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Permalink Reply by Ian Murphy on April 24, 2010 at 12:43

Hi Gary,
I have just saved the latest version of this and will go and look at the solo stuff shortly. As you say the records seem to have layers of guitar, and I suspect that some of the chords are being strummed and picked in a variety of positions at the same time. I very much doubt that everyone can play these already, but in general the interest on the internet in OJ material is less than in some other stuff, as they never really became popular in the US (what with Zeke not being able to enter and leave the country etc).
Like you I play some of the records over and over and never tire of them. The slower tracks on "Rip it Up" are my absolute favourites - tracks like "Tenterhooks" and "Louise Louise". My own efforts on the guitar don't really come near sounding right, but I am enjoying trying.

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Permalink Reply by Malcolm Ross on April 13, 2010 at 15:04

PUNCH DRUNK

I can feel this power awake,
this punch drunk heart just will not break,
and I will jump or crawl or creep,
no difference high or steep.

And I can feel the black lies fly,
they're in my sleep; they're in my eyes,
I hate this head, these feet and hands,
I'm tired of being a man.

Load me up with something to give me Chinese eyes,
Beneath the crazy paving I fear the next surprise.

Now I can't wait or hesitate,
just one slip and it's too late,
and I won't make that old mistake,
cause you can't fool with fate.

And I will push this punch drunk heart,
down many roads until we part,
this punch drunk heart just will not break,
not while this power's awake.

Load me up with something to give me Chinese eyes,
beneath the crazy paving I fear the next surprise,
let's go to the basement, but carefull on the stair,
for one eternal instant the web of fate may tear.

repeat...etc

think these are right - hadn't listened to the song for years, do you find the lyrics particularly hard to make out Gary.

best of luck,
Malcolm

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Permalink Reply by Gary Harris on April 14, 2010 at 15:52

Thanks Malcolm, there were a few lines and phrases that sound crystal clear now I've seen them in print. (I kept hearing ...these beaten hands... instead of ...these feet and hands. Things like that)

It's a beaut of an album; so much in there for a guitar player. Is it you doing those fast trebly runs in the verse of Punch Drunk? Fierce timing and so clean. My copy still has the price sticker on it from WH Smiths. The best £2.99 I ever spent.

Gary

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Permalink Reply by Malcolm Ross on April 14, 2010 at 22:04

It could very well be Denis playing the parts you mentioned; I made the parts up but seem to remember them being pretty hard to execute. Dennis was great to work with - always been very proud of the said mini album.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Harris on April 14, 2010 at 23:03

I saw Dennis a couple of times at Edwyn's gigs in 86/87 (Brunel Academy and somewher in NW London I think?), playing Bass. Scary eyes for the punters behind those shades but he was really funny. Such a good player. I had a mate at Brunel and me and another mate took a couple of road trips down the M1 from the NE in my Dad's old heap of a car. Intrepid stuff.

I think you're being modest though.
If you made them up you could play them...

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Permalink Reply by Gary Harris on April 14, 2010 at 16:48

Some corrections and with the right lyrics to 'Punch Drunk' supplied by Malcolm.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Harris on April 17, 2010 at 12:53

With 'Bury My Head In My Hands' (thanks Martin, it's a winner) and 'Poor Old Soul'.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Harris on April 17, 2010 at 13:05

Thanks Martin,

I've added it to the Orange Juice Songbook along with 'Poor Old Soul'. As far as the singles are concerned, is 'The Glasgow School' CD a comprehensive set of the early ones? I'd like to add all of the singles that aren't on other albums. Any ideas about how best to do that?

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Permalink Reply by Stevie Kane on April 22, 2010 at 16:24

Gary,

Haven't been on the site for a while but have just come across this. Am in awe of the work you must have put into this. Absolutely superb work.

Cheers
Stevie

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Permalink Reply by Gary Harris on April 26, 2010 at 20:55

Cheers Stevie,

Glad you like it. It's a work in progress so if you have any input I'd be glad to hear your thoughts.

Best wishes

Gary

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Permalink Reply by Gary Harris on May 8, 2010 at 16:37

With 'Blue Boy', 'Poor Old Soul' and a couple more Postcard singles

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Permalink Reply by Ian Murphy on May 11, 2010 at 19:40

Good stuff Gary,
Just to let you know some of us are still plugging, or plucking, away using your chords as the basis for our efforts.
Thanks again,
Ian

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