The man The voice The guitar

Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Here you can discus Chris' lyrics
Post Reply
alan1958
guitaREA
guitaREA
Posts: 250
Joined: 02 Oct 2007, 00:50

Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by alan1958 »

Listening to the epic Clarkson Blues today reminded me that non- British fanson the forum might not know what CR is singing about on this song ...one of the biggest UK tv shoes is a car review show called "Top Gear "...and it is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson ....who each week gets to drive the greatest cars in the world and get paid for it ....got a funny feeling CR would love that job ....hence the lyrics...;

King of the wheels
sell your mother for what that big guy do
Sure beat everybody to the best job in town ....etc .......the more you read , the more sense it makes :)

When Clarkson made a documentary called "Speed" , the title music was Stony Road ....more info on these links ;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Clarkson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_(TV_series)
Tina3
Support
Support
Posts: 687
Joined: 14 May 2006, 15:32

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by Tina3 »

Alan,
So that's what that song is about.I don't watch Top Gear but I know Jermey Clarkson.Thanks for this information
Tina :) :)
Pick up the pieces and start again.
User avatar
Jim M
Support
Support
Posts: 518
Joined: 08 Aug 2007, 22:12
Location: Crescent Beach /British Columbia / Canada

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by Jim M »

Alan
Thanks for giving us the background on the song.
You are right us non British fans had no idea.
It does sound like a dream job for C.R. -Perhaps mix a little music with the road test !
Jim
Nothings Happening By The Sea
User avatar
lilybee
Master of ceREAmony
Master of ceREAmony
Posts: 834
Joined: 31 Dec 2007, 03:22

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by lilybee »

Thanks for the info Alan, :D

Top Gear sounds like a great show. On the show credits it says the opening theme is "Jessica", composed by Dickey Betts. Dickey was a former and founding member of The Allman Bros. Band.
Not to get "out of track" here but Chuck Leavell has an interesting video excerpt on that song.....
(second video down)
http://www.chuckleavell.com/video.html

"My Two Cents"

Lily
alan1958
guitaREA
guitaREA
Posts: 250
Joined: 02 Oct 2007, 00:50

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by alan1958 »

lilybee wrote:Thanks for the info Alan, :D

Top Gear sounds like a great show. On the show credits it says the opening theme is "Jessica", composed by Dickey Betts. Dickey was a former and founding member of The Allman Bros. Band.
Not to get "out of track" here but Chuck Leavell has an interesting video excerpt on that song.....
(second video down)
http://www.chuckleavell.com/video.html

"My Two Cents"

Lily
When Jessica gets played on the radio over here in the UK , most people think of it as the Top Gear theme , I had no idea that chuck leavell played on that , as the youtube clip is wonderful , I will now watch them all ...You know this guy? :) ...and he played on Hail,Hail Rock&roll.?..one of the best music documentaries ever....If I send you a Cheque , will you buy him a beer from me :D :D :D :D :D :lol: :lol: :lol:
User avatar
lilybee
Master of ceREAmony
Master of ceREAmony
Posts: 834
Joined: 31 Dec 2007, 03:22

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by lilybee »

alan1958 wrote:When Jessica gets played on the radio over here in the UK , most people think of it as the Top Gear theme , I had no idea that chuck leavell played on that , as the youtube clip is wonderful , I will now watch them all ...You know this guy? :) ...and he played on Hail,Hail Rock&roll.?..one of the best music documentaries ever....If I send you a Cheque , will you buy him a beer from me :D :D :D :D :D :lol: :lol: :lol:
We do know Chuck, and his wife Rosy, the nicest people ever!!!

