an ode to rock and rollTumblr (3.0; @songs-are-like-tattoos)http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e24a70b1a1992659c256ad27e420d58f/tumblr_mh233qw0UH1qhqpdjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/41646951787http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/41646951787Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:42:49 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mee2ezr6Xb1qdvz3xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39278630593http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39278630593Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:35:28 -0500Joni MitchellSong To A Seagull1960sFolkClassic Rock<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZvazuyF6eXw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“A Song For You” by Leon Russell, <em>Leon Russell </em>(1970)</p> <p>I’ve been so many places in my life and time<br/>I’ve sung a lot of songs I’ve made some bad rhyme<br/>I’ve acted out my love in stages<br/>With ten thousand people watching<br/>But we’re alone now and I’m singing this song for you</p> <p>I know your image of me is what I hope to be<br/>I’ve treated you unkindly but darlin’ can’t you see<br/>There’s no one more important to me<br/>Darlin’ can’t you please see through me<br/>Cause we’re alone now and I’m singing this song for you</p> <p>You taught me precious secrets of the truth witholding nothing<br/>You came out in front and I was hiding<br/>But now I’m so much better and if my words don’t come together<br/>Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding</p> <p>I love you in a place where there’s no space or time<br/>I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine<br/>And when my life is over<br/>Remember when we were together<br/>We were alone and I was singing this song for you</p> <p>You taught me precious secrets of the truth witholding nothing<br/>You came out in front and I was hiding<br/>But now I’m so much better and if my words don’t come together<br/>Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding</p>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39278556767http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39278556767Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:34:29 -0500A Song For YouLeon Russell19701970sClassic RockBluesMusicSpace and TimeClassicPop<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_39278206750" src="http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39278206750/audio_player_iframe/songs-are-like-tattoos/tumblr_mfvodprlXH1rnx5qm?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fsongs-are-like-tattoos%2F39278206750%2Ftumblr_mfvodprlXH1rnx5qm" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Gloria” by Patti Smith, <em>Horses (</em>1975)</p> <p><span>Jesus died for somebody’s sins but not mine</span><br/><span>Meltin’ in a pot of thieves</span><br/><span>Wild card up my sleeve</span><br/><span>Thick heart of stone</span><br/><span>My sins my own</span><br/><span>They belong to me, me</span><br/><br/><span>People say “beware!”</span><br/><span>But I don’t care</span><br/><span>The words are just</span><br/><span>Rules and regulations to me, me</span><br/><br/><span>I-I walk in a room, you know I look so proud</span><br/><span>I’m movin’ in this here atmosphere, well, anything’s allowed</span><br/><span>And I go to this here party and I just get bored</span><br/><span>Until I look out the window, see a sweet young thing</span><br/><span>Humpin’ on the parking meter, leanin’ on the parking meter</span><br/><span>Oh, she looks so good, oh, she looks so fine</span><br/><span>And I got this crazy feeling and then I’m gonna ah-ah make her mine</span><br/><span>Ooh I’ll put my spell on her</span></p>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39278206750http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39278206750Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:29:53 -05001975GloriaHorsesPatti SmithClassic RockPunk1970s<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/53b36beb2124205d07f13ff743e93d70/tumblr_mfvo72IUPf1rnx5qmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39277719876http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39277719876Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:23:26 -0500Patti SmithClassic Rock1970sPhotographyNew York CityPatti Smith GroupPunkRock<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gcbuG2w0Kzo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Happy 66th Birthday, Patti Smith! “Dancing Barefoot” by Patti Smith Group, <em>Wave </em>(1979)</p> <p><span>The plot of our life sweats in the dark like a face </span><br/><span>The mystery of childbirth, of childhood itself </span><br/><span>Grave visitations </span><br/><span>What is it that calls to us? </span><br/><span>Why must we pray screaming? </span><br/><span>Why must not death be redefined? </span><br/><span>We shut our eyes we stretch out our arms </span><br/><span>And whirl on a pane of glass </span><br/><span>An afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree </span><br/><span>The hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women. </span></p> <p><span>Oh god I fell for you…</span></p>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39276580692http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39276580692Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:08:34 -0500Patti SmithPatti Smith GroupDancing Barefoot1979WavePunk1970sClassic Rock<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/025545f6c1d8dcbbf886b0853e07f307/tumblr_mfuxqp7t2V1rnx5qmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39231573377http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/39231573377Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:52:01 -0500Patti SmithNew YorkNew York CityPunk1970sClassic RockPoetry<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdgdjyUaXB1rgh120o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37933355363http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37933355363Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:18:19 -0500Eric Clapton<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcth8p0m5Q1qzyqkno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37763715233http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37763715233Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:28:55 -0500Mick JaggerThe Rolling Stones<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_37762352844" src="http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37762352844/audio_player_iframe/songs-are-like-tattoos/tumblr_meul8zECYX1rnx5qm?