John Simkin Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 The BBC Radio 2 is currently holding a poll for the best first line in a popular song. One suggestion is from A Design For Life by Manic Street Preachers. "Libraries gave us power" Any other suggestions? Maybe we could ask the students currently taking part in the international debate to join in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 "We don't need no education, we don't need no thought control" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Simkin Posted February 2, 2004 Author Share Posted February 2, 2004 Whereas the Manic Street Preachers lyrics reflect a 19th century view of education, the Pink Floyd’s is a much more a recent cynical view. I am a supporter of the Manic Street Preachers position. Of course education can be manipulated to support the dominant ideology. However, history shows us that there are always enough teachers with integrity to make sure this does not happen in a democratic society. As you know, I am the eternal optimist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 "Don't know much about History" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Lyndon Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 (edited) 'Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking when I said I'd like to smash every tooth in your head' by the greatest lyricist in History. Edited February 2, 2004 by dan lyndon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Falk Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 If I ventured in the slipstream Between the viaducts of your dream Where immobile steel rims crack And the ditch in the back roads stop Van Morrison - Astral Weeks I can't resist adding a bit more Could you find me? Would you kiss-a my eyes? To lay me down In silence easy To be born again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Jones-Nerzic Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 'Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking when I said I'd like to smash every tooth in your head' by the greatest lyricist in History. You mean second greatest lyricist... after William Bragg: 'The party that became so powerful, by sinking foreign boats...' Back to first lines please Nick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Simkin Posted February 3, 2004 Author Share Posted February 3, 2004 What about the best last lines: Diving for dear life When we could be diving for pearls Elvis Costello (Shipbuilding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Moorhouse Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Belligerent ghouls Run Manchester schools Spineless swines Cemented minds The Headmaster Ritual, The Smiths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Jones-Nerzic Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 What about the best last lines: 'She cut her hair and I stopped loving her.' Billy Bragg - Walk Away Renee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Falk Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 What about this one? Won't you scratch my itch, sweet Annie Rich Gram Parsons - Return of the Grievous Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Simkin Posted February 3, 2004 Author Share Posted February 3, 2004 What about the best last lines: 'She cut her hair and I stopped loving her.' Billy Bragg - Walk Away Renee Did Billy Bragg actually write that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Falk Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Walk Away Renee The Four Tops version will be the most memorable Written by B.Calilli, M.Brown, T.Sansone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Falk Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 And here are a few more Oh the snot has caked against my pants Love – Live and Let Live I saw yuh baby dancin’ in yer x-ray gingham dress I saw you were under duress Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band – My Human Gets Me Blues More challenging tunes at http://www.live365.com/stations/285707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Jones-Nerzic Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Walk Away ReneeThe Four Tops version will be the most memorable Written by B.Calilli, M.Brown, T.Sansone Sorry should made that clear earlier... Billy Bragg - Walk Away Renee (Version) Interestingly enough with J. Marr (Smiths again) on guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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