Byron wrote:Instead of Chelsea Hotel 2, you could perhaps give us Malham Tarn 3.56 ? But whatever you do, don't mention a Bandstand !!
Malham Tarn 3.56 First verse I think goes something like this:
I remember it well in that yorkshire hotel
The beer was lukewarm and sweet
No sheets on my bed and underfed
While the pickpockets wait in the street
manchester, london,manchester , a mountain in Wales ,hills in Haiger
Be content with a mistake or two. Perfection holds no compromise. It's a prison for perfect people .Where the flag of insanity flies
Byron set me off so I could not resist penning this last night but I promise no more changing of Leonards lyrics and if it offends anyone I appologise but the man is just an inspiration to me :
Barmouth Hotel 3
I remember it well at the Barmouth hotel
Where the landlady made us weep
No eggs she said on toasted bread
You must order before you sleep
That was the reason there were no yolks
Running down our buttered soldiers
And that was no good for the walkers in song
After she sternly told us
Ah but we got away didn’t we babe
Turned our backs as she shouted out loud
We got away never once heard her say
I’ll feed you, I won’t feed you
I’ll feed you, I won’t feed you
So it’s no more hanging around
I remember it well at the Barmouth hotel
It is famous, the mountains a legend
You told me again you preferred no rain
So for you it made an exception
And clenching your fist at the B and B
Who was oppressed by the rules of it’s making
You fixed yourself, you said"Well never mind"
We are leaving but we have the music
Ah but we got away didn’t we babe
Turned our backs as she shouted out loud
We got away never once heard her say
I’ll feed you, I won’t feed you
I’ll feed you, I won’t feed you
So it’s no more hanging around
We don’t mean to suggest that it wasn’t the best
You people all made it so special
We remember it well despite the hotel
That’s all and we think of you often
Last edited by Yorkshire Lad on Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:40 pm, edited 2 times in total.
manchester, london,manchester , a mountain in Wales ,hills in Haiger
Be content with a mistake or two. Perfection holds no compromise. It's a prison for perfect people .Where the flag of insanity flies
lizzytysh wrote:A wonderful adaptation, Yorkshire Lad ... and, given the reactions, obviously fitting .
~ Lizzy
Thankyou Lizzttysh for your positive comment which is much appreciated . However I would like to know given that you are a frequent contributer to this forum if you think that Leonard would be offended by the changing of his lyrics in a fanciful and humerous way . I get a buzz from doing it but if I thought for one moment it was frowned upon by LC then that would be an end to it .
I look forward to your views on this matter
manchester, london,manchester , a mountain in Wales ,hills in Haiger
Be content with a mistake or two. Perfection holds no compromise. It's a prison for perfect people .Where the flag of insanity flies
Before I sleep, I have to tell you Yorkshire Lad that, as you know, imitation is the highest form of flattery... and, in this case, compliment. To see your originality in adapting Leonard's song to fit a gathering of his admirers, he could only feel honoured. Not for a second would he take offense. You made it fit, you made it work, and you held to a most sing-able rhythm. A very clever adaptation. Anyone reading this can see the care you took. I can only imagine his grinning and laughing as the rest of us did... and, again, feeling honoured.
Thank you for asking my opinion on it.
~ Lizzy
"Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." ~ Oscar Wilde
Kwills, I can imagine how upsetting it is to have this happen so locally and to someone you know. How sad that someone so young has lost her life and how utterly devastating for her family. So sorry to hear about this happening in your quiet little town. Take care.
kwills wrote:Thanks Diane,I'm going to delete the post now,it's not apt here on this thread and I shouldn't have put it up really to upset everyone else.
Kwills
I am not sure what the post was that you have deleted but it obviously has caused you pain but do not fret you are with friends here and we are thinking of you . True friends share the bad as well as the good !
Yorkshire Lad
manchester, london,manchester , a mountain in Wales ,hills in Haiger
Be content with a mistake or two. Perfection holds no compromise. It's a prison for perfect people .Where the flag of insanity flies
... and friends don't come much better than you Phil. How is Jean doing?
I did say I would post here at least once a week but I am not up to anything exciting so have no idea what to be typing about lol.
The new concerts seem to be up and running. I do not think I will make the Sligo one if it happens, it will be too close to Kracow.
I was convinced I was going to win our rollover jackpot of 16 million tonight.
I asked the Universe very nicely but nah, someone else won it instead .... so maybe there is some truth in the saying that you are invisible when you reach the age of 50 or over and the Universe did not hear me... ah well.
tinderella wrote:... and friends don't come much better than you Phil. How is Jean doing?
I did say I would post here at least once a week but I am not up to anything exciting so have no idea what to be typing about lol.
How is Jean doing ? You might well ask ;
I begged her as she leaned upon her crutch
Please my love do not do too much
But as she hobbled from our kitchen door
She said to me I,ll just clean this floor
It's like talking to the wall trying to get her to rest !
manchester, london,manchester , a mountain in Wales ,hills in Haiger
Be content with a mistake or two. Perfection holds no compromise. It's a prison for perfect people .Where the flag of insanity flies
she was born like that, she had no choice
so offer to help in a manly voice
We women just love to be busy. I painted all my doors yesterday and I have to say, they are looking good.
Very good Tinderella . We will make a poet of you yet !
Decorating now there a chore I try to avoid . 112 days to Kracow
manchester, london,manchester , a mountain in Wales ,hills in Haiger
Be content with a mistake or two. Perfection holds no compromise. It's a prison for perfect people .Where the flag of insanity flies
But whatever you do, don't mention a Bandstand !!
... and, given the reactions, obviously fitting 
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