Chords of Fame

Subject: Chords of Fame
From: GUEST,Chris King
Date: 21 Jun 03 - 12:40 PM

Many years ago before the dawning of Radio 2 internet playlists I heard a song on air which the presenter quickly (too quickly) identified as 'Chords of Flame' by someone who sounded like 'Ear-i' (??). I've tried to track this down over the years and through a chance search on the Mudcat Lyrics page found Dylan's 'Chords of Fame' which has probably solved half the mystery. Any ideas on who the singer or singers might be would be appreciated.

On a similar vein, I heard Alison Krauss's 'Down to the River to play' played completely unanounced on a late night radio programme shortly after the soundtrack from 'O Brother'was released. Blew me away completely and took a week trawling the net and playing Sherlock Holmes to eventually identify what I'd been listening to. Was worth the effort in the end but I often wonder why Radio presenters can't announce artist and song title after every track played...


Chris King

Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: GUEST,Anonymous
Date: 21 Jun 03 - 01:21 PM

Chords of Fame is by Phil Ochs.

Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: GUEST,alinact
Date: 21 Jun 03 - 01:41 PM

Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: GUEST,alinact
Date: 21 Jun 03 - 01:43 PM

(Geez, I hate that)

Anyway, Melanie Safka did a version of this song, circa mid-seventies.

Allan

Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: Benjamin
Date: 21 Jun 03 - 01:59 PM

Oh, I thought you were looking for the chords to that David Bowie song. I'd kind of like to know what those are.
Benjamin

Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: Leo Condie
Date: 21 Jun 03 - 05:41 PM

Benjamin - F9 i think

Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: Benjamin
Date: 22 Jun 03 - 03:36 PM

Thanks! Two questions answered in one thread! That's amazing!