Sunset Boulevard Title Song

Lyrics below description:

The Orlando Pop Orchestra's rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber's title song from the musical Sunset Boulevard.

I went out on a limb here, let me know if it works.

This is not mine.

JOE
Sure I came out here to make my name
Wanted my pool, my dose of fame
Wanted my parking space at Warner's
But after a year, a one room hell
A murphy bed, a rancid smell
Wallpaper peeling at the corners


Sunset Boulevard, twisting boulevard
Secretive and rich, a little scary
Sunset Boulevard, tempting boulevard
Waiting there to swallow the unwary


Dreams are not enough to win a war
Out here they're always keeping score
Beneath the tan the battle rages
Smile a rented smile, fill someone's glass
Kiss someone's wife, kiss someone's ass
We do whatever pays the wages


Sunset Boulevard, headline boulevard
Getting here is only the beginning
Sunset Boulevard, jackpot boulevard
Once you've won you have to go on winning


You think I've sold out?
Dead right I've sold out!
I just keep waiting for the right offer
Comfortable quarters, regular rations
24-hour Five Star room service
And if I'm honest, I like the lady
I can't help being touched by her folly
I'm treading water, taking the money
Watching her sun set... Well, I'm a writer!


L.A.'s changed a lot over the years
Since those brave gold rush pioneers
Came in their creaky covered wagons
Far as they could go end of the line
Their dreams were yours, their dreams were mine
But in those dreams were hidden dragons


Sunset Boulevard, frenzied boulevard
Swamped with every kind of false emotion
Sunset Boulevard, brutal boulevard
Just like you, we'll wind up in the ocean


She was sinking fast, I threw a rope
Now I have suits and she has hope
It seemed an elegant solution
One day this must end, it isn't real
Still I'll enjoy a hearty meal
Before tomorrrow's execution


Sunset Boulevard, ruthless boulevard
Destination for the stony-hearted
Sunset Boulevard, lethal boulevard
Everyone's forgotten how they started
Here on Sunset Boulevard...!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Sunset
• Boulevard
• Musical
• Andrew
• Lloyd
• Webber
• Orlando
• Pop
• Orchestra
• Music
• Magic
• Title
• Theme
• Song
• John
• Barrowman

[69Bildo69]

Great Vid well done ii no it musta been hard work!!:D!!

[Feareous]

Thanks!!! Nah... I had fun doing it =D

[CartoonLoverxx]

not bad montage, I just adore this song! especially the end "here in Sunset Boulevaaaaaard!" and the little tune at the beginning!

[Feareous]

Thanks ;-)

I know what you mean, it's one of my favorite songs from any musical!!! =D

I love this verse:

"Dreams are not enough to win a war,

Out here there're always keeping score,

beneath the tan, the battle rages.

Smile a rented smile, fill someone's glass,

Kiss someone's wife, kiss someone's ass,

We do whatever pays the wages!"

[BrightOranje]

I never get tired of listening to this song.

[TMRonin85]

Yeah, that's about right. There should be a sign somewhere near Laurel Canyon: "Abandon all hope all ye who enter here."

[Hotdogs3131995]

Well, I guess that 0 people got- wait 0 people, damn it I can't make a joke

[19012422]

=)...=|...=0...=O...ToT

Just that good.

[Seelenkristall]

I like this song. :-)

[JeddtheJedi]

I burst out laughing at the montage, but also enjoyed the wonderful sounds of the Orlando Pops and John Barrowman's passionate delivery.

[CartoonLoverxx]

yeh thats the funniest 1!