Name: Fence Post Turtle by Hard Stairs
Duration: 3 min 24 s
Description: Track 3 from the Cat's Meow -https://hardstairs.bandcamp.com

Edd Donovan is a highly distinctive singer and songwriter with a rare, original talent.

“A natural storyteller and reflective lyricist” Maverick Magazine. 

"Edd Donovan isn't famous, but with songs like this, he should be'" Reg Meuross on Radio 2 Folk Show playlist.
 
Like many within the contemporary and indie folk tradition, he has been inspired, and influenced, by Bob Dylan.

Edd has penned an homage to Dylan entitled 'Robert Zimmerman' in celebration of his 80th birthday on 24th May 2021. Part tribute, part song of personal gratitude, it has playful poetic twists and lyrical references. It will be released on 17th May 2021 for digital download and streaming. 

Edd says, "Dyan has been a hugely influential songwriter and performer on me and has profoundly affected my growth as a recording artist. I remember listening to the Bootleg Series in my early 20's and there were moments where I had a self realisation that that making music was something I needed to do with my life. 

The song is part tribute, trying to emulate his sound, chord formulation and lyrical delivery, and also uses phrases in 'Dylan code' to conjure up how profoundly he has affect me. They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, well this is purely a song of personal gratitude, and reading out to the man himself, behind the artist, Robert Zimmerman."


Lyrics: 
Oh, Robert Zimmerman, 
You were a friend of mine
I heard you in a bar room
That very first time
You were crying like a fire, in the sun 
You were laughing like a joker, with a gun 
You walked home that evening
On the dark side of the road
Oh, Robert Zimmerman
That night, the seed was sown 

Oh, Robert Zimmerman
You were a teacher of mine
Those lyrical equations
Kept me up all night
There were gods, there were demons
You sought to symbolise
In search of life's meaning
You, who, philosophised
Your words, they streamed, they ebbed, they flowed
Oh, Robert Zimmerman
And I, duly, followed
 
Oh, Robert Zimmerman
You were a lover of mine
You broken my heart, babe
A thousand times
You twisted my thoughts, babe
Tangled up my mind
You told me some truths, babe
And you sold me some lies
But you go your way and I'll go mine
Oh, Robert Zimmerman
Don't think twice now, it's alright

Oh, Robert Zimmerman
You were a father of mine
Your love was unconditional
Your love was alive
Your love was a metaphor
Was love was a sign
Your love was unequivocal
You love was divine
Strike another match, let's go start anew
Oh, something's happening here
But we still don't know what it is

Oh, Robert Zimmerman
You were a friend of mine
A shoulder to cry on
When I fell upon hard times

Robert Zimmerman

01 Echoes Of The Sea

Lab 4.0

PoL demo 1.1

there's an intro for a minute or two (like a proper album (IKR?!) don't be scared)


...it's not quite finished yet - (got one or two last little things to add - but this is the bulk)

SUS (& Anything Else)

In Dundee the boots of a seven foot giant stomp up the street. 'Where is my creator?' it howls. Mary Shelley hides behind the settee.

Dundee

Model

Track 3 from the Cat's Meow -https://hardstairs.bandcamp.com

Fence Post Turtle

This week, Martin & Heather play the Single from Police Dog Hogan which is supporting the homeless charity Crisis… hear their single and how to buy the song and make a donation. Plus a great blend of Country, Americana and Bluegrass. Check out Crisis at www.crisis.org.uk Nobody should be alone and homeless at Christmas.

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Cheltenham's own garage blues Duo. Original songs and high energy live performance. Not what you expect. 

Fence Post Turtle

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