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fsongs-are-like-tattoos%2F37762352844%2Ftumblr_meul8zECYX1rnx5qm" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Love You Enough (Demo)” by Stevie Nicks. Really beautiful song!</p> <p>You look at me and I know you’ve not forgotten,<br/>Still make me laugh in the laughter we were lost in.<br/>I still love you, but we cannot be in love<br/>But when I see you, I just cant get enough<br/>When I see you, I just cant get enough<br/><br/>I look at you, and I know you have not changed<br/>Still in my dreams and still their all the same<br/>I had to let you go, they say open doors will shut<br/>But in my heart I will never give you up<br/>In my heart, I will never give you up<br/><br/>Oh I’ll never be to love you enough<br/>Though my feelings lye deep inside your soul<br/>No my love can never be damaged or be bought<br/>And my love for you will never get old</p>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37762352844http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37762352844Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:11:19 -0500Stevie NicksClassic RockFleetwood Mac1970sDemoGold Dust Woman“The best music is essentially there to provide you something to face the world with.”<br/><br/> - <em><strong>Bruce Springsteen</strong></em>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37761722942http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37761722942Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:03:21 -0500Bruce SpringsteenClassic RockMusicRock and RollThe E Street Band<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Hqx28TxMiZ0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Way Over Yonder” by Carole King, <em>Tapestry</em> (1971)</p> <p><span>Way over yonder is a place that I know</span><br/><span>Where I can find shelter from the hunger and cold</span><br/><span>And the sweet tasting good life is easily found</span><br/><span>Way over yonder, that’s where I’m bound, that’s where I’m bound</span><br/><br/><span>I know when I get there, the first thing I’ll see</span><br/><span>Is the sun shinin’ golden, shinin’ right down on me</span><br/><span>Then trouble’s gonna lose me, worry, leave me behind</span><br/><span>And I’ll stand up proudly in true peace of mind</span></p>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37760620834http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37760620834Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:49:40 -0500Way Over YonderCarole KingTapestry19711970sClassic RockPopMusicSinger-Songwriter<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eYWrlfC6TRM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Helpless” by Neil Young with The Band, Live from <em>The Last Waltz</em> (1976) Joni Mitchell sings backup behind the scenes… too damn amazing.</p>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37691483530http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37691483530Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:56:16 -0500HelplessNeil YoungThe BandJoni MitchellThe Last Waltz1976Classic RockCrosby Stills and Nash<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me9p65OklW1rge5nqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37690692501http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37690692501Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:45:38 -0500Patti SmithClassic RockPunkNew YorkNew York City1970sGrungePoetWriter<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0vUc17A0SNY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” by Otis Redding, Live at The Monterey Pop Festival (1967)</p> <p><span>I’ve been loving you too long to stop now</span><br/><span>You are tired and you want to be free</span><br/><span>My love is growing stronger, as you become a habit to me</span><br/><span>Oh I’ve been loving you a little too long</span><br/><span>I dont wanna stop now, oh</span><br/><span>With you my life,</span><br/><span>Has been so wonderful</span><br/><span>I can’t stop now</span><br/><span>You are tired and your love is growing cold</span><br/><span>My love is growing stronger as our affair [affair] grows old</span><br/><span>I’ve been loving you a little too long, long,</span><br/><span>I don’t want to stop now</span><br/><span>oh, oh, oh</span><br/><span>I’ve been loving you a little bit too long</span><br/><span>I don’t wanna stop now</span></p>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37650231061http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37650231061Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:58:08 -0500Otis ReddingI've Been Loving You Too LongMonterey Pop Festival1967Soul1960sMusic<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/eaae91f42b981dfc076df0e71c767294/tumblr_mes2zploYp1rfv531o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37649959798http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37649959798Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:53:14 -0500Otis ReddingRest in PeaceClassic RockSoul<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7089465fc7f52dd7141260383b9d3f75/tumblr_meryiuyQM51r5fk2yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37576089226http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37576089226Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:52:11 -0500VinylRecordsVintageClassic RockMusicRecord Store<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/v7nBEcDTpPo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Sweet Honesty” (Beverley Martyn) by Kate Taylor, <em>Sister Kate</em> (1971)</p>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37574858221http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37574858221Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:36:46 -0500Sweet HonestyKate TaylorBeverely Martyn1971Classic RockJames TaylorSongwriter1970sRockMusic<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/00f98c67e8ea0a3a8cd39df76db6ff2e/tumblr_mes3ilmj671rnx5qmo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37574443475http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37574443475Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:31:34 -0500James TaylorThe Capitol TheatreClassic RockSinger SongwriterMusicFolk<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A2zLIjfjQ8kMy7WSSLmF0I2&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Thank You” by Bonnie Raitt, <em>Bonnie Raitt</em> (1971)</p>http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37573401653http://songs-are-like-tattoos.tumblr.com/post/37573401653Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:18:21 -0500Thank YouBonnie Raitt19711970sBluesClassic RockMusicWarner Bros