Rickie Lee Jones — Chuck E.’s in Love
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How come he don't come and p.l.p. with me
Down at the meter no more?
How come he turn off the TV
And he hang that sign on the door?
We call and we call "How come?" we say
What could make a boy behave this way?
He learn all of the lines, and every time he
don't stutter when he talk
And it's true! It's true! He sure is acquired a
cool and inspired sorta jazz when he walk
Where's his jacket and his old blue jeans?
If this ain't healthy is it some kinda clean?
I think that Chuck E's in love
Chuck E's in love
I don't believe what you're saying to me
This is something I gotta see Is he here?
Look in the poolhall Is he here?
Look in the drugstore Is he here?
No, he don't come here no more
I'll tell you what I saw him
He was sittin' behind us down at the Pantages
And whatever it is that he's got up his sleeve
I hope it isn't contagious
What's her name? Is that her there?
Christ, I think he's even combed his hair!
Is that her? What's her name?
Oh, it's never going to be same.
But that's not her
I know what's wrong--
Chuck E's in love with the little girl who's singing this song
Chuck E's in love
Chuck E's in love with me.
Down at the meter no more?
How come he turn off the TV
And he hang that sign on the door?
We call and we call "How come?" we say
What could make a boy behave this way?
He learn all of the lines, and every time he
don't stutter when he talk
And it's true! It's true! He sure is acquired a
cool and inspired sorta jazz when he walk
Where's his jacket and his old blue jeans?
If this ain't healthy is it some kinda clean?
I think that Chuck E's in love
Chuck E's in love
I don't believe what you're saying to me
This is something I gotta see Is he here?
Look in the poolhall Is he here?
Look in the drugstore Is he here?
No, he don't come here no more
I'll tell you what I saw him
He was sittin' behind us down at the Pantages
And whatever it is that he's got up his sleeve
I hope it isn't contagious
What's her name? Is that her there?
Christ, I think he's even combed his hair!
Is that her? What's her name?
Oh, it's never going to be same.
But that's not her
I know what's wrong--
Chuck E's in love with the little girl who's singing this song
Chuck E's in love
Chuck E's in love with me.
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And the story behind the song: Chuck E.'s In Love.
mcvh wrote:
IDK. I rated it an EIGHT!
Wonder why there are so little comments.
This is near perfection, the whole album is. And this was her debut at 25....
IDK. I rated it an EIGHT!
Wonder why there are so little comments.
This is near perfection, the whole album is. And this was her debut at 25....
This is near perfection, the whole album is. And this was her debut at 25....
Sounds like the cat's caught the canary. Love, love love it.
timeless
simon.martin83761 wrote:
I'd add The Magazine to her best albums ...
A wonderful song, brilliantly sung off a fantastic album. Another superb album from Rickie is Flying Cowboys (produced by Steely Dan’s Walter Becker no less, which could lead me off an another direction......). I’ve a lot of Rickie’s ‘stuff’ but these two albums stand out. Thanks for playing this track Bill and Rebecca. RP’s range is the best. May Radio Paradise continue to broadcast for EVER. Meanwhile, back in good old Norn Urlan, I’ve a security light to install! I must go or my wife will keelhaul me!
I'd add The Magazine to her best albums ...
A wonderful song, brilliantly sung off a fantastic album. Another superb album from Rickie is Flying Cowboys (produced by Steely Dan’s Walter Becker no less, which could lead me off an another direction......). I’ve a lot of Rickie’s ‘stuff’ but these two albums stand out.
Thanks for playing this track Bill and Rebecca. RP’s range is the best. May Radio Paradise continue to broadcast for EVER.
Meanwhile, back in good old Norn Urlan, I’ve a security light to install! I must go or my wife will keelhaul me!
Outstanding as always. Ricki — totally unique.
Totally non-lazy delivery, while appearing totally relaxed. That's both vocalist and band. Excellent!
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