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'Stop the Cavalcades' by Les Bicyclettes de Belsize
Written, performed and produced by Les Bicyclettes de Belsize
Remastered and reimagined by Richard Longley
at Studio 11, north Norfolk during January 2024
Originally produced by Charlie Darling during 2012
Available nowhere on the album 'The Ballad of Charlie Darling'

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I like your style
But your poetry sucks
I like your smile
But you’re out of luck

I read your books
I don’t like your looks
Your hair’s too long
I don’t like your songs

If you don’t love me please let me go
If you don’t look now you’ll never know
You’re a pleasure girl in your l-shaped room
You’re a go-between but you came too soon

I like your touch
But you hate too much
You think you’re cool
But you’re just a fool
If only others could see
You’re not impressing me
Am I the only one
Who doesn’t like your songs

If you don’t love me, please let me go
If you don’t look now, you’ll never know
It’s a lovely war but who’s the lucky man
You can beat my guest, if you can

And when the best laid plans still fail
Keep searching for your holy grail

If you don’t love me, please let me go
If you don’t look now, you’ll never know
You’re a pleasure girl in your l-shaped room
You’re a go-between but you came too soon
You’re a go-between but you came too soon
You’re a go-between but you came too soon

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from The Ballad of Charlie Darling (revisited), released January 8, 2024

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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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