The opening track of The Smithereen's sophomore album "Green Thoughts". Shot at the Court Tavern for the 2008 live album. Produced and directed by W. McMeekan.
First, I lost my house. Then Pat passed away. Then my mother passed. Now they are all only a memory. Past of my history. Never to repeat or return again. I remember them fondly but know I will never see them again or own a house again. Broken bits of history. Exactly! The past is gone. The present stinks and the future is uncertain. So I got up this morning and got myself a beer. The futures uncertain and the end is always near.
Like all rivers that flood The pain of loss will flood your eyes with tears from the river of love . One day that river of love will slowly rise again flooding that pain away . Memories will fill your eyes with joy from that river of love
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Pat had such an incredible voice and talent..................... never to be forgotten.
Dennis Diken is one of the most criminally underrated drummers in rock. Always in the pocket with no regard for flashy fills.
Your comment is right in the pocket!
YES
The whole band is underrated...
could not agree more. But he was on stage when Ray and Dave Davies reunited for the Kinks.
Wow bad ass Guido band excellent tune live was amazing. They helped me get through the eightys. . Authentic rock and roll . Rare.....
The best! I love that: "bad ass Guido band"--Jersey's finest!
First, I lost my house. Then Pat passed away. Then my mother passed. Now they are all only a memory. Past of my history.
Never to repeat or return again. I remember them fondly but know I will never see them again or own a house again. Broken bits of history. Exactly! The past is gone. The present stinks and the future is uncertain.
So I got up this morning and got myself a beer. The futures uncertain and the end is always near.
I hope you get over all that...
Such a great band. RIP Pat.
Man I miss Pat!
The sound is Amazing ! What a live !
Like all rivers that flood The pain of loss will flood your eyes with tears from the river of love . One day that river of love will slowly rise again flooding that pain away . Memories will fill your eyes with joy from that river of love
My fave band! Thank you and RIP PDIZ, thanks Jim, Dennis, and Mike!
My favorite band of all time.
Great song. Great Band 👍👍👍
Jimmy! I noticed the “Taxman” part of your outro solo! Awesome!!!
Saw them live outdoors Akron, Ohio! Put on a fantastic show! Underrated band if I Ever saw one. RIP Pat.
Awesome band and awesome song. Thanks for shairing:)
Smooth.
Excellent 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
A memory, I remember, song rocks
Great song, I remeber
Wow won't forget.
Pure.
bar scene from Bull Durham forever.
That dude's hat shrunk..
And there’s the ignorant comment that was missing.