White Zombie rattling bones from the edge of night Patti Smith praying sideways hanging on the mic Every chord was a dare every night was a year Making poetry bleed falling out of your ears
So thank you broken saints and midnight kids For the noise and the nerve and the hunger we hid Raise a dirty glass to the stage and the crown The Shepherds of the Bowery where lost things get found
Hilly Kristal behind the bar counting sins and change Every band had a number every night was strange Ramones like a subway train straight through your chest Blondie flashing silver in a thrift store dress
So thank you broken saints and midnight kids For the noise and the nerve and the hunger we hid Raise a dirty glass to the stage and the crown The Shepherds of the Bowery where lost things get found
The All Night Newsboys sticking like candy and glue Joan Jett cutting hearts clean in black leather boots Talking Heads making art out of panic and sweat The Shirts got tight with the things we forget
So thank you broken saints and midnight kids For the noise and the nerve and the hunger we hid Raise a dirty glass to the stage and the crown The Shepherds of the Bowery where lost things get found
They said it was over They said it was done But cities don’t lie They just change who they let in
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Bob and Joliz, beautiful, hymn-like homage to the time it felt like the world was tilting on its axis, and in hindsight, it was. Super vocals by both of you. Especially like the arrangement of those BGVs floating over the opening--a great scene setter. Wonderful, relatable imagery throughout. (I only had to Google The Shirts) From the credits I'm guessing the lead guitar fills were the BiaB soloist, and they sound right in place. The band, arrangement and mix are perfectly supportive as well. Super sounds for a super song.
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Bob, you and Joliz knocked this out right out of the park. You are so good at putting stories to music Joliz did one heck of a job on this one Great backing band and mix Loved it
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I had to do a little bit of homework to understand these lyrics as fully as I possibly could Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm guessing that given you are from around the New York region (if I recall correctly), "The Bowery" is the location below that Google found for me.
I've never before heard of it. After reading about it, though, The lyrics made a lot of sense.
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By the 19th century, The Bowery had become a hub of entertainment and nightlife, home to theaters, vaudeville houses, and beer gardens. It was a place where immigrants, artists, and workers came together, drawn by the promise of amusement and the pulse of city life.
One interesting thing that I learnt is that The Bowery is where tap dancing began! That really amazed me. Just a couple of months ago I was watching some Fred Astaire clips and I was wondering about the origins of tap dancing. It was only a passing thought, though, and I didn't remember it long enough to do a 'net search. Quite honestly, I could never have anticipated that it would be through one of your songs that my curiosity would be answered. 😄
Now back to your song...
I thoroughly enjoyed it. You and Joliz have reached the stratosphere with this really fine creation. It is excellence on vitamin tablets! I thoroughly enjoyed where you took both took me. Honestly, Joliz's and your voices work so amazingly well together.
A super presentation that captures the nostalgia of the past very, very well. --Noel
Hi Bob (and Joliz) Only having been to NYC once and like Noel, not knowing about The Bowery, I had to look it up. I am assuming the artists and bands you listed must have played at The Bowery (or Bowery district?) on a regular or semi-regular basis? Here's you giving me a geography lesson again! I loved Joliz' vocal hovering over your verses. The style and tone of her vocal reminded me of something - not in the sense of the same melody, but in the same style. And then I remembered - the same BV style is used in a song by Michael Kiwanuka called 'Cold little heart'. I don't want this to distract from your wonderful song.
'... where lost things get found' - I reckon I've been in one of these situations where the circumstances and my reaction to it feels like everything complex now makes sense - like in that moment, Saturn is in conjunction with Jupiter.
Nothin' better than another from Bob Dean, The Song-Writing Machine (as Mr. Snyder would say), and what a treat adding Joliz to present it. Oh yeah, having a video with scenes from where you sing about really elevates another sense to enjoy what you two make. Cool alright, and I still like the scenes you evoke in my mind. Thanks, you two.
Enjoy whatever happens! marty
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I don't know why you're not famous, Bob, you certainly deserve to be. Great poetry, loved it. I just got quboz and I've been listening to Patti Smith and Bob Dylan in hi-res, it's glorious. Great work!
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I've listened to this on YouTube and I was certain I'd left a comment, but there's none now. So I'll say this is great NY rock poetry! Joliz' backing and harmony vocals are perfect for it.
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This below as well as the entire chorus are great: “Every chord was a dare every night was a year Making poetry bleed falling out of your ears”
You never fail to take us on a magic trip. Joliz and you have a truly special sound.
The BiaB guys and your guitars sound great. Per always this is a top bar mix.
Your song also has us reflecting on our local music spots And our memories from many years back.
The vid offered just the right amount of support to the narrative.
Enjoyed this!
J&B
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In a way, I regret not knowing that place in New York. The last time I was there, I was 13. I bet it existed back then, but they probably wouldn't have let me in.
But your song, like most of your songs, is so evocative that you feel like you're there too. It's a sweet song, with Joliz playing so well in the background!
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm guessing that given you are from around the New York region (if I recall correctly), "The Bowery" is the location below that Google found for me.
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