Jamaican band the heptones recorded a number of different versions of this song not all have the verse look where the rain is falling from the sky. It is a magnificent record, both as a single, on night. Jacob miller the heptones tenement yard book of rules. This verse was added by the heptones to the original poem by r. Kick off the door before you go weve got to live some life some life weve got to live some life kick off the door before you go weve got to live some life some. The heptones are a jamaican rocksteady and reggae vocal trio most active in the 1960s and early 1970s. Isnt it strange how princesses and kings in clownragged capers in sawdust rings while common people like you and me well be builders for eternity each is given a bag of tools a shapeless mass and the book of rules each must make his life as flowing in tumbling block on a stepping stone while common people like you and me well. Its time that we should have some fun weve got to live some life before were old weve got to live some life and before were cold time is short, so hear me man, lets live the life the best we can dont try to work your soul away remember theres another day and weve got to live some life and before were old and weve got to live some life and before were cold were having a party. Isnt it strange how princesses and kings in clownragged capers in, sawdust rings just while common people like you and me well be builders for eternity each is given a bag of tools a shapeless mass and the book of rules each must make his life as flowing in. Discuss the book of rules lyrics with the community. Slideshow based upon the music book of rules inner circle book of rules lyric isnt it strange how princesses and kings are crowned and capered in a star dust ring, that. Sharpe a bag of tools, which the song is based upon.
Isnt it strange how princesses and kings in clownragged capers in sawdust rings while common people like you and me well be builders for eternity each is given a bag of tools a shapeless mass and the book of rules. Lyrics for book of rules by the heptones songfacts. Cool rasta bonus track edition by the heptones apple music. The heptones classic album from 1976, night food featuring book of rules, and every other track a gem.
Youve carried my name but, oh, you just do it in vain cause others have done so before a. Isnt it strange how princesses and kings in clownragged capers in sawdust rings while common people like you and me well be. Watch the video for book of rules from the heptones s cool rasta for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Book of ruleing dub sic manages to lose everything good about the original, therefore to be avoided at all costs. Become a better singer in only 30 days, with easy video lessons. Selected popular heptones song of wednesday, may 6 2020 is book of rules. Slideshow based upon the music book of rules inner circle book of rules lyric isnt it strange how princesses and kings are crowned and capered in. Check out book of rules by the heptones on amazon music. Vinyl 7 jacob miller the heptones tenement yard book of rules 1979, vinyl discogs. Formed in the early 1960s and originally called the hep ones, the heptones played a key role in the transition between ska and rocksteady. Original artwork intact, extensive historical sleeve notes, a label design on the cd itself respectful of the original island design, and the big plus, eleven bonus cuts, unreleased until now, that were recorded at the same sessions.
A shapeless mass and the book of rules heptones lyrics are by their rightful owners and in no way takes or claims the lyrics belong to us. Rick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain tv show, a naked backside. Features song lyrics for the heptones s book of rules album. Lyrics to book of rules by the heptones from the yardie original motion picture soundtrack album including song video, artist biography, translations and. Heptones freedom to the people lyrics letras testo. Yet while there may have been a lack of fresh material, new takes on compositions originally recorded for coxsone dodd are approached with the sort of heart and soul followers had come to expect from the heptones. They were one of the more significant trios of that era, and played a major role in the gradual transition between ska and rocksteady into reggae with their threepart harmonies. The heptones book of rules was my rulebook, once, for a period of time. He says it proves intention of the songwriter is 180 degrees from potential interpretation by an audience. Isnt it strange how princesses and kings in clownragge. Joe souths games people play always made me wish to be reborn in the guitar part. Heptones freedom to the people lyrics letras testo are property and of their owners. Licensed to youtube by wmg, umg, ingrooves on behalf of observer music. Kaya radio will be streaming 24 hours of bob marleys music, videos, legacy docuseries and more from the marley family.
Shapeless lives and a book of rules look where the rain is fallen from the sky i know the sun will be only missing for awhile and i say small people like you and me will be builders for eternity each is given a bag of tools shapeless lives and a book of rules pow wa pow pow, pow wa pa pa pow pow wa pa pa pow pow, wa pow pa pow pow pow. Likewise, more recent compositions like country boy, book of rules, and mama say are given superb readings. Book of rules lyricsi shall be released lyricsmama say lyrics. The heptones were contemporaries of the wailers and the maytals, and every bit their equal in the mid60s. Coxsone may have worked with some fine artists but king tubby he aint. Comprised of lead vocalist, leroy sibbles and vocalists earl morgan and barry llewelyn, all natives of kingston, jamaica. Lyrics to book of rules by the heptones from the the reggae box album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. They were one of the more significant trios of that era, and played a major role in the.