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'1963' by Les Bicyclettes de Belsize.
Written and performed by Charlie Darling.
Produced by Ronnie Borland.
Ronnie - bass.

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I took a Polaroid of you
I only did because you asked me to
Stuck in my scrapbook with glue
You ripped it out when we were through

Whisper it quietly
This modern life is not for me
Whisper it quietly
I’d rather stay
In nineteen sixty-three
I want to be
Sitting in the Beat Café
Your coffee-coloured eyes will make me stay
Right here

I sent a telegram to you
I only did because you wanted me to
Written from my own point of view
You tore it up when we were through

Whisper it quietly
This modern life is not for me
Whisper it quietly
I’d rather stay
In nineteen sixty-three
I want to be
Sitting in the Beat Café
Your coffee-coloured eyes will make me stay
Right here

Whisper it quietly (1963)
Whisper it quietly (1963)

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from The Ballad of Johnny Handsome, released May 3, 2020

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Les Bicyclettes de Belsize London, UK

Imagine Grant McLennan fronting a band including Al Stewart, Ray Davies & members of Belle & Sebastian, and you will have a rough idea of the folky, indie, DIY, acoustic songs of Les Bicyclettes de Belsize. Melodic gems, arranged with acerbic, sometimes heartfelt observational & lyrical wit - "evokes a lost past" "tunes that mainline into your heart & soul" "wistful melancholy" some say! ... more

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