An archive analogue tape overdub recording from the early 70s with a few tweaks to rebalance things..
folk
mandolin
harmonium
archive
Story behind the song
The early days of marriage in relative poverty in New Cross no TV, we lived on mince at 11d a pound, used paraffin heaters and the rent was 6 a week it was great! This is another analogue venture with Roger Brawn, overdubbing using his two-headed tape deck, and features a mandolin and mandola introduction. It also has Roger Wagner and Steve Franks on backing vocals. Sadly the quality of my tape had deteriorated badly and there is even some overprinting from the following loop of tape. Ive cleaned it up as best I could and added some extra acoustic guitar and vocal to try to rebalance the mix.
Lyrics
The night is old and folding but another day is near
The day of gold has slipped away but still its shadows here
Among the books and curtains images of a room
Shadows are fading soon to be extinguished
You sip your tea and read aloud you say it helps you think
I watch TV without a sound and let my troubles sink
A cat of ill repute is tiptoeing up the stairs
Sitting on the best chairs trying to look distinguished
Sunday nights alright for doing the things you want to do
Sunday nights alright with you
Sunday nights alright for doing the things you want to do
Sunday nights alright with you
The fire is low and going down but no-one seems to care
The wind and snow are blowing round winter is everywhere
The blankets on the floor will keep us warm enough
Fit us like a glove keep us together
So come on leave your study now you want to I can see
Dont let some fuddy duddy now keep you away from me
Nestle in my arms and show me you really care
Come and let down your hair, break that tether
Sunday nights alright for doing the things you want to do
Sunday nights alright with you
Sunday nights alright for doing the things you want to do
Sunday nights alright with you