The song's beautiful, haunting lyrics were written by Phil Collins. They are about the Navvies—railway workers of the 19th century—many of whom died constructing Britain's railways. The song narrates the thoughts and feelings of an unnamed railway worker in the form of a soliloquy or internal monologue. The title is a phrase meaning the completion of a major railway project—placing the "last spike" is often a momentous occasion.
@aldavor Thanks for the historical background on that song! Understanding what story the lyrics are telling usually gives me a much deeper appreciation of the song. History learned through music! Gotta love it! Thanx for sharing your music!
@MRSMLOG I miss the 60's as well. I used to have shoulder length hair. So not as long as most of the members of the band. The song reminds me of when I went to Navy bootcamp and the barber cut off all my hair. I nearly cried. Thanx for sharing your music!
Hehe... talking about hair, when I was at uni in the start of the 70s, I could reach up my back with my hand and actually grab and pull my hair... yeh, hippy-style... weren't we all?
Talkking of the 70s, this was one that was making the rounds in 70/71...
@MRSMLOG Wow, got my day off to a great start with some more Three Dog Night! I always loved bell bottoms. A little fashion trivia for everybody. Legend has it that they were made to make it easier for sailors to roll up their pant legs in high water. Sailors wore them as far back as the War of 1812. The U.S. Navy brought them back as a part of the uniform back in the 70's. Wish I still had mine. Anyways, thanx for sharing your music!
@luvdasims55 My dad was in the Navy (back in the 30's) and he told me the same story about bell bottoms! Also, Singin' In The Rain is one of my favorite movies of all time. Loved Gene Kelly.
@aldavor You snuck one in on me while i was busy yacking lol. Thanx for sharing your music!
@MRSMLOG Always great to hear about a fellow sailor. The more I think about it, the more my fading memory recalls people saying bell bottoms were designed to make it easy to roll their pant legs up and keep them dry while they were "swabbing the deck". That is not verified to my knowledge, but it does make sense.
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The song's beautiful, haunting lyrics were written by Phil Collins. They are about the Navvies—railway workers of the 19th century—many of whom died constructing Britain's railways. The song narrates the thoughts and feelings of an unnamed railway worker in the form of a soliloquy or internal monologue. The title is a phrase meaning the completion of a major railway project—placing the "last spike" is often a momentous occasion.
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The End - The Doors
Give A Little Bit - Supertramp
(I miss the 60's)
I Want You To Want Me - Cheap Trick
Talkking of the 70s, this was one that was making the rounds in 70/71...
Joy To The World - Three Dog Night (1971)
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Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
Łydka by Happysad (one of my favourite polish rock bands)
New Kid in Town - Eagles
Check out those bell bottoms
Still an amazing song...
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Going waay back in time for this song.
Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
Take It Easy - Eagles
@MRSMLOG Always great to hear about a fellow sailor. The more I think about it, the more my fading memory recalls people saying bell bottoms were designed to make it easy to roll their pant legs up and keep them dry while they were "swabbing the deck". That is not verified to my knowledge, but it does make sense.
Under My Thumb - The Rolling Stones