On The Rocks - 1981
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Produced: Robin George Engineered by: David Baker Mixed by: Robin George, David Baker & David Byron Produced and Arranged by: Robin George Executive Producer: David Byron Mastered by: Melvyn Abrahams (Strawberry Mastering Ltd.) |
Line up: David Byron: Vocals Robin George: Guitars Mel Collins: Saxophones Bob Jackson: Keyboards Roger Flavelle: Bass John Shearer: Drums |
Side A: Side B: Bonus Tracks 1993 CD Release: |
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Rebecca (Byron/George) I got your letter this moning And it knocked me down to the floor We had such a good thing going Now you have to kick me out the door I loved you so much, now I'm hurting You could've been part of my life The only thing I didn't really do, girl Was to make you my loving wife But Rebecca, it's gonna get better Rebecca, yeah, it's gonna get better I got your message this morning And it's causing me so much pain I did the wrong thing, now I'm calling Oh, please take me back again With you I'll take my chances I'll be a good boy this time No more midnight romances Give me a drink, and it'll turn out fine 'Cause Rebecca, I'm gonna get better Rebecca, I'm gonna get better Rebecca, it's gonna get better Rebecca, yeah, it's gonna get better |
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Bad Girl (Byron/George) I want a bad girl to hold me tight I want a bad girl to share my night Don't need a tease I'm gonna please her every way Just lead the way 'Cause if you stay, you'll get your pay Don't want a shy girl You're just wasting my time Just say goodbye, girl Take the next one in line There's always more That's come here for My taste of honey And if you ain't buying Don't waste my time I ain't being funny I want a bad girl for just a little while I want a bad girl 'cause bad's just my style In skin tight jeans, not seventeen Ready and willing Come on along and come on strong It's such a good feeling Don't let me down ... |
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How Do You Sleep (Byron/George) How do you sleep Now you're alone at night How do you sleep Close your eyes and I'm out of sight What do you dream Are you into make-believe What do you dream I bet it's something You can't achieve How do you sleep Are you the lonely kind How do you sleep Is there someone on your mind What do you dream Is there a place for me? Do you know what I mean Will you give up the key Just give up the key And give it to me How do you sleep How could you treat me so badly And where did you learn how to lie How could you get up and leave me When you knew it would Only make me cry Yes, you knew it would Only make me cry So, how do you sleep Now you're alone at night How do you sleep Just close your eyes And I'm out of sight What do you dream Are you into make believe What do you dream I know it's something You can't achieve You can't achieve How do you sleep How do you sleep If you will listen to reason You might find all that you need Then life might be much more pleasing And you'll have a chance to succeed You'll have a chance to succeed You'll have a chance to succeed How do you sleep Now you're alone at night How do you sleep Close your eyes and I'm out of sight What do you dream Are you into make-believe What do you dream Is it something you can't achieve How do you sleep ... |
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Little By Little (Byron/George) Little by little - bit by bit ... There's no need to give me time out I've made up my mind I've found a new direction And I'm making out fine I ain't in any hurry Just taking my time And the best thing about it I'm on the right line Oh, I've made up mind To do it little by little and bit by bit Little by little and bit by bit ... If I never said I loved you Did you find it absurd The thing you didn't understand, girl I'm a man of my word There's plenty people talking Trying to find some more worth But the thing you must remember Is that they're really hurt |
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Start Believing (Byron/George) I've got a suggestion To try to ease your mind In answer to your question Don't ever look behind The future's out there waitin' For you to grab a bite Better start creating But keep the end in sight Start believin', believe in me Start believin' ... Don't want no resistance Do what you think is right And if you need assistance I'll prove that black is white And if you don't believe it Take my advice The more that you endeavour The more you will achieve The road goes on forever As long as you believe You'll never need to worry |
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Never Say Die (Byron/George) It was one of those days I'll never forget And one of those times I'll never regret One of those things I could never deny 'Cause oh no, no I'll never say die She came from Chicago Down to New York And I met her once Down in Central Park But she was so pretty I had to give up my case But who, tell me who can resist A pretty face? So I gave in 'cause I was losin' The best thing I ever had It's a pity she was so pretty It's a shame she had to be so bad She was playin' the game But she was loosin' And she had a wicked gleam in her eye Oh, oh no, I'll never say die Never say die One of those days I'll never forget And one of those times I'll never regret One of those things I could never deny 'Cause oh no, no I'll never say die So I gave in 'cause I was losin' The best thing I ever had It's a pity she was so pretty It's a shame she had to be so bad But she was playin' the game She was losin' And she had a wicked gleam in her eye Oh, oh no, I'll never say die I gave in 'cause I was losin' The best thing I've ever had It's a pity she was so pretty It's a shame she had to be so bad But she was playin' the game She was losin' And she had a wicked gleam in her eye Oh, oh no, I'll never say die Never say die |
