Post by Railyn on Apr 13, 2005 11:32:47 GMT -5
I should have posted on Monday that I was taking yesterday off - it was Nelson's birthday, and I had my hands full.
Anyway, here's another good underrated song. I call it that, because it never landed on any album. There's probably a reason behind it, no doubt, but I didn't easily find one. I didn't have time to scan the books and liner notes I have.
As with most unreleased songs by this group, there are several versions, and I do have a prefered version, but I long ago burned off my cd collection to avoid theft and damage, so I'm not sure which album my prefered version is on.
CARLISLE WHEELING
By: The Monkees
Album: several as a bonus track (unreleased)
Author: M. Nesmith (I'm 99% sure on that)
In a long and involved conversation with myself
I saw a precious thing come into view
When I poured through the files taken off my mental shelf
I dusted off some memories of you
Then I thought about the times
When all the world was green
How the pheonix of our love first flapped its silver wings
All the urgency and passion of each new day as it happened
And how it all mellowed as it grew
I remember the times that our laughter would explode
And how you would turn to hide your smile
Then the hours of silence while the perfumed candle glowed
And both of us meandered on for miles
I remember the time I said I really had to go
I remember the tears that filled your eyes
Then I touched your hand and told you that it really was a lie
And though you never knew I did, I cried
It's amazing how time can so softly change your ways
And make you look at things that can't be seen
How the years that roll by can start you listening
Not just to what they say, but what they mean
So forgive me my dear if I seem preoccupied
If the razor edge of youth filled love is gone
But we're both a little older, our relationship has grown
Not just in how it's shaped, but how it's shown (repeat)
My Opinion In A Nutshell: It's classic Nez, and evokes beautiful imagery. It has a slight country feel to it, but it's not overwhelming. He has a unique sound all his own.
Favorite Line: "In a long and involved conversation with myself
I saw a precious thing come into view"
Anyway, here's another good underrated song. I call it that, because it never landed on any album. There's probably a reason behind it, no doubt, but I didn't easily find one. I didn't have time to scan the books and liner notes I have.
As with most unreleased songs by this group, there are several versions, and I do have a prefered version, but I long ago burned off my cd collection to avoid theft and damage, so I'm not sure which album my prefered version is on.
CARLISLE WHEELING
By: The Monkees
Album: several as a bonus track (unreleased)
Author: M. Nesmith (I'm 99% sure on that)
In a long and involved conversation with myself
I saw a precious thing come into view
When I poured through the files taken off my mental shelf
I dusted off some memories of you
Then I thought about the times
When all the world was green
How the pheonix of our love first flapped its silver wings
All the urgency and passion of each new day as it happened
And how it all mellowed as it grew
I remember the times that our laughter would explode
And how you would turn to hide your smile
Then the hours of silence while the perfumed candle glowed
And both of us meandered on for miles
I remember the time I said I really had to go
I remember the tears that filled your eyes
Then I touched your hand and told you that it really was a lie
And though you never knew I did, I cried
It's amazing how time can so softly change your ways
And make you look at things that can't be seen
How the years that roll by can start you listening
Not just to what they say, but what they mean
So forgive me my dear if I seem preoccupied
If the razor edge of youth filled love is gone
But we're both a little older, our relationship has grown
Not just in how it's shaped, but how it's shown (repeat)
My Opinion In A Nutshell: It's classic Nez, and evokes beautiful imagery. It has a slight country feel to it, but it's not overwhelming. He has a unique sound all his own.
Favorite Line: "In a long and involved conversation with myself
I saw a precious thing come into view"
