And I Never Took You To A Festival
(Written by Brian Reeves, 1973)

Today, the 22 August, is the saddest of anniversaries.  On this day, two years ago, I lost my dear brother Brian.  This is a bedroom recording of a song written by him over 40 years ago and one I'd never intended to post at all.  However, I thought today might be a good opportunity to give it a bit of an airing.  This is the only copy still in existence, so please forgive the poor recording quality.  Hope you enjoy it.
For you, Bri.  We all miss you so much.   (Gary Reeves)

Brian Reeves: Vocals / Acoustic Guitar

LYRICS:
The past is over
Be soon forgotten
The ties we had now
Just broken cotton

Auf Wiedersehen
Bonjour my lady
Goodbye Bye Honey
Good Day O’Grady

Drop me a line when you're feeling fine
Seeing the new day will stop your crying

The way you’re feeling
Is just a passage
Through open curtains
To your eyelashes

The past is over
To be remembered
The Summer days are
Too soon Septembered

Drop me a line when you’re feeling fine
I’d like to know ‘cause you’re on my mind

Yeah, you’re on my mind
You’re on my mind (Repeat…)

And sometimes I’m wondering why
We are all such islands lonely
Without the peace that they enjoy
So naked that we hide

And I Never Took You To A Festival (1973) Rocky Mountain)

Half Another Song
Written by Brian Reeves, 1973
Recorded in a bedroom in picturesque New Malden, Winter 1973

A curio for you.  This is the only song that Bri wrote to which we do not have either a title or a set of lyrics.  If you listen carefully at the end, you'll hear him say,"Half another song".  I need some help with the lyrics because it doesn't matter how often I listen, the parts where I've placed brackets are unclear to me.  Many things are.
UPDATE 25/9/14:  Well, kind bunch that you are, we've had some great entries to our missing words competition.  Grateful thanks to all for pointing me in the right direction.  I have now added what I think are the mystery lyrics…but feel free to let me know if you think they're not quite right or just plain wrong.   
Sorry that I'm not around much at the moment.  My mother has fallen ill and that is taking up the lion's share of my time and energy.  Hope to be back on full listening duty in the near future.  This song is for you, Mum.  We love you.
By the way, the picture is of my Mum, Dad and Brian, circa 1950.
(Gary Reeves)

Lyrics:
Boy kiss girl and girl kiss boy
Becomes a child, becomes a toy
Love's a wish, the soft surprise
Pillows from (the boy/girl lies)

You push it aside
Take your place in the fight
Still it waits patiently
In the place where you hide

Mum touch child and child touch Mum
Rich man's heir, a poor man's son
Once the breath of flesh inside
See the world in Mother's eyes

You leave it behind
Take your place in the race
From the back of your thoughts
In your dreams (if you'll find)

Half Another Song - Rocky Mountain (1973) *please see description

All vinyl, live, Jamaican Roots Reggae, Funk, Soul, Ska and Dub Mix.

Track List:

1. Tom Drunk - U Roy
2. Armageddon Time - Willie Williams 
3. Someone of My Own - Horace Andy
4. Here I am Baby - Marcia Griffiths
5. Ain't no Sunshine - Jimmy Lindsay
6. We All Need Love - Johnny Clarke
7. Give Rasta Glory - Cedric IM Brooks
8. Pony Express - The Pioneers
9. Wet Dream - Max Romeo
10. I'm So Daggone Mixed Up - The Chosen Few
11. Rockin' Reggae Groove - Ali Stephens
12. 35 Years from Alpha - Deadly Headly
13. Too Late to Turn Back Now - Jackie Mitoo
14.  Jah Music - Inner Circle
15. Making Tracks - The Night Train
16. Jungle Lion - The Upsetters
17. Man in the Street - Don Drummond
18. Star Trek - The Vulcans
19. Crabbit Version - The Aggravators (10" Dub)
20. A Quiet Place - Horace Andy & John Holt (10" Dub)
21. Mission Impossible - The Roots Radics Band
22. It's a Shame - Anton Ellis

Featuring skits from Mikey Dread, Dave & Ansell Collins, Sir Harry, CLint Eastwood, Fuzzy Jones, GG All stars, Anthea & Donna and Prince Jazzbo.


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from the album HANGED, DRAWN & QUARTERED (2016)

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Featuring the vocal talents of Lisa Diamond this Bangers master was unintentionally deleted and all that exists is the test mix recorded V hot to cassette tape.

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