The Book Thread

[mark8364]

Morrissey has had a massive influence on me for 30 years and it never wanes! Superb lyricist, not read anyone better! Love Pete Doherty too, one is his song was our first dance when I got married! Just pleased he is finally off the drugs and sorting himself out! Thats why he is fat in the face now he has replaced heroin with jam doughnuts!

[Rimshot]

That can't be right Mark, you don't sound like you're depressed. "Girlfriend in a coma", great stuff for a dull winter evening !! I'll admit to liking the Smiths a lot, ergo appreciate Morrissey's originality, but boy does he have a high opinion of himself. Give me David Byrne anytime for lyrics.

[mark8364]

No, im not depressed! Girlfriend in a coma was written about a real event that gripped America in the 70's! Not heard David Byrne be called a great lyricist! I suppose it could happen once in a lifetime! Still, that is what music is all about and that is opinions! We all like different things! Currently listening to Hudson Taylor who are 2 brothers from Dublin!

[Rimshot]

Morrissey far too one-dimensional for me, good but in a very small range of stuff. Godley and Creme, Bowie, guys who could write from ballads to Rock. If you want a great song based on a real life event try Rubber Bullet by 10cc or for sheer lyricism their 'One night in Paris' suite. Saw them do it live at the first Knebworth...

[sotongill]

Was that '76 Rimshot ?

I was there , but can't remember much about what they played

[Rimshot]

I believe it was...a very hot day, 'Stones topped the bill.

[sotongill]

Yep , definitely '76

[Rimshot]

Blimey, I was 28 , full head of hair, empty bank account, didn't know what arthritis was and thought retirement was something cricketers did when they got hurt. Happy days.

[sotongill]

Lol . I was eighteen , about to go to Uni , and working the summer at Hobourn Eatons . Seems a lifetime ago , and I guess it was .

[mikedj78]

My favorite author when it comes to books is Dan Brown.