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Post by richardkelsey on Aug 2, 2006 21:19:50 GMT -5
References to the word "freehold" or references to the town?
Certainly "My Hometown" is about Freehold.
Unfortunately, Born to run is probably a reference to freehold.
I am sure there are others.
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Post by Marc LeVine on Aug 3, 2006 10:30:09 GMT -5
We should all be glad that some clever lyricist out there hasn't morphed our towns name in a poetic attempt to describe why some uninvited guests have come to town from some faraway places - "FreeLoad."
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Post by admin on Aug 3, 2006 10:50:43 GMT -5
Freeload is a bit old!
I have another one for you. Instead of " The Board of Chosen Freeholders" try "Board of Frozen Cheeseholders." It rolls off the tough very nicely! ;D
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Post by Marc LeVine on Aug 3, 2006 13:11:09 GMT -5
I thought I was being original.
You might be the one left holding the cheese if the Cheeseholders hear what you just called them - Mr. Cheeseholder's shine box boy. ;D
Marc
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Post by admin on Aug 3, 2006 13:31:13 GMT -5
Marc, You got me good on that one ;D
I do have bad news for Calliope. Being that I am a musician, you two are giving me fodder for a new song.
What is worse, is that I am not a CLEVER lyricist.
Freeload never gets old!
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Post by Freehold Resident on Aug 30, 2006 11:42:48 GMT -5
I found another one about Freehold....
Wild Billy's Circus Story by Bruce Springsteen
Album: The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle
Date: 1973
This was inspired by the Clyde Beatty/Cole Brothers circus that visited Springsteen's hometown of Freehold, New Jersey every summer.
Springsteen was intrigued by the constant travel of the circus, a lifestyle similar to his as a touring musician.
The elephant trumpet was simulated by a tuba played by Garry Tallent.
The last line is "All aboard, Nebraska's our next stop." Springsteen released his album Nebraska in 1982.
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Post by Sebastian on Aug 30, 2006 16:21:01 GMT -5
In the song "Growin' Up" by Bruce Springsteen, there's a line about his old High School, which is Freehold Borough HS. Can someone find the lyrics?
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Post by Sebastian on Aug 30, 2006 16:22:34 GMT -5
Nevermind...found it.
"I broke all the rules, strafed my old high school, never once gave thought to landing.."
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Post by guest on Aug 30, 2006 16:25:42 GMT -5
In the song "Growin' Up" by Bruce Springsteen, there's a line about his old High School, which is Freehold Borough HS. Can someone find the lyrics? I stood stone-like at midnight suspended in my masquerade I combed my hair till it was just right and commanded the night brigade I was open to pain and crossed by the rain and I walked on a crooked crutch I strolled all alone through a fallout zone and came out with my soul untouched I hid in the clouded wrath of the crowd but when they said "Sit down" I stood up. Ooh-ooh growin' up The flag of piracy flew from my mast, my sails were set wing to wing I had a jukebox graduate for first mate, she couldn't sail but she sure could sing, I pushed B-52 and bombed 'em with the blues with my gear set stubborn on standing I broke all the rules, strafed my old high school, never once gave thought to
landing,I hid in the clouded wrath of the crowd but when they said "Come down" I threw up Ooh-ooh growin' up I took month-long vacations in the stratosphere and you know it's really hard to hold your breath. I swear I lost everything I ever loved or feared, I was the cosmic kid in full costume dress Well, my feet they finally took root in the earth but I got me a nice little place in the stars And I swear I found the key to the universe in the engine of an old parked car I hid in the mother breast of the crowd but when they said "Pull down" I pulled up |
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