Famous, from Colin's sixth Studio album 'Water on Snow', a co-write with Charlie Dore, originally released in the year 2000, it is a wry sardonic take on the world of Fame. A firm favourite from Colin's solo live shows, in this version Paul Tiernan, multi instrumentalist, vocalist, singer /songwriter and producer assumes lead vocal duties with Dogtail Soup, the supergroup formed by Colin, Fergus O'Farrell, Maurice Seezer, Camilla Griehsel and Paul himself with assorted musicians from the Interference collective.
lyrics
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Famous [Colin Vearncombe/Charlie Dore]
I should be a star driving all the girls insane
Shower me with oysters, swimming in the best champagne
I’d never lift a finger
Just be the biggest swinger
I, I should be famous
Yes, I should be famous
Wear the finest clothes, have a brand new nose
A chauffeured limousine, Jacuzzi in the back for two
A mystery companion, you could be that girl
If you can swing it in the fast lane
Silk lingerie and cocaine
I, I should be famous
Oh I, I should be famous
I’d say no, no press’ change my mind
Say yes and then turn and smile
In my own sweet style
I’d never lift a finger
Just be the biggest swinger
I, I should be famous
Oh, I should be famous
I should be famous
credits
from The Love Colin Sessions,
released January 26, 2023
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Paul Tiernan on acoustic guitar and vocals,
James O'Leary on electric guitar,
Maurice Seezer on Piano and backing vocals,
John Fitzgerald on bass guitar and backing vocals
Anthony Noonan on drums and percussion
and Camilla Griehsel on Vibes.
Recorded for the Love Colin Project by Dave O'Brien in Lettercollum Recording Studio, Timmoleague, West Cork
Mixed by John Fitzgerald, Lettercollum Recording
Mastered by Andy Patterson for Nero Schwarz
Produced by Camilla Griehsel & Steve Baker
Recordings co-ordinated by Marc McDonald.
'Dogtail Soup’ is an eclectic and flavourful musical stew made by carefully simmering
Camilla Griehsel
with Maurice Seezer ,
adding a pinch of Paul Tiernan
a sprinkling of Anthony Noonan, a cupful of John Fitzgerald
and a splash of James O’Leary
Occasional ingredients include Marja Gaynor,
Bertrand Galen and Glen Hansard.
Dogtail Soup are also known as Interference....more