"Dressed In Blue" - a power ballad by Yours Truly [vanity]

Me, via YouTube (as Hopalong Ginsberg) ^ | 3/20/15 | Me, as "Hopalong Ginsberg"

[Slings and Arrows]

If the lyrics for this song seem a bit derivative or cliched, that's because they were written by an inferior songwriter; i.e., me, circa 25 years ago. I wish I could teach that boy a thing or two.

In any case, I'd be obliged if y'all would give the song a listen and post any opinions, criticisms, deranged ramblings, etc., that pop to mind.

WARNING: This song is a 70s-style power ballad. Listening to it may make you spontaneously grow an afro, and your pants morph into bell-bottoms.

A few notes:

1. I write and record my music under the name "Hopalong Ginsberg." If Kinky Friedman comes looking for me, please tell him that I'm not home.

2. Yeah, my voice isn't exactly the greatest. Hey, someone has to make Dylan sound good.

3. If you'd like a free MP3 copy of "Dressed In Blue," click here or here. Clicking here will not get you an MP3. Oh no, my pets.

4.

[Slings and Arrows]

Dressed in Blue
by Hopalong Ginsberg

Saw you just the other day, babe.
You were with somebody new.
Noticed that you didn't have much to say, babe.
Saw you were dressed in blue.

I loved you with all my heart, girl,
But you never would be true.
You sure knew how to play your part, girl,
But I now I see you're dressed in blue.

Yeah, you were one hell of a lover,
But the only person that you loved was you.
Sure took you a long time to discover
That when you were done, you were dressed in blue.

Heard you knocking on my door last night.
Now you're saying that want me back.
You just think that if you smile, then everything will be alright.
Well I think it's time you faced some facts.

If you trick me twice then I'm the fool,
But you tricked me once, so shame on you.
I see through you now; I know you're not so cool
Coming 'round here dressed in blue.

[Slings and Arrows]

There are many three-chord Rock 'n' Roll songs in the world. This is one of them.

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[mowowie]

Nice
:)

[mowowie]

into my favorites folder

[Slings and Arrows]

Thanks!

[martin_fierro]

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

You turned my pants to polyester!

How could you?

(Cool song though)

[Slings and Arrows]

If lava lamps start spontaneously appearing in your living room, please seek professional help.

[Slings and Arrows]

Once again, Life imitates Art.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Forget that, I would make a fortune on eBay!

[Slings and Arrows]

Believe it or not, they’re still making those things.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Yeah but they are cheap looking for the most part.

[Slings and Arrows]

This is true.

[moose07]

Enjoyed that ,Slings.
That was on the money as far as i’m concerned. :)

[Slings and Arrows]

Glad you liked.

[LucyT]

♬🎶♬🎶♬🎶 🎶🎶

"Dressed In Blue" by Hopalong Ginsberg.

Thanks, Slings and Arrows. Neat!

[Slings and Arrows]

Good dress.

Thanks for pinging your list.

[shibumi]

"Life Imitates Art"

From Faithmouse The Pancake Man...

To the Ideation of Blue Wookie...

(Check out the Left Hand and ... "thigh"(?))

Cover art for Hopalong's first album release?

[Slings and Arrows]

Cover art for Hopalong's first album release?

Only if the album title is "Music to Vomit With."

(Besides, I promised Brother Cracker that he could do my album art.)

[TheOldLady]

I have two Lava Lamps in the Sun Room!
At least now I know where they came from.

Thanks, SA&! ;-)