Video Gold:-->Ronnie Lane


"Oh, you was my hero.
Hell, you are my good friend.
I've been there and back and 
I know how far it is."
~ Ronnie Lane ~


Ronnie Lane was one of the good guys of RnR. The kind of guy a person likes having around.

Ronnie first cut loose with...Small Faces...which also had the crazy big vocals of Steve Marriot.

Ronnie then formed...Faces...which was, for all intents and purposes, a supergroup. Joining Ronnie was Rod Stewart...Ron Wood...Ian McLagen---&...Kenney Jones.

Ronnie left the Faces in 1973 to begin recording a handful of solo albums with his backing band...Slim Chance.

Ronnie made a few collaboration recordings...most notably with Pete Townshend on the critically acclaimed... "Rough Mix" (1977).

Ronnie Lane was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during this recording session...and after a strong battle...left this world a much sadder place...on June 4, 1997.

Lost Gem--> "Debris"...showcases Lane's songwriting to the nines.  Achingly sung with hat in hand.  Wonderful guitar riffs carry the wagon.  Sad and fearless.
Only later did I learn the definition.
Debris: used to describe the remains of something that has been otherwise destroyed.

Have you heard this gem?

I left you on the debris
at the Sunday morning market.
You were looking through the odds and ends.
You was looking for a bargain.
I heard your footsteps at the front door
and that old familiar love song.
'cause you knew you'd find me waiting there
at the top of the stairs.

I went there and back
just to see how far it is.
And you tried to tell me
but I had to learn for myself.
There's more trouble at the depot
with the general workers union.
And you said they'll never change a thing.
Shook your head and they're not working.

Oh you was my hero.
Now, you are my good friend.
I've been there and back
and I know how far it is.
But I left you on the debris.
Now we both know you got no money.
And I wonder what you would have been
without me hanging around.

Good stuff.

Casey Chambers
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Comments

Anonymous said…
Oh you was my hero
NOW you are my good friend
July 29, 2010 at 4:15 AM
Casey said…
Anon...Thanks for the head's up! & taking the time to post.
I made the proper change. Thanks again.
July 29, 2010 at 9:31 AM
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