Excerpt:
Hymn For The Dudes was originally a Mott The Hoople song on Mott and written by Hunter and organist Verden Allen. This is Ian taking on the big subjects of life, God, king, Christians, superstars, and the price of stardom. Stardom means you are in the goldfish bowl and on stage all the time. The song seems most directed against rock gods who lose their sense of perspective and temporary importance. Of this song Hunter relates that lyrically he generally views things as a glass half empty. It was recorded at the Nidaros Blues Festival, Kongressal, Trondheim Norway 29th April 2005.
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The live version was recorded in 2005 and released on the Bag of Tricks (Volume 3 box set only).
Hymn For The Dudes
(Ian Hunter/Verden Allen)
God ain't jive For I can see his love As it runs alive
'N one by one
Through fields of rusted wire
The war has just begun
Oh, cross over shame like the wise dove
Who cares not for fame just for shy love
'N rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne, oh no
He's still here, you are not alone
Correct your heads
For there's a new song rising
High above the waves
Go write your time
Go sing it on the streets
Go tell the world, but you go brave
Oh my sweet instant Christian you are such a sly clown
Too many questions, no replies now
'N rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne, oh no
He's still here, you are not alone
I got an idea
Go tell the superstar
All his hairs are turning grey
Star-spangled fear
As all the people disappear
The limelight fades away
Cos if you think you are a star
For so long they'll come from near and far
But you'll forget just who you are (yes you will)
You ain't the nazz
You're just a buzz
Some kinda temporary
Cross over shame like the wise dove
Who cares not for fame just for shy love
Oh-oh, my sweet instant Christian you are such a sly clown
Too many questions, no replies now
'N rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne. Oh no.
He's still here, you are not alone, you are not alone.
| Hymn For The Dudes (live 29th April 2005) | 5:52 | Originally a Mott The Hoople track. This live version (recorded at the Nidaros Blues Festival, Trondheim Norway) was released on Bag Of Tricks (Vol 3) (box set only). |
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