“It’s a long day livin’ in Reseda. There’s a freeway runnin’ through the yard. I’m a bad boy, ’cause I don’t even miss her. I’m a bad boy for breakin’ her heart. Now I’m free, I’m free fallin’. Yea I’m free, free fallin’.” Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. A blog…
I’m not half the man I used to be, there’s a shadow hanging over me, oh, yesterday came suddenly. “Yesterday” 1965 Paul McCartney Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment, some storytelling, and a touch of humor perhaps. All the while…
If a tinker were my trade, would you still find me carrying the pots I made – following behind me? “If I Were A Carpenter” Tim Hardin 1967 This song was covered by the likes of Bobby Darin, Pozo Seco Singers, Johnny Cash, Four Tops, and a host of others. Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee.…
“I am”… I cried “I am”… said I, and I am lost and I can’t even say why leavin’ me lonely still I Am….I Said 1971 Neil Diamond Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment, some storytelling, and a touch of…
Once we were lovers but somehow things have changed. Now we’re just lonely people tryin’ to forget each other’s names. – These Dreams circa 1970 Jim Croce Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment, some storytelling, and a touch of humor…
I was a sailor; I was born upon the tide; and with the sea I did abide. I sailed a schooner round the Horn to Mexico. I went aloft and furled the mainsail in a blow. And when the yards broke off they said that I got killed, But I am living still. Highwayman 1977…
I must think of a way into your heart. There’s no reason why my being shy should keep us apart and I think I’m goin’ out of my head. Goin’ Out of My Head 1964 Little Anthony & the Imperials Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here…
Illinois Central, Monday morning rail. There are fifteen cars and fifteen restless riders, three conductors, and twenty-five sacks of mail. The City of New Orleans 1972 Arlo Guthrie Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment, some storytelling, and a…
The leader of the band is tired, and his eyes are growing old, but his blood runs through my instrument and his song is in my soul. My life has been a poor attempt to imitate the man. I’m just a living legacy to the leader of the band. Leader Of The Band 1981 Dan…
In the chilly hours and minutes of uncertainty, I want to be in the warm hold of your loving mind. Catch The Wind 1965 Donovan Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment, some storytelling, and a touch of humor perhaps. All…
You ask me if there’ll come a time when I grow tired of you. Never my love. Never My Love 1967 – The Association Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment, some storytelling, and a touch of humor perhaps. All while…