the Dull Towns of England
The first version of Dull Towns, which was recorded in Liverpool many moons ago.
Pop/rock with blurry edges and a lot of energy.
Story behind the song
It's about the Dull Towns of England. Most of them are in the Midlands because that's where Richard, who wrote it, grew up.
Lyrics
I've been to Leicester
it’s the home of ‘BensonShoe’-
I’ve been to Redditch
and there’s nothing there to do.
I’ve been to Morecambe
felt the overpowering gloom!
And oh, if Corby were the bride,
the Devil would be groom.
I have seen the dull towns of England!
I’ve been to Solihull
the dull place I was raised
I’ve been to Dartford
just to see the different greys
I’ve been to Worcester
and I got more stares than smiles!
Oh, I’ve been to Coventry
the same old brick for miles
I have seen the dull towns of England!
