Bob Leslie
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Beans And Beer Beans And Beer
An encouraging message to all corrupt politicians and financiers who might find themselves in trouble: "Like beans and beer, you'll come back again"
The Cultural Imperialists Have Got Me The Cultural Imperialists Have Got Me
I just realised that about 90% of the popular music that I have liked and listened to over the years was American or had its roots in American culture.
In A Different World (Brief Encounter) In A Different World (Brief Encounter)
A song about the unattainable woman. While it's all my own work, on play-back I can hear touches of Dave Crosby and Gillian Welch (not bad company to be in, mind you!).
No Strings And No Regrets No Strings And No Regrets
With this one I was trying for a combination of a mid-tempo Stax/Atlantic soul ballad (e.g. "It's Growin'") with an Elvis Costello type narrative lyric. My friends still say it sounds like David Bowie though! I play everything except drum machine.
Adios To Rock'n'Roll Adios To Rock'n'Roll
This is an autobiographical piece of what I would call country rock. I've tried to give it a kind of Byrds/Asleep At The Wheel harmony feel.
Her Father Called Me Frankenstein Her Father Called Me Frankenstein
This is all true except he called me Lurch (anyone who can make a song with the word "Lurch" in it is welcome to try"!)
First Man On The Moon First Man On The Moon
A country-rock number about my first love - the one whose father called me Frankenstein! A beautiful dark-haired girl called Joan with a touch of the gypsy about her.
Everybody Says Everybody Says
This is about someone who plays the social game wonderfully but is not so nice when the doors are closed. There's a lot of 'em out there!
Hard Upon The Road Hard Upon The Road
My first pro travelling band incessantly toured the Scottish Highlands in a beat-up Ford Transit. At nights we'd camp out - half of us in the van, the others in a tent. It was hard upon the back never mind the road!
Just Like The Lone Ranger Just Like The Lone Ranger
I got a Lone Ranger suit for Christmas when I was 5. I pointed the gun at the kid with the Zorro suit and he hit me with his sword. Despite that, I still like the L.R.
You Make Me Nervous You Make Me Nervous
Musically and lyrically a homage to early rock'n'roll - mainly influenced by Bo Diddley, Big Bopper, Jerry Lee Lewis, and a bit of Sam Cooke. I play everything except drum machine.
The Star Harmonica Band (Jimmy Fletcher) The Star Harmonica Band (Jimmy Fletcher)
During the Depression in Glasgow, Jimmy organised unemployed young men into harmonica bands. They would busk around seaside resorts and collect enough to get by. Some made it into the theatres. Jimmy was the funniest man I ever met.
Take Another Chance On Love Take Another Chance On Love
Just another silly love song (hmmmm, heard that before somewhere . . .)
Just Another Stormy Monday Just Another Stormy Monday
A power ballad inspired by T-Bone Walker, T.S. Eliot, and a host of character-building experiences beginning with T (terrible, tortuous, tragic,tension-inducing - you get the idea)!
Pockets In My Shroud Pockets In My Shroud
This was inspired by the rising tide of lunatics, of all persuasions, who think the world's problems can be solved by war. It also owes a tip of the hat to my fellow Scot, Robert Service, and Country Joe McDonald.
Turn Your Back On Me, Baby Turn Your Back On Me, Baby
A true story - a lady whom I considered a good friend saw the relationship differently and things just went bad. I just heard she's getting married, so something worked out for her at least!
I Will Be There I Will Be There
This is for my two little girls. I was aiming at a country rock/Byrds type sound with strong upfront harmonies but everyone I've played this to says "David Bowie". I can't hear it myself.
