Richard Thompson - Wall of Death

Let me ride on the Wall Of Death one more time
Let me ride on the Wall Of Death one more time
You can waste your time on the other rides
This is the nearest to being alive
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death

You can go with the crazy people in the Crooked House
You can fly away on the Rocket or spin in the Mouse
The Tunnel Of Love might amuse you
Noah's Ark might confuse you
But let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death

On the Wall Of Death all the world is far from me
On the Wall Of Death it's the nearest to being free

Well you're going nowhere when you ride on the carousel
And maybe you're strong but what's the good of ringing a bell
The switchback will make you crazy. Beware of the bearded lady
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death

Let me ride on the Wall Of Death one more time
Oh let me ride on the Wall Of Death one more time
You can waste your time on the other rides
This is the nearest to being alive
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death
Let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death

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• Wall
• of
• Death
• Christine
• Collister

[arsalbu]

It is not Linda Thompson, But I do not know who she is., I was wondering myself

[Cleapatr]

@arsalbu Christine Collister

[mjlewis104]

Without doubt, the best guitarist, songwriter, singer I have ever come across.

[johnbarry1965]

Richard Thompson like Ray Davies should be taken over by the National Trust because they are both national treasure's!!!!!

[incongra]

Although the Folk fraternity generally take ownership of Mr. Thompson I would respectfully suggest he is also the greatest Rock'n'Roll guitarist the UK has ever produced.

[ianbadg]

The most unique soloist Ive ever heard. Awesome!

[GrezH]

Saw this lineup at Leeds Town Hall in 1985 and they were stunning. Great night out!

[joynthis]

All around brilliant, even though I've still never figured out what "chawnces" are.

[daf827]

@Coltrane48 Agree! I saw this lineup several times in the mid '80s and they rocked. Christine is RT's best backing singer, by far. Great harmonies.

[57adjrean]

These lyrics really resonate with me.

Great music, talented group of musicians RT has in this band.

I especially like Christine, who puts alot of energy and spirit into her playing and singing. As always, RT is THE BEST !!

[baszman]

From what I can remember this was from like1983-1985 saw the tour very incredible show!

[Manarchy09]

@mapior That's Rory McFarlane on bass

[MSnapem]

@DecimatusBand Nope, this is exactly what I was looking for!

[mapior]

Gerry Conway on drums but who's the bassist - nice technique