I stumbled across this record a long time after it was released when I came across the 7 inch single at the Camberwell market and thought I'd give it a go. Around 1977. When we could we'd get up early Sunday mornings (or just stay up all night having a breakfast in Fitzroy) and then head to Camberwell Market or Victoria Market. I bought a big Mohair jumper at Vic Market, pointed shoes and basically punk fashion. Camberwell had lots of record stalls. I was furiously buying up any sixties single I could vaguely recognise.
When I got to this song I was quite stunned. How good was it? I played it continually all that afternoon. Opened the windows and shared it with Fitzroy. I loved all the different parts especially when the mariachi trumpets come in. That was such a top moment. After that I wanted at least one record with horns like this. I got there in 2001 with "keys To Your Heart" on the "home " album.
Back to 77. Then went looking for the album, trawling the second hand shops. Found it. Loved it.
Yeah, said it's all right
I won't forget
All the times I've waited patiently for you
And you'll do just what you choose to do
And I will be alone again tonight my dear
Yeah, I heard a funny thing
Somebody said to me
You know that I could be in love with almost everyone
I think that people are
The greatest fun
And I will be alone again tonight my dear
Superb song..mariachi trumpets? You must check Calexico's cover if you haven't done so already you'll be in for a treat.
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