They live about 40 mins. North of us. He's a very well known Forest Conservationist here in the States, but most people know him from the Rolling Stones.... :D

Lily
Last edited by lilybee on 28 Aug 2008, 22:43, edited 1 time in total.
poolie
cREAtive fan
cREAtive fan
Posts: 72
Joined: 11 Apr 2006, 14:04

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by poolie »

And Chuck is performing with Eric Clapton who also has along side of him Andy Fairweather Lowe who toured with Chris on the Road To Hell Tour

Poolie
Tina3
Support
Support
Posts: 687
Joined: 14 May 2006, 15:32

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by Tina3 »

Andy Fairweather-Low was also in Willie and The Poor Boys along with Chris.
Tina :)
Pick up the pieces and start again.
User avatar
lilybee
Master of ceREAmony
Master of ceREAmony
Posts: 834
Joined: 31 Dec 2007, 03:22

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by lilybee »

Yup Poolie and Tina, :D

I mentioned those same connections on another post a while back....

Lily
User avatar
lilybee
Master of ceREAmony
Master of ceREAmony
Posts: 834
Joined: 31 Dec 2007, 03:22

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by lilybee »

alan1958 wrote: ...and he played on Hail,Hail Rock&roll.?..one of the best music documentaries ever....
I totally agree with you Alan, I soooo love Chuck Berry, the real father of rock and roll!!

Here he is with Brucie..... :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epHPXZBsp8M

... and how about Keith Richards blues version of Satisfaction..... :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU2cQUgOpGQ

Lily
alan1958
guitaREA
guitaREA
Posts: 250
Joined: 02 Oct 2007, 00:50

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by alan1958 »

lilybee wrote:
alan1958 wrote: ...and he played on Hail,Hail Rock&roll.?..one of the best music documentaries ever....
I totally agree with you Alan, I soooo love Chuck Berry, the real father of rock and roll!!

Here he is with Brucie..... :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epHPXZBsp8M

... and how about Keith Richards blues version of Satisfaction..... :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU2cQUgOpGQ

Lily

Great clips, Lily ...I have a full cd of Chuck Berry & Brucie live ( R&R Hall of fame induction ) must get it to you :) .......some of the best songs & lyrics ever ....and his only UK No 1 ? .....MY DING A LING :( :shock: :( :shock:
User avatar
lilybee
Master of ceREAmony
Master of ceREAmony
Posts: 834
Joined: 31 Dec 2007, 03:22

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by lilybee »

alan1958 wrote:Great clips, Lily ...I have a full cd of Chuck Berry & Brucie live ( R&R Hall of fame induction ) must get it to you :) .......some of the best songs & lyrics ever ....and his only UK No 1 ? .....MY DING A LING :( :shock: :( :shock:
Really? No Johnny B. Goode, Rock and Roll Music, Roll Over Bethoven?
No Particular Place To Go, even Run Rudolph Run????
(Too many songs to mention here...!!)

Actually, My Ding A Ling was Chuck Berry's ONLY # 1 hit anywhere!
(not crazy about that song... :shock: )

We should do a post on Chuck Berry alone, and all his collaborations, :D

Lily
Tina3
Support
Support
Posts: 687
Joined: 14 May 2006, 15:32

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by Tina3 »

lilybee wrote:Yup Poolie and Tina, :D

I mentioned those same connections on another post a while back....

oops sorry... think I will have to make sure I read before I post in future :lol: :lol:
lilybee wrote:Actually, My Ding A Ling was Chuck Berry's ONLY # 1 hit anywhere!
I like this song but I think you have to laugh at it...not sure if it was meant to be serious and yes it's hard to believe that this was his only Number 1
lilybee wrote:We should do a post on Chuck Berry alone, and all his collaborations, :D

This would be a great idea.I like Chuck Berry.
Tina :) :)
Pick up the pieces and start again.
mohawk
starter REA-fan
starter REA-fan
Posts: 10
Joined: 05 Jan 2012, 07:50

Re: Clarkson Blues Lyrics ?

Post by mohawk »

On the subject of the song CLARKSON BLUES there`s a great video just been posted on youtube - here`s the link if I`m allowed to share it with you - Enjoy !
http://youtu.be/eyoB58wHUyw
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests