stafford "... sittin' there on that sack of seed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 oh wow S2V, you just reminded me of another one that always makes me laugh - "The Streak" by Ray Stevens (Reporter): Hello, everyone, this is your action news reporter with all the news that is news across the nation, on the scene at the supermarket. There seems to have been some disturbance here. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened? (Witness): Yeah, I did. I's standin' overe there by the tomaters, and here he come, running through the pole beans, through the fruits and vegetables, nekkid as a jay bird. And I hollered over t' Ethel, I said, "Don't look, Ethel!" But it was too late, she'd already been incensed. (Chorus) Here he comes, look at that, look at that There he goes, look at that, look at that And he ain't wearin' no clothes Oh, yes, they call him the Streak Look at that, look at that Fastest thing on two feet Look at that, look at that He's just as proud as he can be Of his anatomy He goin' give us a peek Oh, yes, they call him the Streak Look at that, look at that He likes to show off his physique Look at that, look at that If there's an audience to be found He'll be streakin' around Invitin' public critique (Reporter): This is your action news reporter once again, and we're here at the gas station. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened? (Witness): Yeah, I did. I's just in here gettin my car checked, he just appeared out of the traffic. Come streakin' around the grease rack there, didn't have nothin' on but a smile. I looked in there, and Ethel was gettin' her a cold drink. I hollered, "Don't look, Ethel!" But it was too late. She'd already been mooned. Flashed her right there in front of the shock absorbers. (Chorus) He ain't crude, look at that, look at that He ain't lewd, look at that, look at that He's just in the mood to run in the nude Oh, yes, they call him the Streak Look at that, look at that He likes to turn the other cheek Look at that, look at that He's always makin' the news Wearin' just his tennis shoes Guess you could call him unique (Reporter): Once again, your action news reporter in the booth at the gym, covering the disturbance at the basketball playoff. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened? (Witness): Yeah, I did. Half time, I's just goin' down thar to get Ethel a snow cone. And here he come, right out of the cheap seats, dribbling, right down the middle of the court. Didn't have nothing on but his Keds. Made a hook shot and got out through the concession stand. I hollered up at Ethel, I said, "Don't look, Ethel!" But it was too late. She'd already got a free shot. Grandstandin', right there in front of the home team. (Chorus) (Witness): Oh, yes, they call him the Streak Here he comes again. Look at that, look at that Who's that with him? The fastest thing on two feet Ethel? Is that you, Ethel? Look at that, look at that What do you think you're doni'? He's just as proud as he can be You git your clothes on! Of his anatomy He's gonna give us a peek Oh, yes, they call him the Streak Ethel! Where you goin'? Look at that, look at that Ethel, you shameless hussy! He likes to show off his physique Say it isn't so, Ethel! Look at that, look at that Ethelllllll!!! If there's an audience to be found He'll be streakin' around Invitin' public critique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazooka Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 I recall there was a spoken portion of a Beatles song ... "You know my name, just dial up my number ..." or soemthing to that effect. Don't remember the name of the song. Looks like my link didn't work, but I wanted to let you know there is Songfacts information available for You Know My Name (Look Up The Number) by The Beatles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazooka Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Have You Seen Her? by The Chi-Lites is about half spoken, and a terrific song. -------------------------------- And George Thorogood's colorful One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 bazooka...top tune there...wonderful song...thanks for the reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtstuff Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 The Wildwood Weed. "Take a trip and never leave the barn". rtstuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Save My Child - Willie Dixon off the Ginger Ale Afternoon soundtrack How many times Have your poor heart suffered The miseries of torture and pain All just because of this poor understanding Of the great gift of love That God gave to man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Anyone know Loving You Has Made Me Bananas by Guy Marks ? There's a long spoken intro to set the romantic scene before he goes into the lyrics.... OH, YOUR RED SCARF MATCHES YOUR EYES * YOU CLOSED YOUR COVER BEFORE STRIKING FATHER HAD THE SHIPFITTER BLUES LOVING YOU HAS MADE ME BANANAS OH, YOU BURNT YOUR FINGER THAT EVENING WHILE MY BACK WAS TURNED I ASKED THE WAITER FOR I(O)DINE BUT I DINED ALL ALONE........... * My favorite line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skuff Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Did the Beatles ever record a song with a spoken part? ? Yes. Well, with a somewhat spoken part. Happiness Is A Warm Gun's "When I Hold you.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daslied Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 The beginning of "Rocky Raccoon" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 The rescue of the two trapped miners here in Australia made me think of Jimmy Dean's "Big Bad John". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otokichi Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 When this subject first came up, I couldn't think of anything in the vinyl or music CD collection that qualified. Then I remembered Roger McGuinn's "Chestnut Mare," a nearly final hit by The Byrds before they folded into history. That has Roger singing about chasing a wild horse and alternating with a spoken "you are there with me" segment, followed by more action. (A rattlesnake spooked horse and rider, so the chase continues.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappled Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Chestnut Mare is a great song, much because of the spoken parts. I like songs that tell a story. One of my favourites is Procol Harum’s Whaling stories; great lyrics by Keith Reid partly spoken by Gary Brooker and fantastic guitar work by Robin Trower. One of their best songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy1104 Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 I have always been fond of Elvis's Are You Lonesome Tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappled Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 (edited) "This following program is dedicated to the city and people of San Francisco, who may not know it, but they are beautiful, and so is their city. This is a very personal song, so if the viewer cannot understand it, particularly those of you who are European residents, save up all your bread and fly Translove Airways to San Francisco, USA, then maybe you´ll understand the song, it will be worth it, if not for the sake of this song, but for the sake of your own peace of mind" Eric Burdon talking in the intro to San Fransiscan Nights. You get the impression it was meant to be on a video. Who sang about Translove Airwaves?? Edited May 11, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 The opening of Tony Joe White's Polk Salad Annie If some of ya'll never been down South too much... I'm gonna tell you a little bit about this, so that you'll understand What I'm talking about Down there we have a plant that grows out in the woods and the fields, looks somethin' like a turnip green. Everybody calls it Polk salad. Polk salad. Used to know a girl that lived down there and she'd go out in the evenings and pick a mess of it... Carry it home and cook it for supper, 'cause that's about all they had to eat, But they did all right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappled Posted May 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Eric Burdon talked a lot on his records, for example on the Animals' first LP Story of Bo Diddley. On their third album, Animalisms, which is their best IMO, he says at the beginning of One Monkey Don't Stop No Show: You know I got a letter from a friend of mine In Newcastle-Upon-a'Tyne the other day He said to me "Eric I heard you've been havin' some trouble down in the smoke with the girls" He said "You wanna catch that flyin' Scotsman back up here to Newcastle, 'Cause we've got enough females to go around up here And I can figure you can find yourself a little somethin' And because people around here don't go away stealin' each others loved ones away from one another, Like they do down there in the smoke" He also said in the letter that, ah, (and the singing starts) Things don't happen like that here on Tyne... Great song!! Like many on that album: Maudie, Gin House Blues, I Put a Spell On You, Outcast,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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