Somewhere out in empty space, long before the human race, something stirred....drjohncarpenter wrote:"Life" is a very adult song with a most adult theme.midnightx wrote:Yes, the same problem must occur with The Sound Of Your Cry.BigredG wrote:Adult song with an adult theme. I think that is why a few people do not "get it".
Why was it not a #1 smash in May 1971?
Maybe it was because a vapid, childish Rolling Stones single got in the way.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Sugar_(song)
Life is just not fair (pun intended).
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"My Boy" is the title of a popular song "parce que je t'aime mon enfant" from 1970.
The music was composed by famous French musicians Jean Bourtayre and Claude François, and the lyrics were translated into English by Phil Coulter and Bill Martin.
The music was composed by famous French musicians Jean Bourtayre and Claude François, and the lyrics were translated into English by Phil Coulter and Bill Martin.
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As you are the one with this particular problem, perhaps you could tell us?midnightx wrote:Yes, the same problem must occur with The Sound Of Your Cry.
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drjohncarpenter wrote:"Life" is a very adult song with a most adult theme.midnightx wrote:Yes, the same problem must occur with The Sound Of Your Cry.BigredG wrote:Adult song with an adult theme. I think that is why a few people do not "get it".
Why was it not a #1 smash in May 1971?
Maybe it was because a vapid, childish Rolling Stones single got in the way.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Sugar_(song)
Life is just not fair (pun intended).
Aldult song aye ?! You forgot to also add "pretentious" Hahahahahahahahaha
BTW has there also been a poll on "Life" done ?
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It's a decent version for sure. Not a favourite of mine by a long shot, but it's certainly not the crock of shht this forum would have you believe. It rates much higher than some of the other STAX cuts such as Spanish Eyes, She Wears My Ring, Mr Songman, Love Song Of The Year, Take Good Care of Her etc to me anyway.
TELL IT LIKE IT IS, SON!!! Excusez-moi monsieur ?
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Maybe he was afraid he was going to lose his son, Lisa?Mitch wrote:Not Elvis at his best!
What made him choose to sing this song?
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Stop, look and listen, baby <<--->> that's my philosophy!
Dr. John Carpenter, M.D.
Stop, look and listen, baby <<--->> that's my philosophy!
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LOL!drjohncarpenter wrote:Maybe he was afraid he was going to lose his son, Lisa?Mitch wrote:Not Elvis at his best!
What made him choose to sing this song?
Actually, it's the lyrics I truly dislike: "because of you, My Boy." The exact opposite of what a responsible parent would do would be to put the burden of a failed relationship on the kid. Who has to even THINK: "why put you through the hell?"
Creepy. But Harris's rendition is way worse.
rjm
"And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God."
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"Treat me mean and cruel, treat me like a fool, but love me!"
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"Treat me mean and cruel, treat me like a fool, but love me!"
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I can take it or leave it....my ex however loved it...... 
"No-one, but no-one, is his equal, or ever will be. He was, and is supreme". Mick Jagger
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And the bait has been tossed........
The United States of America have had
forty-six Presidents, but only ONE King!
Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen.
You're a beautiful audience.
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Isn't this you?
Let 'er rip ...
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i don't post like nobody.
ELVIS ROCKS
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That would have been for "Life," which fits the bill.drjohncarpenter wrote: ↑Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:16 pmIsn't this you?Let 'er rip ...Rob wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:29 amIf you start one, please add an "It Sucks Big Ones!" option.
As always, I have zero issues with the song this topic is about.
The United States of America have had
forty-six Presidents, but only ONE King!
Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen.
You're a beautiful audience.