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Posted on 11/10/2013 8:12:17 AM PST by TnGOP
I came in from work this morning and put on "Pretzel Logic" by Steely Dan. When "Barrytown" came up, I thought about our current White House resident. Then as I listened to the words, I realized that the song echoed my feelings toward our modern-day "Barrytown"; (BHO & friends)
Here are the lyrics, and click the link to hear it on you tube.
I'm not one to look behind I know that times must change
But over there in Barrytown they do things very strange
And though you're not my enemy
I like things like they used to be
And though you'd like some company
I'm standing by myself
Go play with someone else
I can see by what you carry that you come from Barrytown
Don't believe I'm taken in by stories I have heard
I just read the Daily News and swear by every word
And don't think that I'm out of line
For speaking out for what is mine
I'd like to see you do just fine
But look at what you wear
And the way you cut your hair
I can see by what you carry that you come from Barrytown
In the beginning we recall that the word was hurled
Barrytown people got to be from another world
Leave me or I'll be just like the others you will meet
They won't act as kindly if they see you on the street
And don't you scream or make a shout
It's nothing you can do about
It was there where you came out
It's a special lack of grace
I can see it in your face
I can see by what you carry that you come from Barrytown
Love this song. Steely Dan is one my favorite bands...
Awful weird huh? Scary even. Good group though. “Reelin” has some great guitar work in it.
Thanks!
I’ve always loved this song. Pretty melody, great piano, pedal steel guitar in the third verse!
Music of Steely Dan is timeless. Even though it’s been over 30 years since their heyday, nothing in their catalogue sounds dated.
I passed on a chance to see them in Memphis a couple of months ago. I just wasn’t paying the $89 they wanted for a ticket. I’ve been listening to Countdown to Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, and Katy Lied. Pearl of the Quarter. I generally don’t listen to much Aja and beyond - just the older albums.
Lots of folks dislike Steely Dan and I never understood
why. ‘My Old School’ is one of my all time favorites.
You should have gone. I saw them here in Omaha in July for the first time. Great show.
Bad Sneakers!
Barry tOwn.
That too plus Dr Wu
You know, I am pretty much the only in my family who likes them. I’d pay the $89 for the ticket. Bet it would be a great show.
But I’d be going alone :)
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bttt - thanks for posting.
berrytown
Saw Jeff Skunk Baxter ONCE with the doobie brothers
Amazing player
Whenever I hear The Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes” it reminds me of Clinton’s presidency...
Listen too it...
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