I can understand it
I can look the other way
It’s underhanded, so what
That‘s life today
I didn’t plan it
Maybe I don’t have the right to say
By while I’m on the planet
If it’s underhanded
Let’s call it
And let the fallout fall out
We’re here tomorrow
But we’re gone today
Too many people
Nothing to say
Too many people
What’s up with the planet
Where did we lose our way
Who’s got their hand on the handle
Who’s got the final say
No we didn’t plan it
That’s why we’re here today
So let’s be candid
If it’s underhanded
Let’s just call out
And let the fallout fall out
‘Cause we’re gone tomorrow
Nothin’s here to stay
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There's a similarity in song writing between Richard Thompson and Hugh Cornwell which maybe isn't surprising as they went to the same school at the same time, although Thompson is older.
Due to Thompson's association with John French of Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band I searched for his work on the Bandcamp app. French, Thompson and Cornwell all have albums on the app which I'm very pleased about. Only Thompson has released contemporary albums, much to his credit. yellowcakeuf6
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John Drumbo French from Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band worked with Thompson on two albums along with Fred Frith and Henry Kaiser.
Those two French, Frith, Kaiser and Thompson albums led me to this.
Also, Richard Thompson taught Hugh Cornwell (of The Stranglers) how to play the bass guitar in a band when they were both at the same school (Emil and The Detectives?).
With a career spanning 50 years and playing with two of my heroes (French and Cornwell) Thompson has produced a fascinating EP. yellowcakeuf6
Jazz vocalist Kurt Elling teams up with guitarist Charlie Hunter and guest drummer Nate Smith for a playful EP of six dynamic covers. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 2, 2023