I've been a fan of Clive Gregson's songwriting ever since the 80s, when he was an angry New Waver with Any Trouble. Had the pleasure of seeing him twice with Christine Collister -- I was floored by the huge voice emanating from that tiny woman! Too bad that collaboration didn't last; however, he's put out some fine solo albums since, and most recently some trio work with Eddi Reader and Boo Hewerdine.

Here's your song, Sal:

I SPECIALISE   (Clive Gregson)

John's a Jack of all trades, and he masters every one
He's a father to all children, and every mother's son
He can finish any job before another man's begun
He's a Jack of all trades, is John

But I -- I specialise
Any broken hearts you need I can supply
I turn laughter into tears and hopes into fears
When it comes to turning heads I take first prize
I specialise

Jack's a Will of the wisp, he'll never settle down
He can turn his hand to anything as he moves from town to town
One day he's a butcher or a preacher dressed in black
He's a Will of the wisp, is Jack

Oh but I – I specialise
Is there anyone you need cut down to size
I can turn your blue skies red, turn reason on its head
When it comes to turning tail there's no surprise
I specialise

Will's a doubting Thomas, he never knows his mind
Is he stupid to be clever, is he cruel to be kind
Is he running on the spot or is he standing still
He's a doubting Thomas, is Will

Oh but I – I specialise
I'm a diplomat, a master of disguise
I can wear a thousand faces and haunt a million places
When the lights go down I never compromise

Oh and I – I specialise
I'm a killer with a string of alibis
I could sell you down the river, I could make the devil shiver
I'm a sinner with the keys to paradise
I specialise

(Published by Gregsongs)


Cheers,
Michael