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The Swarthy Smith
02:47
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The swarthy smith of the socks had served his time
In hope to make it as a smith but he read the signs
He was towing the line
He started making socks for ploughs
Now he makes a dime
On market day he laughs aloud
Oh hah hah ooooh
They pass around a bottle of liquor at the local inn
The horse and cart leave without him and he wears a grin
But the smith has sinned
His wife is all alone at home and she knows where hes been
She doesn't know hes not coming home
Oh hah hah oo
Oo ah
Oo ah
The smith had sinned
He left his wife at home alone with her needles and pins
And he doesn't have to hear her moan
Oh hah hah oo
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You're my sugar and spice
You're looking very nice
I will sing a song of love
Let your phone ring twice
I like to be precise
So you know I'm safely home
Am I flaky I don't know
I'll just follow when you go
I get a flash of your thighs
There's ladders in your tights
And your jeans are full of holes
When I look in your eyes
I may seem hypnotised
Feel free to carry on
Am I flaky I don't know
But I'll follow if you go
You're like sugar and spice
You'll be my only vice
The more I live the more I love
I like to kiss you twice
Before I kill the lights
And shadows on the bedroom wall
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She looked up at the stars from the bonnet of her car alone
We used to share that car and we'd drive it real far from home
We used to watch the stars back then
Can we start again
She's looking at the stars again
Shall we start again
Remember when I said that I wouldn't share my bed with you
Well I take back what I said come inside and I'll make us a brew
I'd really like to start again
Can we start again
We'll be so happy and I promise when we start again
Ooooh
I'd really like to start again
Can we start again
We'll be so happy and I promise when we start again
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Annie Almond
01:45
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Annie is a girl out to impress
With her bangs over her eyes she wears the most revealing dress
She's right on time
Passing by the factories the conference will digress
Annie Almond she breaks hearts all the time
She's always been a person of renown
And the eyes that wander with her quickly look down at the ground
They're all around
If there's someone who is worthy then we doubt that they'll be found
Annie Almond she breaks hearts all the time
Annie Almond she breaks hearts all the time
Annie Almond she breaks hearts all the time
Annie Almond she breaks hearts all the time
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While You Preside
02:55
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If it's easy won't you let me have a go
You could teach me everything there is to know
I'll be watching by the side
Taking in everything you do and say while you preside
I'm uneasy and I'd hate for you to know
Come and teach me everything there is to know
Hiding watching by the side
Taking in everything you do and say while you preside
Hiding watching by the side
Taking in everything you do and say while you preside
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6. |
Mary In the Rain
03:50
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Leave the fruit you're on parade and
Old Red's on your back
Mr Spark your face is beaming
But it's about to crack
How dare you Mary I will show you
Someone pass that whip
Grab and ear or tuft of hair
You're going to lose your grip
In the fog it's harder making shapes out of the clouds
But that could be Mary in the rain
Bring your kids they can't miss this
It's all part of the show
A rusty chain a derrick crane
Commits the final blow
In the fog it's harder making shapes out of the clouds
But that could be Mary in the rain
Aaaaah
Aaaaah
Aaaaah
Aaaaah
Aaaaah
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7. |
Monkey On My Back
02:38
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The monkey on my back
Has pulled me down the wrong track
Oo
Oo
The sandwich in my sack
Is warm and both my hands are black
Oo
Oo
The only road I know
Is miles back so lets not go
Oo
Wah
I lose my mind and try to think of anything but you
Sticking to my guns but I know none of it is true
I lose my mind and try to think of anything but you
Sticking to my guns but I know none of it is true
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I've Been In Your Shoes
03:15
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I've been in your shoes I think I know know just how you feel
We've both had the blues and I would say time will heal
We're not the same
I think I know it all
It's like talking to the wall
Please don't say sorry cos I'm a nobody
Oh my good golly there's no need to answer to me
I know I'm a pain but my intentions are good
But looking at you I see it's misunderstood
I feel your pain
But I think I know it all
It's like talking to the wall
You shouldn't say sorry cos you hurt nobody
Oh my good golly if anyone's sorry it's me
Oo Ah
I think I know it all
It's like talking to the wall
Please don't say sorry cos I'm a nobody
Oh my good golly there's no need to answer to me
Oo
Ah
Ooh
Ah
Oo
Ah
Oo
Ah
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My Imaginary Friend
03:17
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My imaginary friend's a dog
She has no name and she won't answer to anyone
She won't leave and she will never die
She won't lose that doggy twinkle in her eye
Walkies girl before we sleep
Then rest your head against my feet
And wonder through the night
Every night
She hides under the dinner table now
I drop her chops but no one sees her anyhow
We run through meadows chasing butterflies
Making shapes from every cloud that fills the sky
Walkies girl before we sleep
Then rest your head against my feet
And wonder through the night
Every night
Do do do do do do
Do do do do do do
Walkies girl before we sleep
Then rest your head against my feet
And wonder through the night
Every night
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Red Song
02:50
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It wasn't easy finding ways to get along
Tried to make things look good when I got it wrong
Red was Summer but that seasons been and gone
Over time I knew I'd get where I belong
If you're hiding something
Keep it close
Make it easy and the outcome's much the same
Quiet as you please if there's any pain
If you cry they and think that they're to blame
If you're smiling then they know you're playing games
Won't you tell me something
About me
If you're hiding something
Let me see
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Hollow Sky
03:43
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Life is a dream you'd say
And I would scoff but now I've found my way
Have I lost my head
Cos where it was is the whole world instead
There's no answers and no reason why
No reason why
And it was always right before my eyes
Like a hollow sky
There's no answers and no reason why
No reason why
And it was always right before my eyes
Like a hollow sky
Life is a dream you said
So wake me up and save me from my head
Have I lost my mind
No it lost me and I saw it unwind
There's no answers and no reason why
Reason why
And it was always right before my eyes
Like a hollow sky
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The Junipers Leicester, UK
The Sun doesn't shine too much in Leicester, but its warming rays can be felt all over The Junipers music. This cosmic,
psychedelic pop outfit are a breath of fresh air creating a wall of sound, utilizing their collection of antique and modern instruments. Mixing harmonies with melodies pulled from a broken heart.
The Junipers are: Pete Gough, Joe Wiltshire, Robyn Gibson, Ash Selden, Ben Marshall.
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The Junipers recommends:
Counting To Three
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70s inspired harmony pop featuring Joe and Robyn from The Junipers
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The BOTP Band Live at the Betsey Trotwood. October 13th 2018
by Bob of the Pops
Junipers side project. Robyn, Ash & Ben recreate their favorite songs of all time with lots of harmonies & jangle.
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Junipers solo project. Recorded during lockdown 2021 on an old 4 track cassette recorder.
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supported by 25 fans who also own “Imaginary Friends”
XTC had their moment in time...this recording extends it...Full of small, tight , quirky songs it juz rolls along. Recommended but maybe only for XTC fans..
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Lilting pop hooks and swooning psychedelic vibes power the Sydney band's latest EP.
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