Modern Guitars with Amplification

by Modesty Blaise

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The seminal first Modesty Blaise album including the singles Blue & Beautiful and Let's Get Together. Includes CD booklet, MGWA era photos and vinyl insert.

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On classic black vinyl, the first Modesty Blaise album on Savage Bee, Savage 003V including insert

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Savage 003. The first Modesty Blaise album on Savage Bee

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1.	Blue and Beautiful 03:49	lyrics	buy track
She said she didn't dig our sound When will you notice, it's just that we're too loud? I feel like a king uncrowned But I couldn't do it for a less than partisan crowd Glad to see you've realised I'm best You are beautiful, we are beautiful We are Blue and we are Beautiful and we love you all to death We are Blue and we are Beautiful and we love you all to death People remember what I said You've got to keep the groove swirling in your head And with the others left for dead You'd best be careful or you'll wind up in my bed Glad to see you've realised I'm best You are beautiful, we are beautiful We are Blue and we are Beautiful and we love you all to death We are Blue and we are Beautiful and we love you all to death Do you believe me, when it comes down? A handbag!?! you won't see me when she comes round We are Blue and we are Beautiful and we love you all to death We are Blue and we are Beautiful and we love you all
2.	Canada Way 04:17	lyrics	buy track
The first time that I saw you, you were walking down Canada Way, on a rainy day I've never seen such pulchritude in this old town Canada Way on a rainy day You caught the teardrops from the sky And you smiled at me as I passed by Suddenly the storm clouds went away But I like the rain, so if it's all the same I'll have it back again Canada Way, Canada Way You were lounging on a bench when next we met Your arms outstretched, just getting wet And through the pouring rain I saw your silhouette An elegance I'll not forget I held my coat above your head And you looked and laughed at me and said Oh we don't need to shelter from the rain 'Cause I like the rain, so if it's all the same I'll have it back again Canada Way, Canada Way And I love the way the rain hits the pavement I love the way it scatters the people I love the way you pay no attention to those that surround you I've been waiting all summer won't you Pay some attention to me We'll trap the snowflakes from above And we'll melt their icy hearts with love Winter, Spring and Summer in a day But we'll take the Fall, we think it's best of all It fills our hearts with awe Canada Way on a rainy day Canada Way, Canada Way, Canada Way
3.	Nothing Sacred 03:34	lyrics	buy track
I couldn't believe what I heard you say You were taking your love away And I know you'll realise These aren't teardrops in my eyes You are precious, you are pure And for me there is no...... Nothing's Sacred anymore I think that you're making a big mistake I see destruction in your wake And I know you'll have to pay Let's both pray it's another day You are rash and you are strong And for me can do no..... Nothing's Sacred for that long I couldn't believe what I heard you say You were taking your love away And I know you'll realise These aren't teardrops in my eyes Don't worry about me, love I'm not so poor I've seen this sort of thing before Is Nothing Sacred anymore? Don't take, don't take your love away
4.	Christina Terrace 03:49	lyrics	buy track
At the start of everyday I rise to my knees as if to pray You're sitting at my feet paying careful attention to all that I say It wouldn't do to be seen In a position so serene So I keep my feelings at bay and I try to compose If you know what I mean Oh baby, every time your eyes meet mine They knock me to the ground If you're looking for the perfect crime I guess that's what you found Of course it sounds absurd That Christina Terrace is my universe Sitting in my car I want to drive to heaven but you won't go that far I'm reminded of the time Two wheels over the pavement, I was caught off my guard No it wouldn't do to be seen In a car not Racing Green So I hid behind my guitar And I practised my art If you know who I mean Oh baby, each and every while your flash that smile It knocks me to the floor And looking through my extensive files I've not felt like this before I know it sounds absurd That Christina Terrace is my universe Oh baby, each and every while your flash that smile It knocks me to the floor And looking through my extensive files I've not felt like this before I know it sounds absurd That Christina Terrace is my universe
5.	Blackberry Winter 02:23	lyrics	buy track
There's a fair wind blows In Blackberry Winter And the Devil knows That we were together Oh, down we go down we go There's a clock above The door in your hallway And it speaks of love But only in your way Oh, down we go down we go Blackberry Winter Blackberry Winter Oh, down we go down we go
6.	Ocean County Blues 05:20	lyrics	buy track
