Suite for Queen Caroline
The Old Man The Old Man
The old man has lived on the estate for years and doesn't want to move.
Then She Bleeded Then She Bleeded
The property developer's song. Lyrics and bass by Richard Marris. Based on a true story. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8231124.stm
The Driver The Driver
He doesn't really care what happens to the estate as long as he has his car. Thanks to Richard Marris for the bass and lyrical tweaks.
Once Upon a Time in the East Once Upon a Time in the East
He didn't want to move to Hammersmith but now he thinks he can go back east.
A Good Night's Sleep A Good Night's Sleep
The council leader's song. Tim de Ferrars wrote the bridge and played slide. Charles Evans played piano and Pete Young covered up my bad harmonies.
The Lollipop Lady's Lament The Lollipop Lady's Lament
Of course, once the young and upwardly mobile move in the local school will close and the Lollipop lady loses her job.
Slave Cell Slave Cell
A cautionary tale of what the "luxury" apartments are really like. Steve Craig sings the chorus and bridge. Alan Gentle wrote the lyrics.
The Binman's Conscience March The Binman's Conscience March
The binmen will have wealthy "customers" if the estate is demolished and replaced with luxury flats. Luckily it hasn't happened but who knows about the future....
Top Man (pod mix) Top Man (pod mix)
The demolition man's song. With Bob Rodgers & Jack Hemby from MacJams. Graham Hodges wrote the lyrics and did the narration. Pod Hodges mixed.