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King (Byron/George) You couldn't call him lazy He used every trick in the book Though people thought He was crazy He gave a lot more than he took His brain was full of good intention It's a shame didn't hit the brakes But I thought he was worth Just a little mention At least he didn't burn the cakes He was the king and he wore my ring He was the king, a right ding-a-ling He was the king It didn't mean a thing But he was the king I think you know what I mean He played around with the weather And turned the sunshine into rain He used his best endeavours But the queen said, never again But being kinda hard of hearin' He didn't understand her right With the best of intentions He turned the day to permanent night He tried to knight the jester Who took it light-heartedly (well a jester would!) The king comes on And says: "I blessed ya!" And told him to get off one knee And following the celebration He tried to get the sunshine appear Right across the nation His subjects were askin' him when |
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Piece Of My Love (Byron/George) Hey, little honey Ain't got no money But I'll show you a real good time You got me spinnin' I know you're willin' So let's get down to feelin' fine You can have a piece, a piece A piece, a piece of my love You can have a piece, a piece A piece, a piece of my love You're stayin' in my house And you're always on my telephone But I don't mind as long as You do what you've been shown I know you're young But don't have any regrets You drive me crazy You're my kind of lady So please stay around for awhile You know you treat me unkind But I like your mind You know you're just my style You're goin' out again but I hope you're gonna be back soon My temperature is burnin' and I miss you even more just now I'm a good lovin' man and A good lady never forgets At least she shouldn't You drive me crazy You're my kind of lady So please stay around for awhile You know you treat me unkind But I like your mind Darling, you're just my style You're stayin' in my house And you're always on my telephone But I don't mind as long as You do what you've been shown I know you're young But don't have any regrets Oh baby, don't you have any regrets |
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Every Inch Of The Way (Byron/Boone) Single a-side Met an old friend today And he told me he was real low 'Cause his music don't fit With the change of the time So I asked him to join me That night for a free blow Just like we did when we played For those nickels and dimes He said, I'll tell you no lie I'll give it one more try 'Cause I love my old rock music And I want it to stay Just put me to the test You bet I'll give my best And I'll push her to the top Every inch of the way Later on in the evening I was singin' and playin' When up to the front of the stage Came an old friend of mine Said, he'd had it with moving And figured on staying And if it was okay by me Could he join for awhile I'll tell you no lie I'll give it just one more try 'Cause I love my old rock music And it's got to stay Just get me to the test You know I'm gonna give my best And I'll push her to the top Every inch of the way |
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Routine (Byron/Boone) B-side of 'Every Inch Of The Way' single Routine - does nobody really care? Routine - is no one gettin' anywhere? I need a break from all this emptiness Oh, I need a rest - routine, routine Routine - makes everybody look the same Routine - there's always someone else to blame Well, I don't think I can take it anymore Oh, I'm longing for - routine, routine Routine - what is the meaning of the word? Routine - it's really gettin' quite absurd It doesn't matter how you try to pretend Oh, 'cause in the end it's routine It's just routine, routine ... |
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Tired Eyes (Byron/George) B-side of 'Rebecca' single Tired eyes reading words That somebody has kept in the corner Tired eyes and tired nerves And tempers that are getting shorter But still we're strong and on and on 'Cause we know there's no disguise To beat those tired eyes Shattered dreams can reflect One or two of life's imperfections But it seems that I elect To try and follow my own direction And in the end I am sure my friend That our dreams will all come true For me, for me and you Tired eyes, nothing new Rest awhile tonight And tomorrow when I look at you We'll sparkle with new light If I tried to sustain the energy We both need so badly If I tried to explain that if you wanted I could stop all this gladly Would listen awhile With a trace of your smile 'Cause you know it wouldn't be true That's why I love you That's why I love you |
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Every Inch Of The Way (long version) Unedited version, included as a bonus track on 'On The Rocks' CD (Byron/Boone) Met an old friend today And he told me he was real low 'Cause his music don't fit With the change of the time So I asked him to join me That night for a free blow Just like we did when we played For those nickels and dimes He took a drink and told me That he'd think it over Said that it was a while Since he'd tickled the strings So I told him to come along If he was sober And get high on the energy Rock'n'roll brings He said, I'll tell you no lie I'll give it one more try 'Cause I love my old rock music And I want it to stay Just put me to the test You bet I'll give my best And I'll push her to the top Every inch of the way Later on in the evening I was singin' and playin' When up to the front of the stage Came an old friend of mine Said, he'd had it with moving And figured on staying And if it was okay by me Could he join for awhile I'll tell you no lie I'll give it just one more try 'Cause I love my old rock music And it's got to stay Just get me to the test You know I'm gonna give my best And I'll push her to the top Every inch of the way I won't tell you no lie 'Cause I'm gonna give it one more try 'Cause I love my old rock music And I want it to stay Just put me to the test 'Cause you know I'm gonna give my best And I'll push her to the top Every inch of the way I'll tell you, tell you, tell you no lie I'll give it one more try 'Cause I love my old rock music And it's got to stay |