From a Twitter thread…
Because of Elvis, I decided not to be cruel
Because of Blue Oyster Cult. I decided not to fear the reaper
Because of Michael Jackson’s advice, I decided not to stop until I got enough
What advice have you taken from song titles?
Because of the Stranglers I only took Meaghan out to play.
And because of the Cramps I didn’t eat that delectable pavement pastry.
Or, indeed, because of Frank, any of the snow around it.
“Erections Mean More Than Words” Akimbo (The Group)
Because of Jimmy Cliff, I know that I can get it if I really want. But I must try, try and try
Although Mick Jagger disputes this
There are a few warning songs I’ve taken to heart, over the years, one being Jack Bruce’s timely reminder “Never Tell Your Mother She’s Out Of Tune”.
I’m sure that saved me a lot of cuffs about the head in my formative years.
Sonny Boy Williamson advised “Don’t Start Me Talking” and Aretha Franklin pleaded “Don’t Play That Song”.
I never met either of them so never had occasion to find out if Sonny Boy really could talk all night, or just which song ‘Reetha didn’t want to hear played because it brought back memories of days she once knew.
Bobby McFerrin reckoned “Dont Worry, Be Happy” was the way to go. A very difficult path to follow and I’ve fallen by the wayside many a time.
Many a fine jazz singer has exhorted “Don’t Explain” and that seems pretty good advice, actually.
Why? Ain’t gonna tell you.
Burnt By The Sun – Told Me – “The Perfect Is The Enemy Of The Good”
& Buffalo Springfield said “Flying On The Ground Is Wrong” BUT BUT it’s the only way I Can.
Thanks to Kid Creole, I knew that marital bliss could have been mine if I had married an ugster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0VpjksjJrw
Advice from the Jackson 5 enabled me to narrow down the range of available suspects and finally blame it on the boogie.
Bob Dylan taught me not to overthink things.
Usually, the first thought will result in a satisfactory outcome
Thanks to Pete Townshend, I always make sure I have a firm grasp on my jacket, whilst using the other hand to follow Mr Bowie’s advice to hang on to myself.
I grew a beard – because the mighty Hatfield & the North took the view that shaving was boring….
However, I did have a bath….
I don’t pull no punches, and I don’t push the river.
Thanks Van!
My favourite one was Chris de Burgh.
Thanks to Chris, I never pay the ferryman – not until we get to the other side at least. Don’t even fix a price until you get there.
Personally (this is me talking now) – I can see the logic of not actually paying the ferryman until you get to the destination, especially if there are trust issues. But I think it is fair enough to fix a price earlier on in the piece isn’t it?
If you’re doing the crossing regularly you could probably set up a direct debit.
Not using his wife’s bank account though – she’s always overdrawn.
Thanks to Petula Clark i don’t sleep in subways, thanks to Newky Broon i’ve come close
Sadly, thanks to a job erecting sheds and fencing in my teens i often stood in the pouring rain.
Most of my back garden/yard is paved so….the other man’s grass IS always greener.
In the morning the sun shines brighter on his side but in the afternoon its on mine. Even though some are lucky and some are not, i’m so thankful for what i’ve got.
I have found that the Hotel California offers 24/7 reception facilities but the exits are repeatedly barred to me.
On the advice of messrs buck, Berry, Mills and Stipe, I have never returned to Rockville.
I have never positioned myself within close proximity to Mr Gordon Sumner.
I follow this advice every single day.
Following guidance from Tears For Fears, I was banned from the library
Someone warned me not to forget about them… I’ve such a simple mind, I’m damned if I can remember who.
I’m intently watching the parking meter but not following leaders whilst, as I’m honest, living outside the law. Thanks for the tips, Bob.
I cried for Argentina
Did it in the road
quite like Mondays
went to Chelsea
Drugs are working fine thank you
There’s plenty of advice from Justin Currie, nearly all of it less than helpful. Ditto for John Hiatt.