You tell me you've already burnt your draft card All I can say is that's alright with me But I'm going back to Ocean County 'Cause Ocean County's where I want to be Apparently we're gonna live together In a Yellow Submarine beneath the sea But I'm going back to Ocean County 'Cause submarines hold little charm for me Your safety is of paramount importance Be careful what you take internally So I'm going back to Ocean County 'Cause we're compatible chemically Your old enthusiasm is misguided But what the hell do what comes naturally So I'm going back to Ocean County 'Cause Ocean County's got the blues for me I saw you at the Milhous Nixon disco You were having fun but sadly not with me So I'm going back to Ocean County 'Cause Ocean County's got the blues for me Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah I'm gonna move on back to Ocean County Yeah I'm going back to Ocean County I'm going back there and I wish you were coming too
7.	I've Got a Gun 03:26	lyrics	buy track
If you wanna see what's gonna be Just get in line in back of me 'Cause baby I am on the run I'm just in town to have some fun And I've Got A Gun But if you want to live another day Just come to town another way Or Honey, child, your ace will be run I'm only here to have some fun And I've Got A Gun You shouldn't mock me You'll never stop me, oh no 'Cause I'm going to have some fun I've Got A Gun And there's another thing I meant to say Don't go away on holiday When you come back your girl will be gone I guess she couldn't wait that long for another song So don't you talk to me 'bout liberty Where I'm concerned you're all guilty So best make sure your prayers are done I'm only here to have some fun And I've Got A Gu8n You'll find excuses They'll have their uses, but not for me 'Cause I'm going to have some fun I've Got A Gun I've Got A Gun You'll find excuses They'll have their uses, but not for me 'Cause I'm going to have some fun I've Got A Gun I've Got A Gun Oh I've been and got me a gun Yeah I've been and got me a gun
8.	Let's Get Together 03:48	lyrics	buy track
You kissed me on a Friday morning A kiss is nice but it'll never be enough, be enough Through a long eventful day The feeling grew but you were loathe to call it love Maybe it's time to give it a shove Let's Get Together all night long Let's Get Together all night long Oh baby, I don't care what's right or wrong If the feeling's fine then it's good enough for me It's good for me Sunny days and Summer ways I never knew the power of your smile I am beguiled Sometimes when the world is on my side The tide of loneliness subsides And I am happy for a while Let's Get Together all night long Let's Get Together all night long Oh baby, I don't care what's right or wrong If the feeling's fine then it's good enough for me It's good for me You'll never know how hard I tried To make you realise you should be mine, should be mine It appears so obvious to me You're obviously disinclined But I think about it all the time Let's Get Together all night long Let's Get Together all night long Oh baby, I don't care what's right or wrong If the feeling's fine that's good enough for me It's good for me
9.	More Than Heaven 02:54	lyrics	buy track
Don't leave your suitcase by the door You're welcome in my home forevermore More Than Heaven can allow Has been granted to me now Out up your feet And dry your eyes There'll be no tears in this fair town tonight More Than Heaven can allow Has been granted to me now And all the promises that people often make Are the first things that a lover will forsake But I am full of expectation Yeah we are full of expectation and we can hardly wait More Than Heaven can allow Has been granted to me now More Than Heaven can allow Has been granted to me now
10.	When The World's In Tune 04:25	lyrics	buy track
Lost your love? Yeah so did I It happens all the time Don't be afeared you'll drown in tears Someone will throw a line Oh the course of true love's not defined It twists and turns and bends and winds Just when you think you're going to the moon Stars above, and there is love When The World's In Tune Tired of life? Yeah so was I Don't fret, you're not alone Just take some time, enjoy the ride That's something I'd condone Oh the course of true love's not defined It twists and turns and bends and winds Just when you think you're going to the moon Stars above, and there is love When The World's In Tune Just because it can get you down Doesn't mean you shouldn't try The trauma of and untamed love Let's you know that you're alive Oh the course of true love's not defined It twists and turns and bends and winds Just when you think you're going to the moon Stars above, and there is love When The World's In Tune
11.	Proof If Proof Were Needed 04:23	lyrics	buy track
I go out, when no-one else is about Lots of people getting in my way Proof If Proof Were Needed that I'm having my day What d'you say? Hey, I'll be okay What d'you say? Why don't we throw it away You could write such lovely poetry If only you would take you art more seriously Can't you see, I do it for me? What you're saying what you're saying
12.	In Spite of Everything 04:42	lyrics	buy track
In Spite Of Everything you said to me In spite of dignity, I still love you Wide eyed and claiming that it's innocence I'd call it ignorance, that's what I'd do In spite of all the times you put me down I thought you'd come around You always do In spite of never being there for me In spite of jealousy, I still love you And when you say that you are staying home I know you won't be alone And that's nothing new In Spite Of Everything you said to me In spite of dignity, I still love you

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released June 1, 1997

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