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Chords of Fame

21 Jun 03 - 12:40 PM (#970206)
Subject: Chords of Fame
From: GUEST,Chris King

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


21 Jun 03 - 01:21 PM (#970231)
Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: GUEST,Anonymous

Chords of Fame is by Phil Ochs.


21 Jun 03 - 01:41 PM (#970243)
Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: GUEST,alinact


21 Jun 03 - 01:43 PM (#970244)
Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: GUEST,alinact

(Geez, I hate that)

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

Allan


21 Jun 03 - 01:59 PM (#970250)
Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: Benjamin

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


21 Jun 03 - 05:41 PM (#970307)
Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: Leo Condie

Benjamin - F9 i think


22 Jun 03 - 03:36 PM (#970505)
Subject: RE: Chords of Fame
From: Benjamin

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