Martin Craig

https://martincraig.bandcamp.com

Martin CraigMartin Craig has been playing music live for over 60 years, since he and his pals formed a skiffle group in his parents' garden, aged 10. His songwriting explores current themes; often humorously, sometimes satirically, always musically. Martin lives 'two-thirds off-grid' in a former shepherds' bothy in a remote part of rural Scotland.Newcastle is a Blues Town Now, released 26 August 20221)Newcastle is a blues town nowNewcastle is a blues town nowRiding on the Coast TrainThe old electric lineWalking out the Central's likeChicago on the TyneWhere the Juncos and the AnimalsAlways pull a crowd...Newcastle is a blues town now(chorus)Newcastle is a blues town nowIn my head it's 1964Newcastle is a blues town now And it doesn't rain up here, it pours2)Newcastle is a blues town nowNewcastle is a blues town nowRain in the guttersStreetlamps in the gloomBus queues in Worswick StreetBreathing diesel fumes But uptown at the Go-Go They dance to 'The In-Crowd'Newcastle is a blues town now3)Newcastle is a blues town nowNewcastle is a blues town nowTo Henry's for a haircut"Hey Son, ye've changed your style!You lads you grow it longer nowHaven't seen you in a whileSomething for the weekend, sir?"He brushes off the towel...Newcastle is a blues town now4)Newcastle is a blues town nowNewcastle is a blues town nowDown at the PalettaPush a plastic trayEgg'n'chips for half a crown"It's going up," they sayOutside at the MonumentA kid sings 'Gospel Plow'...Newcastle is a blues town now(chorus)Newcastle is a blues town nowIn my head it's 1964Newcastle is a blues town now And it doesn't rain up here, it pours5)Newcastle is a blues town nowNewcastle is a blues town nowDown at the New OrleansBand gets up to playThe River City JazzmenOn Fridays, Vieux CarréThey play 'St James' Infirmary'The trumpet moans aloud...Newcastle is a blues town now(6)Newcastle is a blues town nowNewcastle is a blues town nowDown to Bowers cafeOpen day and nightCoffee and good companyAlways sets you rightTake the morning Milk TrainGet home to catch a row...(chorus)Newcastle is a blues town nowIn my head it's 1964Newcastle is a blues town now And it doesn't rain up here, it poursIt doesn't rain up here, it pours...Newcastle is a blues town now...Newcastle is a blues town now...©️Martin CraigAugust 2022.

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