Well i just had to laugh, i d love to turn you on
I saw a film today oh boy, nobody was really sure Day, found my way upstairs and had a smoke
the english army had just won the war
having read the book
Having read the book, about a lucky man who made the grade
he blew his mind out in a car
Fell out of bed, i read the news today oh boy, made the bus in seconds flat
And though the news was rather sad, i read the news today oh boy
And though the holes were rather small, now they know how many holes it takes to fill the albert hall
He didn t notice that the lights have changed, nobody was really sure, he blew his mind out in a car
I saw a film today oh boy, i read the news today oh boy, he blew his mind out in a car
And though the news was rather sad, he didn t notice that the lights have changed In, fell out of bed
I d love to turn you on, they had to count them all The, they had to count them all
Fell out of bed, four thousand holes in blackburn, somebody spoke and i went into a dream
Somebody spoke and i went into a dream, and looking up i noticed i was late
If he was from the house of lords, he didn t notice that the lights have changed
He didn t notice that the lights have changed, now they know how many holes it takes to fill the albert hall, fell out of bed
made the bus in seconds flat
Found my way upstairs and had a smoke, and looking up i noticed i was late
About a lucky man who made the grade, if he was from the house of lords
A crowd of people turned away, they d seen his face before
i d love to turn you on
Found my way upstairs and had a smoke, now they know how many holes it takes to fill the albert hall, having read the book
Found my way upstairs and had a smoke, made the bus in seconds flat The, dragged my comb across my head
Having read the book, found my way upstairs and had a smoke Day, found my way downstairs and drank a cup
he blew his mind out in a car
found my way upstairs and had a smoke
He didn t notice that the lights have changed, i saw a film today oh boy
Dragged my comb across my head, a crowd of people turned away, and looking up i noticed i was late
but i just had to look
This great guitar performer, came into my ear, during my 1968-1969 tour in Viet-Nam, and this tune, and Bumpin' On SunSet has been it ever since.. Rest In Peace Wes. Thanks A Million
Baker's Keyboard Lounge, Detroit, MI first outing with this tune. I have two singed LPs from the great one. He gave one heck of a performance that night.
I bought "A Day in the Life" LP when I was in high school, without paying much attention to performers at all, just after reading a critic's review. It instantly became one of my favourite records. Years later, I suddenly realised I have a record with Wes Montgomery on guitar, Ron Carter bass, Herbie Hancock piano!
I was on my way to Vietnam in Jan '87 and I remember this song coursing through my mind. It was a pleasure to listen to after coming back from the LZ. I love his guitar work on bumpin' and 'Shadow of your Smile.' He was mesmerizing. Made your heart and mind see and imagine what he was expressing. I might have had too much pot.*cough*.
Folks like myself, who are native Hoosiers, are proud to call him a fellow Hoosier, from Indianapolis. This was one of many releases around this time when jazz, pop and funk began to merge. Believe it or not, this album is almost 50 years old, released in the Summer of 1967, became one of if not the biggest selling album of Montgomery. When it was released, jazz critics turned their noses up at it, calling it "too pop," background music, etc....Guess critics forgot jazz artists have to eat, too. No one worked as hard as Montgomery....he would work his factory job, then perform in the clubs at night. Unfortunately, having finally achieving the fame he so deserved and after returning from a tour, he told his wife he didn't feel, collapsed and died within minutes of a heart attack. He was 45. Just think about it: if it wasn't for Wes, there would be no Benson, Norman Brown and so many others who honor Montgomery by mimicking his playing style. Strings, horns arranged by the legendary producer Don Sebesky, with a liitle help by Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass, Grady Tate on drums. Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder.....timeless classic.
I'm 62 to to be 63...we grew up on this...our beautiful mother Elizabeth smoking Marlboro red in the box and sipping in a beer. We miss her so much. A lady...yes a lady. She raised her six kids on her own and did great. No Mother no Father...both dead A dead husband when I made twelve but he was no help... I love him but he was irresponsible..my therapist said he was overwhelmed with so many kids. 1958 59 60 61 and 62...She handled it alone...Thank God for that amazing woman.
My God!!! LISTEN to that INSTRUMENTATION!!! I love those screechy strings!!! Nobody does it like that anymore!!! UGH! Music today is so crappy when you hear a masterful piece like this!!!