Scott Walker - Lights Of Cincinnati

1969 single. Written by Geoff Stephens and Tony Macaulay, it reached # 13 in the UK charts.

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[mahaatman]

Dear Guidofski ...this is insight on yr part ..for Scott has great depth as an observer - he listens far better than he wishes to talk; yr comments ."so young, so experienced, so world weary" are painfully true of him. he is a very sharp observer of the human condition...and to my thinking his work is the very best expression of what emotional pain is...superb in interpretation, flawless in delivery and expression..truly, the greatest talent of his time..

[guidofski]

Thank you, mahaatman. And of course I agree that no one has been able to match Scott when it comes to all those wonderful qualities you mention.

[Ze18613]

A lot of people mention this song negatively, but I do have a very different vision. Sure it doesn't sound like Scott 1-4 but it's a pretty piece of pop music. And if you listen to the words it refers to someone older than Engel was at the time, which indicates he was a great character singer (guess you can see it especially on the Brel songs)

[guidofski]

" (...) which indicates he was a great character singer (...) " Absolutely. And although he didn't write this one, you can tell his heart is in it. I believe he was a master observer of the human condition, which allowed him to write and sing with a knowledge far beyond his years. Everything he wrote between the ages of 23-27 (and of course his Brel renditions) is staggering. How someone so young sounds so experienced and world-weary is a big part of my fascination for early Scott Walker.

[hnorky]

Great old tune! Made #8 on the charts in my native South Africa.

[guidofski]

That's great to know! Thanks so much for the info! :)

[mal334455]

somehow brings the 60s back in a flash..great great song.

[25ghr]

Scott will be judged in time as one of the greats of the 20th century , the Man had such style what a Voice this song is a Nuggett

[eldorado62]

That's what makes a great singer. Sing it like you've lived every line.

[wagbelt]

sadly as the 60's drew to an end so did the hits..

[TonyinCincy]

I didn't realize he was born in the Cincy area till today. Good song

[squirrel1612]

What a voice ! No one can touch him.

[missconcorde]

wonderful voice for this melancolic song which is one of my favourites. Only Scott can sing such songs and i'm lucky i've got the single !

[SMARTIAN1]

one of his best. this man has the captivating tone in the same class as elvis, matt monro and roy orbison.

[annie482000]

Takes me right back, this one. Always liked Scott's rich voice.  Thanks for the upload!

[conrad152]

Another wonderful video guidofski,you have'nt posted for a while?

[allanscot1]

For some reason Scott Walker doesn't rate this song. I don't care - I love it!