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February 15, 2025 at 6:58 pm #124416
Yo. All hands on deck, now hear this …
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February 14, 2025 at 8:54 pm #124408To lovely! Thanks ever so much for sharin’, to enquire the cause and examine, William.
Yay, ya.
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February 4, 2025 at 12:25 am #124318Inspirational stuff, William!
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Says Google. You Never Can Tell” by Chuck Berry is interesting because it was written while he was serving time in prison, details a seemingly ordinary teenage couple’s life with witty observations, features a memorable piano hook played by Johnnie Johnson, and is considered one of his last truly popular hits, showcasing his lyrical genius even after a period away from the music scene; the song’s title itself reflects the unpredictable nature of life, which is a recurring theme in Berry’s music.
Key points about “You Never Can Tell”:
Prison composition:
Chuck Berry wrote the song while incarcerated for violating the Mann Act, transporting a minor across state lines.
Everyday story:
The lyrics paint a detailed picture of a young couple’s life after marriage, including their apartment furnishings and a trip to New Orleans in a “cherry red ’53” car.
Sharp observations:
Despite being about a seemingly mundane life, Berry’s lyrics are full of clever details and witty commentary, highlighting his ability to observe everyday life.
Piano hook:
The song features a distinctive piano riff played by Johnnie Johnson, a key element that adds to the song’s recognizable sound.~~~~~~ / ~~~~~~
https://www.songfacts.com/facts/chuck-berry/you-never-can-tell
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Lyrics
It was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished them well
You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle
And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell
“C’est la vie”, say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
They furnished off an apartment with a two room Roebuck sale
The coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale
But when Pierre found work, the little money comin’ worked out well
“C’est la vie”, say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
They had a hi-fi phono, boy, did they let it blast
Seven hundred little records, all rock, rhythm and jazz
But when the sun went down, the rapid tempo of the music fell
“C’est la vie”, say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
They bought a souped-up jitney, ’twas a cherry red ’53
They drove it down to Orleans to celebrate the anniversary
It was there that Pierre was married to the lovely mademoiselle
“C’est la vie”, say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tellSource: LyricFind
Songwriters: Chuck Berry
You Never Can Tell lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Music Services, Inc, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, IncFebruary 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm #124317Very soothing, Pete! Well played. 🙂
January 29, 2025 at 8:06 am #124237Yo Jake! Jolly good show, stirling effort across the octaves!
Uni-versal articulation and succinct phrasing. Oh babeee. Rockin’
cheers markLyrics
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see
I’m just a poor boy, I need no sympathy
Because I’m easy come, easy go
Little high, little low
Any way the wind blows doesn’t really matter to me, to me
Mama, just killed a man
Put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger, now he’s dead
Mama, life had just begun
But now I’ve gone and thrown it all away
Mama, ooh, didn’t mean to make you cry
If I’m not back again this time tomorrow
Carry on, carry on as if nothing really matters
Too late, my time has come
Sends shivers down my spine, body’s aching all the time
Goodbye, everybody, I’ve got to go
Gotta leave you all behind and face the truth
Mama, ooh (any way the wind blows)
I don’t wanna die
I sometimes wish I’d never been born at all
I see a little silhouetto of a man
Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?
Thunderbolt and lightning, very, very frightening me
(Galileo) Galileo, (Galileo) Galileo, Galileo Figaro, magnifico
But I’m just a poor boy, nobody loves me
He’s just a poor boy from a poor family
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
Easy come, easy go, will you let me go?
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ
No, we will not let you go (let him go)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ
We will not let you go (let him go)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ
We will not let you go (let me go)
Will not let you go (let me go)
Will not let you go (never, never, never, never let me go)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
Oh, mamma mia, mamma mia
Mamma mia, let me go
Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me, for me, for me
So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye?
So you think you can love me and leave me to die?
Oh, baby, can’t do this to me, baby
Just gotta get out, just gotta get right outta here
Ooh
Ooh, yeah, ooh, yeah
Nothing really matters, anyone can see
Nothing really matters
Nothing really matters to meSource: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Freddie Mercury
Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics © Queen Music LtdJanuary 19, 2025 at 4:53 pm #124141Fantastic! 🙂
January 17, 2025 at 4:38 am #124126Nice air! Good dynamics and excellent frequency response ya.
January 13, 2025 at 6:50 pm #124110Can’t wait , Leo, for your rendition! How will i even sleep tonight?
January 5, 2025 at 9:21 am #124053Thunderbirds from Melbourne, Australia
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And, with some lyrics by NRBQ
December 25, 2024 at 6:08 pm #123950Seasons Greetings
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