Parlophone EP 8765 - Logue and Kinsey - Red Bird (side two)

[33penge]

First Impressions, 1962. ...I remember clearly the little shock I first felt at hearing Logue's voice: unctuous-insinuating, he felt, and then his poetry whooshed and shoved all his "wet body" and open-mouthed-stopping kisses all over the shop in a way that did not feel sexy to me at all as I understood it at 14, and I'm still a bit doubtful. It was very strange, fascinating-repulsive; but then the jazz that bore him up and wound him in, cut his oils.... I just love this more than I can say.

[33penge]

...I remember clearly the little shock I first felt at hearing Logue's voice: unctuous-insinuating, he felt, and then his poetry whooshed and shoved all his "wet body" and open-mouth-stopping kisses all over the shop in a way that did not feel sexy to me at all. It was very strange, fascinating-repulsive; but then the jazz that bore him up and wound him in just cut his oils...

[ChristopherJSykes]

I was astonished to find this on YouTube, and delighted to do so! I haven't heard 'Red Bird' since about 1964 (when I think I lost my EP) and it's a strange and rather wonderful experience to listen again. Thanks!

[graham7504]

@ChristopherJSykes Same experience - played this endlessly at University and lost it many years ago - really great to hear it again

Graham

[TimJakeG]

LIT CRIT

Tx! We played this to the upper forms in 1965, CHS in Mcr.

MEANING

Start by digging the groove + Logue's vg rhythm. A posh tone but BBC mid '60s was "Oxford rules OK" Dig moods & mood switches



(1) Some v. clear e.g..the blues end s.2!

(2). "Sometimes, it like a death..." (without music).= lousy communication, Claro!?

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(3) "Can u trap shadows..". Sb can do sth fine & creative. Bureaucratic reply: "U r an alien, " (A1 diction.)

(4) "Lithe girl, br. .Love poem .

[KMPhillips28]

My girlfriend (Lorraine) at the time used to listen to this endlessly in the early 1960s (in Stockwell adn Dulwich). I haven't heard it since then so thanks for the memories. I still don't know what it is all about!!

[EagerBoy49]

Check out the other side (also on my channel). Glad to have been of service!

[scottcairo]

Hang on I didnt lose it or break it. I take great care of me vinyls

[janandpeter]

Thank you Eager Boy and Youtube, our son lost or broke this EP , and we have just remembered it was Red Bird so have found it now ! so pleased thank you ! We had the original in the sixties !

[brothmrob]

Yes - I too bought this somewhere in the mid 60's. There had been nothing like it - and still hasn't. Logue is still writing his translation of epic Homer - which will one day be considered a classic - when he's dead. Despite the camp element the last few lines of 'Tonight I write sadly' are wonderful. Thanks for posting this.

[EagerBoy49]

I didn't actually buy this at the time, but picked it up in the 80s or 90s in an oldies shop. Glad I did, though! I agree with you about 'Tonight I write sadly' completely. I haven't heard about his translation of Homer, but will definitely watch that space. Thanks!

[afrokid12]

I loved these videos!

Do you know where/how can I get these songs?

[EagerBoy49]

I'm not sure if you can get the Red Bird on CD. I don't think they've been reissued on CD or anything. Try looking for them on Google.

[Briancosford22]

Red Bird was recorded in 1959, though I think I bought it in the early sixties. This was an early example of recorded poetry with music and a few years before song lyrics were regarded as poetry.I love it and it's great to have it on YOuTube as I only have the EP which is not so easy to play.

[EagerBoy49]

Great! If this post helps you out, I've done my job. Thanks for checking me out.

[billyfuster]

Remember it was the '60s. Logue was left wing poet for satirical magazine'Private Eye'Have to admit he does sound a bit camp tho'

[EagerBoy59]

Yes, I wonder whether Logue had his tongue a little in his cheek.

[billyfuster]

This is seriously sad but beautiful.

[EagerBoy49]

I know what you mean. It can sort of hook you after a while, in spite of its unintential comedy value. Try the other side of the EP, also on this channel.