Sunday, October 15, 2023

Lets Save Tony Orlando's House by Yo La Tengo

 "We proudly welcome

Tony Orlando"The state fair marquee readsInside, a thousand people with yellow ribbons singAnd clap on 1 and 3
Watch him burnHe's dropping to his kneesWatch him burnA medley: hits from "Grease"Watch him burnHe never fails to please
Meanwhile, in Tahoe, outside Casa TonyWetting rags in gasolineA jealous Frankie Valli says:"Dawn, I want you back"Lights a match and counts to three
Watch it burnReluctantly, he leavesWatch it burnAcrid smoke making him wheezeWatch it burnHumming Sherry splits the scene
Watch it burnReluctantly, he leavesWatch it burnAcrid smoke making him wheezeWatch it burnHumming Sherry splits the scene
"We're sorry to inform youTony Orlando has been postponed"

Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Streets of Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen

 I was bruised and battered

I couldn't tell what I feltI was unrecognizable to myselfSaw my reflection in a windowAnd didn't know my own faceOh brother are you gonna leave me wastin' awayOn the streets of Philadelphia?
I walked the avenue, 'til my legs felt like stoneI heard the voices of friends vanished and goneAt night I could hear the blood in my veinsJust as black and whispering as the rainOn the streets of Philadelphia
Ain't no angel gonna greet meIt's just you and I my friendAnd my clothes don't fit me no moreA thousand miles just to slip this skin
The night has fallen, I'm lyin' awakeI can feel myself fading awaySo receive me brother with your faithless kissOr will we leave each other alone like thisOn the streets of Philadelphia?