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I see faces as they pass beneath the pale lamplight
I've no choice but to follow that call
The bright lights, the people, and the moon and all
I pray everyday to be strong
For I know what I do must be wrong
Oh you'll never see my shade or hear the sound of my feet
While there's a moon over Bourbon Street
It was many years ago that I became what I am
I was trapped in this life like an innocent lamb
Now I can never show my face at noon
And you'll only see me walking by the light of the moon
The brim of my hat hides the eye of a beast
I've the face of a sinner but the hands of a priest
Oh you'll never see my shade or hear the sound of my feet
While there's a moon over Bourbon Street
She walks everyday through the streets of New Orleans
She's innocent and young, from a family of means
I have stood many times outside her window at night
To struggle with my instinct in the pale moonlight
How could I be this way when I pray to God above?
I must love what I destroy and destroy the thing I love
Oh you'll never see my shade or hear the sound of my feet
While there's a moon over Bourbon Street
why would he choose Bourbon Street? Moon over Bourbon St? More like Dacquiri vomit mixed with off season carnival throws tossed by imbecile drunk tourists shouting "show your tits"
Oh dear, looks like Grampa's off his meds again.
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on da ground
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on my feet! i win!
on da ground
evergreen
It was ever that way when I was there from 1984 through 2004, but you left off the pick pockets and scammers ("Bet I can tell ya where ya got dem shoes, mista!")
on my feet! i win!
Think he wrote this as a nod to Anne Rice's vampire novels or the character of Lestat specifically.
If you want to see someone who does great videos that are simultaneously music appreciation and music theory, go check out Rick Beato on youtube. He does a great one on how Sting is uncopyable because of his unusual and sophisticated sense of melody.
Check out Rick's channel anyway as he covers a lot of classic rock, some jazz, and a little classical.
It is absolutely a nod to Anne Rice's "Interview with the Vampire" and Lestat, per the liner notes of the album, and this song got me reading Anne Rice, so thanks, Sting, thanks liner notes, thanks Washington County library for lending me the book and not sending the feds when I didn't return it. That book came with me from southwestern Pennsylvania to France, where I donated it to another library some 20 years later.
And I agree about Rick Beato. His video about Seal's "Kiss from a Rose" sucked me in and pulled me under.
Think he wrote this as a nod to Anne Rice's vampire novels or the character of Lestat specifically.
If you want to see someone who does great videos that are simultaneously music appreciation and music theory, go check out Rick Beato on youtube. He does a great one on how Sting is uncopyable because of his unusual and sophisticated sense of melody.
Check out Rick's channel anyway as he covers a lot of classic rock, some jazz, and a little classical.
The thing about Rick Beato is that he's both a multi-instrumentalist musician and a top-tier record producer. He's an expert, and a teacher in the mold of Carl Sagan - capable of distilling complex ideas down into bits understood by the beginner or layman.
Beato is outstanding. His "What Makes This Song Great..." series is seriously bingeable. He has unprecedented access to isolated tracks that NO ONE else should (or COULD?) have legally acquired!! It's stunning and THRILLING to watch and listen to him isolate vocals & instruments to some of the most iconic songs we love -- but can't quite identify WHY we love them...
Highly recommend!
Who pays for this - Beato?
why would he choose Bourbon Street? Moon over Bourbon St? More like Dacquiri vomit mixed with off season carnival throws tossed by imbecile drunk tourists shouting "show your tits"
Well, I interpret the lyrics to be spoken by a vampire, so Bourbon Street is an excellent setting. Thoughts?
Sting is a truly talented musician, but his lyrics are even better!
Why I LOVE RP.
evergreen
It was ever that way when I was there from 1984 through 2004, but you left off the pick pockets and scammers ("Bet I can tell ya where ya got dem shoes, mista!")
and the Lucky Dog's!
I'd second this - Rick Beato is a brilliant communicator, knows a great deal about music theory, production etc. and comes across as a really nice guy.
Beato is outstanding. His "What Makes This Song Great..." series is seriously bingeable. He has unprecedented access to isolated tracks that NO ONE else should (or COULD?) have legally acquired!! It's stunning and THRILLING to watch and listen to him isolate vocals & instruments to some of the most iconic songs we love -- but can't quite identify WHY we love them...
Highly recommend!
You do know that you can upload music for consideration to be included in the playlist?
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why would he choose Bourbon Street? Moon over Bourbon St? More like Dacquiri vomit mixed with off season carnival throws tossed by imbecile drunk tourists shouting "show your tits"
evergreen
It was ever that way when I was there from 1984 through 2004, but you left off the pick pockets and scammers ("Bet I can tell ya where ya got dem shoes, mista!")
Think he wrote this as a nod to Anne Rice's vampire novels or the character of Lestat specifically.
If you want to see someone who does great videos that are simultaneously music appreciation and music theory, go check out Rick Beato on youtube. He does a great one on how Sting is uncopyable because of his unusual and sophisticated sense of melody.
Check out Rick's channel anyway as he covers a lot of classic rock, some jazz, and a little classical.
Now there's a full interview with Rick, Sting, and Sting's current guitarist Dominic Miller! Great stuff. Rick is one of my favorite YT channels.
Check out Rick's channel anyway as he covers a lot of classic rock, some jazz, and a little classical.
I'd second this - Rick Beato is a brilliant communicator, knows a great deal about music theory, production etc. and comes across as a really nice guy.
If you want to see someone who does great videos that are simultaneously music appreciation and music theory, go check out Rick Beato on youtube. He does a great one on how Sting is uncopyable because of his unusual and sophisticated sense of melody.
Check out Rick's channel anyway as he covers a lot of classic rock, some jazz, and a little classical.
Uploading? This is a radio station. ;-)
You do know that you can upload music for consideration to be included in the playlist?
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Uploading? This is a radio station. ;-)
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Wouldn't that be Bill or Rebecca?
No... it's Mc Grubber !
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