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23 Jul 11 - 01:56 PM (#3193649) Subject: Lyr Add: THE HUNGER (Elijah Lee Fry) From: Arkie This song has been recorded by Tompall Glaser, Waylon Jennings, and Charlie Pride. I think Glaser recorded it first, Jennings had the biggest hit, and in my opinion, Charlie Pride has the best version. It may have been recorded by others as well and there are a number of songs sharing the same title. Would like to know if there are other versions and if anyone knows anything about Lee Fry. THE HUNGER Elijah Lee Fry They said that in her younger days Her beauty was enough to drive men wild But the hunger in her body then Was not the hunger of some lonely child. Like a butterfly in springtime Searching every field for loving's sweetest rose The embrace of many strangers Still could not release her from the hold. In the backstreets and the bedrooms All she's found is disappointments bitterly While the love that she's too often found Was not enough to satisfy her needs. She's older than the years she holds And aging fast with each day passing by On a downhill run to nowhere 'Cause the hunger never can be satisfied. The reflection in her mirror's not the image She remembers in her mind Her beauty has been eaten by the hunger And the acid winds of time. She has danced the tune her demons played And paid the piper dearly for his song Empty now of all her pride but still inside Her hunger's just as strong. They said that in her younger days Her beauty was enough to drive men wild But the hunger in her body then Was not the hunger of some lonely child… |
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23 Jul 11 - 03:25 PM (#3193733) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: Joe Offer Click here for a YouTube recording by Waylon Jennings. Arkie, I question your transcription of the second verse:
All she's found is disappointments bitterly While the love that she's too often found Was not enough to satisfy her needs. I can't hear it clearly, either - maybe:
Anybody? -Joe- |
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23 Jul 11 - 06:50 PM (#3193882) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: Arkie Joe, I thought I was hearing "bitter weed" or "bitter weeds" which I prefer, but found lyrics on the net in two places and both use "bitterly". After listening more carefully to Charlie Pride I think he said bitterly. I have heard Waylon's version but do not have a copy as yet. It is on emusic, but in the meantime I'll check youtube. Thanks for the link. |
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16 May 12 - 07:14 PM (#3351799) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: GUEST Hey Arkie! Lee Fry was a science teacher at Seguin High School in Seguin, Texas (about 35 miles east of San Antonio on I-10) in the late 1970's. He moved to Nashville in about 1980 or '81 I think to pursue writing country music. He taught me to play guitar in '75-'76. I think I heard long ago that he had died. |
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17 May 12 - 04:48 PM (#3352153) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: Arkie Just noticed this thread popped up again. Guest, thanks for the note on Fry. I was primarily interested if he had produced more songs and after seeing this thread again decided to check Allmusic.com. The only songs listed were "The Hunger", "Hand Me Another of Those", and "The Wonder of it All". Only songs listed had been recorded by Pride, Jennings, Mickey Newbury, and Gary Stewart. While he may not have caught the interest of many singers, he did draw some good ones. I checked further on lyrics, since I agree with Joe, 'disappointment's bitter weeds' is a a better choice than 'bitterly' but in over a dozen cases all had 'bitterly'. My opinion only, and really worth very little other than to me, but I think "The Hunger" deserved much more wider recognition. Wonder what would have happened if George Jones or Willie had recorded it. |
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05 Mar 15 - 02:06 PM (#3691726) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: GUEST,R. Glenn Lackey Elijah Lee Fry was, or is, living in Llano, Texas as of this writing. His health has not been good of late. What can you expect of someone 83 years old? |
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07 Apr 15 - 12:41 AM (#3700185) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: GUEST,Jonas Buck Has anyone worked out the chords Tompall used? |
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07 Apr 15 - 12:52 AM (#3700187) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: GUEST,# http://www.mickeynewbury.com/backporch/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9940 News on ELF'ssurgery. |
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11 Sep 15 - 02:57 AM (#3736712) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: GUEST Y'all are talking about my uncle who died Aug 30th,2015.He was in Temple,Tx in a senior home after he had been in danger of running off the home in Llano. Hope thisninfo helps. |
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27 Dec 16 - 12:44 PM (#3829022) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: GUEST,Lisa Fry |
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27 Dec 16 - 01:03 PM (#3829025) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: GUEST,Lisa Fry Hello,I bumped into this today. (Elijah) Lee Fry was my uncle. Someone posted that he/she thought he died,so I just want to confirm that he did pass away. He had ongoing bad healh until it was unfortunately necessary for him to go to the nursing home here in Llano,Tx. Thank you for your support and affection for my uncle. Sincerely, Lisa Fry (°¿°)♡ |
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27 Dec 16 - 01:34 PM (#3829042) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: GUEST,Lisa Fry P.S. I forgot I had already left a message,so Oooops! I need to correct my last comment above. My uncle was in the Llano nursing rehab, but in his confusion he kept walking off. So, since he was a danger to himself, he was sent to Temple, Tx, unfortunately. He was 83 yrs old, and well loved. He had a lot of friends, many genre in artistic talent and skill. I honestly don't know how one person can have so many achievements, and be so beyond successful in every one of them! He carved Ostrich eggs and wood, painted, sculpture,drew,songwriter, guitar, vocals...I know there are other talents I can't remember. Our family was tight knit, very close.The only one left, is my father. He's in the nursing home here in Llano.He is very talented as well. I didn't get all the talent of the family, but I can writewell, in many forms. My age however, has me forgetting the rules,unfortunately. I didn't intend to write a book! Happy Holidays and wish much love and happiness now, and each year to come! |
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23 Jan 21 - 04:48 AM (#4089422) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Hunger (Elijah Lee Fry) From: GUEST When I was a teenager used to practice this song with Lee fry in llano tx, to which he was working on the lyrics. |