Colin Lynch
Review by Elley Wilson
"Music by J.O Simon
Lyrics By Colin Lynch
Holy take me back to the age of innocence, the age of free love and beauty, the age where all that was needed were some good tunes, 'Cycadealia', numerous lovers, and some type of Volkswagen.
When these lyrics were written here in the Tea Room, the thought of what might become was far from anyone’s earshot, but Mr. Simon beheld, molded, and magnified Colin’s finger flow in to quite an admirable feat.
This song truly is the working of two very talented individuals, who, incidentally, prove to the world that even though there was quite a war between their two great nations at one or two points in time, the true sense of the words 'love, creativity, and collaboration' can prevail over any silliness that might have happened in the early part of the century to produce such fantastic sounds and good vibes for the peoples of today. I mention this because music and art were always without passports or borders or ancestral or historical political differences!
Colin has said that when he first heard the song it was '..as though JO was in the same room... like we'd written it together rather than apart!' and that sums up the magic of collaboration between two guys that are very similar musically but miles apart!
The sitar work is time bending as well as mind bending and gives the song everything we'd want to hear in our reflections of what was amazing about the sixties although for me, the sixties was a long time before I was born (1983). I listen to this song with my heart and I thihnk that's what the summer of love was all about!
If anyone asked me for my expert opinion on whether or not these two Europeans were meant to forge something together, I think this stupifyingly magnificent masterpiece is proof enough to say, “Please sirs… we want some more”."
(R Cat Tea Rooms)
Flared Trousers
Lyrics by Colin Lynch
I once bought a kravatt... oh it really wasn't all that
my neck was never wet in the summer
The girls I knew back then, oh they liked alot of men
and my fountain of youth didn't need no plumber!
I had all my pants prepared, oh they were tight and white and flared
I never paid much attention to formals
But then I lost Herzhsprung Lil after she gave me such a thrill
it must have taken six long weeks to get back to normal
Flared trousers... oh they make me feel nice
they're really rather tight but they make me feel right
Flared trousers... with a touch of aerosol is cool
would you like to step inside... I've got just the pair for you!
Now back in 69, I had my guitar case and curls
I was smooth, I was cool but a little impatient
but then I shared words with the wise, became a groovy kinda guy
but my flares were the envy of the nation...
R Cat Tea Rooms
If you want to know the story behind this song, please read DiegoB's post at the R Cat Tea Rooms: Love n Hugs to Nige & Trev.
Elley Wilson
Review by Nige & Trev
The envy of the Nation...
Inspired by the terrific trouser lyrics of Colin 'Loon-Pants' Lynch, this masterful J.O. Simon audio adventure is certainly no 'half-mast' creation.
Yeahh, we too hear delightful echoes of the Byrds and the Who in this celebration of those wide bottomed articles of clothing that so proudly adorned the legs of many in the 60s and 70s.
We first read Colin's lyrics on the Rcat tearooms forum a few days ago and are mightily impressed indeed with the speed with which Mr. Simon has transformed them into this excellently performed and recorded, uplifting pop song. The lead vocal and the harmonies are superb, and the guitar and sitar playing are of the usual high standard we've come to expect from the absurdly talented J.O. Simon. We love your vocal phrasing of Colin's lyrics J.O! Relaxed and natural. Real quality! Our favourite line has to be "My fountain of youth didn't need no plumber.." Brilliant Colin!
In N & T's opinion, this is an extremely well constructed, highly entertaining collaboration between two "groovy kinda guys" and it truly deserves high ratings!
