R&R Name That tune!

[Moontanman]

I'ver never watched Lost, or American Idol, or the flim....Hmmm

[Moontanman]

Ok, a clue for my last one, Don Quixote.....

[enorbet2]

Originally Posted by Moontanman

Here is a new one, enorbit I think you might have me on yours, it sounds vaguely familiar when I say it in my head but unless I have an epiphany I have no idea what it is....

Well the "comparison" word was another clue as the song was written and originally performed by Gene McDaniels and was titled "Compared to What". It was most famously covered by Roberta Flack and especially noteworthy (and worth a visit to YouTube) is Les McCann and Eddy Harris' killer fusion version.


I see your armour-plated breast
has long since lost its sheen
and in your death mask face
there are no signs which can be seen
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Oh Moontanman you are a devious rascal aren't ya? I knew right away it was Procul Harum as I am a long time fan of almost anything Robin Trower has ever done and still does. I wracked my brain for the album or song title because iirc it came out after the "Whiter Shade of Pale" album. I'm pretty sure it is "Conquistador".

[enorbet2]

Might be an easy one so no clues just lyrics for starters

[\QUOTE]I spoke to the man down at the tracks,
And I asked him how he don't go mad,
He said: "Look here, junior, don't you be so happy,
And for Heaven's sake, don't you be so sad.[\QUOTE]

Not exactly ready for primetime, but accessible.

[Moontanman]

Originally Posted by enorbet2

Well the "comparison" word was another clue as the song was written and originally performed by Gene McDaniels and was titled "Compared to What". It was most famously covered by Roberta Flack and especially noteworthy (and worth a visit to YouTube) is Les McCann and Eddy Harris' killer fusion version.


I see your armour-plated breast
has long since lost its sheen
and in your death mask face
there are no signs which can be seen


Oh Moontanman you are a devious rascal aren't ya? I knew right away it was Procul Harum as I am a long time fan of almost anything Robin Trower has ever done and still does. I wracked my brain for the album or song title because iirc it came out after the "Whiter Shade of Pale" album. I'm pretty sure it is "Conquistador".

Yup you got it! Conquistador was one of my faves when I was young and in heat for the older woman life guard (she was 19) sitting by the community pool and watching her walk around in her black one piece will be forever burnt in my mind as well as that song! Not sure why her image goes with that song but hey I was young...

[Moontanman]

While I work on yours here is one for you, or anyone else who wants to play....



She arrives in all her splendour every night at nine o'clock
And her chariot is a cross-town bus that stops right down the block
The ol' piano minstrel plays a song as she walks in

[enorbet2]

CLUE #2

1st Verse

I remember
how the darkness doubled
I recall
lightning struck itself.
I was listening
listening to the rain
I was hearing
hearing something else.

MTM - Your new one is giving me brain cramps

[Moontanman]

Another stanza for you to chew on but I am pretty sure yours has me stumped.


Her royal gown is a satin dress, that's stained and slightly torn
And her sparkling jewels are rhinestones, and her shoes are scuffed and worn
From the many roads she's travelled and the wonderous sights she's seen
And I watch her and I pray God save the queen

[enorbet2]

That 2nd clue clinched it. You've stumped me despite that haunting sense from the 1st one that it is familiar. Dying to know now.

Mine is from the great Post Punk New York Band Television featuring Tom Verlaine on the title cut "Marquee Moon" . Ethereal guitar work in several movements

YouTube - Television - Marquee Moon (1977)

[Moontanman]

Queen of the Silver Dollar, by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show!